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entertainment2 years ago

"Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Confesses Affairs in New Documentary"

Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz, who was ousted in 2020 for extramarital affairs, resurfaces in FX's new docuseries "The Secrets of Hillsong," addressing his infidelity and allegations of sexual misconduct by Hillsong co-founder Brian Houston and his late father. Lentz admits to developing a pattern of secrecy due to a family friend sexually abusing him when he was young. Lentz and his wife, Laura, celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary and have moved to Oklahoma, where Lentz has taken a job as a strategist at Transformation Church in Tulsa.

via USA TODAY|
#affairs#carl-lentz#entertainment
religion2 years ago

Uncovering the Scandalous Downfall of Hillsong Church and its Affiliated Celebrities.

Hillsong, a global megachurch known for its hipster trappings and celebrity congregants, has been embroiled in a series of scandals, including the firing of its celebrity pastor, Carl Lentz, for "moral failures." A new documentary series, "The Secrets of Hillsong," explores the church's history and features the first interview with Mr. Lentz since his firing. Hillsong's founder, Brian Houston, resigned in March 2022 after the church said he behaved inappropriately toward two women, and nine of the 16 Hillsong churches in the United States cut ties with the organization.

via The New York Times|
#brian-houston#carl-lentz#hillsong
entertainment2 years ago

The Scandalous Downfall of Hillsong Church: A New Docuseries

Former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz speaks out in a new docuseries, "The Secrets of Hillsong," about his firing from the church in 2020 for "moral failures." Lentz admits to cheating on his wife and apologizes for letting down many people. The docuseries also delves into allegations of sexual abuse, discrimination, homophobia, and questionable business practices within the church. The first two episodes stream on Hulu on May 19, with the second two episodes streaming on May 26.

via KABC-TV|
#carl-lentz#christianity#docuseries
religion2 years ago

The downfall of Hillsong's celebrity pastor and the shocking revelations that followed.

The new docuseries "The Secrets of Hillsong" reveals new allegations against the megachurch, including discrimination against women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community, exploitation of volunteer labor, and church leaders' extravagant personal use of donated funds. The series also features the first substantial on-the-record comments from former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz since his firing, including revelations about his childhood sex abuse, prescription-drug addiction, and multiple affairs. Lentz credits therapy with his healing and reveals that his marriage survived the scandal. The series also raises the possibility that Lentz's swift firing was retaliation and features allegations of sexual misconduct by Hillsong founder Brian Houston and his father.

via The Washington Post|
#brian-houston#carl-lentz#hillsong
entertainment2 years ago

The downfall of Hillsong's celebrity pastor and the scandal that rocked the church.

Former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz admitted to cheating on his wife with their family nanny while leading the U.S.-based ministry. Lentz became an unexpected “rock star” pastor and grew Hillsong’s name through celebrity clientele alone. In a new FX docuseries, Lentz reveals the highs and lows that came with leading a successful congregation for nearly 10 years. The docuseries, titled “The Secrets of Hillsong,” releases Friday.

via New York Post |
#carl-lentz#documentary#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The downfall of Hillsong's celebrity pastor and the scandal that rocked the church.

Former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz admitted to cheating on his wife with their family nanny while leading the U.S.-based ministry. Lentz became known for recruiting celebrities to Hillsong Church, but in November 2020, he admitted to being "unfaithful" in his marriage. Lentz's scandal is detailed in a new FX docuseries, "The Secrets of Hillsong," which releases Friday. The pastor was accused of having an affair with a woman named Ranin Karim and was also reportedly asked about a relationship with their family nanny, Leona Kimes. Lentz is no longer in ministry but has since found a relationship with Jesus that he couldn't have "from the pulpit."

via Fox News|
#carl-lentz#documentary#entertainment
scandal2 years ago

The Carl Lentz Scandal: Revelations and Reflections.

Disgraced Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz has revealed in a new documentary series that he had suicidal thoughts during the fallout from his two illicit affairs, which led to his ousting from the church in 2020. Lentz admitted to having an affair with fashion designer Ranin Karim and the family nanny, Leona Kimes, and said he thought about "vacating the planet" during the scandal. He also claimed to have been abused as a child and said he takes responsibility for his actions. Lentz and his wife are still together and have moved churches, but he is no longer preaching.

via Daily Mail|
#affair#carl-lentz#cheating
entertainment2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Hillsong's Celebrity Pastor Carl Lentz.

The Secrets of Hillsong, a new documentary series on FX, delves into the decades-long misconduct at the megachurch, which was once known for its celebrity congregants. The series features the first interviews with Carl and Laura Lentz since their public ouster three years ago. The documentary investigates allegations of racism, sexual abuse, homophobia, and volunteer exploitation within the church. The series also explores the scandal surrounding Hillsong founder Brian Houston, who resigned in 2022 after an internal investigation found he had breached the church's code of conduct by behaving inappropriately toward two women.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#carl-lentz#christianity#documentary
religion2 years ago

Disgraced Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Admits to Inappropriate Relationship with Nanny.

The Secrets of Hillsong, a four-part docuseries premiering May 19 on FX, exposes the culture of abuse, discrimination, and corruption within the global network of charismatic Christian megachurches. The docuseries contains the first interviews with Carl Lentz, the disgraced hipster pastor of Hillsong NYC, since his firing for "moral failures" in November 2020. Lentz and his family, including his wife, Laura, and their three young children, vanished from the public eye after the scandal. The docuseries also features interviews with ex-congregants who accuse the church of discrimination, graft, and sexual abuse.

via Rolling Stone|
#abuse#carl-lentz#hillsong
entertainment2 years ago

"Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Breaks Silence in FX Docuseries"

FX is set to release a four-part docuseries titled "The Secrets of Hillsong," featuring the first interviews with former Hillsong pastors Carl and Laura Lentz since their ousting from the megachurch. The series is based on reporting from Vanity Fair and includes interviews with former congregants and others connected to the church. The docuseries premieres on May 19 with two episodes, followed by two more episodes on May 26.

via Variety|
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