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religion2 years ago•4 min saved

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

religion2 years ago•8 min saved

The downfall and scandal of Hillsong church and former pastor Carl Lentz.

The Secrets of Hillsong, a four-part documentary series, explores the downfall of Hillsong church, which was once led by the charismatic Carl Lentz. The series delves into allegations of child abuse, sexual assault, racial discrimination, and labor exploitation that left Hillsong's reputation in tatters. The documentary also sheds light on the traditional attitudes of the church towards women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. The series gives a voice to survivors and victims and questions the lack of accountability and support structures for pastors.

via The Guardian|

#christianity #hillsong #leadership

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

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•6 min saved

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

scandal2 years ago•4 min saved

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

religion2 years ago•10 min saved

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•2 min saved

"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|

#carl-lentz #docuseries #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Hillsong Exposé Docuseries Set to Premiere on FX This Spring"

FX has ordered a four-episode docuseries, The Secrets of Hillsong, based on Vanity Fair's exposé of the controversial megachurch. The docuseries will feature interviews with former pastors Carl and Laura Lentz and congregants navigating the still-unfolding global reckoning as the church faces a rash of fresh revelations. The series will premiere on May 19 and will be available on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories.

via Deadline|

#docuseries #entertainment #fx