A former staff member of Hillsong New York shares her experience of being subjected to manipulation, control, bullying, abuse of power, and sexual abuse while working for her pastor. The church has commissioned an investigation into the allegations.
Join the host as she talks with notable history authors, sleuths, and narrators to uncover the untold stories of some of the country's fascinating and uncommon ancestors.
A discussion about the challenges of building a church for spiritual connection and healing, and the importance of finding a sense of belonging.
The pastor recalls a woman named Rhonda who would often ask for help, and how his attempts at ministering to her led to a dangerous infatuation with another woman from the church.
The speaker shares their personal experience of becoming a parent at the age of 13 and the emotional impact it had on them, leading to difficulties with opening up emotionally and defending themselves.
The speaker discusses his experience navigating faith and family, including his difficulty with some aspects of the Bible and his father's concerns about his salvation.