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.
The hosts discuss the importance of religious traditions and how they impact their lives, including issues with family members who do not agree with their beliefs.
The hosts retell a disturbing story of a man recounting sexually explicit acts to his young family members, while also discussing the difficulty of spreading religious beliefs to nonbelievers.
The speaker makes controversial remarks on the Catholic Church, priests and their celibacy and suggests that forgiveness can be obtained easily, even for those who have committed sexual misconduct.
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.