A former Hillsong church member shares their firsthand experience with sexual misconduct and controlling behavior from church leaders, including teachings on rape culture and forced submission in marriage.
The podcast discusses two different experiences of intimate questioning in religious settings, including questions about sex, drugs, and masturbation.
The recent firing of Hillsong employee Alyssa Farruggia for premarital sex coincides with allegations of adultery surrounding the church's leader, Carl Lentz. The episode discusses the teachings of purity in the church and the hypocrisy of its leaders.
A discussion on the prevalence of sexual coercion in religious institutions, with examples and stories shared on the matter.
The speaker describes the negative feelings and belittlement experienced when facing control of one's personal relationships due to the influence of religious communities, and highlights the importance of personal responsibility.
The speaker shares her experience in a religious program where they believed being a victim impairs your purity, making it difficult for attendees to open up and receive help.
A whistleblower has shared financial records and board papers that indicate alleged fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion on the part of Hillsong Church, with a long history of misconduct including cover-ups and pedophilia dating back many years.
The Faith on Trial podcast introduces its True Crime Australia production. Gary Jubilant interrupts to promote his own podcast, I Catch Killers, where he interviews people from all sides of the law.