Episode
The Big Eagle
27:58
Published: Thu Mar 09 2023
Description
Hillsong's rise to global megachurch - or how Hillsong founder Brian Houston took over the world. Listen to Faith on Trial early and ad free by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts. New episode released every Wednesday. Go to faithontrial.com.au for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The power of brotherhood and sisterhood in church family and community is discussed along with the disturbing controversy and allegations related to the church leader of spreading misogynist views and forcing his wife to have sex on Sundays, which has sparked a lot of outrage.
00:00 - 05:14 (05:14)
Summary
The power of brotherhood and sisterhood in church family and community is discussed along with the disturbing controversy and allegations related to the church leader of spreading misogynist views and forcing his wife to have sex on Sundays, which has sparked a lot of outrage.
EpisodeThe Big Eagle
PodcastFaith on Trial: Hillsong
A look into the beginnings of the popular Pentecostal megachurch, Hillsong, founded by Brian Houston and known for its contemporary music and celebrity following.
05:15 - 09:34 (04:19)
Summary
A look into the beginnings of the popular Pentecostal megachurch, Hillsong, founded by Brian Houston and known for its contemporary music and celebrity following.
EpisodeThe Big Eagle
PodcastFaith on Trial: Hillsong
The speaker describes how the people at his childhood church in Australia used to dress in the 80s, and how the church's focus on wealth caused those who didn't fit in to be pushed aside.
09:35 - 15:28 (05:53)
Summary
The speaker describes how the people at his childhood church in Australia used to dress in the 80s, and how the church's focus on wealth caused those who didn't fit in to be pushed aside.
EpisodeThe Big Eagle
PodcastFaith on Trial: Hillsong
The speaker shares their experience growing up in a Pentecostal Christian family and attending Berea Christian Church and later Hillsong, where some feel that the wealthy and good-looking are given priority seating.
15:28 - 18:47 (03:18)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience growing up in a Pentecostal Christian family and attending Berea Christian Church and later Hillsong, where some feel that the wealthy and good-looking are given priority seating.
EpisodeThe Big Eagle
PodcastFaith on Trial: Hillsong
A man's visit to a church with a girl he was dating led to his emotional experience during a prayer and eventual transformation from listening to Nirvana and Pearl Jam to creating Christian rock music with Hillsong.
18:47 - 26:39 (07:51)
Summary
A man's visit to a church with a girl he was dating led to his emotional experience during a prayer and eventual transformation from listening to Nirvana and Pearl Jam to creating Christian rock music with Hillsong.
EpisodeThe Big Eagle
PodcastFaith on Trial: Hillsong
This podcast shares the story of a man who was wrongfully convicted of the murder of two policemen and his 22-year fight for freedom.
26:39 - 28:55 (02:16)
Summary
This podcast shares the story of a man who was wrongfully convicted of the murder of two policemen and his 22-year fight for freedom.