Shop Extract Labs https://extract-labs.pxf.io/oqAqMb use Promo Code milehigher for 10% off your order! In the 2010s, Hillsong became one of the most well-known megachurches in the world through its popular music, flashy services, and hip pastors. However, in recent years, truths about the dangerous founders of the church were made clear, as well as dozens of accusations of sexual abuse, tax evasion, and exploitation. Is it really just a place of worship, or was Hillsong too powerful for its own good? Televangelist Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKj1KVE_cTw&pp=ygUZbWlsZSBoaWdoZXIgdGVsZXZhbmdlbGlzdA%3D%3D Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Big Announcement!! 14:15 A brief overview of Hillsong 20:34 Who was Frank Houston? 23:23 The appeal of small churches 29:57 Brian Houston goes to America 33:18 The creation of Hillsong's music 42:56 Enter... Carl Lentz 47:14 The bizarre treatment of students at Hillsong College 55:26 Hypocrisy and Promotions 1:08:43 Justin Bieber and other lawsuits 1:12:24 Frank's long history as an abuser 1:19:47 Designer Pastors and Celeb Endorsements 1:23:38 Hillsong's darker side 1:35:26 Carl Lentz ruins his own life 1:43:54 More Pastors, More Problems 1:51:28 The downfall of Brian Houston 1:54:14 Carl's weird as hell current podcast 2:07:11 Final Discussion and Outro 2:11:12 Shop our new merch! https://milehigher.shop NCMEC x Kendall Rae Donation link: https://give.missingkids.org/kendallrae Mile Higher Merch: HTTP://milehigher.shop Charity Merch for NCMEC: https://kendallrae.shop Check out our other podcasts! The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X Lights Out https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe Planet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleep Higher Love Wellness Co https://higherlovewellness.com/ Get 10% Off by entering code: homies Higher Love Wellness IG: @higherlovewellnessco Higher Love Wellness TW: @higherlovecbd Join our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxg Join our Discord community, it’s free! https://discord.gg/hZ356G9 MHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGf Are You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?! Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58 MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88 Merch designer application: https://forms.gle/ha2ErBnv1gK4rj2Y6 You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/milehigherpod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigher Hosts: Kendall: @kendallraeonyt IG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt TW: https://www.twitter.com/kendallraeonyt YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplace Josh: @milehigherjosh IG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjosh TW: https://www.twitter.com/milehigherjosh Producer: Janelle: @janelle_fields_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fie... TW: https://www.twitter.com/janelle_fields_ Podcast sponsor inquires: adops@audioboom.com ✉ Send Us Mail & Fan Art ✉ Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Music By: Mile Higher Boys YT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik... The creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value. SOURCES CITED: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/march/hillsong-dooley-forward-future-finance-scandal.html https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/exhibits-case-study-18 https://churchwatchcentral.com/2022/03/25/transcripts-of-hillsongs-private-meeting-in-march-18-2022/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/may/hillsong-abuse-settlement-nda-lawsuit.html https://time.com/6281339/secrets-of-hillsong-true-story/