Leaving Hillsong

Latest Episodes:

Tulips and the Monster they Created part 2 May 13, 2022

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Alcohol is not Brian H's friend so why is drinking so rampant in Hillsong life?

And what has changed since the old days when not a drop should be drunk? Or a pastor?

Grace and I continue our discussions on what the is going on recently in HS and its culture and it gets a little heated!

Join us for more chat about #leavinghillsong

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Tulips and the Monster They Created May 12, 2022

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Grace and I (both Social Work grads and former Hillsong people) wanted to catch up on the who's who and who's where of Hillsong. Cos we've both been a bit MIA.

Join us as we attempt to make sense of some leaders' decisions by reporting and trying to attach some social work theory or bandaids to what is going on.

Over 2 episodes we discuss life development stages, mental health, gender, tulips and so much more.

So grab a cup of coffee or tea or the sacramental wine and let's talk tulips!

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The Money Trail Pt 3 Apr 17, 2022

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Leavers, Believers, and the rest of the world: WOW

did you know this stuff? I sure as heck didn't and you can hear the excitement in my voice. 11 year old me had so much fun in this snooping world of spying on the bad guys.

Barry Bowen from Trinity Foundation (trinityfi.org) walks us right through a Form 990 of TBN the cable channel and shows us all the revenue they've disclosed.

We go snooping through bizpedia and then discuss the red flags you should look for when assessing a church!

Each moment is as cool as the last so don't miss this stunning finale of

THE MONEY TRAIL

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The Money Trail Part 2 Apr 16, 2022

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Well, goodness me! What a ride The Money Trail is becoming!

In Part 2, Barry Bowen from the Trinity Foundation covers issues including:

- fraud

- board structures

- property searches and data bases for church ownership

- income streams

- music, music, music

- copyrighting your sermon and much more

Do not miss

Part 2 of

THE MONEY TRAIL !

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The Money Trail Apr 15, 2022

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Oh baby, baby, it's a wild world. It's hard to get by just upon a smile. But it helps!

WELCOME TO THE SPECIAL EDITION OF LEAVING HILLSONG THE TELEVANGELIST HUNTING EDITION!

BARRY BOWEN FROM THE TRINITY FOUNDATION in Texas talks you through the way corporate structures, sneaky shifty boards, and limited liability helps evangelists flourish and propagate with little interruption.

In this episode we cover:

- unexplained deaths around TV evangelists

- revenue disclosure or lack thereof

- money laundering, does Hillsong have off shore bank accounts?

- where Daddy Lentz fits in to all of this.. with TBN..

It's fascinating stuff, so pull up your sofa and listen in.. don't miss:

THE MONEY TRAIL

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Family Ties Apr 10, 2022

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One Roberta Houston, AKA Bobbie or Mother Dove (official cult name) is the next character #leavinghillsong. And it looks like she did not go peacefully in the night.

Brian had a tantrum online about it, just about 8 o'clink, and then the Board, whoever the heck they even are, wrote a thinly veiled swipe back and Grace and I couldn't resist.

So set your hair in curlers, and get ready to hang over the back fence with us, as we say bye bye Bobbie and wonder where their successors, sons, and Rolexes will end up.

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Board Games Apr 03, 2022

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There's been a lot of changes behind the Board Room doors at Hillsong.

Our Chief Source, Saucey/BBQ Sauce/theSauce walks us through what the moves the board have made, who's who in this zoo and who's zooming who?

Where are the elders, who's behind the changes and what does it all mean?

Tonight we're in the board room.

Hillsong has been playing Monopoly for way too long.

Who's the little dog? and the guy with the hat?

It looks like someone's missing.. so pull up an executive chair as the Sauce explains who's been playing Board Games and why...

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My Way or the Norway - Sorry Mar 30, 2022

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In this bonus episode, Grace and I have a look at a detailed statement from a former Hillsong pastor in Norway and a letter from Brian@hillsong.com that says sorry, almost,..

Come chat!!

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The Great Resignation Mar 27, 2022

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The week ending 27 March 2022 concluded with the 3rd resignation of a pastor. The 7 days prior had seen a board member, and at least 2 pastors resign.. most notably the Big Eagle himself as he used to be affectionately known, Brian Houston ...

Join 'Grace' a former member of ten years of Hillsong who is working on a Masters in Social work and me to look at the statements from Hillsong and what they might have meant .. then and now..

This one's worth cake... and we'll talk about that.

Talk then!!

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Powerful Men and the Greasy Pole Mar 20, 2022

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On March 10 2022 I was arrested after attending a court mention of Brian Houston's

By the following week everything at Hillsong had changed.

Join us as we discuss what Brian did next or last or didn't do, my 2nd arrest connected with Hillsong, and what might happen next or not. We go over the Global Board's letter of response.

And we have a lot of questions. Special guest:

Rev Michael Bones muso, human rights activist and law degree holder last from the Baby or the Bathwater!

Come chat!

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