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In March 2022, the documentary series ‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed’ was released on Discovery+, with victims shedding light on the widespread emotional, financial, and sexual abuse by leaders of one of the most popular megachurches in the world. On this follow-up podcast, documentary filmmaker Dan Johnstone and former Hillsong NYC videographer and insider Delali Rouge go on an emotional investigative journey to speak with more victims that have come forward in the aftermath of the documen ...
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Sacred Scandal

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SEASON 2: La Luz del Mundo Sacred Scandal, named one of Podtrac’s Best New Podcasts of 2022, embarks on its second season, focusing on Mexico-based megachurch La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World). It tells the story of Naasón Joaquín García, a self-proclaimed apostle, who is currently behind bars after pleading guilty in June 2022 of sexually abusing girls from his congregation. Naasón is currently serving a nearly 17-year sentence, but maintains his innocence. Host and investigative journa ...
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Pastors Podcast with Pastor Banning Liebscher is a podcast for pastors, by pastors. Join us as we talk about some of the biggest issues pastors are facing today, and how we can find Jesus in the midst of it all.
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A personal journey into the heart of a global megachurch. Noemi Uribe was looking for a church where everyone is welcome and she thought she’d found it in Hillsong. But that was ‘the most expensive mistake I ever made’. Noemi’s story turned into one of rejection, despair, and a fight for justice. Hillsong used to be home, now for Noemi ‘it’s a dumpster fire’ False Profits dives into the Hillsong experience - from Christian rock music, to celebrity pastors and famous fans - tracing its journe ...
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STFU Podcast

Nishea Balajadia

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Welcome to STFU Podcast with Nishea Balajadia. I am a single mother, survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence, a retired foster parent, a community advocate in Fresno, California. I grew up in corporate tech world (I worked at Fortune 500 Companies like AT&T, Google, and Flextronics) and left in 2017 to pursue community organizing and advocacy where I was roped into evangelical megachurch cult life and escaped their grasps in 2019 while fostering three toddlers under three. I began ...
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Jacked Theology

Kevin Young and Matthew Murphy

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Two Pastors into faith and fitness respond to the week's topics within church and culture through the lens of Jesus. Hosted by: Dr. Matthew Murphy and Dr. Kevin Young
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Not Religious Podcast

Not Religious Podcast

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Choosing a relationship with Jesus over the trappings of religion. This is a “Post-Christian” show about brother-in-laws striving to bridge the gap between Christians and the rest of the world. We also love conspiracy theories. 🛸
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The Fringe

Brandon Martin

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Welcome to the The Fringe podcast, where we talk mainstream issues like the Church, Trump, and issues that affect our daily lives. Salty Language used regularly! Cover art photo provided by Akira Hojo on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joephotography
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After growing up in a cultic sub-group of Christianity, Christy Lynne Wood abandoned her rules and twisted religion. But she couldn’t leave Jesus. Because in the middle of all the crazy, she met a Real and Living Being. Recognizing familiar religious lies in mainstream Christianity, Christy is on a hunt for truth. She invites you to join her weekly in looking for the Real God.
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In 2015, thousands of hopeful retailers bought into LuLaRoe, one of the largest MLM clothing companies, only to have their dreams dashed. Before long, lawsuits and allegations that LuLaRoe was operating a pyramid scheme started filing in from retailers, many of them women and stay-at-home moms who had risked their homes, their bank accounts, and their relationships with close family and friends in an effort to be their own boss by selling LuLaRoe leggings.Join BuzzFeed News reporter Stephani ...
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Episode 88: After a podcast hiatus, the first episode of 2024 is here! In this episode I talk through my own reflections on what it means to make some kind of 'peace' with the past - especially as it relates to a past of harmful religious beliefs and communities. This can be a complex journey, even more so when this has impacted the very core of id…
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As pastors and church leaders, often we don’t like going through a process because it’s not flashy or fun. Pastors Banning Liebscher, Christine Caine, and Benny Perez call us to be leaders that allow God to develop us in storms, regardless of the outcome. The fruit of being developed by God through His process in our lives will be seen in the churc…
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Tim Costello is an Australian social justice advocate, community leader, and a prominent figure in the Christian faith, albeit a progressive form. He is known in Australia for his public commentary on political and ethical matters, often offering a perspective informed by his Christian faith and commitment to social justice. In this episode we talk…
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In this episode, we talk with Dr Eben Alexander, an American neurosurgeon and author. In 2008, he suffered a coma caused by a rare and mysterious bacterial meningo-encephalitis of unknown causes. We talk with him about his own near-death experience and his book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife. Dr Alexander's links: Ebe…
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We recently stumbled upon a podcast we thought you'd love. Sexvangelicals is a sexual health podcast and education platform with the mission to support relationships in reclaiming sexuality following adverse religious experiences. This is one of their episodes, The Sex Ed We Wish We Had: Consent, Part 1 of 2. We hope you enjoy it. If you want to co…
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We talk with Ani Zonneveld about Progressive Islam and the life she lives as a Progressive Muslim. Ani is a writer, singer/songwriter, and founder & President of Muslims for Progressive Values, an international human rights organization that advocates for social justice and equality for all, a strong supporter of freedom of expression and of consci…
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"In this profound passage, Jesus prays to the Father for the sanctification of His disciples, emphasizing the role of truth in their sanctification. Jesus identifies God's word as the source of truth, illustrating the intrinsic relationship between divine revelation and the process of being set apart for God's purposes. Through this prayer, Jesus i…
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In the wake of recent debates, several Southern Baptist women have expressed concerns and uncertainty regarding the future of female leadership within the denomination. Following the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) annual meeting in New Orleans, Leah Finn and many others reflected deeply on the implications of the resolutions passed by the 12,0…
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oin us on a profound journey through the scriptures as we delve into John 17:10-14, where Jesus offers a heartfelt prayer to the Father. In this passage, we uncover the depths of Jesus' relationship with his disciples and his divine mission. Through insightful commentary and reflection, we explore the significance of Jesus as the ultimate mediator …
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Paul emphasizes that God deliberately chose what the world considers foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong, respectively. This divine choice exposes the limitations of human wisdom and showcases the unfathomable depth of God's wisdom and plan of salvation. The passage underscores the reversal of worldly values and expectations, highlighting…
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In this episode, we talk with writer Bernard Warnick about humanity's obsession with certainty and ask, is certainty attainable? Bernard spent nineteen years as a judge of the trial division and later the Appeal Division of the Family Court of Australia before retiring from the bench in 2010. He developed a deep interest in the reasoning process an…
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John 17:4-10 is a portion of a larger passage commonly referred to as the High Priestly Prayer, a prayer Jesus offers on behalf of His disciples just before His arrest, which marks the culmination of His earthly ministry. In this segment, Jesus communicates intimately with the Father, reflecting on the completion of the work God gave Him to do on e…
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Drawing on comprehensive reports from Christian Guardian News, we explore the multifaceted issues surrounding megachurches, including their leadership structures, financial operations, and community impacts. One of the primary concerns highlighted involves the concentration of authority, where charismatic leaders wield considerable influence, poten…
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We're back for Season 5! In this episode we review the highlights of Season 4, let you know about the changes we've made and where the podcast is heading in 2024. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering f…
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Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This new season explores life after Fundamentalism. Shortlisted for the 2022 Australian Podcast Awards. Find out more at iwasateenagefundamentalist.com/ and https://linktr.ee/iwatf --- Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You ar…
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Emily John Garcés is an artist, poet, ex-missionary with YWAM, all-round creative enthusiast, and author of the memoir, Hitchhiking with Drunken Nuns. In this final episode of Season 4, we speak with Emily about her life as a YWAM missionary in Argentina and the Netherlands, and her unique perspective on the world we share. Despite her fundamentali…
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Maggie Rowe is an author, writer, director, & producer. Her memoir, Sin Bravely: A Memoir of Spiritual Disobedience, was named to NPR's Best Books of 2017. In this episode, we speak to Maggie about her childhood where she describes being tormented by the fear of Hell and not being truly saved. At 19 years old she admitted herself to an 'evangelical…
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Van Badham is an Australian playwright, novelist, journalist and activist who writes regularly for the Guardian. In this episode we speak with Van about her 2021 book QAnon and On: A Short and Shocking History of Internet Conspiracy Cults in which she investigates who is behind the internet cult and how it often intertwines with the world of Evange…
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“Micah Matheus is a teacher and missions leader in the Middle East, and deeply believes that God wants to change the world, and He will use anyone who responds to His call. Pastors Banning Liebscher and Becky Johnson have a convicting discussion with Micah about the need for pastors and church leaders to fight against the cultural elements that int…
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“The Church is not only called to be a family, but also to be a model for discipleship within families. Carlito Paes, Lead Pastor of Igreja da Cidade in São Paulo, Brazil, and Founder of the Inspire Network of Churches, has a conversation with Pastors Banning Liebscher and Phil Manginelli about the importance of facing every problem we see in the c…
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