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“The podcast is interesting. The show host is too one-sided and not reporting just the facts. One example is stating some things that are not sins when in fact they are. In true Christianity there are things that are absolute truth. These truths are set by God and the Bible. In our society today,...”Read full review »
Jdmayhew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“I got through an episode and a half and finally gave up out of irritation. I have no idea what Hillside is, I assume it’s a mega church, of course, but start at the beginning. It’s like you just keep talking and talking and talking about it and there’s no starting point or ending point it’s just...”Read full review »
ShenJohn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“This podcast has a lot of potential but a majority of the guests interviewed were real losers & had no credibility to give their opinion on this topic. Could have done a lot better”
noplagiarism via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/23
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“After listening to the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, I expected a similar podcast where the narrators/reporters were seeking to find healing in Christ for those impacted by the Hillsong fallout. Instead- it appeared to be a progressive liberal worldy view of what is happening in mega churches and...”Read full review »
BamaBev95 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
“Definitely sad how much of the world was and is involved in Hillsong. So much misrepresentation of God’s Word in the podcast as well. The information about true experiences and how they felt, is what it is. Sad but honestly, we are told over and over IN Gods Word, for YOU to be in Gods Word. I...”Read full review »
1thriftychick101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“Personally, I’ve experienced spiritual abuse and I’ve seen many issues within the modern day evangelical church. With that being said, I feel like this podcast is not really looking to reform the church but rather a socio-political Trojan horse. With pushinga very obvious modern day agenda, I...”Read full review »
KenRoq via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/23
“Started off well and o was hopeful for this podcast. Hillsong and the issues it is facing need to be brought into large light and exposed. But by episode 4, it was clear to see that the agenda of this podcast was not going to do so…
The producer chose a transgender person who is blaming the...”Read full review »
Kbeezy33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“I give this podcast only 3 stars because of some ignorant comments made in episode 6. This black lady came on and immediately she pointed out that she was black…”I’m as good as a black woman can be doing in America..”
Any person that feels the need to point out what their skin color is, is...”Read full review »
Apberrong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/23
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“The story we needed to hear about this corrupt and dangerous organisation. Incredible storytelling, highly recommend.”
jenandjed via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/28/23
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“I had hoped to learn about spiritual abuse but I heard more gay propaganda.”
Mickey $ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
“Thank you. I was born into and raised in the evangelical church in Australia. My parents were pastors and I experienced both the good and bad of both christians and the church. I am now 40 and find myself reflecting on the stand out moments of my childhood and young adulthood and this podcast put...”Read full review »
glaciernationalparklover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/23
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“Not bad, but my word these folks have way more problems than their church.”
MickO'Hanlon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
“She is a horrible speaker. A lot of rambling going on here. If you all are planning to tell the story, see a podcast, please do so. Otherwise let it rest.”
mdaka5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
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“Thanks for putting in the emotional labour to make this happen. You’re braver than many. This could be a never ending series, there is so much to uncover. Next up needs to be Christian City Church.”
il_castagneto via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/23/23
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“When I read the negative reviews I wonder how many are from those who are themselves blind Mega-church zealots…this is an important story of predatory individuals and organizations.”
LaLo12234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/17/23
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“Very poor journalism. Leaned a lot on emotions. Seemed very new age woke whiney. Instead of saying what happened and giving good factual and storytelling.
The narrator seemed very whiney. Too bad cause good story there to be told.”
kevynthh via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/13/23
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“I was a church administrator at our large church for many years, and on leadership volunteer staff at two others. Within these twenty+ years, I have endured a hostile church takeover; multiple pastor’s affairs; staff caught in online child pornography; monetary theft; personal shaming and verbal...”Read full review »
kmag60 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/23
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“Was I supposed to watch the documentary as a prerequisite? I have yet to hear what this church is accused of doing.”
4MSK4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/23
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“OMG get on with it! Painfully slow moving. There’s a good story here. Tell it this century.”
Mich Go Blue via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/05/23
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“Thank you Dan for addressing serious issues with the leadership at Hillsong. This organization used people and then covered it up. It is clear their goal was and still is money and power. I am surprised that some of their followers excuse the behavior as people are sinners. In Brian’s recent...”Read full review »
LovesTheTruth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/23
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“This podcast might have been more satisfying had they leaned less on the documentary and/or contributed more novel information. It also doesn’t come close to meeting any sort of journalistic rigour or burden of proof for the severe accusations being thrown around and general air of gravity....”Read full review »
Reagan King via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/30/22
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“Come on. You couldn’t get at least one celebrity to interview?”
Vanwnb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/22
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“They could have structured the discussions better as some of them just dragged on. It is interesting to hear what religious people will put up with, justify and turn a blind eye to in the name of belief. A lot of gullible people just going with the flow. They certainly did highlight this.”
Takwachi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/12/22
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“No details given. Have no idea who any of the people are or why I’m supposed to care. They do not even explain the situation once. I think you HAVE to watch the documentary in order to understand anything.”
staceywrites78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“Fantastic investigative work. I went to their church in ottawa Canada but had bad vibes right from the start. Especially considering I’m lgbt and I believe the pastors knew that. It is not shocking to me that there’s corruption and sexual assault crimes in this community. I mean it happens...”Read full review »
Desynk via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/30/22
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“A lot of rambling with no details.”
MsHenry2012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/22
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“churches, especially big ones due tend to have a lot of problems. but we need to understand the bigger the church, the more people involved the more people involved more imperfections it’s gonna have. Furthermore you can’t pick any institution or group of people out in history and not find a...”Read full review »
Ssupernovaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/22
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“On episode 6… about to give up on this podcast. It definitely had potential to shine the light on actual issues and spiritual abuse/manipulation. But now it’s just about some millennial women that make everything about race, homosexuality, and “micro aggressions”. While Christianity Today is...”Read full review »
J3rryTh0mp50n via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/22
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“Kept hoping the next episode would bring some actual stories from survivors but every episode is more of the same without adding anything new…gave up on it”
lissalouw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“I can’t follow this for the life of me. I don’t have discovery plus so didn’t see the documentary. It’s hard to follow because they don’t explain who any of the players are. I tried to get invested but it’s slow, boring and not remotely engaging. Super disappointed. Maybe put a disclaimer on...”Read full review »
FlyeretteP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/22
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“I’m not going to get through this first episode
It’s lacking something in the delivery.
Sorry buddy it’s just not like those other investigation podcasts that put you on the edge of your seat”
c-crash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/22
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“Barely made it throughThe first episode. Low key, meandering and very little that grabs the listeners interest.
Too bad. I had high expectations. I don't plan to listen any further.”Read full review »
Billb000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/22
“I’m an ex-evangelical and I will watch or listen to pretty much anything that exposes abuses within evangelical spaces. In that sense, I appreciate the purpose of this podcast. But if I’m being honest, I don’t think this is a very good piece of media. It feels rushed, like the creators just...”Read full review »
sitquietlyanddrinkwater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/22
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“The audio is bad, couldn’t listen”
creeped out in cleveland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/22
“Very boring not editing no story just commentary on a story they aren’t telling in this podcast”
LubertDas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“Like other reviewers, I thought this would be a story of what went wrong, like how sin crept in and destroyed the church. Instead it’s more like the aftermath from a documentary.
Worse, the content of the aftermath is really just sin-hunting. There’s a whole episode on how hard it is to be a...”Read full review »
ErinP**** via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/22
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“Made it to episode 4 and had to quit listening. Not only was this incredibly difficult to follow, but I was very disappointed in the content.
I had listened to The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and hoped this would follow in calling out hypocrisy in the church. I found the opposite.
Hillsong has...”Read full review »
jtimm39 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/22
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“This podcast keeps talking about abuse but it’s just interviews of people talking about nothing. I haven’t heard one real allegation or story. Yes the first episode is a drag - I couldn’t finish either. This last episode is talking about a person who struggles with gender identity but what...”Read full review »
DaisyScov via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/22
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“Amazing work by Dan Johnstone and his team as they carefully, sensitively, and powerfully unpack the levels of betrayal and deception and exploitation that is the basis and framework of Hillsong.
It’s compelling and yet, still graceful and I’m eternally 😉 grateful that Dan is doing this work.”
QueenofH via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/22
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“Love this show thanks so much!”
bored1111111118 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/22
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“Inside baseball journalism and only lasted 25 mins”
Dan the Milkshake Man via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/31/22
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“I listen to lots of podcasts like this and have never had such trouble following the story - I have listened multiple times to the first 3 episodes and have no idea. Giving up at this point.”
fat-fir via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/22
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“There’s always a group of people that want to benefit from any wrongdoing by others. Like the people that cause the wrong want to benefit from their power. It is human nature to point fingers instead of the good we should be doing. Apparently, this is the latest group one needs to point fingers...”Read full review »
Thinkof love first# via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/22
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“I was really interested in this, but the first episode was such a drag! I quit with 3 minutes left to go in E1”
._mmm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
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“Is this a companion podcast to the documentary?”
226bh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/22
“I was interested in this story, but I just couldn’t listen to the key witness and her continuous verbal gibberish. She mostly kept repeating the words insidious and “do you know what I mean?” No, I don’t because you can’t speak clearly.”
PiedmontVA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/22
“Through hearing the stories of others it helps me feel validated, understood and begin to heal from the deep harm Hillsong caused in my own life.”
Mills010 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/19/22
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“Power is a drug and these people are hooked.”
she2pointOh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/22
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