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“This podcast rattled me… and I’m blown away there anyone left following Mark as a leader…”
steinernatalie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/11/24
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“Wow, truly excellent form of journaling. You guys did a great job. I followed Driscoll for many many years until I heard about what he did to his church. And now I see histology is off. “The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse””
CourtVoss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“It’s sad to see how empty all of your attacks are against Mark’s gifting in pointing others to biblical understanding and strengthening the family unit under submitting to Christ. Yet it’s clear as day why your pursuit doesn’t stop you from trying to cultivate a narrative that feeds the true...”Read full review »
KatieMarieCohn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“I have been under leadership like Mark’s before and felt the feelings that have been expressed by those in his orbit. But I also know that there is a good person hidden underneath the facade of people like Mark. This is a beautiful and unbiased telling of Mars Hill’s story and has been a conduit...”Read full review »
TheOriginalChrisJohnson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
“Not a Christian, but I've always been fascinated with the fall of churches and their bizarre leaders ... great show... mind blowing ....”Read full review »
KJ in Vancouver BC via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/03/24
“I knew nothing of Mars Hill before listening to this podcast, which was recommended to me by an acquaintance. I enjoyed every minute and it was fascinating to listen to.”
alpe129 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“Thanks so much for this. I had heard about it and finally listened to it. Lots to learn from here. Would be interesting to hear some follow up stories since Mark Driscoll doesn’t seem to have learned anything or changed for the better.
I heard so much pain in these episodes from the people who...”Read full review »
kshummel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
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“Heard about this podcast and the content has been great. It is heartbreaking to hear certain things yet it is not uncommon across the nation. Well-produced and balanced with great information.”
Mr. NSU via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“the bobby knight episode is the weakest and most random stretch in this series. brings on people who aren’t even biblical pastors and stretches the analogy and problem big time.”
Sad405Freeway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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“Very well done- right depth of journalism without burying us in detail. This could have been a self righteous spectacle, but their representation of the societal and church background leaves us recognizing our part in producing celebrity pastors as well as the pressure these leaders are under....”Read full review »
yigdcb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“Doesn’t show you much about personal relationship with God, but helps you see deeply into how people use God for their own benefit. 1 Tim 6:3-5
Speaking of: are y’all going to do a podcast on ACC Waco, IHOP KC, or Bethel?”
Find a home in God via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/23
“Funny how instead of a podcast with purpose it basically became a smear campaign in which only made cooper look like an woke, idiot baby and now mark driscoll is more popular than ever. Seriously such a big L for Christianity today”
Darkokids via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“2 stars because it’s decently produced. Mike injects his own opinion and this is like his own therapy session where he sounds like a non Christian who is trying to make sense of this whole story from a worldly perspective, quoting any and everything but the Bible. Ironically the one who opens the...”Read full review »
Hi284629 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“CT isn’t something I’d usually listen to (atheist) but this is a really interesting deep dive into Mars Hill, but also covers other some church leaders who made a massive impact on people. I just want to add, we all want to belong somewhere, and if you belong to any group that practices shunning...”Read full review »
JulesMcGooles via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/23/23
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“Listened to a few episodes until it was apparent this was a hit piece from a liberal “Christian” organization. Don’t waste your time”
Soonerbarker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
“CT doing a hit piece on anyone is the embodiment of Luke 6:42. After reading article after article from CT that are inherently dishonest, written to promulgate progressive ideology instead of biblical worldview, let’s just say I have a hard time believing I’m getting factual information instead...”Read full review »
Nate 29462949265 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“Utilized too much gossip, interviewing ppl who got fired and give 1 side to the story. Fails to sight any biblical teaching errors, but mostly cultural errors. Toxic masculinity, Christian nationalism , etc.
If they gave Driscoll and other staff chance to respond and give updates, would have...”Read full review »
Jrod232323 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/06/23
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“A broken man meeting Christ who ends up helping other broken men and women. Mark was trying his best. He sounds like he has trauma with his great distrust. He needed accountability and pushed it away.
The show is anti-Calvinism, anti-masculinity. It started so strong with the polemic on mega...”Read full review »
Patrick2081 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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mr.drex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“Heard the name Mars Hill come up in a casual conversation so I looked it up and found this podcast. For a production put out by an org called Christianity Today, it’s disappointing to hear they accepted sponsorship and were willing to promote Better Help to listeners. It just feels broken and...”Read full review »
luckiley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“No spoilers, just a warning: only watch this if you are not sensitive about people getting mistreated, if you get easily angered, DON’T WATCH, otherwise, 11/10 podcast”
hi hgi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“What a story! Sobering. Heart-breaking. Well-told. Thank you for telling it.”
Goofball #1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“This podcast was good and I really enjoyed the story as well as the deep insight and research. However you have to listen to this podcast with a grain of salt. CT has become so progressive and liberal in the last 10 years that I don’t trust everything they’re saying. I have to always reframe...”Read full review »
Schmootzie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“Episode 4 was especially horrible. The church HAS gotten more feminine, the men in church HAVE become soft, the feminist movement HAS emasculated men and that is definitely A reason a lot of men don’t go to church. Church caters to women. Mark has a message for men that the younger generations...”Read full review »
TheWarthog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“I have listened to many podcasts but this one is different. Why? It’s heart! There’s a commitment to look honestly at what is ailing the church. The only negative thing about this podcast is that it ends. Thank you CT for your commitment to professional and honest journalism.”
Kristean alcocer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“Weak evidence, long winded, and boring.
Great way to build a following and make a living these days though, gj on that.”
1 some guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“I have listened to The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill at least 4 times now. Every time I listen to it, I observe something I missed prior. Also, every time I listen, my heart is saddened even more by what Mark Driscoll has done to the congregation of Mars Hill. Having been a part of Harvest Bible...”Read full review »
MAXIMUS BROSTEIN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“Brilliant and a tough listen at times.
Do not be shocked if this is a painful listen at times but it’s a really important listen so we can learn how to do church better and how to treat people better.”
stellyb68 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/11/23
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“When you encourage deconstruction by having progressive ex-christians on your podcast and start spouting liberal ideology, you have stopped trying to speak truth to help people and start trying to advance a narrative that not Jesus centered. This is harmful to people who have been hurt by church...”Read full review »
Ferg0013 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/23
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“Having gone through a church abuse situation, I’m finding this exploration of evil in the church to be very healing. I like Mike’s emphasis on the fact that we can’t confuse the work of God and the work of men- especially the narcissists who are so often attracted to the pulpit. The story telling...”Read full review »
CBreatherJ via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/07/23
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“I’m not someone who is good with words nor have had a broad sense of what has been happening in and with the church. I knew something was off but couldn’t quite figure out what is was. For me I think it’s a sense of for so many it is no longer about Jesus but about marketing themselves or about...”Read full review »
Arosebok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“The host is too liberal and only trying to push a liberal theology. This could have been covered in half as much time as it’s goes off into so many tangents. All the usual whining is here just because someone preaches truth in very bold ways. Mark wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea but neither is...”Read full review »
jmherndon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/23
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“The first 4 episodes were fantastic. The expanse history of the mega church was great.
In a swift change, CT in episode 5, speak to a non-Christian who infiltrated Mars Hill and wrote her own book tearing down the church. It’s deplorable.
Then in episode 5 - they only speak to women who again...”Read full review »
onesweetmullet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/23
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“It’s the specificity that expands to universal. I love Mike Cosper’s brain. I leave every episode with a nugget that informs how I see the world. Thanks for the thoughtful work 🙏🏽”
nikabshire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“This podcast exposed me to another level of understanding of the narcissist patterns of some pastors in the Church.”
carlosrmendoza14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/23
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“I’ve listened to six of the episodes and I’m still waiting for some type of direction such as “where we go from here” or “here is a framework to make better decisions as a church” or at least the “why” of creating such a podcast and how it benefits the church. I’m left with more questions than...”Read full review »
ANITAJW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23
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“For those that would argue that this podcast promotes feminist ideology, or is somehow, and on biblical attack of Mark Driscoll, that is laughable. Mike Cosper does an excellent job of navigating a very complex story in a very digestible and nuanced way. There is no endorsement or pushing of any...”Read full review »
SalsaMule via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
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“The church needs to hear this. It is a pattern that doesn’t necessarily repeat itself everywhere, but often enough for us to take note. Let those who have ears, hear what the spirit is saying to the churches.
This same pattern is repeating itself at Followers of the Way Boston (FOTW).”
D15C1PLE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/23
“Well I have listen to 6 of these episodes and it’s seems to me the theme is to prop up a feminized evangelical culture as the true Christian culture. Authors of ‘Jesus and John Wayne’ and other feminist contributors are sought out to degrade the message of a proper biblical masculinity
Driscoll...”Read full review »
holdfast777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/23
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“For anyone who has an interest in Theology/Christianity, this is a win. Coming to this with little in the way of Evangelical and Mega Church knowledge, this was eye opening. While this church and its ego driven leader imploded, it’s not a mark against organized religion, but more of a warning of...”Read full review »
YogiTravel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
“There are stories of hurt in every church. There is ego often overcomes the big picture. I have listened to every episode twice. What I found is a lack of returning to the Bible rebuking Mark Driscoll. Therefore I chose to take the next step to dig into Marks Driscoll myself. What I found after...”Read full review »
Levi Brickley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/23
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“A good reminder of what could happen if we make the story about us instead of Jesus.”
Ten 31 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“I’ve listened to the entire podcast 4 times now, and I learn so much about both the joy and brokenness in the Church each time. Such an amazing perspective on life as the Church.”
CompletelyWonderful via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/23
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“2 stars for the amazin quality of production…however, the content is very sus. Not only do the creators side step if they are saying that Mark was the main reason for the rise and fall, but DOES NOT address the core issue that the people in the podcast WE’RE indeed as part of the issue as Mark. ...”Read full review »
rogutore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“This is a very slanted, one-sided hit-piece. There’s no attempt to examine any other viewpoint in the story. A holier-than-thou viewpoint that attempts to take down its own opposition. This is not journalism. It’s sensational entertainment, designed to get you to listen. Basically every harm and...”Read full review »
Prime Spare Ribs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“A charismatic leader is exciting, inspiring, and can be dangerous. Cl”
Nurseomi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/23
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“When I first heard about this I didn’t want to listen. I thought it would full of gossip and ill intent - promoting disunity in the church. I was WRONG. This is truth and grace. I’m amazed by the content and how God is using it to work in my heart. I’m comforted and have more clarity. I now see...”Read full review »
Teaner26 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23
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“As a charismatic evangelical sorting through the ambitions of our fathers and methods that may have outlived their usefulness, the work in this series was very helpful. The insider interviews, the academic experts, the balanced approach to seeing the good and bad of an off-centered Jesus...”Read full review »
TheColorOfBlood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/23
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