Reviews
“Originally I thought it was helpful as I had made my departure from an A29 church and less but similar issues.
1. There are some valid points and I did appreciate it as a whole.
2. The “Things we do to Women” episode may be partially true but is filled with problems. First, the women...”Read full review »
Panrak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“Christ-less Today is nothing but a slanderous outlet, spewing lies and repeating progressive propaganda. Stay far far away from these whitewashed tombs. They are empty and their fruit is nothing but poison.”
Pistolpete03 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“Thank you for investing in meaningful investigative journalism. The podcast gave me valuable insight into the consequences of unchecked power within a church. Since I didn’t know exactly how the story was going to end, it played out as a drama that kept my undivided attention. Good job.”
Scotto63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“Professional, expert, and Biblical
Do more of this investigative work”
Ashgfte via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/24
“While I can see where they get their thoughts, the language used (ex. Boomers) and the way CT blogged about Driscoll in such negative light without doing the biblical thing which is approaching privately first, gives me pause to believe the story. It feels slanted and defamatory instead of truthful.”
Mairmitchell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/24
“This whole story tells me how my generation was influenced, and influenced how the church and evangelicals, especially now, behave…
GenXers were big in the church movement in the 90’s and early 2000’s, but from what we got and were bored of, narcissism gains extremely fertile ground. Our...”Read full review »
seeker.of.light via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
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“Wow! True journalism at its finest. You can tell there was a lot of time and thought put into this podcast. I knew nothing of Mark Driscoll prior to listening. However, I always got a weird feeling watching his videos pop up on social media and this series confirmed why. Such an easy to binge...”Read full review »
Kabaudkab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/24
“Listening to this podcast has helped me to process through my own experience of spiritual abuse. So many times I felt like I was crazy or maybe the problem really was me, and then I’d listen to Episode and think “Wow!! That happened to me too!” Or “That was said to me too! Almost word for...”Read full review »
Johnalli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/24
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“As someone involved in smaller but similar churches in the UK in the 90s I am finding this podcast absolutely fascinating. (I see now where the inspiration for some of the troubling things said from the pulpit came from!) I’d give it 5 stars, but for the almost continuous music throughout the...”Read full review »
Fbddee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/12/24
“"The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" podcast, when stripped of its religious context, serves as a compelling examination of abusive and manipulative leadership within high-demand authoritarian organizations. This narrative could easily apply to a business, sports team, MLM, or cult, as the...”Read full review »
Randy Ehrler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/24
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“Fascinating podcast and well researched! It definitely helps point out red flags in regards to abusive leadership.
It would have been interesting to hear his reasoning and rational for certain decisions from people who knew his perspective a bit better. I felt like most of the people narrating...”Read full review »
Aylo972 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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ColesCambridge via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/24
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“Here’s the cliff notes.
Don’t be like these other Christians. They are bad Christians. Be like us. We are the only good Christians. Our faith is better than their faith. Don’t be like them be like us. I had never even heard of Mark Driscoll until he recently when he got kicked off of stage at a...”Read full review »
coaxhcrandall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
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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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