Crime Seen | Episode 59: The Secrets of Hillsong
Crime Seen is the true crime review podcast that gets to the heart of how true crime stories are told. Join Mari Forth @MariTalks2Much and Sarah Carradine @sarahcarradine as they put true crime properties under the magnifying glass. In this episode they examine THE SECRETS OF HILLSONG. Watch it on Hulu. Joining them is Mark Blankenship @IAmBlankenship
For decades, Hillsong was an international megachurch that also functioned as a powerful global brand. Yet there was a darker side. How many magnifying glasses out of 5 will the panel rate THE SECRETS OF HILLSONG? Listen to find out. Or jump to the ratings at about 41.19
Content warning: child sexual abuse.
Resources:
In Australia – SAMSN (Survivors And Mates Support Network) samsn.org.au
The National Redress Scheme on 1800 737 377, or at nationalredress.gov.au
and 1800-RESPECT, or 1800-737 732, or 1800respect.org.au
In the US – the 24/7 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800) 4-A-Child, or (1-800) 422-4453, or childhelp.org
and RAINN at rainn.org
Further properties:
docu-series: HILLSONG: A MEGACHURCH EXPOSED (2022 – Max in the US, Foxtel in Australia)Recommendations:
tv series: MRS DAVIS (2023 – Peacock in the US, Binge in Australia); HAPPY VALLEY (2014, 2016, 2023 – Prime Video in the US, Binge in Australia)
tv show: BARBECUE SHOWDOWN (2020, 2023 – Netflix); CRIME SCENE KITCHEN (2021, 2023 – Hulu in the US, TenPlay in Australia)
book: THE SONG OF ACHILLES (Madeline Miller, 2011)
You can jump to the recommendations at about 46.03
Next time on Crime Seen: THE CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE with Sarah D Bunting @bestevidencefyi – watch it on MAX and send in your comments and questions.
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