Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed

2022 - 2022

Welcome Home

24th March 2022

Episode 1

The strategic rise of Hillsong church catapults it from the small towns of Australia to the bright lights of NYC. Founder Brian Houston has a vision, but the charisma and A-list connections of pastor Carl Lentz earn the church its iconic status.

Critical Mass

24th March 2022

Episode 2

News of high-profile scandal and moral indiscretion threatens Hillsong and the explosion of popularity it has enjoyed in the US at the hands of celebrity pastor Carl Lentz. The fallout exposes a deeper problem within the culture of the church.

Revelations

24th March 2022

Episode 3

Founder Brian Houston goes to great lengths to minimize and silence allegations of sexual assault, cult-like tendencies and child sex crimes against the church. As the scandal deepens, it appears he will do anything to protect the Hillsong brand.

The Newest Revelations

29th December 2022

Episode 4

A wave of explosive new claims and disclosures surrounding Hillsong and founder Brian Houston exposes darker depths to the ongoing controversy.

Top Cast

Carl Lentz•Brian Houston

Documentary Crime

Featuring interviews with Hillsong insiders, megachurch experts, and Ranin Karim – the woman whose five-month affair with celebrity senior pastor Carl Lentz led to his downfall – the series explores the high-profile, star-studded church’s alleged exploitation, abuse, and cover-ups.

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Full Cast

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Carl Lentz

Self (archive footage)

Brian Houston

Self (archive footage)

Full Crew

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Dan Johnstone

Executive Producer

Nick Zane Miller

Director of Photography

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Steve Michaels

Executive Producer

Jodi Flynn

Executive Producer

Troy Searer

Executive Producer

Hannah Frishberg

Consulting Producer

Karla Roca

Associate Producer

Tye Edwards

Assistant Camera

Sierra Arnold

Camera Operator

Lacy Augerlavoie

Executive In Charge Of Post Production

Elana Wertkin

Executive Producer

Su Hong

Producer

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