megachurches

S1E26: Is Evangelicalism a Cult? (Part 3) — with Janice Lagata

S1E26: Is Evangelicalism a Cult? (Part 3) — with Janice Lagata

We conclude our roundtable conversation in this episode with the last two points in Steven Hassan's BITE model of authoritarian control and how Evangelicalism fits these descriptions. We also took a little bit of time to address the "He Gets Us" ad campaign that has the Evangelical world simultaneously giddy and furious. As a bonus, we wrap up with a few of the cornier Christian catchph...

S1E22: Hillsong on Trial — with Tanya Levin

S1E22: Hillsong on Trial — with Tanya Levin

Former Hillsong Church member and author of the book People in Glass Houses: An Insider's Story of a Life In and Out of Hillsong Tanya Levin sits down with Gail and Nate to talk about her experience at Hillsong in Australia from its founding and what she has learned in the years since. Tanya is also the host of the popular podcast Leaving Hillsong , where she regularly features the stor...

S1E21: How to Destroy a Megachurch — with Zach Malm

S1E21: How to Destroy a Megachurch — with Zach Malm

Musician and Co-Host of the podcast Veterans of Culture Wars Zach Malm joins Gail and Nate to share the story of his involvement at the infamous Mars Hill Church and how he helped to bring it down. The wide-ranging conversation delves into his experience with the disgraced pastor Mark Driscoll and the stories that made up the website We Love Mars Hill . You can find all of Zach's podcas...

S1E14: Stories from Hillsong Survivors: Deconstructing from a Place of Privilege

S1E14: Stories from Hillsong Survivors: Deconstructing from a Place of Privilege

Wes Curtis, a fellow Hillsong NYC survivor with Nate, shares his story of entering Hillsong, how he deconstructed while part of the church, and what his exit was like. Follow us on Twitter at @fmutuality , on Facebook at fb.com/fullmutuality , on Instagram at @fullmutuality , and on WordPress at fullmutuality.wordpress.com . Visit fullmutuality.com for more. Support Full Mutuality on Pa...

S1E13: Stories from Hillsong Survivors: The Boston Situation — with Noemi Uribe

S1E13: Stories from Hillsong Survivors: The Boston Situation — with Noemi Uribe

Producer's note: This episode contains detailed discussions of non-consensual outing, mental health emergencies, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. Noemi Uribe, who was interviewed for the documentary Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed , joins Nate and Gail to tell their story of their time at Hillsong Boston, where they were subjected to a number of spiritually abusive ...

S1E12: Hillsong: The Aftermath — with Janice Lagata

S1E12: Hillsong: The Aftermath — with Janice Lagata

Janice Lagata continues sharing her thoughts and experiences from her time at Hillsong NYC and discusses what life and advocacy look like after leaving Hillsong and the larger evangelical world. Janice's website: janicelagata.com Janice's podcast: God Has Not Given Hillsong documentary on Discovery+: Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed - Discovery+ Follow us on Twitter at @fmutuality , on Fa...