Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed is a 2022 docuseries about the Hillsong Church originally released on Discovery+.
| Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Discovery+ |
| Release | March 24 – December 29, 2022 |
Background edit
Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed is a four-part docuseries by Discovery+.[1] The show released its fourth episode under the TLC network.[2] The episode was called "Hillsong: The Newest Revelations".[3] The trailer for the show was released on February 16, 2022.[4] The series discusses the friendship between Justin Bieber and Carl Lentz.[5] The series claims that Hillsong exploited volunteer labor and became rich from donations.[6] The show also contains claims of sexual abuse in the church.[7] The series includes interviews with Ranin Karim.[8] The show also includes interviews with Hannah Frishberg, Jaclyn Hayes, Janice Lagata, and Ben Kirby.[9] The show had a companion podcast called Hillsong: A Megachurch Shattered.[10] The first episode of the show outlines the "Hillsong formula".[11] Phil Dooley, the pastor of Hillsong Cape Town, commented on the documentary saying that it "is far removed from ... the truth".[12]
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Welcome Home" | March 24, 2022 |
| 2 | "Critical Mass" | March 24, 2022 |
| 3 | "Revelations" | March 24, 2022 |
| 4 | "Hillsong: The Newest Revelations" | December 29, 2022 |
References edit
- ^ Aurthur, Kate (February 16, 2022). "'Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed' Docuseries Gets Release Date, Trailer From Discovery Plus (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Major, Michael. "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed Docu-Series to Air on TLC". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Urbina, Rafael (December 29, 2022). "How to Watch Hillsong: The Newest Revelations: Stream Live, TV Channel". Sports Illustrated. Authentic Brands Group. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Take a Closer Look at the Hillsong Church's Scandals in New Docuseries". eonline.com. February 16, 2022. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Sex Scandals, Celebrities and the Business of Christianity: Inside Hillsong Church's Rise and Fall". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Perspective | 'Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed' reveals something more sinister than hypocrisy". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Catch 'Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed' Only on Discovery+". Decider. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "'Downfall' of Hillsong Church Will Be Explored in New Discovery+ Doc Series". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Stephanie (April 7, 2022). "A Doco Promising to Expose Hillsong Is Coming — Here's Where to Watch It in Australia". The Latch. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Aurthur, Kate (December 5, 2022). "'Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed' Docuseries to Air New Fourth Episode on TLC, Reveals First Look (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Mel (May 26, 2022). "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed review – 'rotting from the head down'". ScreenHub Australia. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Africa, Keshia (March 23, 2022). "The Hillsong Doccie Drops Tomorrow and Here's What We Know". Independent Online. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
