Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Houston

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Have the spiritual gifts described in the Bible such as healing or tongues continued beyond the Apostle's ministry to the early church? That's the question pastor Steve is going to bring a lot of evidence, Biblical and evidential, to bear. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? A recent Twitter discussion between Mike Winger and Neil Shenvi has brought the question back to the forefront. As we look at others who have stated something quite similar in Hillsong's Brian Houston. Former SBC president Judy Greer and even in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Christians and Muslims Together? (Good Fight Article) https://www.goodfight.org/articles/commentaries-teachings/christians-muslims-together/ Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries We're on Rumble! https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight

Pr. Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith Fighting for the Faith The post This Week in Pop-Christianity: Brian Houston on Act 1:8 – Pr. Chris Rosebrough, 12/13/24 (3483) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

David Hardaker is an experienced investigative journalist who has worked primarily for the ABC including eight years reporting from the Middle East. As investigations editor at Crikey he broke a number of major stories on the Hillsong Church, brought together in his book Mine is the Kingdom which is about the rise and fall of the global megachurch and its charismatic leader, Brian Houston.David Hardaker was interviewed at the Kiama Readers' Festival by retired journalist Nick Hartgerink.Recorded July 20th 2024. 

Prophetic News Radio-Hillsong reborn? Brian Houston makes a comeback.Kenneth Copeland sinks to a new low, accepts a seed Bentley car from a man suffering from brain cancer, his friend Mylon leFevre. JFK and the press, Karl Marx once a foreign correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune.

This week's 4.4 magnitude tremor in Los Angeles was along a fault that runs through a densely populated area. But California isn't the only region in the U.S. with the potential for major earthquakes. Brian Houston, director of the University of Missouri's Disaster and Community Crisis Center, joins John Yang to discuss earthquake preparedness. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this episode the PK's cover PART 3 of their review of the Hillsong documentary on Hulu. As a result of Brian Houston attempting to protect his father's dark past, this discussion asks the question: "How far would you go to protect your dad?"

Tune in for a poweful message from our guest speaker Brian Houston!

Join Troy gramling as he speaks with Brian Houston, founder of Hillsong Church as they speak about the up rising of Hillsong Church.

Join Troy gramling as he speaks with Brian Houston, founder of Hillsong Church as they speak about the up rising of Hillsong Church.

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David and Tanya continue their chat about his new book .. Mine Is The Kingdom and chat about Brian Houston's protege, former Aussie PM Scott Morrison, or was it the other way around? The divine rights of kings extends throughout the church and the state - What can we do about it? Anything ? Just a couple of eagles... bound for glory.. Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran investigative journalist, and Walkely winner, David Hardaker, talks about his new book, Mine Is the Kingdom, the Rise and Fall of Brian Houston, which has just been released. The book details Houston's life as well as the inner workings, and tax breaks, of Hillsong. As an outsider without Pentecostal Traumatic Stress Disorder, David's work is thorough, in depth and with minimal personal bias...although he admits developing an unexpected fondness for an aspect of this research and you will be surprised too! Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Gabriel Finocchio, your guide through the wilderness of modern insanity, as he once again reacts against the currents of anti-Christian sentiment and societal absurdity.

Schweezy attempts to cancel himself by talking about a captivating performance by the Maria Schneider Orchestra. We then delve into the world of Pokemon, exploring the latest announcements that pleasantly surprised fans. Shifting gears, we discuss recent headlines, including controversies involving Brian Houston and a hardcore singer giving his bandmate estrogen. We also ponder the enigmatic world of John Wick, contemplating his character and future in the film series. Switching to advice, we address a listener's struggle with chronic pain and its impact on their relationship. We also explore the challenges of pursuing a non-traditional path after high school and provide insights into supporting a friend facing addiction. . . . Follow Schweezy: linktr.ee/TheSchweezy . . Sponsors: Novilla: https://www.novilla.net/?rfsn=5637876... FNX Fitness: fnx.grsm.io/schwegcast​​​​​​​ CashApp: https://cash.app/app/VFPZ69S Drizly: drizly.com/i/rkqax​​​​​ Honey: joinhoney.com/ref/odmta0f

New Zealand born Brian Houston built a global brand after founding the Hillsong Pentecostal church in Australia. 

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CLICK HERE to get FREE ACTIVATION on PATRIOT MOBILE with offer code CHRISTIAN POSTTop headlines for Friday, February 23, 2024In this episode, we begin by examining a recent survey conducted by a conservative think tank and Rasmussen Reports, suggesting over a quarter of Americans participated in ballot fraud in the 2020 Presidential election – a claim that has drawn questions about its methodology. From there, we explore the claims of former Hillsong Church leader Brian Houston, whose strange tweet opened the floodgate to social media scrutiny. Then, we discuss a generous donation by author J.K. Rowling to a women's rights group standing firmly to preserve the traditional definition of sex in the UK law - a move hailed by the group. Finally, we analyze a report by the Family Research Council highlighting a disconcerting rise in hostility towards churches, with incidents in 2023 more than doubling from the previous year, and surging to eight-fold since 2018.Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsConservative group claims mail-in fraud cost Trump 2020 election | Politics NewsBrian Houston says account was 'hacked' after questionable tweet | World NewsAlexei Navalny leaned on Christian faith in prison before death | World NewsOkla. high court to hear argument in Catholic charter school case | Politics NewsJK Rowling supports challenge to UK's definition of sex | Politics News436 acts of hostility against US churches documented in 2023 | U.S. NewsRichard and Brittni De La Mora share pre-wedding marriage advice | Podcast News

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Alabama Supreme Court cites "wrath of a holy God" while claiming frozen embryos are "children." (0:43)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. — Sam Alito is big mad that anti-gay Christians were struck from the jury in a case about a lesbian. (29:57)— Former Hillsong leader Brian Houston insists he wasn't searching for "ladies and girls" online. (47:42)— Texas school board trustees snuck an evangelical film crew into a public school. (1:01:18)— Congress members call out "ill-qualified hate preacher" who gave invocation. (1:09:07)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Alabama Supreme Court cites "wrath of a holy God" while claiming frozen embryos are "children." (0:43) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. — Sam Alito is big mad that anti-gay Christians were struck from the jury in a case about a lesbian. (29:57) — Former Hillsong leader Brian Houston insists he wasn't searching for "ladies and girls" online. (47:42) — Texas school board trustees snuck an evangelical film crew into a public school. (1:01:18) — Congress members call out "ill-qualified hate preacher" who gave invocation. (1:09:07) SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's program, we take a look at the top 10 stories of the year from MinistryWatch. This list is based purely the number of page views, so in a very real sense, you could say that our readers compiled this list. However, for purposes of this podcast, I'm going to tweak with the list a bit. If you look strictly at the page views of individual stories, you get an interesting picture, but not a complete picture. For example, our #1 story of the year is an article I wrote about Lonnie Frisbee. That story got more than 100,000 page views this year. But it was not really a breaking news story. It was a story that I wrote years ago, but which people who saw the movie “Jesus Revolution” found when they went searching for Lonnie Frisbee's name. He played a prominent role in that story. But if you look at #2, you'll see the story of former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz, who had a very public scandal two years ago, but is now on staff in a church in Oklahoma. And if you keep scrolling down the list, to #18, you will find another Hillsong story, the story of Hillsong founder Brian Houston's daughter and son-in-law resigning from the ministry in protest. And MinistryWatch did a total of more than two dozen stories about Hillsong in 2023. Only two of these stories made the top 25, but most of them were in the top 100 stories of the year.  To my way of thinking that makes Hillsong the number one MinistryWatch story of 2023. So while Lonnie Frisbee's story came out to be #1 in page views, you're naming the ongoing scandal at Hillsong the #1 story of the year. And it also means that while the list we publish on our website has 25 individual articles, today we're going to do a list of the top 10 stories of the year, some of which we covered with multiple articles. FINAL THOUGHTS If you'd like to help us reach our year-end goal, just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate button at the top of the page. But whether you give to us or not, we hope you will use our database to help you make giving decisions. And that you will give wisely and generously during this season. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. I'd like to acknowledge all the writers who had stories in the Top 25 list this year.  They include Bob Smietana, Steve Rabey, Kim Roberts, Phil Cooke, you, Warren. Until next time, may God bless you.  

Ask and ye shall receive; this week whilst I'm home for Christmas, my Grandfather (and Flute Band legend) Brian Houston has found time in his schedule to make an appearance on the podcast (and even offered up his kitchen for the occasion.)We chat about his decorated career as conductor and player of some of the finest flute bands in Northern Ireland, over a glittering 67 year career. From competitions with Jimmy Galway, to a titanic clash with Arthur Fleming for the World Championships, this episode is a real treat for flute band enthusiasts.We also welcomed my Grandmother, Valerie Houston, for the first 10 minutes to comment as Inline G's biggest fan, and she finally addresses those bread knife threats. I'd also recommend checking out episode 5, "Flute Bands of Northern Ireland" before watching this episode. It'll give you all the background information you need; we had too much to cover to go back to basics today.If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it xwww.paypal.me/garethhouston92And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFluteSmooches xChapters:00:00:00 - Introductions and accent warnings00:02:33 - Valerie and Brian Houston talk Inline G00:13:25 - 50 years service medal to Flute Bands00:14:08 - The Old Woman in the Shoe (and kilts)00:17:40 - Simple System Flutes of Belfast00:20:25 - The Argyle Temperance Flute Band00:28:22 - Both of us stopping the flute00:30:00 - Solos and Small Ensembles Competition00:34:18 - The Ballygowan Flute Band00:44:15 - The glory days of Flute Bands00:47:55 - Jimmy Galway and his Belfast Sound00:53:10 - The playing of flute bands00:56:55 - The Lisburn Flute Orchestra00:59:53 - What Flute Bands offer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Bulletin, hosts Mike Cosper, Nicole Martin and editor in chief Russell Moore gather around the microphone to talk about the authority figures shaping our world. This past week the pope sent ripples through the Catholic Church when he declared that same-sex relationships would now be invited to blessings. Colorado followed with ripples of its own when the court determined Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president in 2024. And, rising from scandal, Hillsong's Brian Houston is starting a new church in the coming year. Tune in and join the conversation. For show notes and more information, click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's program, Brian Houston of Hillsong infamy is starting a new church. We ask:  is it too soon?  Also on today's program: Mike Bickle of the International House of Prayer Kansas City has apologized for past behaviors, sort of. We also have an update on the lawsuit against prosperity gospel preacher David Taylor. We finally have a court date. Finally, American Life League has published a list of which non-profit organizations you should not support based on their abortion positions. Some of the ministries on the list may surprise you. We begin today with news from one of the largest Southern Baptist churches in the state of Arkansas. FINAL THOUGHTS: As I have said before, we are in the most critical time of the year for Christian ministries, including MinistryWatch, when it comes to fundraising. We need to raise about a quarter of our budget, about $117 thousand, in the months of November and December. We just passed the $66,000 mark, so we are over half-way there. If you've already given, THANK YOU.  If you have not, I hope you will prayerfully consider a gift to MinistryWatch before year-end. And, of course, MinistryWatch is not alone. Some ministries raise 30 or 40 percent of their budgets during the last two months of the year. If you'd like to help us reach our year-end goal, just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate button at the top of the page. But whether you give to us or not, we hope you will use our database to help you make giving decisions. And that you will give wisely and generously during this season. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Daniel Ritchie, Brittany Smith, Bob Smietana, Steve Rabey, Kim Roberts, Jessica Eturralde, Christina Darnell, and Rod Pitzer. Until next time, may God bless you.

Join us in this episode of FCC Talk as we delve into the challenges of building trust with Gen Z, explore the evolution of Hillsong Church with Brian Houston, and discuss the dynamics of spirituality versus organized religion. Discover insights on engaging the "ums," those who've drifted from church during the pandemic, and gain valuable perspectives on addressing skepticism towards Christianity. Plus, we tackle the complex issue of morally flawed church leaders seeking a return to ministry and explore ways to combat negative perceptions of religion. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on faith, community, and navigating the spiritual landscape of today's generation. #GenZ #Hillsong #Spirituality #ChristianPodcast

CardioNerds (Dr. Josh Saef and Dr. Sumeet Vaikunth) join Dr. Sheng Fu, Dr. Payton Kendsersky, and Dr. Aniqa Shahrier from the Medical University of South Carolina for some off-shore fishing. They discuss the following featuring a patient with D-TGA and Eisenmenger's syndrome treated with a Heartmate 3. Expert commentary was provided by Dr. Brian Houston. The episode audio was edited by student Dr. Adriana Mares. A 39-year-old woman with a history of D-transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) with prior atrial switch repair (Mustard) was admitted from the clinic with cardiogenic shock. She underwent right heart catheterization which demonstrated elevated biventricular filling pressures and low cardiac index. An intra-aortic balloon pump was placed, and the patient was evaluated for advanced therapies. A liver biopsy showed grade 3 fibrosis, which, in combination with her shock state, made her a high-risk candidate for isolated heart or combined heart-liver transplantation. After a multi-disciplinary discussion, the patient underwent a Heartmate III left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant in her systemic right ventricle. Although she did well post-operatively, she was admitted after a month with recurrent cardiogenic shock, with imaging showing her inflow cannula had become perpendicular to the septum.  The patient and family eventually decided to pursue comfort measures, and the patient passed. US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscript here. CardioNerds Case Reports PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Case Media - D-TGA and Eisenmenger's syndrome treated with a Heartmate 3 Pearls - D-TGA and Eisenmenger's syndrome treated with a Heartmate 3 Early diagnosis of cyanotic congenital heart disease is paramount for treatment and prevention of future complications. Adult congenital heart disease requires a multi-disciplinary team for management in consultation with an adult congenital cardiology specialist. Eisenmenger syndrome is related to multiple systemic complications and has a high rate of mortality. Advancement in PAH medical management can offer noninvasive treatment options for some patients. Transthoracic echocardiography is the cornerstone for diagnosis. Other modalities (e.g. cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, invasive catheterization) can aid in diagnosis and management. Pearls - D-TGA and Eisenmenger's syndrome treated with a Heartmate 3 While advances in pediatric surgery have allowed many patients born with congenital heart disease to survive into adulthood, adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients are complex and prone to numerous adverse sequalae including arrhythmias, heart failure, valvular disease, and non-cardiac organ dysfunction. Heart failure can be a challenging presentation in ACHD patients due to a longstanding history of clinical compensation. Their unique and complex anatomy, as well as highly variable clinical presentation, present unique challenges when it comes to advanced heart failure options such as durable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) or transplantation. While durable LVAD implantation is possible in patients with systemic right ventricles, anatomic compatibility is paramount and poses ongoing challenges in their management. Goals of care discussions should be had early, as options for treatment may be limited. Show Notes - D-TGA and Eisenmenger's syndrome treated with a Heartmate 3 What are some common sequelae in ACHD patients? ACHD patients are a heterogeneous population, but atrial tachycardias are extremely frequent in this patient population, often due to re-entrant pathways around surgical suture lines. These can often be treated with radiofrequency ablation while paying clos...

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/CaDhqixI0jsExposing abuse and corruption can be a thankless job. Powerful figures doing wrong often deny and attack those exposing them. And their supporters often join suit—attacking the messenger, rather than holding their leader accountable. This edition of The Roys Report features a very personal talk from Restore Conference founder and journalist, Julie Roys, delivered at the recent event this past October. It's centered on one question: why continue reporting, advocating, and shining a light when doing so comes at such a high personal cost? Journalists like Julie often ask this question—and so do many abuse survivor advocates, whistleblowers, and allies. The work can be grueling, and the pay off at times seems minimal. But in this talk, Julie shares not just her own struggles, but also the convictions she's gained over years of exposing abuse and corruption. If you're struggling to keep fighting for truth and justice, this talk will not just encourage, but inspire you to keep going. Guests Julie Roys Julie Roys is a veteran investigative reporter and founder of The Roys Report. Julie previously hosted a national talk show on the Moody Radio Network, called Up for Debate. She also has worked as a TV reporter for a CBS affiliate in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and as a newswriter for WGN-TV and Fox 32 Chicago. Julie's work has also appeared in Christianity Today, Religion News Service, The Federalist, and The Christian Post. She and her husband, Neal, live in the Chicago area and have three children and two grandchildren.  Show Transcript SPEAKERSJulie Roys Julie Roys  00:04Exposing abuse and corruption can be a thankless job. Those doing wrong often deny and attack those exposing them. And their supporters often join suit, attacking the messenger rather than holding their leader accountable. So why continue reporting and advocating and shining a light? Welcome to The Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys. And the question of why not quit is one of those questions I’ve asked myself repeatedly over the years. And I know it’s not one that just journalists ask; many abuse survivor advocates, whistleblowers and allies do too. The work can be grueling and the payoff at times can seem minimal, so why not quit? Why keep fighting Goliath when the odds continually seem stacked in our opponent’s favor?   Julie Roys  00:52 What you’re about to hear is a very personal talk I gave at the 2023 RESTORE conference. The past 18 months have been especially hard for me. And there have been times when I’ve struggled profoundly with whether I can stay in this work without it deforming my soul. If you’re a survivor, or whistleblower or an ally, or maybe all of the above, you’ve probably experienced some of the same struggles. You may be struggling today. In this talk. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I’m still processing a lot of this stuff myself. But what I do is share my journey and why ,despite the difficulties, which are many and real, I’m not quitting. You’ll hear my talk in just a minute.   Julie Roys  00:52 But first, I’d like to thank the sponsors of this podcast, Judson University, and Marquardt of Barrington. If you’re looking for a top ranked Christian University, providing a caring community and an excellent college experience. Judson University is for you. Judson is located on 90 acres, just 40 miles west of Chicago in Elgin, Illinois. The school offers more than 60 majors, great leadership opportunities and strong financial aid. Plus, you can take classes online as well as in person. Judson University is shaping lives that shaped the world. For more information, just go to JUDSONU.EDU. Also, if you’re looking for a quality new or used car, I highly recommend my friends at Marquardt of Barrington. Marquardt is a Buick GMC dealership where you can expect honesty, integrity, and transparency. That’s because the owners there Dan and Curt Marquardt, are men of integrity. To check them out, just go to BUYACAR123.COM.   Julie Roys  02:37 Well, again, here’s the talk I gave a RESTORE 2023 on why not quit? Well, at the first RESTORE conference in 2019, I announced from this stage that we were experiencing an unmistakable move of God to purify his church. James MacDonald had just been exposed as the bully and hypocrite that he was and removed from Harvest Bible Chapel. Bill Hybels was exposed as a sexual predator, and people were finally believing the women, and revelations about Jerry Falwell, Jr. were just beginning to come out. And then donors alleging fraud won a massive $37 million dollar settlement from Gospel for Asia. Clearly God was cleaning house right? And over the next few years, the revelations just kept coming. Jerry Falwell, Jr, resigned from Liberty University amid shocking allegations of sexual and financial misconduct. Ravi Zacharias was shown to be a serial sexual predator, and RZIM was shut down. Hillsong began to implode beginning with Carl Lentz and his sexual misconduct going all the way to Brian Houston, and his sexual misconduct. And then I reported probably the biggest investigation I’ve ever done. I reported on John MacArthur, the supposed greatest expositor of the 20th century, that he had a pattern of shaming abuse victims and protecting their abusers. With story after story after story, the evil infecting the evangelical industrial complex, was being exposed and routed out. And probably more than any other time in my life, I felt like I was right in the middle of this remarkable thing that God was doing. Well, then I experience the most virulent backlash I have ever experienced. An army of YouTubers loyal to John MacArthur just kept hitting. They couldn’t go after the facts of my stories, so they went after me. And I became the poster child of the angry feminist proponent of CRT, wokism –  it didn’t matter whether I adhere to any of these things. They republished it anyway. And John MacArthur, despite everything I’d reported on him, he didn’t get canceled. He went and spoke at the Getty’s Sing conference. At the G3 conference, the Puritans conference. Sure, his reputation has been tarnished a bit. But those loyal dug in.   Well, then some anonymous Twitter accounts loyal to John MacArthur found some objectionable content in a book that I wrote in 2017. And soon I wasn’t just facing backlash from John MacArthur and those loyal to him, but from my own tribe, and from the survivor community. And people were hurt, and they were confused. And like I said, yesterday, some of that criticism was valid and deserved, and I didn’t get the power differential and someone a relationship with somebody that had been in a ministry that I had led, and that was my own responsibility. And I had assigned fault where it didn’t belong, where I should have taken responsibility. But some of the criticism was cruel. And it was patently false. And it was shockingly personal. And if you’ve never been in the midst of a public controversy like that, it’s kind of hard to explain. But it is a unique kind of awful. At least when you’re a private person and people talk about you, they have the decency to do it behind your back. But when you’re a public person, they do it in front of your family and your children and your friends and thousands and thousands of other people. And it was traumatic for me, I know it was even traumatic for some of you. And then perhaps smelling blood in the water, Protestia, a so-called discernment blog, lacking hardly any journalistic integrity, announced that they had a story that was going to expose me as a fraud. And on a Friday, they tweeted, were blocked but someone tag at reached Julie Roys, and give her a heads up in our next article about her revealing some of her shenanigans is really, really gonna sting. And then they published this video:   07:05 I said at the very at the very beginning, that we have some more information coming out about Julie Roys that I’m hoping to have out to you by Monday but suffice it to say it’s going to blow up the facade of Julie Roys as an ethical investigative journalist. We have some information about some very unethical, I would say immoral, but certainly unethical., things that Julie Roys has been caught saying and doing and promoting that we’re going to be releasing this information, hopefully by Monday. So, stay tuned to Protestia.com for that information. I want to thank you all again for joining me tonight on this live stream.   Julie Roys  08:06 So that came out on a Friday, so I had the whole weekend. I’m on pins and needles a whole weekend and I’m like what awful thing did I just do? I have no idea what I just did. So, I’m waiting for this to come out and on Monday Protestia published this menacing tweet. Apparently the story had been delayed a day. But will come out the next morning. Yet on Tuesday instead of publishing their big expose on me Protestia had to publish a retraction saying they almost got conned by an abuse survivor. Of course, they’ve got conned because they went forward with all of these allegations on Friday. Apparently a woman had fabricated some emails that she said were from me. And in these emails, I allegedly said that she should go forward with 300 allegations against a well-known Christian figure whether they were true or false. And sadly, Protestia didn’t do the very basics, the number one thing that you do when someone’s accused, is you go to the accused, and you ask for their side of the story. They didn’t do that until Tuesday, when they started to recognize some things might be going wrong. And they had accepted these fabricated emails as fact for about three days and went forward with those, again, libelous, and slanderous allegations,. The experience was unnerving, especially in the middle of what I was dealing with. But it wasn’t the last hoax I faced either. Someone close to James McDonald came after me with wild allegations that I covered up a child sex abuse scandal at Harvest Bible Chapel when I was investigating it. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Yet, some survivor advocates picked up that story as well and they began tweeting and retweeting it. And I had to track down a story that was three years old and find the emails and the texts and go back to the primary sources and publish my own story, showing that these allegations were false. And whatever momentum that I had going into all of this was completely eradicated. I was just trying to keep my head above water. Emotionally, I was spinning. It was so, so tough.   Julie Roys  10:21 And then people started talking about whether or not I was going to quit. In fact, I got a call from a colleague of mine, and was actually the only journalist who called me in the midst of this. And he said, Julie, I am watching what’s going on online. And he’s like, are you all right? And it was really sweet. And I don’t even know what I said. I was playing blubbering something. But it was a sweet call. But at the end of the call, he’s like, hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but if you do resign, can I have the interview? I was a little taken aback, but then I got a call from a former blogger, who I got to know really well through an investigation. And he gave me permission to share what I’m going to share with you. But he just asked that I call him by his first name, his first name, Scott. And so, he said something very similar. He said, Julie, I’m watching what’s happening to you on Twitter right now. And I just have to tell you as your friend, like, this is painful. He’s like, You don’t owe me an explanation. I know you. I know your character. But don’t take this the wrong way. But have you thought about quitting? And he’s like, I love you and I care about you, and I’ve actually jotted down some reasons that I think you should consider. And would you be willing to just hear me out on this? And I love Scott. I respect Scott. And I knew the heart that he was saying this was, so I said, Sure. Scott, go ahead. Tell me what you think. And he said, one, I noticed that you’re taking all this friendly fire. See, usually, my accusers are the defenders of whatever church leader it is, that’s  caught in the crosshairs of some investigation. But now, my accusers were my own tribe. It was people, some people from the survivor community. And let me just preface what Scott said, by saying, I have found that the survivor community and the people in this room, that some of you have been some of the most gracious people that I know. And the love that I was shown from some of you was so touching. And I have so much respect for survivors. Because survivors have been through hell, and they’ve come out with this beauty. So many of you. And so, it really was a small segment of the survivor community that was really being nasty. But he said, Julie, given the way that you’ve been treated by your own tribe, why would you keep reporting their stories? And I know some of you know what that feels like. Because you’ve tried to help with something. And you stepped out and you’ve messed up in some way and the backlash, and what happened to you when you did that, made you feel like I don’t even want to do that again. Like why try? And that’s how I felt a little bit at that point.   Julie Roys  13:22 But then he said, secondly, maybe your work to expose abuse and corruption is done. And by this, he didn’t mean there weren’t any more abusers out there or anymore corruption. What he was saying is that there’s a pattern. In fact, there’s so much of a pattern, you just see it playing out again and again, and again. It’s like Wade Mullens said in his book, something’s not right. They’re all using the same playbook. They all use the same tactics. He’s like, have you thought that maybe, just maybe, those who have ears to hear have heard and the rest won’t ever listen to it anyway. But lastly, and this is the one that really kind of hit home. And he said, Julie, do you ever wonder in what ways reporting on all of these vile things in the church and living in this constant pressure cooker is molding you and forming you into someone that you don’t want to be? And then he quoted Friedrich Nietzsche, who said, Whoever battles monsters should see to it in the process, that he does not become a monster himself. And when you look long into the abyss, the Abyss also looks back at you. And then Scott recalled ways that when he was blogging, that he’d start to see how this was affecting him negatively. That’s part of the reason he stopped doing it. And he said, Julie,  don’t take this as a confrontation. I’m not saying that I see this in you yet. But when I read some of the comments sometimes at your website, that’s when I begin to see it. He’s like, It’s like Grace is disappearing. And friend, you know the verse in the passage in Corinthians, If I speak with the tongues of angels, but have not love, I am nothing but a resounding gong and a clanging cymbal or in my situation, if I expose every predator pastor and defend every vulnerable victim, but have not love, I am nothing. And I know again, my experience is unique in some ways, but it’s not. Also, some of you have been reporting, maybe not as a journalist, but in other ways have been trying to expose abuse and corruption in the church for far longer than I have. Some of you that have spoken at this conference have suffered far worse than I could even imagine,  for standing up for the truth. And you may not be journalists, although there’s some in this room. But you’re bloggers and podcasters and whistleblowers, lawyers, pastors, allies, advocates. And you may today profoundly feel betrayed by those that you expected to support you. A sense of futility about the work that you’re doing. And there are moments when you feel like your work, or advocacy is molding you into someone that you don’t want to be. And you may be wondering, is it worth it? Should I just get out of the trenches? Should I stop doing this and maybe just go to Colorado and hike mountains every day?   Julie Roys  16:39 I have wrestled with all these things profoundly. And I don’t speak today as someone who has all the answers. I am in process like a lot of you. But I do feel like God has spoken to me with some resolution on some of these things. And I just want to share with you kind of what God’s been saying to me, in the hopes that it’ll help you as you wrestle through some of these things as well.   Julie Roys  17:05 So let me talk about the first issue that Scott raised, and that’s betrayal. I mean, why report or advocate or serve or pastor on people who may at any point turn on you? First, let me say, it goes both ways. I’ve been hurt by some survivor advocates, some of them innocently, some of them maliciously. But I’ve hurt some people in this room. I’ve had to ask forgiveness for some people in this room. And they’ve had to show me grace. And so, in some ways, there’s really nothing unique about this. If you’re working with people, we’re going to disappoint each other, right? We’re going to let each other down, we’re going to have to ask for forgiveness, we’re going to have to extend grace. But this is I think the question itself had an assumption in it, and that is that I’m doing what I’m doing for survivors. And I love survivors. I love you guys, and I consider myself now after some of the stuff I’ve been through, one of them too; absolutely love you guys.   Julie Roys  18:20 But this is what I told Scott, or at least what I was thinking at the time, I can’t remember if I told him. But I’m not doing this for survivors. Maybe as a secondary reason, yes. But I don’t think any of us can stay in the work that we’re doing long term if we’re primarily doing it for people. Because when you’re doing it for people, your eyes are always on the worthiness of a person. And we’re pretty darn fallible. In the long term, if that’s what we do, we’re gonna end up very bitter and angry and burned out. The primary reason I’m doing what I’m doing, and I would suggest that all of us should be doing whatever work it is, as an act of worship to God. We’re serving God. And you’ve probably heard the story of Mother Teresa, where she was with a journalist in Calcutta. And he saw her cleaning out this infected wound that was this maggot infested. And he said, “I wouldn't do what you’re doing for a million dollars. And she shot right back, I wouldn’t either. She got that when she served the person on the street, she was serving Jesus. And so, whenever we’re serving whatever capacity it is, we are serving Jesus. I would also say that I do believe God called me to this work.   Julie Roys  19:45 I never would have imagined five years ago that I would be doing what I’m doing today. It was the furthest thing from my imagination. And I bet for some of you in this room 5 years ago, 10 years ago, 15 years ago, you never would have imagined you would be here either, or you never would have imagined the set of circumstances that put you in this room right now. And I’m guessing that if you look back over the ,5, 10, 15, however many years it’s been, if you look carefully, you can see the hand of God in your life, putting you where you are right now. It is not the road you would have chosen, but it’s the road that God worked redemptively in.   Julie Roys  20:31 Five years ago, I was a radio host on the Moody Bible Institute, Moody Radio Network. I’d just written a book, I was getting booked at these women’s conferences, ironically, one at Harvest Bible Chapel. I was getting booked on all these radio programs, I was on my way to becoming, God forbid, a Christian celebrity. But then I learned about corruption and abuse at the Moody Bible Institute. And I was the one person who not only had the inside information, but I also had the training and the skills to know what to do with that to expose it. And so, it didn’t take too long before it became a matter of conscience where I felt like if I didn’t say something, that I would be disobeying God. And some of you know exactly what I’m talking about, because you’ve sat in that situation before, where you’ve known that to stay quiet is to disobey God. But you have absolutely no guarantee that if you speak out, that it’s going to go well for you. In fact, you’re pretty darn sure that if you do speak out, it’s gonna go a lot worse. And that’s what happened for me. I got fired from Moody Bible Institute. Ironically, they also pressured the top three executives to resign that I had reported on. But I had broken the silent rule, which is, you never speak about these things publicly. I was actually told by a board member on the phone, that the reason they fired me is because the interim president told them that I had signed an NDA. And I will never forget the shock in his voice  when I told him that several years before when they had moved me from full time to part time that they had given me an NDA, and I fought it with everything I was worth. There was absolutely no way that as a journalist, I would sign something that resigned me to silence, absolutely no way. And he immediately said, Oh, I gotta go and hung up. And despite the fact that they had absolutely no grounds for firing me, I was completely blacklisted in the evangelical industrial complex. And many of you know what that is like too. I knew it would happen, just wasn’t, I had been in it for about 10 years. So, I knew how the game worked.   Julie Roys  23:02 And I thought when I got fired, this would be a great thing. I’ll have more time with my kids, and now my grandkids. But then survivors from Harvest Bible Chapel came to me begging me to hear their stories and do what I had done at Moody for Harvest. And then survivors from Mark Driscoll’s church came and said, “Would you please listen to us and report on what’s happening here? And then Steve Baughman gave me a copy of his book, Cover Up in the Kingdom. And he said, Julie, I’ve been reporting for years about how Ravi Zacharias is a fraud, but nobody will listen to me because I’m an atheist, but they’ll listen to you because you’re one of them. And God brought me story after story after story. And every single time I didn’t hear like the audible voice of God, but I felt very much that he was saying, keep reporting. And so that’s what I’ve tried to do. And ironically, God took the one thing that I thought would end my career, blowing the whistle on the Moody Bible Institute, and he used it to launch The Roys Report. And he used hurting people that I got to know in my reporting on Harvest and Willow Creek to start this conference. And I just see his hand working redemptively in all things. And I bet some of you like I said, if you look back over your life, and even this chapter, you might be able to see God’s hand working redemptively. Maybe not yet. Some of you I know, because I’ve talked to you and it’s like, you’re hanging by a thread right now. And you can’t even believe that the things that have happened to you at the hands of people you loved, and you trusted, and you thought were members of the kingdom and you were all working on the same team, did you what they did. And I would just encourage you for whatever mustard seed of faith that you have, hang on to Jesus. Just hang on. Because I also know that there’s others of you today that you never would have believed, you never would have believed 10 years ago that you would be where you are today. You never would have believed you’d be able to heal. You never would have believed with what you went through, that you would have the confidence and the courage that you have today that you will be as healed as you are. And I just want to remind you, that’s not just because you’re amazing. A lot of you are amazing. And you’re an incredible inspiration to me, and you have been through far more than I ever will go through and ever dream of going through, I would just encourage you to see the way that God has been working in your life doing what he said he would do, that he began a good work in you will carry it on to completion to the day of Christ Jesus.   Julie Roys  25:57 I don’t think it’s trite, that what God did in the Old Testament with Joseph that he still does today. That he takes the evil that was done against us, and he works it for good. And if he’s calling you to a certain work, I would just encourage you to do it with all your might, as unto the Lord. And I’m not going to quit because of the pushback. I think it comes with the territory. In fact, I had an editor once who said Julia, if you’re not getting any hate mail, then you’re probably just not saying anything.   Julie Roys  26:38 But what about the second reason that Scott mentioned? The seeming futility of fighting this evil that seems to have worked itself through the entire dough of evangelicalism and within the church, and you seem to be fighting this giant that is so incredibly massive, and all the people with power are propping it up. And quite frankly, we don’t have very much. In fact, in comparison, we’re just gnats; we’re like so small. You know, last night we heard from Jason and Lorie Adams Brown. And if you know their story, you know that they blew the whistle on Andy Wood, who had been at Echo church because of the spiritual abuse that they received at his hands. Despite the fact that they blew the whistle on him, and I had the privilege of reporting their story, Saddleback Church went ahead and hired him, and he is now the successor for Rick Warren at Saddleback Church.   Julie Roys  27:42 But it was so encouraging to hear from them how their courage and their speaking out, cause other people who had been similarly abused by some of the same people to come to them, and talk to them about the abuse. And for them to say how they got their voice back because that’s what abusers do. They take away your voice. And to reclaim your voice is a very important thing. It is empowering. And then they talked about how another story that came to me because I published that first story was stories about how Andy Wood and Echo Church had stolen these vulnerable congregations that own these multimillion-dollar buildings and had tried to steal those buildings. And a major Baptist leader went on the record with me talking about his experience of Andy Wood trying to steal numerous churches. And that never would have come out had they not spoken.   Julie Roys  28:42 I also recently produced a podcast with Emily Hyland, who’s at this conference. And Emily was a victim of abuse by Dane Ortlund, who’s a pastor in this area. And Emily told me that after we published the podcast, now she’s beginning to hear from other people who have similarly been abused by Dane Ortlund, and now they’re beginning to get their voice and they’re thinking of going on the record. And just a little bit ago, I published the story about Churchome. This is this West Coast church pastored by celebrity pastor Judah Smith, and the first piece that I did on Churchome was about this woman who had been raped by one of their pastors. And they even did an independent investigation and found out that there’s credible evidence, in fact beyond a reasonable doubt that her allegation was true. So, they pressured him, and he resigned from the church and three years later, they hired him back over her objections. And literally the same day, I started getting emails and texts and different things from women who had similarly been abused at that church and wanted to go forward with their story and I was able to do a three-part series on what Churchome had done. And right now, I can’t tell you what the story is because I haven’t published it yet. But I have a big one. And it’s due to another person at Churchome, seeing what we just reported. And now that person came forward and gave me a bunch of information. And that’s how it happens. Every single time with story after story after story. It’s like this little fire starts here, and then it spreads here, and then here, here, and soon the whole hillside is ablaze. And friends, that’s how movements happen. That’s how they grow. But it takes time, and it takes perseverance.   Julie Roys  30:34 At the first RESTORE, I said that this unmistakable move of God that it was not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Now, at that point, I thought we were in like mile 9 or 10. The more I’ve done this now I’m thinking we’re on four or five, we may be on two or three. And I hate to break that news to you. But I really do. People have compared this current state of the church to the Catholic church before the Reformation. I actually think that’s a fair comparison. It is that corrupt. It is that widespread. Do you know how long the Reformation took? Historians date it from 1517 to 1648. Friends that is 131 years. How about slavery? Let’s just look at England. It took William Wilberforce fighting passionately, so much so that his own health suffered greatly for two decades to abolish slavery in England, because friends, that’s how institutionalized evil and that is what we are dealing with institutionalized evil. That’s how it’s dismantled. So, do I get discouraged? 100%. I’m human. Are there days when it’s hard to persevere? But I believe the corruption in the church is the most serious threat to this country. And most Christians don’t even know it. That’s the shocking thing. Most Christians aren’t even aware of it. And you say, Well, how can I say that? How many times have we heard the hope of the world is Jesus and his means of rescuing the world is thank you, the church. And we’re supposed to be the salt of the earth. We’re supposed to be a light on the hill, and we are Sodom and Gomorrah. And yet, what are most all the Christian leaders doing right now? What are they talking about? They’re talking about all the sin out there. Right? They’re talking about everything that’s bad out there in the world. Like they have a moral platform to stand on. And they’re not talking about the sin in their own house, none of them. And unless we deal with the sin in our own house, there’s no way, there’s no way that we’re going to reform this country. And it certainly isn’t by electing some politician.   Julie Roys  33:21 But I would encourage you, and this is what I see happen a lot, is that people get really excited about a story that touches them personally. And thank God because every time I report a new story, there are people who are totally unaware that this is going on, and they become aware. But then what happens is they move on with their life. And I’m not saying that you shouldn’t move on with your life. Dear Lord, if all of us lived in, I’ve got a weird call. I get that. I got a weird personality too. I make mugs. Actually. I have people make them for me, but the biggest insults I get I actually enjoy that at times. I’m just kind of weird that way. But I’m just there is an element to which we can’t all live in that intensity, and I get that. But what I’m saying is, don’t just move on and forget there’s other people stuck. Don’t just move on. Keep your love for the church and for the mission and for the restoration of this thing that Jesus died for and that he loves. And don’t forget that if not you, who? So, am I going to quit because the progress is slow and hard? No. I’m going to keep in mind one of my favorite verses First Corinthians 15:58. Therefore my dear brothers and sisters, do not lose heart. Stand firm. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.   Julie Roys  35:07 And now I’m going to address the most concerning issue that Scott raised. And that is what if in the process of fighting the monster, you become the monster? Last year Christian therapist and trauma expert Dr. Diane Langberg, said from the stage that the way that you recognize a wolf is you don’t become one. Some people took offense at that, because they said, listen, we’re not all going to become pedophiles. We’re not all rapists, we’re not like on that level. And they’re right. It takes a certain level of pathology to do something like that. And most people, quite frankly, aren’t there, thank God. That said, that’s not what Diane was saying. What Diane was saying is that every single one of us, every single one of us has a sin nature. And if we don’t keep that in check, we can succumb to a lot of the same things as the people I report on. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t have some of the vices of the people I report on because I do. I struggle with anger, bitterness, contempt, self-pity, that’s a big one, pride. And the more I uncover and the more that I see innocent people abused by these people, the more difficult it becomes to deal with some of those vices. It can become a death spiral. And the spiritual death that we see in other people can become our spiritual death. Dr. Lambert writes about this in her devotional book called In Our Lives First. And this is a book that I’ve read twice, devotionally over the past 18 months. I’ll probably read it again over the next year because this is something that I constantly need to be reminded of. And she writes, those of us who work with such deaths must be extremely careful not to catch the diseases that surround us. We must be careful not to assume that catching such diseases is hard to do. Working with sin, suffering and evil can easily numb the heart. Numbness leads to death, if left alone. She also writes, counselors, though this is true of investigative reporters, it’s true of pastors, it’s true of Survivor advocates, many others. We are handling toxic things, and we have toxins in our own hearts, and it is not hard to either be destroyed by the work or to destroy those who come to us for help. So, what do we do? Do we quit working in the trenches? Lori Anne suggested that some people should quit. I’m not going to argue with Lori Anne. Maybe I tweak it a little bit. Let me just speak to those of you who like me grew up in a home where personal responsibility and duty was a big thing. Any of you? okay. And so sometimes those of us who grew up in these homes tend to do things because we feel like we have to, and we have a sense of responsibility and duty. And we can be destroying ourselves and destroying the relationships with those we love the most. Yet we keep doing it because we think we have to. Am I right? Can I get an Amen? Now, right? I don’t think God is honored when we destroy ourselves. And I tell you what, he’s certainly not honored, when eventually that turns into harm for others, because eventually that’s what happens. So, if that’s you, and that’s happening, you know, maybe you don’t need to have a frontline role. Maybe you can just step back for a season. Maybe you can support some people that are out there. You know, maybe you can adjust your role or maybe you do take a little bit of a break. Or maybe you do go to Colorado for three weeks and hike mountains. But is there a way? Is there a way to remain in work that exposes us to the vilest, the vilest things that happen in this world, yet instead of destroying us, it actually aids in our own sanctification? Sanctification, just a theological word for the process of becoming like Jesus.   Julie Roys  39:53 I grew up in the holiness movement. You may not know what that means. That’s okay. But in the holiness movement, we talked a lot about sanctification. And we talked a lot about a second work of the Holy Spirit, kind of like charismatics talk about a baptism of the Holy Spirit, except the manifestation within the holiness movement isn’t tongues, the manifestation is power over sin in your life. And we weren’t against tongues. Speak in tongues? Absolutely. Just like Paul said, I wish you all were like me. Just if it doesn’t lead to your sanctification, what good is it? That’s the point is that we become like Jesus, right? Diane Langberg writes a lot about sanctification. She doesn’t urge counselors to quit their work. Instead, she implores them to pursue Jesus. She writes, we have not heard God clearly if we fail to understand that one of the requirements for our work is that God’s sanctifying work must go on continually in us as well. If it does not, while we may appear for a time to be doing his work, eventually what is true will be made manifest. That we have not for the sake of others, meant to the sanctification process ourselves, we will damage his world, His people and His name, may it never be so.   Julie Roys  41:17 One of the great tragedies of the epidemic of abuse and corruption in the evangelic church is that it is pushing people away from Jesus. And many because of the hurt that they’ve experienced are beginning to deconstruct their faith. And I’m not dissing deconstruction. Many of us need to go back and reevaluate a lot of the beliefs that we took in and begin to think about those and we need a safe place to do that in. We need people who are safe people to do that with, we need safe people. We need to be safe people. And I’d be lying if I didn’t say that what I have been exposed to hasn’t caused me to doubt my faith. In fact, the hardest question for me has been does Christianity, does it make people worse? Or does it make people better? Because I’ve seen some really devout Christians who have incredible grip of Scripture, incredible grip of theology much better than I do. And yet they are some of the most wicked people I have ever known in my life. And I tell you what I’ve become convinced of, I’ve concluded that Christianity, divorce from a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and reduced to a theological system, a moralistic system, or God forbid, a political one is absolutely heinous. And it does make people into monsters.   Julie Roys  43:06 But I believe a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is not only helpful in helping us deal with the vilest thing of this world, it is 100% essential. I know my relationship with Jesus has sustained me over the past 18 months. I remember several weeks before last year’s RESTORE conference, and I was a mess, and Dr. Diane Langberg got on a zoom call with me for about 90 minutes. And she was so loving, and so gracious, which I’m sure is not hard for you to imagine. And she was Jesus to me. And I remember saying to her, Diane, the hardest part about this whole thing to me is that I’ve been accused of these awful things, and I can’t say anything. I remember having a very close friend who said, Julie, if you step down from that conference, everybody’s going to assume that everything that was said about you is true. And Diane said to me, she said, Julie, this is an opportunity for you to enter into Christ’s sufferings. And initially, I thought about that very much in a martyr sort of way. Because if you’ve been wronged in some way, it’s really really easy to get a martyr complex. Super easy. But it hasn’t been like that.   Julie Roys  44:43 So, I had a very profound experience with a spiritual coach mentor about, I don’t know, seven or eight months ago where we were just doing some breathing exercises because I was kind of worked up. It’s hard to imagine I know. And while we’re in the process of this, she said, just experience the Lord’s compassion. And that morning, I had read about Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. And I began imagining being in the garden of Gethsemane with Jesus. I have a pretty vivid imagination. So, I’m there and I’m looking at his face and I see just incredible pain on his face. And it strikes me he’s just been betrayed by one of his 12 closest companions. And one of his three closest friends is going to deny him three times. And I felt betrayed by people who are frankly kind to strangers. I don’t really even know any more. And then Jesus is literally sweating, beads of blood. I had gone through some emotional trauma; I’ve never done that. And then Jesus is thinking about this in the night before he’s going on the cross. I began thinking of this, he’s going to be tortured to death the next day. I have never in my life been tortured for my faith. I read Miriam’s book, and I was devastated. What that woman has gone through, and she has overcome. I am in awe of her. Jesus suffered. The immensity of His suffering began to hit me. And I in that moment, finally didn’t feel sorry for myself. And somehow, in that whole process, I felt more unified with Jesus than I’d ever felt before. And there was this oneness, and somehow now what I had gone through had meaning and that made all the difference in the world. I’ve also been thinking about the fact that Jesus died for his enemies. I have enemies now. I don’t think I had enemies before I started reporting. Like I people didn’t like me. But enemies. I mean, somebody really bent on your destruction like that, actually schemes about it. I have those now. Some of you have those now. I’m having a tough enough time forgiving them. Dying for them? Man. And here’s where it gets tough because Jesus says we’re supposed to have the same attitude that he had.   Julie Roys  47:29 I was challenged by a friend several years ago, to just read through the Old Testament, and read about every single time that a prophet brings a word of judgment to people. It took me several months, but I went ahead and did it. And something dawned on me. Every time that God gave a prophet a harsh word to say to his people, it was never because he wanted to destroy them. We see this in the story of Jonah, right? You all know the story. Jonah is told to go to the Ninevites. Nineveh is the capital of the Assyrian bloodthirsty, hostile people, the enemies of the Israelites. And what does he do? He goes to Tarsus gets on a ship and they go out to the Mediterranean. The big storm comes they throw him overboard, fish swallow them, he’s in the fish three days, vomited up on dry land, and he says, Okay, fine, I’ll go to Nineveh, goes to Nineveh for three days. He tells the Ninevites that in 40 days, God’s going to destroy you. And then the Ninevites do a most remarkable thing. They actually repent and God has mercy on them. But Jonah, what does he do? He becomes despondent. He says to the Lord, oh, Lord, is this not what I said when I was in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarsus, for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love unrelenting from disaster. Therefore,  oh Lord, please take my life for me. For it is better for me to die than to live. Jonah had become every bit as hard-hearted as the people that he hated. And if that can happen to a prophet of God, it can happen to me, can happen to any one of us.   Julie Roys  49:29 So, this is kind of a heart check for us. This heart check for me, I began to think about this. Like what if John MacArthur repented? It’s hard to imagine. The man’s never apologized that I know of. That’s what I’m told from everybody near him. But let’s imagine he did. What if John MacArthur went to Eileen Gray, and he said, Eileen, I’m so sorry. When your husband tried to suffocate your daughter and the abuse was so brutal in your home that you came to the church, you came to us for help. And instead of helping you, we told you to drop that protective order that you would have gotten against him to protect, not you, but your children. And in front of the entire church, I, the shepherd shamed and excommunicated you simply for trying to protect your children. And years later, years later when it came out that he had sexually abused your children and was convicted by court, and you know how hard it is to be convicted in California of child abuse? And they sent him to prison? I still maligned you, and I protected your abuser. Oh, Eileen, I am so sorry. I have sinned against you. I’ve sinned against my church; will you forgive me? Or what if he went to Wendy Gray and, Wendy, when you came to me, or when your father came to me when you were just a teenager, and he confessed to my face, that he had sexually molested you, and I kept him on staff another three years and I wrote you that handwritten note telling you to forgive your father? That was wrong, that was a sin against you. And years later, decades later, when that action of mine had devastated your life, and you simply came to me because you wanted support going to the elders of the church, where your father was still pastoring. And at this point, you knew that he was a serial abuser, he was abusing many people because that’s what pedophiles do. Instead of coming with you instead of supporting you, instead of repenting for what I did, I said in an email to you, why has this become such an obsession for you? That devastated you. That was my fault. I am so sorry. Will you forgive me for that? Do I want John MacArthur to receive grace? Do I want him to repent? or would I rather him see his maker and try and make that excuse to him? Honestly? It’s a little bit of a struggle. But I thought about that. Imagine if John MacArthur repented? I mean, really repented? Can you imagine the ripple effect that would have? How many pastors that would affect in this church? Can you imagine what that would do? Unbelievable what would happen if John MacArthur repented. Would I rejoice at that? You bet I’d rejoice at that. That could be the start of revival in this church. That’s what we need to see – is pastors repenting.   Julie Roys  53:09 But I tell you what, that is not natural for me. I tell you what’s natural for me. When somebody hurts me, I want them to hurt in the same way that they hurt me. Can I get an amen? That’s human nature, isn’t it? The only reason that I have any grace in my heart is because of Jesus Christ. Because I wouldn’t have it without him. And without him, I would become a monster, I am convinced of it. And that’s why one of many reasons why I need Jesus. But now I’m going to say something a little bit controversial. I’ve also found that I need Christian community. And I know some of you have been so burned by your Christian community, and I don’t blame you for not wanting to darken the doors of the church. Three and a half years ago, we lost a church, or we left the church that I thought we would be in the rest of our lives. I thought it was different. I loved that church dearly. I loved the people in it. But the last straw for us was when they covered up sex abuse. And at that point, we just couldn’t trust the leadership anymore. And for two years, we went from church to church to church to church, and it was unbelievably depressing. And I won’t go into all the reasons it was depressing. I think you all know. But two weeks before everything blew up in my life when this whole controversy hit last year. Two weeks before that a professional colleague invited me to his house church. And here’s what’s kind of ironic, that professional call I happen to be the CEO of Christianity Today. Now, if you know anything about my past, which you may not, I have not had a great relationship with Christianity Today. That CEO, though, has since publicly apologized for some of the stuff that CT did to me under his predecessor. But two weeks before this happened, I was like, Great, yeah, I’ll try anything at this point. So, my husband and I went to the church, the house church. And it was great, we loved it. I was like, this is really super. Between week one and week two, everything in my world blew up, and I had to resign from the conference. And I remember walking into that house church with people I knew two weeks. And I wasn’t really planning on sharing this. But somebody noticed something I had said, and then when we were in small groups, they said something, and I just, and I’m bawling in front of people I don’t even know, hardly. But over the past 18 months, that’s become my Christian community. And I was invited into a women’s cohort. And that became a support for me. And the leader of the women’s cohort said, “Julie, do you have a prayer team? And I said, Well, I used to have a prayer team, but it’s kind of fizzled. And I don’t honestly even have the strength to put one together. And she says, I’ll do it for you. And so, once a month, we have this really sweet prayer time with a small group of people. And they’ve been some of the best times for me, and I honestly shudder to think of where I would be right now, if for the past 18 months, I had done that in isolation. And so, I’m so grateful for Christians in my life, who have been the hands and the feet of Jesus to me and who have loved me. And I don’t know. I can’t speak to your situation. I know some of you feel like you’re in a wasteland. And I know you feel like all the churches in your area are bad. And I don’t, I’m not even going to argue with you. I would just encourage you to not give up, to not give up. And to keep hoping, keep pressing into Jesus keep looking for Christian community. And I don’t know how God will meet that in your life. But I just trust he will because that’s just God’s nature. And I don’t know how long the wasteland will be, but it won’t last forever.   Julie Roys  57:40 So, we’re going to close this conference the way we close every single RESTORE conference, and that’s with communion. And Paul Lundquist, who is a local pastor who has been a dear friend of this ministry, and so supportive of what we’re doing is going to come and lead us in communion where we celebrate not just our oneness with Christ, but our oneness together as his body. So, Paul, would you come?   Julie Roys  58:05 Well, I hope you’ve been encouraged by what you just heard. And I wish you could have been there to experience communion together with those dear and beautiful souls at the RESTORE conference. That is a memory I will not soon forget. And I hope you’ll make it a point to join us at the next RESTORE conference, which we’ll be announcing soon. Also, I want to mention that the videos of these talks are all available at my YouTube channel. And we’re not charging anything for those. We just really want as many people as possible to benefit from these RESTORE conference talks. But friends, I’m sure you’re aware that producing these podcasts and videos is not cheap. So, if you appreciate this content and you’re able to help, would you please consider donating to The Roys Report, especially as you’re considering your end of the year donations, please remember us and the work that we do. We’re running a bit in the red this year so your gifts are especially critical, so we can continue podcasting and reporting at the same level. To donate just go to JULIEROYS.COM/DONATE. 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LEGAL DIRECTIONS and DISCERNMENT end the judgment by Magistrate Gareth Christophi in his findings re former pastor Brian Houston's criminal trial in Sydney last year. This 3rd part is made up of the judge's own directions to himself and his final conclusions and verdict decision.DON'T MISS OUT ! these are the transcripts from NSW local court where the trial was held! this is word for word...what happened.. so YOU CAN DECIDE! PART 3 IS READ BY author, (Lesser Light, Bringing Me Back to Me), historian, activist and sometimes co-host of LEAVING HILLSONG, Matthew Drapper for a touch of class! This is ONLY AVAILABLE here! Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

pt 2 of the reading of verdict transcripts from NSW Local Court in the trial of Brian Houston for Concealing a Serious Indictable Offence. This is the reading of the judgment by Magistrate Gareth Christopher on 17 August 2023. thx to Jake Elliot and PCD for voices! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex pastor Brian Houston's verdict read from the transcripts of his day in court for concealing a serious indictable offence. Direct from NSW courts... a world first.. the entire verdict... well, part 1.. with Tanya Levin and Jake Elliot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1st Ever Live Show Limited Edition Shirt are being discontinued Sept 30. ORDER NOW!!!   What did we talk about this week?  A LOT!   Brian Houston's daughter plants a church Tony Evans gets engaged Kirk Franklin finds his dad Phil Wickam's "I Believe" Mylon LeFevre dies Lecrae's "Cardi & Corinthians" shirt backlash Clark Sisters team with Snoop Dogg Tim Ross uses profanity on his podcast Pastor resigns after saying that Autism is demonic oppression Colorado Coach Deion Sanders gives glory to God for wins Demario Davis (LB, Saints) preaches at press conference Camp Hidehout theatrical debut Babylon Bee #notforme   Wow, that's a lot.  You're all caught up now.   Join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram Support the show on Patreon Or sport the MERCH!  

Geoff Bullock and Brian Houston were good mates. Until they weren't when Geoff left. One doesn't leave a narcissist without punishment. And Geoff was punished in every way they could think up. In part 3, Geoff recalls the man he used to call a friend and tells us what he'd say to his old buddy if he could. This is a bittersweet story of love, loss and friendship and.. A spiritual milkshake. Come chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Corinne Fisher is back to open some very spooky fanmail from a very cool Waco before diving into the news including 2 horrific mass casualty events on campuses over the weekend, Donald Trump getting arrested and somehow turning a profit on it, a young couple who is suing a hospital after their baby was decapitated during child birth, Britney Spears divorce, Brian Houston getting a pass for his involvement in his fathers crimes, another tragic domestic violence death, the internet losing it's mind over a Bill Gates funded solution to foodwaste and so much more!Original Air Date: 8/29/23Support Our Sponsors!Mango - https://www.mangorx.com/ - Use promo code GAS for 15% off your order!Yo Delta - https://yodelta.com/ - Use promo code GAS for 25% off your order!You can watch Without A Country LIVE for FREE every Tuesday at 7:00pm at GaSDigital.com/live. Once you're there, sign up for GaSDigital.com with promo code WAC to receive a 7 Day FREE TRIAL with access to our entire catalog of archived episodes! On top of that, you'll also have the same access to ALL the other shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!**PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW ON iTUNES & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL**WHERE YOU CAN ANNOY US:Corinne Fisher:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilanthropyGalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygal/Executive Producer: Mike HarringtonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonEngineer: Teona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teonasasha/Editor: Rebecca KaplanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccatkaplan/Special Thanks: GaS DigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalMain StoryUNC Chapel Hill ShootingLIBhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/08/28/unc-chapel-hill-shooting/CONhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/unc-chapel-hill-shooting-suspect-tailei-qi-appears-courtTrump Arrestedhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/donald-trump-and-18-others-indicted-in-georgia-election-case-meet-the-deadline-to-surrender-at-jailBaby Decapitation Lawsuithttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna99869Brian Houston Acquittedhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/08/17/world/hillsong-australia-brian-houston-acquittal-intl-hnk/index.htmlSpears/Asghari Divorce https://www.vox.com/culture/23836546/britney-spears-sam-asghari-divorce-marriage-timelineWACO Submitted Domestic Violence Murder Of The Weekhttps://people.com/man-accused-killing-ohio-mom-friend-late-husband-7852891The Top Story Of The Week According To Fox News...District settles with mom after school 'transitioned' daughter without her consenthttps://www.foxnews.com/media/california-school-district-settles-mother-after-school-transitioned-daughter-without-consentGermany Passes Bill Against Deadnaming peoplehttps://humanevents.com/2023/08/27/german-cabinet-passes-bill-that-would-make-it-a-crime-to-deadname-a-trans-identifying-person-10800-penaltyThe Outrage Over Apeelhttps://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-apeel-toxic-diglycerides/fact-check-compounds-in-apeels-edible-food-coating-deemed-safe-by-fda-idUSL1N3721KCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Immediately after Brian Houston was found not guilty of concealing a serious indictable offence, he was interviewed by Andrew Bolt of Sky News. In this interview, Houston chooses his words and reactions carefully, as does Bolt. Yolandi Bosch, former Hillsong student and advocate, was concerned, as a Christian, who identifies as conservative, about WHAT Houston was saying. So we had a chat... and we took this theatre apart in our way! Come talk with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks Quantum we look at the long way to the top that exists - especially when so much of our society seems to be heading the other way - we look at Ecuador; BonFest; Moises Caicedo;  Californian Teachers perversity; Fife Teachers intolerance; Judith Curry; Wind turbines, solar panels and heat pumps in Scotland; Nuclear in Belgium;  Farmers milking the renewal industry;  Whales and cows being sacrificed to the Green gods;  Danielle Smith in Alberta; carbon footprint of electric cars; Father Ted;  David Greg apologises;  JK Rowling airbrushed again; Celebrity Masterchef Drag Queen;  Queering the Mary Rose; Twitter and Threads; Health and writing letters; Saudi Sports washing; Australian Womens football; Pastor Michael Flynn's heresy; Brian Houston; Jeremy Marshall; Lawyers and Thanksgiving; The Little Prince; SEEK 5 - factory farming; the God of Grace - with the help of ACDC, Eric Clapton, the Carpenters and the Gettys. 

Brian Houston's day in court arrives on a charge of concealing his father's child sex abuse. Hear the verdict and what Houston and victim Brett Sengstock have to say. To hear the full bonus episode subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcast today, or visit faithontrial.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do people with narcissistic personality disorder and the leaders of religious organizations have in common? Absolutely, every damn thing! I have with me today, Tanya Levin, the host of the Leaving Hillsong podcast. The same one was also featured on two separate documentaries. One was on Discovery Plus - it's called The Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed and the other one produced by Vanity Fair on Hulu called The Secrets of Hillsong. I got Tanya Levin with me and we're going to dissect this foolishness reverberating from Hillsong Church Australia, the scandals surrounding Brian Houston, all the little boys they done slept with, covered up the scandals and no, it was not the gays doing this honey, you can't pin this on us, it was all them straight men, quote unquote. Cheating abounds. Scandals galore. If y'all have not seen those documentaries or heard of Tanya Levine, This one is for you. Website/Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/leavinghillsongHillsong: A Megachurch Exposed: https://rb.gy/v4u7zThe Secrets Of Hillsong: https://rb.gy/qxx6dINCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):·      The Latest Nonsense About The Hillsong Church's MANY Scandals·      The Vanity Fair/Carl Lentz Connection·      Preachers Who Gaslight Without A Conscience ·      The Donald Trump/Evangelical Preacher Connection·      WHY ARE YOU STILL THERE???·      BREADCRUMBING·      Adulterous Hypocritical Preachers·      The TRUE Impact That Lying Has On People·      Can You Save Your Loved On From Abuse?·      Child Sex Abuse Scandals In The Church·      The Lakewood Church Connection CONNECT WITH TANYA:Website/Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/leavinghillsongBook: https://shorturl.at/jxRSTTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leavinghillsongYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leavinghillsongTwitter: https://twitter.com/leavinghillsongFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leavinghillsongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaving.hillsong/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leavinghillsongThanks for listening! Please donate at SexDrugsAndJesus.com and follow us on TikTok, IG etc.

Dear AllThank you for listening to Into the Pray — our little offering of sanity amidst the ramping chaos of the Church and the anti-Christ world. You can support this work here.Title music can be listened to here. Today's podcast provides a brief update on our previously advertised series, the introduction for which is here.The Hillsong scenario is difficult to watch, difficult to commentate on but, nevertheless, a reality that must throw us again into the place of prayer for the radical preparation of the true Bride of Christ and a genuine reformation in our tumultuous days.My commentary on the Hillsong situation will:1. Save you watching 4 hours of “The Secrets of Hillsong” docu-series;2. Provide my “take” on what the situation is saying to those who have been given ears to hear. You can watch the YouTube version of this here. Related blog including my 2018 Twitter argument with Karl Lentz here.THE GLORIOUS FEW BOOK

Trigger Warning: This is a conversation about Frank Houston's three-decade history of sexually abusing children, and there are many references to the subject. Please proceed with caution if this topic is triggering for you. There are resources in the show notes about healing after trauma. Frank Houston was a serial sexual abuser of children, but he walked off the church stage into forced retirement to the sound of a standing ovation. After his son, Brian Houston, knew about at least once incidence of molestation. We discuss this sad, enraging event and the way "The Secrets of Hillsong" brings together the different pieces of information.  Full show notes here Join us for The Big Debrief on June 30 at 11 am (Melbourne time), June 29 (9pm EST/8pm CST) to talk about the past month of Hillsong stories and your church stories. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter

Comedian Corinne Fisher brings your a very special episode to break down the new FX/Hulu documentary ‘The Secrets of Hillsong'. Corinne breaks it down from front to back including setting up a mega church in New York City with the help of celebrities like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Chris Pratt, the pastor who resonated most with their audience Carl Lentz, his eventual cheating scandcal and public outing, founder Brian Houston's alleged improprieties, the crimes of his father where the church began in New Zealand plus the volunteers who were routinely abused and overworked, the overt racism within the church, suppression of progressive ideas and sexuality and so much more!Air Date: 06/20/23Support Our Sponsors!Yo Delta - YoDelta.com - Use promo code GAS for 25% off your order!Mango - https://www.mangorx.com/ - Use promo code GAS for 15% off your order!You can watch Without A Country LIVE for FREE every Tuesday at 7:00pm at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/live. Once you're there, sign up for GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code WAC to receive a 7 Day FREE TRIAL with access to our entire catalog of archived episodes! On top of that, you'll also have the same access to ALL the other shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!**PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW ON iTUNES & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL**WHERE YOU CAN ANNOY US:Corinne Fisher:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilanthropyGalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygal/Executive Producer: Mike HarringtonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonEngineer: DylanEditor: Rebecca KaplanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccatkaplan/Special Thanks: GaS DigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalYou Can Watch The Full Jared Documentary Here:https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/secrets-of-hillsongArticle The Doc Was Based On:https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/02/carl-lentz-and-the-trouble-at-hillsongArticle from the woman who had an affair with Carl:https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5025312/ranin-karim-carl-lentz-hillsong-ex-on-the-beach/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shortly after Carl Lentz' expulsion from Hillsong, Brian Houston is formally charged with concealing his father's crimes and banished from Hillsong after allegations of his own misconduct are made public.

It's Tuesday, June 20th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Muslim militants kill 42 Ugandans, mostly kids Late Friday, Islamic militants from the Congo crossed the Ugandan border in the Kasese District, raided a school, killing 42 persons, mostly children, and burning the buildings, reports The Monitor. This was the worst terrorist attack in Uganda in 12 years. The Allied Democratic Forces Muslim terrorist group was formed in the 1990s out of Ugandan rebels.  Because they perceive schools to be “soft targets,” they have been attacking them since 1998. Many of these schools have Christian associations. We invite your prayers for the safety and protection of the children of Uganda.  400 Pakistanis drowned in Mediterranean Sea More than 400 Pakistani refugees drowned when a fishing trawler capsized in the Mediterranean Sea last week on its way to Italy, reports the Times of India. The boat had left Libya, bearing a load of 750 men, women, and children hoping to immigrate into Europe via Greece. One hundred were rescued. Last year, more than 800,000 Pakistanis left the country in search of better economic prospects abroad. Pakistan has countenanced high levels of persecution against Christians in recent years. Plus, the nation is facing very bad economic times. Inflation is running at 30% and the nation is drowning in debt — mostly acquired at high interest rates. Other nations facing extremely bad inflationary economies include Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Argentina, Sudan, Turkey, Iran, and Sri Lanka — countries mostly led by irresponsible and tyrannical socialists, communists, and Muslims.  South Africa's crackdown against homeschooling In other international news, South Africa's parliament is considering a bill that would further regulate homeschools in the country, reports BusinessTech.  The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill will require parents to apply to the Education Department Head in order to register their student as a homeschooler, and subscribe to the “relevant national curriculum” prescribed by the Minister of Education. The registration may include a home visit from a school official. Also, under the proposed legislation, “The Head of Department must cancel a learner's registration to receive home education if, after investigation, the Head of Department is satisfied that home education is no longer in the best interests of the learner.” Violations of the law would subject a parent to a year in prison. Concerning tyrants, Isaiah 49:25-26 records this: “Can the prey be taken from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be rescued? For thus says the Lord: Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken, and the prey of the tyrant be rescued, for I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. “I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh, and they shall be drunk with their own blood as with wine. Then, all flesh shall know that I am the Lord your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” Gambling is booming The U.S. gambling industry is growing.  Not counting casino hotels, the industry spiked another 17.5%, year-over-year, on first quarter results — now constituting a $36 billion industry for the country. That's up from $24 billion of annual activity in 2012, representing a 50% increase. Healthcare industry and info tech flying high Meanwhile, the U.S. healthcare industry has topped $3.4 trillion, a 26% increase since 2019. And a 67% increase since 2012. But the largest growth in American industry has occurred in the Information technology sector, registering a 77% increase since 2012, and a 32% just since 2019.  The trial of Hillsong's Brian Houston The public trial of Hillsong's founder, Brian Houston, is wrapping up in Sydney, Australia. The matter concerns the failure on the part of Hillsong leadership to report sex crimes against children committed by Houston's father — Frank Houston, a well-known Assembly of God pastor, reports The Christian Post. The elder Houston grew a large church in the 1980s, which eventually merged with Brian Houston's Hillsong Church in 1999. Hillsong leadership has been mired in scandals relating to adultery, sexual abuse, and drunkenness for years. Jesus said: “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.” (Luke 17:1) Hillsong's musical influence In related news, WorshipLeaderResearch.com released a study earlier this month analyzing the last 10 years of the most popular worship songs used in American churches. Twenty-four out of 25 of the songs are sourced in Hillsong, Bethel, Passion, Elevation, and North Point — five megachurch movements of the early 21st century. The Hillsong Worship group is credited as the top contributor with 6 out of 25 songs.  Lessons from Uvalde, Texas Marking the May 24, 2023 one-year anniversary of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting when 18-year-old Salvador Ramos killed 19 kids and 2 teachers and injured 17 others, I interviewed Michael Letts, a 30-year veteran of law enforcement for today's edition of Generations Radio. Tragically, the Uvalde School Police Chief, Pete Arredondo, hesitated in authorizing his officers to shoot Ramos. That's why it took an agonizingly long 77 minutes for the police to finally do their job. LETTS:  “Instead of engaging as a training was, [Arredondo] hesitates. He says, ‘I need more information. Let me find out what else is going on. I think that shooter has locked himself into a room, and we're going to wait it out.' “That was not the case. He put himself in a room alright, a room full of kids and was shooting up and killing kids as this was all progressing. What is so frustrating is the officers are in the hallway. They can hear the shots ringing out. They can hear the cries of children. They know that, ‘No, he is not in a room by himself.' “But there's a structural command of authority. So, they are frustrated. They're waiting to do what they've been trained to do, and that's to go in and confront the assailant. They're not given the authority to do so.” To listen to my entire 28-minute interview with Michael Letts about “Lessons from Uvalde,” go to www.Generations.org/radio. Frozen strawberries contaminated with Hepatitis A And finally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall on frozen strawberries sold at Walmart, HEB stores, and Costco, reports CBS News. The strawberries are suspected to have been contaminated with Hepatitis A. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Tuesday, June 20th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Did you think we'd pass up discussing the new FX Hillsong documentary on Hulu? Au contraire. The gang's all here--Karen, Bonnie, Carl Lentz, Brian Houston... Bonnie hasn't seen it, so Karen unleashes the Kraken. Thanks for listening. Please Rate and Review. It means so much! Thank you. Episode donations can be dropped here. ❤️ Dr. Bart Ehman's NEW BOOK “Armageddon” is here! Check out our MERCH! We have a P.O. Box! Deconversion Therapy 188 Front St. STE 116-79 Franklin, TN 37064 Find us on Instagram, TikTok, and our secret den on Facebook. Support us   We do a monthly Zoom meeting with sponsors! And, finally, send us your true, funny stories for us to read on the podcast.

WOW Shit really takes off in this episode. We get to see what has happened behind the scenes for years leading up to the whole Hillsong New York/ Carl Lentz debacle. We go back to Australia for some major backstory and find out just the reason why Brian Houston's name is on the tip of our lips in 2023.

The FX Media Network just recently released a four part docu-series titled, "The Secrets of Hillsong," revealing the scandals of Frank and Brian Houston, as well as Carl Lentz. Chad and Ben discuss the megachurch model, the trappings of money and fame, and the often fatal combination it seems to produces when combined with ministry. -------------------------------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

CardioNerds (Dr. Amit Goyal), Dr. Sonu Abraham (CardioNerds Ambassador from Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA) discuss left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and the implications of renal dysfunction with Dr. Brian Houston and Dr. Nisha Bansal. This episode will focus on the intersection of left ventricular assist devices and renal dysfunction. Patients with a combination of heart failure and renal dysfunction overall have a guarded prognosis and their management poses unique challenges to the clinician. We initially discuss the basics of an LVAD and general approach to LVAD candidacy evaluation. We then discuss specific implications of acute kidney injury, presence of preexisting CKD, and end stage renal disease in patients with/being considered for an LVAD. Risk factor identification and prognostication allows for appropriate selection of the right candidates for an LVAD in the context of renal disease. Dr. Brian Houston is the Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support program at Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Nisha Bansal is an Associate Professor and the Arthur Stach Family Endowed Professor in the Division of Nephrology, an investigator at the Kidney Research Institute, the Director of Nephrology Clinical and Research Education, and the Director of the Kidney-Heart Service at the University of Washington. Notes were drafted by Dr. Sonu Abraham and episode audio was edited by student Dr. Chelsea Amo-Tweneboah. Check out the CardioNerds Failure Heart Success Series Page for more heart success episodes and content! CardioNerds Heart Success Series PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls - Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Renal Dysfunction End stage renal disease (CKD on dialysis) is considered an absolute contraindication for LVAD implantation. Select young patients who are being considered for heart-kidney transplantation in the near future may be candidates for an LVAD as a bridge to heart-kidney transplantation. LVAD implantation can improve kidney function in the short term in patients with AKI primarily caused by cardio-renal syndrome. Patients with pre-existing CKD (not dialysis dependent) have a greater risk of developing AKI after LVAD implantation.   Several dialysis modalities including in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis are available for LVAD patients. However, there are several challenges associated with each modality. An AV graft is a useful vascular access option in LVAD patients undergoing hemodialysis due to a lower risk of infection and ease of immediate use. Causes for anemia in patients with an LVAD and renal dysfunction include anemia of chronic disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pump thrombosis leading to hemolysis. Show notes - Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Renal Dysfunction Notes: (drafted by Dr. Sonu Abraham) What is a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and what are its components? An LVAD supports circulation by unloading the left ventricle and providing increased cardiac output to help support organ perfusion. Use in properly selected patients is associated with improved quality of life and increased survival. The current iteration of LVADs offer continuous flow, as opposed to the older versions which employed pulsatile flow. Components of the LVAD: Inflow cannula (sucks blood from the LV) Pump Outflow cannula (dumps blood into the aorta) Percutaneous driveline Electrical controller How is a patient evaluated for LVAD candidacy? The 2 main questions to be answered during the evaluation of a patient for an LVAD are:             1. Are they sick enough? Do they have end stage heart failure?             2. Do we expect the benefits of an LVAD to outweigh the risks? ...