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Oct 2022
31m 53s

Ep.2: The Lentz Report

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On April 11th, 2022, barely two weeks after the release of the documentary series, The Christian Post released an explosive article: a summation of a 51-page report from Hillsong’s internal investigation into Carl Lentz and Hillsong NYC that was leaked to the publication. The leaked report describes an environment in which Lentz and Hillsong NYC had “free rein” to operate as they pleased, with virtually no oversight or accountability from Global Hillsong leadership. Dan breaks down the shocking new details with Hillsong NYC insider, Delali, and institutional trauma counselor, Loxie Gant. 

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