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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2023 · 37 MIN

Should Megachurch Pastors Make Mega Moolah?

from Saved by the City · host Religion News Service

Living large on the Lord. $150,000 on a three-day luxury retreat in Cancun. $37,000 on flowers. $13,000 on high tea. $16,000 on custom skateboards. These are just a few of the line items recently uncovered in Hillsong financial statements. Last month, a leader in Australia’s Parliament, armed with 17 binders full of documents, accused Hillsong leaders of breaking financial laws in Australia and beyond, specifically of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. We figured: we've covered sex and power at Hillsong, seems about time to do money. On this week's episode, Katelyn and Roxy take a look at the sprawling implications of Hillsong's newest scandal — not just for the Australian megachurch, but for wealthy pastors everywhere. When it comes to luxury in the house of the Lord, turns out we've got a lot of thoughts. Plus, the results of a Twitter poll — because you all had plenty to say too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living large on the Lord. $150,000 on a three-day luxury retreat in Cancun. $37,000 on flowers. $13,000 on high tea. $16,000 on custom skateboards. These are just a few of the line items recently uncovered in Hillsong financial statements. Last month, a leader in Australia’s Parliament, armed with 17 binders full of documents, accused Hillsong leaders of breaking financial laws in Australia and beyond, specifically of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. We figured: we've covered sex and power at Hillsong, seems about time to do money. On this week's episode, Katelyn and Roxy take a look at the sprawling implications of Hillsong's newest scandal — not just for the Australian megachurch, but for wealthy pastors everywhere. When it comes to luxury in the house of the Lord, turns out we've got a lot of thoughts. Plus, the results of a Twitter poll — because you all had plenty to say too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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