![]() ![]() The Secrets of Hillsong understands that its brief isn’t only seeing what Carl has to say, or updating French and Adler’s investigative file. More than one former Hillsong congregant interviewed for Secrets describes Lentz’s irresistible charisma, remembering his megawatt charm in sometimes regretful tones, and the fact is, whether you buy into Carl’s hipster gospel or you think it’s shtick, your eye goes right to the guy. In the aughts and 2010s, Lentz was everywhere, and the series’ first two episodes unpacks how that came to be. Well, he says plenty, and I’ll look at the substance in a moment, but Secrets has a solid handle on another major component of its own appeal, namely Carl himself-whether he’s giving a present-day interview or appearing in older footage. Is it the main reason? Let’s run down the biggest draws in The Secrets of Hillsong’s first two episodes. The Lentzes breaking their silence isn’t the only reason to make room for Secrets in your weekend-viewing schedule. Secrets sees Carl-and his wife of 20 years, Laura-sitting for their first interviews since the scandal sent them into functional exile. French and Adler’s February 2021 report is a great place to start for background, and the reporters are on camera to help set the scene, along with former Hillsong congregants, experts on spirituality in culture, Australian senators-and the once-ubiquitous Lentz himself. Fortunately, The Secrets of Hillsong has you covered.ĭirected by Stacey Lee ( Underplayed), based on Alex French and Dan Adler’s reporting for Vanity Fair in “ Carl Lentz and the Trouble at Hillsong,” and coproduced by Scout Productions and Vanity Fair Studios, The Secrets of Hillsong traces the church’s beginnings, its rise and expansion, its troubling culture of alleged abuse and cover-ups, and Lentz’s rapid rise and fall. Or you might not remember much about Lentz, or Hillsong, or that Carl’s expulsion as one of the lead pastors of Hillsong’s New York City branch was only the first visible crack in a dam holding back allegations of abuse, corruption, and cover-ups against the international megachurch and its Sydney-based power elite, because two-plus years can feel like 10 in post-COVID time. Check the videos and pictures below and tell us what you think.You might recall many of celebrity pastor Carl Lentz’s trademarks-the tats, the skinny jeans, the mentor relationship with Justin Bieber and other big names-before his late-2020 ouster from Hillsong Church and news of his marital infidelity. One thing we do know is that Justin has definitely been out of the lime light since cutting his tour short last month. Another video shows them in the pool and Justin is on Carl’s shoulders. One video shows them waiting in line and Justin runing up and give a Hug/Kiss to Carl. We have got our hands on a lot of video that is all over the internet. Carl’s wife even fears that she has lost her husband to the pop superstar Justin Bieber. ![]() Well now people close to Justin Bieber tell us that they fear Justin and Carl are now sexual. It started out as a mentorship/big brother type of relationship. ![]() Report has been that Justin worships the ground that pastor Carl Lentz walks on. as a friend because he was no good for Justin and his growth. Yes the same Carl Lentz who told Justin Bieber to cut off Floyd Mayweather Jr. Who is Carl Lentz you ask? Carl Lentz is one of the 12 lead pastors at Hillsong Church. Justin Bieber is reportedly head over heels in love with pastor Carl Lentz. Justin Bieber’s manager Scotter Braun revealed his fear that his cash cow is possibly done with music. ![]()
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