In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the popularity of the global evangelical megachurch Hillsong.
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
- Hillsong celebrity pastor Carl Lentz has come under fire for inappropriate behavior, including adultery. Natalia and Neil referred to Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s GQ profile of Lentz, and Neil discussed the history of the seeker-sensitive movement. Natalia referred to David French’s post about hypocrisy among evangelical leaders.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
- Natalia recommended Stella Bugbee’s article at The Cut, “Our Shared Unsharing.”
- Neil shared Robert Moss’ Serious Eats article, “How Ambrosia Became a Southern Christmas Tradition.”
- Niki commented on her CNN article,“The Christmas Spirit Powerful, Even in 2020.”
