Disgraced Pastor Carl Lentz’s Mistress Calls Affair 'Toxic' In New Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed Trailer
17.02.2022 - 21:11
/ perezhilton.com
Carl Lentz and Hillsong Church are going under the microscope.
The megachurch that once boasted a celebrity roster including Justin and Hailey Bieber, Chris Pratt, Vanessa Hudgens, Kevin Durant, Bono, and more has had a steep fall from grace in recent years. In 2020, popular pastor Lentz was ousted from the church for “moral failures” as his infidelity came to light. More recently, church leader Brian Houston stepped down after being charged with covering up his father Frank Houston’s sexual abuse of children during the latter’s time leading the Sydney Christian Life Centre.
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These are just a few of the subjects likely to be covered in the new Discovery+ docuseries, Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed. A new trailer for the three-part exposé features a number of accusations against the organization, including Carl’s sexual impropriety. One participant questions:
The series even features an appearance from Lentz’s mistress Ranin Karim. In the clip, she appears to share an inappropriate video message she received from the preacher. She also states:
Karim had previously spoken with The Sun about their affair and how her sanctimonious lover justified cheating on his wife while leading a congregation. She explained:
But the trailer promises to expose more than just Carl’s “moral failings.” In fact, one interviewee says:
In another emotional interview, a former member of the congregation reflects:
And another of the documentary’s participants reveals:
Holy s**t! That is some scary stuff!
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In a press release, Discovery+ describes the television event:
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