The Hillsong Situation

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The Hillsong Situation

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Apr 6, 2022

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This week we talk about the Discovery+ docuseries "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" and it's implications on both the culture at large and our community at Hill City.

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Apr 6, 2022

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