False Profits: Hillsong
A personal journey into the heart of a global megachurch.
Noemi Uribe was looking for a church where everyone is welcome and she thought she’d found it in Hillsong. But that was ‘the most expensive mistake I ever made’. Noemi’s story turned into one of rejection, despair, and a fight for justice. Hillsong used to be home, now for Noemi ‘it’s a dumpster fire’
False Profits dives into the Hillsong experience - from Christian rock music, to celebrity pastors and famous fans - tracing its journey from humble beginnings to incredible global status and wealth, and some shocking scandals.
Through personal testimony and evidence that Hillsong never made public, we peel back the layers of a culture of submission, exploitation and discrimination.
The church says it’s changed, but will it face its past and the people who say they’ve been harmed by Hillsong? Noemi Uribe is on a journey seeking justice, and accountability.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2023
A Reckoning
In the final episode of False Profits, Noemi asks “has Hillsong changed?” And is it ready to talk to people like Noemi and listen to their stories?
We put our questions to the church. And Noemi enlis…
The Reunion
Meet the rebels: Noemi organises a renuion for ex Hillsongers. Janice Lagata, Tiffany Perez and Noemi meet up in New York - where a culture of exploitation and abuse went unchecked. Noemi, Janice and…
The Darkest Night
Warning: This episode contains accounts of mental distress and suicide ideation.
This episode takes us into the darkest time in Noemi’s Hillsong story. Increasingly isolated from the church, Noemi’s …
Terms and Conditions Apply
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of homophobia and mental distress.
Noemi’s personal story unfolds. Remember Hillsong’s ‘Welcome Home - You Belong’ message? Noemi thought that meant everyo…
The House of Houston
Meet the man behind this global megachurch. Hillsong started small in a school hall in Australia nearly 40 years ago. In this episode we go back to Hillsong’s roots and the man who built a mega churc…
Follow the Money
You can’t talk about Hillsong without talking about money. The church is a multimillion dollar enterprise. Its followers give a lot of their time and their money. What do they get in return? Noemi sh…
A Culture of Submission
Warning: This episode contains references to rape, sexual and psychological abuse.
Someone wants the truth to come out - to shine a spotlight on dark corners Hillsong never wanted the public to see. …
Welcome Home
“How could you fall for that?” Noemi Uribe explains why the Hillsong brand was so seductive. It’s church - but not typical church. Noemi takes us into the world of Hillsong in a Boston night club. S…
Introducing: False Profits: Hillsong
False Profits is the inside story of the church that made Christianity cool. And it’s one person’s search for answers. Hillsong created a sound, a look and a global empire. Its message is simple ”W…