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Sometimes we end up living in disfunction and grief so long, we get to the point where we don't know how to survive without disfunction. The Lord has better, He wants us to live in the Joy of our Salvation. This is such a great conversation, thank you!
I really admire Laura, she is such a strong wise woman. I just admire people who are willing to forgive like that and keep going even when it's so bloody hard to keep working on their relationship even when she didn't feel like it or everything would have felt like it was against her. Even when she felt like she lost everything. She got back and up again and fought hard. She is amazing and such a great example to her children of a Godly woman of grace and humility. This is the kind of woman men should be looking for to marry. She is the example we as woman need to follow if we want to fight for our marriage so it will last a lifetime.
Love both of these people. I will definitely say Hillsong has been an incredible Church - because a church is about the 10s of thousands of people attending, not the person on stage. For people that want it to be a cult, sure they can call it that. But my life was transformed by Jesus, a huge piece of that was Carl shedding a light on how much Jesus loves me and people. My wifes life transformed by serving at Hillsong for years. To people actually pursuing Jesus while attending saw the fruit. The people that came for the hype, there probably was still some fruit - but they are choosing to call it a cult because they’re hurt. Because they probably didn’t come strictly to learn about Jesus. But I don’t want that to be a blanket statement. It may be. Whatever. Jesus is a Legend. Carl and Laura are really great and did so much for Jesus, not for Hillsong. It’s about how YOU choose to see it
This honesty has been so healing for me. Seeing the honest responses from someone who I see as a victim of the church system helps me heal from my own trauma with church.
My mentor in faith & life, also went through infidelity in her marriage. It needs to be talked about more. We are imperfect humans, that sin. I love and adore her, and seeing her marriage thrive and strengthen through these trials and tribulations. Is SO inspiring & encouraging. I am blessed to call them friends. Her being a minister/pastor who was unfaithful in her marriage, I find it refreshing for her to admit her failings in her relationship. 💕✨
All I have to say is I do not know you two but I love you! I am so thankful for all the work you both have and are still putting in each day to draw closer to God and each other. You both are amazing testimonies of how God can restore what the enemy tried to destroy! God Bless!
Its important to point out that this perspective is an very, very American and western approach to christian life. Million and million of Christian have no clue about the therapy stuff. The new christians I have in my life only have their bible and the supernatural and live far away from this Latte/slim jeans christianity, Everything is in a cultural context and some literally only have Jesus to guide them through and the belief that the still small voice in their hearts telling them not to fear but to hold on is the voice of Jesus. What I am saying is don't make a theology out of your therapy because others only have jesus and he is enough
He always has been. For centuries when there was no therapy. And for the people who can't afford therapy, He's still enough. I hear more talk of therapy among Christian influencers now than the power of the Word and His Spirit.
Laura is my inspiration. I haven’t been through anything remotely like she has, but I suffer with retroactive jealousy, it’s torture. There are certain places when I see them on tv that my partner lived and went to with his ex wife and it sounds stupid, but every time I see it I feel nauseous. I hate being this way and I have no idea why I have it. I just keep doing the work to change my mindset.
You guys are very seen appreciated and loved and a breath of fresh air , praying and cheering you all on from afar online and certain your guys are helping many of us handle our stuff we all have it that’s for sure.
Thank you both for having the courage and obedience to allow God to use your testimony to restore others! Im blessed by your conversations as many are. Blessings on your channel. Look forward to more encouraging conversations. 🙏
This is so raw and transparent- real people sharing real stuff! I related on so many subjects and levels, I needed this...love, love, love it... thank you!❤
My time at Hillsong - LOVE my time there. Loved my leaders. Loved the people. Prayed for the pastors and I pray for them still. Loved Bobbi, loved Brian. Still do. They are good people. There is no church that doesn’t have its own issues. For the people that left the church offended - I pray for them too. I pray bitterness doesn’t settle in their hearts and that Satan doesn’t steal what God came to deliver them from.
I did not expect to have such a personal revolution on the discussion around triggers. Years ago after a traumatic situation, God asked me to return to the location of the trauma, which to human logic was a horrible idea. I just only realised that this helped me overcome a trigger that would have greatly altered the trajectory of my life.
A church doesn't have to be a cult in order for it's leaders to practice cult tactics or be abusive. You don't have to be a part of a cult or even high control religion in order to have been deeply hurt by the church. It doesn't devalue the pain of those who have left cults to call out abusive churches or leadership. It's putting language to what a person went through.
the issue with a lot of evangelical churches including hillsong is that we do not stand up against a wicked culture. Even when the culture is so obviously corrupted. I understand you have issues with gender (for eg), but we should be bold to say it from the pulpits. If you do not confess me before men, I will not confess you before my heavenly father People call it a cult because of that. you answer the question well but i think that is where the question is actually coming for
Awesome episode. Carl will you ever mentor anyone again? I’d love to have you as a mentor man. We have talked some on Instagram and you gave me great advice I appreciate you.
So how do you handle it when the thing that triggers you has passed away? The way I was treated by my mom and stepmom is a trigger for me when I get treated the same way by people now but they have both passed and I am not sure how to get past it.
Irrelevent comment but I'm pretty sure this was filmed in The Ridglea Theater green room in FW, TX. lol I recognize it from our church plant days for THFW.
HI EVERYONE!! We are loving the CARL & LAURA PODCAST so far! & we wanted to hop on this chat to say that we are a Christian-based Podcast aiming to show students and young adults of today that church can be FUN! If you'd like to take the time to check out our first episode and provide us any feedback that would be so appreciated! We will engage in spiritual conversations while adding in some real-life topics and how we can navigate as Christians living in a difficult society! Thank you and God bless!
Can you speak on your relationship with Justin Bieber? I feel Ike people are also assuming you along with p Diddy had something to do with Justin’s brokenness as a child/teen. Were you a good role model for him looking back now?
Am disappointed with the definition of a cult that was used. This does not tally with the widely used definitions provided by Robert Jay Lifton, Janja Lalich, Alexandra Stein or Steven Hassans Might this question be posed again after acquainting yourself with these definitions that overlap?
8:16 mark, "there's a Scripture that talks about - ya know - renewing your mind 'nd all that kinda stuff..." umm. do you mean, Romans 12:2 which says, [2] Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (ESV)
It’s frightening. This is the new age. People are addicted to pretending like all of this is okay. Watch the comments and even the above ones ^ flooding in because you’re using discernment and wisdom….. just watch … God Bless and stay the course. The road is narrow.
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We love you all. Thank you for walking with us!
Sometimes we end up living in disfunction and grief so long, we get to the point where we don't know how to survive without disfunction. The Lord has better, He wants us to live in the Joy of our Salvation. This is such a great conversation, thank you!
Amen!!
It becomes “familiar” and seems abnormal not to be around , in, or causing the chaos. If it ever dawns on you, it is so eye opening.
I really admire Laura, she is such a strong wise woman. I just admire people who are willing to forgive like that and keep going even when it's so bloody hard to keep working on their relationship even when she didn't feel like it or everything would have felt like it was against her. Even when she felt like she lost everything. She got back and up again and fought hard. She is amazing and such a great example to her children of a Godly woman of grace and humility. This is the kind of woman men should be looking for to marry. She is the example we as woman need to follow if we want to fight for our marriage so it will last a lifetime.
Love both of these people. I will definitely say Hillsong has been an incredible Church - because a church is about the 10s of thousands of people attending, not the person on stage.
For people that want it to be a cult, sure they can call it that.
But my life was transformed by Jesus, a huge piece of that was Carl shedding a light on how much Jesus loves me and people.
My wifes life transformed by serving at Hillsong for years.
To people actually pursuing Jesus while attending saw the fruit. The people that came for the hype, there probably was still some fruit - but they are choosing to call it a cult because they’re hurt. Because they probably didn’t come strictly to learn about Jesus. But I don’t want that to be a blanket statement. It may be. Whatever. Jesus is a Legend.
Carl and Laura are really great and did so much for Jesus, not for Hillsong. It’s about how YOU choose to see it
This honesty has been so healing for me. Seeing the honest responses from someone who I see as a victim of the church system helps me heal from my own trauma with church.
Heads up on the promo; fast forward to 1:08:00 to hear the answer.
God bless you
Cheers brooo
My mentor in faith & life, also went through infidelity in her marriage. It needs to be talked about more. We are imperfect humans, that sin. I love and adore her, and seeing her marriage thrive and strengthen through these trials and tribulations. Is SO inspiring & encouraging. I am blessed to call them friends. Her being a minister/pastor who was unfaithful in her marriage, I find it refreshing for her to admit her failings in her relationship. 💕✨
All I have to say is I do not know you two but I love you! I am so thankful for all the work you both have and are still putting in each day to draw closer to God and each other. You both are amazing testimonies of how God can restore what the enemy tried to destroy! God Bless!
You answered my question yay! thank you. Really appreciate your honesty. I love watching as you both give me tools to deal with things in my life :)
Its important to point out that this perspective is an very, very American and western approach to christian life. Million and million of Christian have no clue about the therapy stuff. The new christians I have in my life only have their bible and the supernatural and live far away from this Latte/slim jeans christianity, Everything is in a cultural context and some literally only have Jesus to guide them through and the belief that the still small voice in their hearts telling them not to fear but to hold on is the voice of Jesus. What I am saying is don't make a theology out of your therapy because others only have jesus and he is enough
He always has been. For centuries when there was no therapy. And for the people who can't afford therapy, He's still enough. I hear more talk of therapy among Christian influencers now than the power of the Word and His Spirit.
Laura is my inspiration. I haven’t been through anything remotely like she has, but I suffer with retroactive jealousy, it’s torture. There are certain places when I see them on tv that my partner lived and went to with his ex wife and it sounds stupid, but every time I see it I feel nauseous. I hate being this way and I have no idea why I have it. I just keep doing the work to change my mindset.
You guys are very seen appreciated and loved and a breath of fresh air , praying and cheering you all on from afar online and certain your guys are helping many of us handle our stuff we all have it that’s for sure.
I listen to hillsong music every night , I love their music !
Thank you both for having the courage and obedience to allow God to use your testimony to restore others! Im blessed by your conversations as many are. Blessings on your channel. Look forward to more encouraging conversations. 🙏
Laura you are so beautiful inside and out. Thank you both for sharing your journey with us❤
One of the most anticipated podcasts in my list. All of the hot topics - super relevant. Blessings, we are with you 100%
This is so raw and transparent- real people sharing real stuff! I related on so many subjects and levels, I needed this...love, love, love it... thank you!❤
I love how much they laughed in this video🫶🏼🫶🏼
My time at Hillsong - LOVE my time there. Loved my leaders. Loved the people. Prayed for the pastors and I pray for them still. Loved Bobbi, loved Brian. Still do. They are good people. There is no church that doesn’t have its own issues. For the people that left the church offended - I pray for them too. I pray bitterness doesn’t settle in their hearts and that Satan doesn’t steal what God came to deliver them from.
I did not expect to have such a personal revolution on the discussion around triggers. Years ago after a traumatic situation, God asked me to return to the location of the trauma, which to human logic was a horrible idea. I just only realised that this helped me overcome a trigger that would have greatly altered the trajectory of my life.
Loved this. May God continue to bless your union😊
“PastAAAAS” lol😂 why was that so funny
Sorry Laura
Love ya and your accent
A church doesn't have to be a cult in order for it's leaders to practice cult tactics or be abusive. You don't have to be a part of a cult or even high control religion in order to have been deeply hurt by the church. It doesn't devalue the pain of those who have left cults to call out abusive churches or leadership. It's putting language to what a person went through.
This comment though 👌🏼👌🏼
Absolutely.
He literally says this...
the issue with a lot of evangelical churches including hillsong is that we do not stand up against a wicked culture. Even when the culture is so obviously corrupted. I understand you have issues with gender (for eg), but we should be bold to say it from the pulpits. If you do not confess me before men, I will not confess you before my heavenly father
People call it a cult because of that. you answer the question well but i think that is where the question is actually coming for
Thank you for this! I really appreciate these conversations!
Love these guys. Love what theyre doing. Love their heart for what (& who) matters. Keep at it!
The text fighting is so difficult and gets misunderstood. I totally agree that it needs to be in person
Would’ve been so good if Laura said “yeah it’s a cult”! lol
Carl and Laura can we reach out about getting help in our marriage?
I love the dynamic between you two considering all that you've been through. It's cute. Lol
Awesome episode. Carl will you ever mentor anyone again? I’d love to have you as a mentor man. We have talked some on Instagram and you gave me great advice I appreciate you.
So how do you handle it when the thing that triggers you has passed away? The way I was treated by my mom and stepmom is a trigger for me when I get treated the same way by people now but they have both passed and I am not sure how to get past it.
Loving God
Loving people!
Walking in love is the secret!
Love is the greatest!
Put the conversation down!!
Do love!
Take a shot of holy wine everytime they say trigger
Loved this show!!!
Sanctification can take awhile to occur. Keep grinding and the light of the Lord will guide you straight.
Irrelevent comment but I'm pretty sure this was filmed in The Ridglea Theater green room in FW, TX. lol I recognize it from our church plant days for THFW.
When my daughter plans to get married I would want so much for the 2 of u to counsel the couple....oh I wish.....
HI EVERYONE!! We are loving the CARL & LAURA PODCAST so far! & we wanted to hop on this chat to say that we are a Christian-based Podcast aiming to show students and young adults of today that church can be FUN! If you'd like to take the time to check out our first episode and provide us any feedback that would be so appreciated! We will engage in spiritual conversations while adding in some real-life topics and how we can navigate as Christians living in a difficult society! Thank you and God bless!
lol pasta. love this series. much love
So powerful
Short answer amen yes they are
How terrible to never be able to trust your husband. I feel sad for her.
Can’t afford it !!!!! JESUS IS FREE✝️🙏❤️
Comic relief, the accent from Carl. Lol
Just LOVE you guys!
You both are amazing! Please consider not eating your hat. It’s hard to see your eyes. ❤️🙏🏼 Go God!
* wearing your hat oops!
@ 1:11:13 ----- they took things from the BOTH of you far too Easily! 😩😩😩
Can you speak on your relationship with Justin Bieber? I feel Ike people are also assuming you along with p Diddy had something to do with Justin’s brokenness as a child/teen. Were you a good role model for him looking back now?
Am disappointed with the definition of a cult that was used. This does not tally with the widely used definitions provided by Robert Jay Lifton, Janja Lalich, Alexandra Stein or Steven Hassans Might this question be posed again after acquainting yourself with these definitions that overlap?
this is cultural discussion. not so much to do with Jesus. im out of there.
Is it me or does it feel like Carl is irritated at the fact that his wife has an accent lol.
A lot of psycho-babble. A lot of Tower of Babel. Almost no language of the Kingdom.
😂😂😂😂😂
Your addiction for the spotlight is saddening.
8:16 mark, "there's a Scripture that talks about - ya know - renewing your mind 'nd all that kinda stuff..." umm. do you mean, Romans 12:2 which says, [2] Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (ESV)
Your addiction to hate and judgement is saddening
It’s frightening. This is the new age. People are addicted to pretending like all of this is okay. Watch the comments and even the above ones ^ flooding in because you’re using discernment and wisdom….. just watch … God Bless and stay the course. The road is narrow.
Please be kind. It's better not to say anything and stay off of a channel if you don't agree with a certain conversation or certain people. 🙏
That’s a facts dammmn they love the spotlights too much
Why would you listen to these 2?