{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/293c3043-0316-4f41-80cf-037ced3466c1/63e632295c30a7001008123d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Brisbane Christian Fellowship","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610c0f6f9054739e32e518ce/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Brisbane Christian Fellowship sounds like a fairly innocuous name for a church. But the BCF and its network of organisations across Australia have been the subject of a Four Corners investigation and a detailed book, speaking with former members who have numerous stories of families being torn apart as a result of their involvement. Author Morag Zwartz wrote that this ‘church’ “is every bit as pernicious and harmful as the Exclusive Brethren.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Full research sources listed <a href=\"https://www.ltaspod.com/38\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. You can support us on <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7859667\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> or <a href=\"https://plus.acast.com/s/293c3043-0316-4f41-80cf-037ced3466c1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Acast+</a>, with a <a href=\"http://paypal.me/SarahPSteel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">one-off donation</a>, or grab some <a href=\"https://www.ltaspod.com/merch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">merch</a>. Sarah Steel's debut book <em>Do As I Say</em> is <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3dEBQuF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">available on audiobook now</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With thanks to <a href=\"https://audio-technica.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Audio-Technica</a>, presenting partner for season 5 of Let's Talk About Sects. Use promo code LTAS10 at <a href=\"https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Audio-Technica’s Australian store</a> for 10% off and to support the show!</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Apostles_of_Fear/r7VYPgAACAAJ?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apostles of Fear: A Church Cult Exposed</a> — by Morag Zwartz, Parenesis Publishing, 2008</li><li><a href=\"http://www.defenceofthefaith.org/BCF3ed.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Who Are the Brisbane Christian Fellowship?</a> — by David Holden, Aletheia Publishing, September 2008 (3rd Ed.)</li><li><a href=\"https://mcfopenletter.blog/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Open Letter to Melbourne Christian Fellowship (MCF)</a> — blog by Paul ‘Kovaks’, accessed January 2023</li><li><a href=\"http://www.hnlc.org.au/rensford/resources/Immanuel_website_article.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Issues Arising from Four Corners Investigation into Latter Rain Movement</a> — Immanuel Website Article by Brian Rensford, undated</li><li><a href=\"https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-23/the-god-of-broken-hearts/13767122\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The God of Broken Hearts</a> — Four Corners, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 23 June 2008</li><li><a href=\"http://www.streetcar.org.au/index.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Streetcar Forum</a> — Support forum for those affected by “the teachings and behaviours of RFI leaders”, accessed January &amp; February 2023</li><li><a href=\"https://realityrevelations.com/2010/03/29/melbourne-christian-fellowship-why-i-left-it-part-1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Melbourne Christian Fellowship – Why I Left It.</a> — by Roger Williams, 27 June 2008</li><li><a href=\"https://chrysstevenson.com/2010/04/30/the-brisbane-christian-fellowship-%E2%80%93-a-government-sponsored-cult/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Brisbane Christian Fellowship –&nbsp;A Government Sponsored Cult</a> — by Chrys Stevenson, Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear blog, 30 April 2010</li><li><a href=\"https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/fraser-coast/fired-pastor-sues-church/news-story/c4fe8213955eb734e7ea72fb792c2d8b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fired pastor sues church</a> — by Toni Mcrae, The Courier Mail, 27 March 2010</li></ul>","author_name":"Sarah Steel"}