The Geelong Revival Centre with Richard Baker
Special Guest: Richard Baker
Richard Baker created, co-wrote and hosted the chart-topping Australian investigative podcasts Phoebe’s Fall, Wrong Skin, The Last Voyage of the Pong Su, The Confession and Baghdad Nights. A former investigative journalist for The Age, Richard’s latest podcast series is ‘Pray Harder’ for LiSTNR, released as part of the ‘Secrets We Keep’ series following Baghdad Nights.
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Richard Baker's Pray Harder podcast for LiSTNR's Secrets We Keep series delves into the world of the Geelong Revival Centre, which Richard describes as “one of Australia’s most extreme” Pentecostal churches. The GRC has the same roots as the Revival Fellowship, and its pastor was a man named Noel Hollins who died in April 2024 after 65 years in leadership. Pray Harder shares some shocking stories of a number of former members, and it’s a vital listen.
If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com).
EPISODE LINKS
Stop Religious Coercion Australia — Facebook page
Southern Ocean Media — Richard Baker's production company
EPISODE DETAILS
January 8th, 2024
44 mins 8 secs