Secrets We Keep30 Nov 2024

Pray Harder – Episode 1 – Noel's War

A story too big to ignore is drawing journalist Richard Baker back to his home town of Geelong.

The chosen people of a strict Pentecostal church claim to have seen miracles happen, and expect to be among the few saved when Armageddon comes. But for some, the Geelong Revival Centre has brought the opposite of salvation.

Ex-members are speaking out about the pain, control, and heartbreak they’ve endured under the rule of Pastor Noel Hollins, the leader of the church for the past 50 years. Richard meets some of these brave ex-members, many who are speaking out for the first time, as they share what it’s like to grow up in the GRC.

The interviews in this series were recorded during Pastor Noel Hollins leadership of the Geelong Revival Centre. During production, Pastor Noel died. The experiences and allegations raised do not relate to the current leadership of the GRC

Do you know more? Get in touch secretswekeep@sca.com.au

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Credits:

Producer and reporter - Richard Baker
Series Producer - Romy Sher
Assisting producer - Ed Gooden
Executive Producers - Emma Lancaster and Belinda Lopez
Sound design - Darcy Thomson
Fact check - Bension Seibert
Additional production assistance and theme vocals - Mathew Dwyer.
Head of Factual and Drama for LiSTNR Original Podcasts - Jennifer Goggin.
Special thanks to Story consultant Kate Cole Adams

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