The founder of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston is on trial.

He faces charges of concealing historic child sexual abuse by his father, Frank Houston – who was also a Pentecostal pastor.

Houston has returned to Australia and is fighting the charges in a Sydney court, with his defence team arguing that he didn’t conceal the crime from police.

Today, author and contributor to The Saturday Paper Elle Hardy, on Brian Houston’s long-awaited day in court.




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The founder of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston is on trial.He faces charges of concealing historic child sexual abuse by his father, Frank Houston – who was also a Pentecostal pastor.Houston has returned to Australia and is fighting the charges in a Sydney court, with his defence team arguing that he didn’t conceal the crime from police.Today, author and contributor to The Saturday Paper Elle Hardy, on Brian Houston’s long-awaited day in court. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>.Guest: Author and contributor to The Saturday Paper Elle Hardy.

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