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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The rise of hipster evangelicals and Hillsong Church

    Hillsong Church is leading a new evangelical movement, which has drawn many celebrities. Church members include Chris Pratt, Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Kevin Durant.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 21, 2019 • 1 min read

    Hillsong Church is leading a new evangelical movement, which has drawn many celebrities. Church members include Chris Pratt, Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Kevin Durant. Everyday people are attracted to the church too -- more than 100,000 around the world attend services every week.

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      Host, 'Press Play'

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      USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture

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      Lea Ceasrine

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    How traffic affects your mental health and relationships
    1. 0:00The link between the military, white supremacy, and violence
    2. 11:15The rise of hipster evangelicals and Hillsong ChurchYou’re reading this
    3. 23:35Is traffic driving you crazy?
    4. 36:20Which documentary shorts are nominated for this year’s Oscars?
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