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Exposing Destiny Church: Women's Stories of Fear and Control

4/24/2025

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Story summary

John Campbell's gripping new series, "Under His Command," on TVNZ+ delves into the shadowy world of Destiny Church and its controversial leader, Brian Tamaki. Through the voices of women who share harrowing tales of fear and coercion, the series exposes a toxic culture of patriarchy and aggression, particularly targeting the LGBTQI community, shedding light on the deep scars left by the church's influence.

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Story summary

John Campbell's gripping new series, "Under His Command," on TVNZ+ delves into the shadowy world of Destiny Church and its controversial leader, Brian Tamaki. Through the voices of women who share harrowing tales of fear and coercion, the series exposes a toxic culture of patriarchy and aggression, particularly targeting the LGBTQI community, shedding light on the deep scars left by the church's influence.