Heaven's Helpline
NZ Herald
How far has the Mormon church gone to cover up abuse?
When journalist Murray Jones started looking into the church's finances in New Zealand, an intriguing Facebook post alerted him to a much bigger - and much darker - scandal.
From the NZ Herald, Heaven's Helpline is a six-part investigation into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built a system that protects its wealth and reputation – and shields sexual predators from the law.
Listen to episodes weekly from October 17th. Funded by NZ on Air.
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Episode 2: This Changes Everything
Heaven's Helpline
10/16/24 • 46 min
A fanatical “priesthood holder” pressures young Mormon Caroline into marriage and motherhood. When the relationship descends into extreme abuse, Caroline is rescued by a church leader, but others up the ranks are not so supportive. Whose side are they really on?
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Episode 1: The Business of Saving Souls
Heaven's Helpline
10/16/24 • 45 min
When journalist Murray Jones investigates the vast wealth of the Mormon church in New Zealand, an intriguing Facebook post alerts him to a scandal that’s much bigger, and much, much darker.
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Episode 4: The Helpline
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10/30/24 • 47 min
Warning: This episode contains content related to child sex abuse. Listen with care.
The seizure of a video from a New Zealand paedophile sparks a dizzying chain of events in faraway Arizona: an arrest, a suicide – and revelations that a serial child rapist had confessed to his Mormon bishop, and the church had used its “Abuse Helpline” to cover it up.
Family violence:
If you’re in danger now phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours or friends to ring for you.
Where to go for help or more information:
- Shine, free national helpline 9am- 11pm every day - 0508 744 633 www.2shine.org.nz
- Women’s Refuge: Free national crisis line operates 24/7 - 0800 refuge or 0800 733 843 www.womensrefuge.org.nz
- Shakti: Providing specialist cultural services for African, Asian and middle eastern women and their children. Crisis line 24/7 0800 742 584
- It’s Not Ok: Information line 0800 456 450 www.areyouok.org.nz
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Explainer: A Brief History of Mormons in Aotearoa
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10/16/24 • 21 min
What do Mormons actually believe? And how did this mega-wealthy American church gain such a foothold in New Zealand? (Please note: this is an optional episode for history lovers, so you can safely skip it without losing the thread.)
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10/08/24 • 1 min
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Episode 3: The Bishop's Tale
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10/23/24 • 48 min
Murray hears tale after tale of abuse within Mormon congregations and at the centre of every story, there’s a “bishop”. Who are these men? Why are they so involved in members’ lives? And do their actions help the church keep crimes secret?
Family violence:
If you’re in danger now phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours or friends to ring for you.
Where to go for help or more information:
- Shine, free national helpline 9am- 11pm every day - 0508 744 633 www.2shine.org.nz
- Women’s Refuge: Free national crisis line operates 24/7 - 0800 refuge or 0800 733 843 www.womensrefuge.org.nz\
- Shakti: Providing specialist cultural services for African, Asian and middle eastern women and their children. Crisis line 24/7 0800 742 584
- It’s Not Ok: Information line 0800 456 450 www.areyouok.org.nz
Sexual assault support services:
If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk confidentially, any time 24/7:
Call 0800 044 334
Text 4334
Email [email protected]
For more information visit safetotalk.nz
If you have been sexually assaulted, remember it's not your fault.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 5: Another Helpline
Heaven's Helpline
11/06/24 • 46 min
Murray calls New Zealand’s Mormon Abuse Helpline – and guess who picks up? He then heads to Northland to meet a Mormon couple who made a very different kind of call. They blew the whistle on a prolific sex abuser in their midst – only to find that others in their congregation would prefer to keep on protecting him.
Sexual assault support services:
If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk confidentially, any time 24/7:
Call 0800 044 334
Text 4334
Email [email protected]
For more information visit safetotalk.nz
If you have been sexually assaulted, remember it's not your fault.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 6: Breaking the Shelf
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11/13/24 • 56 min
Can the Mormon church be reformed? Murray meets campaigners inside and outside of the church who are pushing to change the way it handles sexual abusers. He asks: should the law be changed in New Zealand to force the church to do the right thing?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Heaven's Helpline have?
Heaven's Helpline currently has 8 episodes available.
What topics does Heaven's Helpline cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Heaven's Helpline?
The episode title 'Episode 2: This Changes Everything' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Heaven's Helpline?
The average episode length on Heaven's Helpline is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Heaven's Helpline released?
Episodes of Heaven's Helpline are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Heaven's Helpline?
The first episode of Heaven's Helpline was released on Oct 8, 2024.
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