Devotion: The Gloriavale Story – is it worth the watch?

July 4, 2026: | NewstalkZB | Karl Puschmann | A new three-part series by Dame Julie Christie. Our cameras exclusively enter the world of the controversial religious community of Gloriavale. Bound by a strict obedience to the Bible, the community is under siege as accusations of rampant abuse threaten their right to religious freedom (Three…

Gloriavale Christian Community

May 3, 2026: | Hidden Cults Ep. 52 | Nik Hunter | Gloriavale is a remote Christian community in New Zealand, built on strict belief, total commitment, and a system that controls daily life from work to family structure. Founded by Neville Cooper, it grew into a self-contained society where obedience, isolation, and…

Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale with Theophila Pratt

March 5, 2026: | IndoctriNation | In this episode, Rachel interviews Theophila Pratt, a Gloriavale survivor now based in Auckland, New Zealand, nearly 10 years out and working as an occupational therapist with youth. Born into Gloriavale as “Honey Faithful,” Theo describes a highly controlled life of constant surveillance, strict dress rules, relentless…

The Gloriavale Cult: Hell Disguised as Heaven

February 10, 2026: | Timesuck Podcast | In this episode of Timesuck, we’re heading to New Zealand to explore Gloriavale – a so-called “Heaven on Earth” founded by charismatic preacher Neville Cooper, where obedience to God somehow turned into obedience to one very, VERY creepy man. What began as a utopian Christian commune…