This Sunday, 7News Spotlight presents a revealing episode as it goes inside the Jesus Christians, one of Australia’s most secretive cults, based in suburban Melbourne. The episode airs on Channel 7 at 8:30 p.m. on May 19, 2024.
In this investigative report, 7News Spotlight explores the world of the Jesus Christians, a group shrouded in secrecy and led by the enigmatic David McKay. The cult has gained notoriety as “The Kidney Cult,” with followers urged to donate their kidneys, leaving many questioning the purpose and motives behind such actions.
What sets this episode apart is the unprecedented access granted by McKay himself. In a surprising move, he invites the 7News Spotlight team to spend time with him and his community, offering a rare glimpse into their daily lives, routines, and beliefs. However, what starts as an invitation to dispel coercion and manipulation allegations takes an unexpected turn as McKay finds himself in a confrontational exchange with 7News Spotlight’s Liam Bartlett.
The investigation uncovers a story that is not only bizarre but also deadly, as hinted at by Bartlett: “What we saw during our time there was bizarre and would eventually lead us to the other side of the world – and a story bigger and more deadly than we could ever have imagined.”
7News Spotlight: Jesus Christians airs this Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 7.
