{
  "id": 8105474,
  "title": "A televangelist's nephew reveals what he saw and why he left the flock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/a-televangelists-nephew-reveals-what-he-saw-and-why-he-left-the-flock",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T21:19:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/televangelist-benny-hinn-nephew-criticizes-prosperity-gospel-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Costi Hinn, the nephew of televangelist Benny Hinn, has spoken out against his uncle's ministry, revealing the lavish life he lived growing up and why he ultimately rejected the system. Hinn, born into a wealthy televangelist family, described his upbringing as filled with luxury, including a nearly 10,000-square-foot home with various amenities and frequent lavish vacations. He later entered Benny Hinn's ministry as a personal assistant, traveling in style and participating in healing crusades. However, Hinn began questioning his beliefs and the ministry's practices, eventually leaving the organization in 2004. He now runs For the Gospel, an online Christian resource ministry, and is an outspoken critic of his uncle's teachings, calling them a \"scam\" and rejecting the prosperity gospel.",
  "summary": "Costi Hinn, the nephew of televangelist Benny Hinn, left his uncle's ministry and has since criticized its teachings on wealth and healing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Costi Hinn, Benny Hinn's nephew, criticizes his uncle's ministry",
    "Raised in lavish lifestyle with nearly 10,000 sq ft home",
    "Left Benny Hinn's organization in 2004, now runs For the Gospel"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}