Heaven Bent

Jan 13 2025 55 ep. 33 mins 420
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Explore the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous world of Pentecostal & Charismatic Christianity, with host and creator Tara Jean Stevens.

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Do You See Me?

Jan 13 2025 29 mins  
When "Sarah" was kicked out of Kitimat Harvest Church, she was told God’s hand was no longer on her. On this episode, how her life & faith were shaped—and shaken—by the Harvest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 B8: The First Lawsuit

Jan 07 2025 22 mins  
Allegations of abuse have followed IHOPKC for years. Meet the team behind the first lawsuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BEST OF: Show Me The Toes P2

Dec 02 2024 30 mins  
Join Tara Jean Stevens for her exclusive interview with Krissy Dines. On March 14th, she claims her amputated toes supernaturally regrew, during a healing service, at James River Church. This is part two of a two-part miniseries, first released in June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BEST OF: Show Me The Toes P1

Dec 02 2024 27 mins  
Did a Missouri-woman’s amputated toes regrow, during a healing service, at James River Church? In part one of this two-part miniseries, Tara Jean Stevens talks to the creator of ShowMeTheToes.com. He’s a skeptical Christian who wants to see evidence of this so-called miracle. This 2-part series was originally published in June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

S4 B7: IHOPKC 1-Year Later

Nov 25 2024 40 mins  
It’s been one year since Season 4 took a shocking turn. This episode offers a retrospective and the latest on the scandal that rocked the International House of Prayer in Kansas City to its core.NOTE: This episode includes portions of the subscriber-only episode from July, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Little Intercessor

Nov 11 2024 48 mins  
When Ruth told Art Lucier that she was leaving the Harvest for good, she thought God would strike her down with lighting. On this episode, Ruth tells us about playing a notable role in Art Lucier’s earliest days of ministry, and how this experienced influenced her life and faith journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eagles' Nest

Nov 04 2024 42 mins  
Kelowna, British Columbia, has been a hotbed of Charismatic activity, for decades. But what changed when Art Lucier and The Harvest came to town–? How has Charismatic Christianity changed? On this episode: faith, prophecy, & US politics at Kelowna Harvest Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kitimat Harvest Church

Oct 28 2024 54 mins  
In 2003, Art Lucier planted Kitimat Harvest Church, in British Columbia’s remote Pacific Northwest. But, as Tara Jean quickly learns, Art is no ordinary pastor, and the Harvest is no ordinary church. On this first episode, Art’s son-in-law opens up about his experience with the Harvest, his transformative faith journey, and, the love story that changed everything. Hosted on Aca

Season 5: Trailer

Oct 07 2024 1 mins  
If people are calling you “one of the most prophetic voices in Canada," you must have quite the backstory. Join Tara Jean Stevens, as she illuminates the ministry of Art Lucier, the “Apostolic Overseer” of Harvest Ministries International. Starts Monday, October 28th.For early access, and ad-free episodes, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or become a patron at Patreon.com/HeavenBe

S4 BONUS 6 P2: The Snake, Liar, Deceiver

Jun 03 2024 47 mins  
This is part 2 of Tara Jean's latest S4 bonus episode, with Tammy Woods. She's one of Mike Bickle's alleged victims of clergy sexual abuse. This would've been years before he founded IHOPKC. She was his 14-year old babysitter, and he was her 25-year old pastor.*CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW HEAVEN BENT+: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-bent/id1513489117?itsct=heav