This episode comes out for free on 12/20 and is available early and ad-free for Heaven Bent+ subscribers! It’s been nearly 2 years since Tara Jean Stevens examined one of America’s most-unusual megachurches. In this season 2 update, what’s happened, since then, at Bethel Church, in Redding, California? Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at http://apple.co/heavenbentplus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 BONUS: Bethel Church Update

Explore the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous world of Pentecostal &amp; Charismatic Christianity, with host and creator Tara Jean Stevens.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History

Society & Culture

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

True crime

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=heavenbent_podcasts&itscg;=30200&ls;=1&at;=1001l3byi&ct;=test-123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 BONUS 6 P2: The Snake, Liar, Deceiver

In this pivotal S4 bonus episode, Tammy Woods shares a shocking, tender, & heartbreaking story. Tammy is one of several women who say they were groomed and spiritually, and sexually, abused by Mike Bickle - the founding leader of IHOPKC.
*CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW HEAVEN BENT+: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-bent/id1513489117?itsct=heavenbent_podcasts&itscg;=30200&ls;=1&at;=1001l3byi&ct;=test-123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 BONUS 6 P1: The Tool

Tara Jean shares time-sensitive news about your Heaven Bent+ subscription, and the bright future of Heaven Bent. You can now subscribe to the new Heaven Bent+, on Apple Podcasts, using the following link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-bent/id1513489117?itsct=heavenbent_podcasts&itscg;=30200&ls;=1&at;=1001l3byi&ct;=test-123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Important News For Heaven Bent+ Subscribers

In 2014, 5 young men went into a formal mediation process with IHOPKC leadership. On this S4 bonus episode, Tara Jean’s conversation with 3 of those 5 former community members. How did leaders respond to this airing of grievances, and, does it tell us anything about how IHOPKC is responding to the ongoing scandal today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 BONUS 5: The Group of 5

“Jane Doe” says Mike Bickle used scripture and prophecy to manipulate and sexually abuse her, starting when she was just 19. Tara Jean unpacks her story with the help of one of Jane Doe’s best friends at the time. Plus, Mike Bickle’s first public statement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 BONUS: Bethel Church Update

Download our free app to listen on your phone