Tara Jean shines a spotlight on the women and girls of Emmanuel Church of Christ, including founding Bishop-Overseer Nina May Pierce. How did she fight off the men in her church who thought they knew better? Sharon shares her own experience growing up as a girl in Emmanuel post-Nina's leadership.  Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E5: The Women Preachers

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

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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.

S3E5: The Women Preachers

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