Heaven Bent

By Tara Jean Stevens

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

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How many episodes does Heaven Bent have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.

Heaven Bent episodes:

November 11, 2024 The Little Intercessor
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.
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49min
November 04, 2024 The Eagles' Nest
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.
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43min
October 28, 2024 Kitimat Harvest Church
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.
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54min
October 07, 2024 Season 5: Trailer
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.

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June 03, 2024 S4 BONUS 6 P2: The Snake, Liar, Deceiver
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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48min
June 03, 2024 S4 BONUS 6 P1: The Tool
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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34min
May 25, 2024 Important News For Heaven Bent+ Subscribers
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

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5min
April 01, 2024 S4 BONUS 5: The Group of 5
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?
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53min
December 22, 2023 S4 BONUS 4: The Jane Doe Story
“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.
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57min
December 04, 2023 S4 BONUS 3: The IHOPU Meeting
It’s been about a month since allegations of sexual clergy abuse surfaced against IHOPKC founding-leader Mike Bickle. As the leadership's handling of the matter continues to be scrutinized, how did they break the news to IHOPU students? A member of the community recorded the meeting, so we can hear it for ourselves.
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37min

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How many episodes does Heaven Bent have?

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