Heaven Bent

By Tara Jean Stevens

Supernatural signs & wonders. Unusual spiritual practices. Explore the fascinating and sometimes dangerous world of the modern-day prophetic movement, with host & creator Tara Jean Stevens.

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How many episodes does Heaven Bent have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.

Heaven Bent episodes:

May 19, 2025 Heaven Bent: Behind The Mic
A researcher from the University of Georgia recently asked Tara Jean to be a part of a study. It's focus was on content creators whose work impacts people who are leaving or questioning a belief or community that define a large part of someone's identity. So, normally, she's the one doing the interviewing, but not on this episode. Why did Tara Jean start making Heaven Bent? Who is her podcast for? Is she a documentarian? An ally? A meddler?
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47min
May 12, 2025 S6E3: The File Of Evidence
If there's a "file of evidence" that proves prophet Shawn Bolz is a fraud, why didn't anyone alert the public? On the final episode of this miniseries, Jubilee's journey from victim to whistleblower.
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32min
May 05, 2025 S6E2: Bleed For Your Husband
Jubilee married Ted because prophet Shawn Bolz said that's what God wanted. But would God want Jubilee to marry a man who would nearly kill her? Also, how did 'Purity Culture' override Jubilee's abilities to trust her own instincts??
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36min
April 28, 2025 S6E1: The Smartphone Prophet
He is one of the most-acclaimed 'prophets' in the modern-day church. But is Shawn Bolz a sheister, and, if he is, how did this stay a secret for so long? As new-evidence mounts against him, this 3-episode miniseries features a personal testimony from Jubilee, a woman who says one of Shawn's most-viral prophecies - nearly got her killed.
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34min
April 21, 2025 S6 Trailer: The Smartphone Prophet
A modern-day prophet. A low-tech hoax. And the shocking cover-up that kept it secret for years.

Over three episodes, host & creator Tara Jean Stevens spotlights Shawn Bolz. He's a well-known figure in charismatic Christianity, once celebrated for delivering personal prophecies with astounding accuracy. But Tara Jean has come upon new evidence suggesting his divine insights actually came from the internet.

At the center of the story is Jubilee, a woman who says one of Bolz’s prophecies nearly got her killed.

*S6 starts April 28th, 2025.
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2min
April 14, 2025 S5E7: The Whistleblower
She was Art's friend. He was her pastor. But now she's advocating for his alleged victims. On this final episode, you'll meet the whistleblower who changed everything.
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41min
April 03, 2025 S5E6: Touch Not The Lord's Anointed
Bodybuilder. Missionary. Youth Pastor.

On this episode, Tara Jean reveals what she’s discovered about Art Lucier’s past—from newspaper archives, to livestreams, to firsthand stories from former Harvesters.

Art Lucier is the Apostolic Overseer of Harvest Ministries International. He’s also the founding leader of Kelowna Harvest Church, and the former founding leader of Kitimat Harvest Church. As these new episodes are being released, he is facing mounting allegations that have now led to him stepping down. But is he telling the truth. Is this just a bunch of "broken people" tellings lies?
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25min
March 10, 2025 Heaven Bent Revisits: Christian Nationalism
Sean Feucht. Donald Trump. And the rise of Christian Nationalism, in Canada.

*This is the second episode in a new ongoing series, where Tara Jean revisits interviews & topics from the Heaven Bent archive.
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28min
March 03, 2025 Heaven Bent Revisists: Black Pentecostalism
There's more to Black Pentecostalism than whooping, shouting, & speaking in tongues. On this episode, Ashon Crawley shares his thought-provoking insights. Ashon teaches African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia.

*This is the first in a new ongoing series, where Tara Jean revisits interviews & topics from the Heaven Bent archive.
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40min
February 24, 2025 S5E5: The Letters To The Committee
Former Harvesters are telling sordid stories about Art Lucier & Harvest Ministries International. But what, if anything, should be done about it? And, might the book of Matthew be any help??
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42min

FAQs about Heaven Bent:

How many episodes does Heaven Bent have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.

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