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 91 episodes available.

Heaven Bent episodes:

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. On this episode, Tara Jean revisits 'Christian Nationalism' with Lisa Gasson-Gardner. She's an assistant professor of religion at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Alberta.

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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
February 10, 2025 Introducing: The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris & Malcolm Gladwell
Join Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell as they bypass pleasantries and promotional banter to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations with some of today’s most influential figures. Featuring titans across a spectrum of professions (from Olympic gold medalists to trailblazing Fortune 500 CEOs and everything in between), The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell pulls back the curtain to offer listeners unprecedented access to the minds of the world’s most extraordinary individuals and their distinct paths to success.
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50min
January 13, 2025 S5E4: Do You See Me?
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.

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30min
January 07, 2025 S4B8: The First Lawsuit
Allegations of abuse have followed IHOPKC for years. Meet the team behind the first lawsuit.
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23min

FAQs about Heaven Bent:

How many episodes does Heaven Bent have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.

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