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 75 episodes available.

Heaven Bent episodes:

June 03, 2024 S4B6 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.

*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
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48min
June 03, 2024 S4B6 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.

*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
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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 S4B5: 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 S4B4: 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 S4B3: 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
November 24, 2023 S4 BONUS 2: The Initial Investigation
One of the most-influential charismatic leaders in America has been accused of sexual clergy abuse, and Tara Jean is following along in real time. On this episode, some former IHOPers react to the latest developments. As well, reactions to Heaven Bent S4, a season that was raising concerns about IHOPKC right as these new allegations surfaced.
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37min
November 06, 2023 S4 BONUS 1: The Allegations Against Mike Bickle
The founding leader of IHOPKC has been accused of serious sexual and spiritual misconduct by multiple women. Tara Jean returns with an update, and, her conversation with 3 former IHOPers who returned to IHOPKC last weekend, to hear this shocking news officially announced by leaders of the organization.

Read the full IHOP statement: https://www.facebook.com/ihopkc/posts/pfbid02qMsZgxpoE6G67Di2TmToFeGxUFUme9tLgKw3wHiR9wfg5TnUrMFB4hHWqDP9NSDRl

And Allen Hood's statement on Twitter/X: https://x.com/allenshood/status/1719441294970200467?s=20
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18min
October 30, 2023 S4E6: Gracia
Gracia dedicated 6 years to IHOP’s 24/7 prayer room. But, she has grievances about her time there, especially when it comes to how they handled her sexual assault claim. Also, on the final episode this season, the surprising person who is coming to Gracia’s defence.

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50min
October 23, 2023 S4E5: The Micahs
An exorcism? A false-murder confession? Rumours of a sex cult? Tara Jean explores the aftermath of Bethany Deaton's death. Also, a further spotlight on how IHOP leadership managed this crisis in their community.
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41min

FAQs about Heaven Bent:

How many episodes does Heaven Bent have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

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