x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Heaven Bent

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

history christianity

All Episodes

00:36:33

S4 BONUS 3: The IHOPU Meeting

Heaven Bent ·

2023/12/04

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.

en

00:36:45

S4 BONUS 2: The Initial Investigation

Heaven Bent ·

2023/11/24

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.

en

00:17:43

S4 BONUS 1: The Allegations Against Mike Bickle

Heaven Bent ·

2023/11/06

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/pfbid02qMsZgxpoE6G67Di2TmToFeGxUFUme9tLgKw3wHiR9wfg5TnUrMFB4hHWqDP9NSDRlAnd Allen Hood's statement on Twitter/X:

en

00:49:35

S4E6: Gracia

Heaven Bent ·

2023/10/30

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

en

00:40:15

S4E5: The Micahs

Heaven Bent ·

2023/10/23

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.

en

00:46:27

S4E4: Bethany

Heaven Bent ·

2023/10/16

It’s 2012, IHOPU student Bethany Deaton dies in a shroud of mystery. Tara Jean explores what really happened and how it put IHOP’s spiritual practises, leadership and culture into question.

en

00:40:48

S4E3: Austin

Heaven Bent ·

2023/10/09

God wanted Austin Williamson to be famous, according to some leaders at the International House of Prayer. Austin dishes to Tara Jean about his time on IHOP’s elite worship team, and his coming out journey.

en

00:49:59

S4E2: Rachael

Heaven Bent ·

2023/10/02

Rachael Bailey was once on the cover of the Kansas City Star. The headline read: “Youth Cult”. But was it? This episode, Rachael shares her journey at the International House of Prayer.

en

00:39:31

S4E1: The 24/7 Prayer Room

Heaven Bent ·

2023/09/25

They pray 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the return of Jesus. What could possibly go wrong? Join Tara Jean Stevens for her exploration of the International House of Prayer, in Kansas City, Missouri.

en

00:01:23

S4 TRAILER: The International House of Prayer

Heaven Bent ·

2023/09/08

The International House of Prayer, in Kansas City, Missouri, has been the #1 requested topic for a new season. So, here we go! Episodes coming September 25.The International House of Prayer, or IHOP as it's unofficially known, is a multi-million dollar, non-denominational, Christian organization that boasts a 24/7 Prayer Room. Thousands and thousands of people have been through its doors over nearly 25 years. In this season, we're taking a closer look at what happened there between 1999 and 2015, a

en

00:39:48

Introducing: Catch Him If You Can S2

Heaven Bent ·

2023/06/21

We're excited to bring you an episode of Catch Him If You Can, a podcast from Pink Moon Studio and Frequency. Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/CHIYC-HB-------------March came from nothing. Now, he’s the 1%. He made his fortune in oil and cryptocurrency. He’s sweet, handsome and charming. It’s hard to believe he’s still single. Only, it isn’t.Because March isn’t real. He’s a border hopping Canadian con artist who’s tricked women and men out of over a million dollars.He thought he was untouchable,

en

00:30:02

Show Me The Toes: P2 of 2

Heaven Bent ·

2023/06/05

Join Tara Jean Stevens for her exclusive interview with Krissy Dines. On March 14th, she claims her amputated toes supernaturally regrew, during a healing service, at James River Church. This is part two of a two-part miniseries.Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at http://apple.co/heavenbentplus!

en

00:27:02

Show Me The Toes: P1 of 2

Heaven Bent ·

2023/06/05

Did a Missouri-woman’s amputated toes regrow, during a healing service, at James River Church? In part one of this two-part miniseries, Tara Jean Stevens talks to the creator of ShowMeTheToes.com. He’s a skeptical Christian who wants to see evidence of this so-called miracle. Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at http://apple.co/heavenbentplus!

en

00:25:25

Asbury Revival: Behind The Scenes

Heaven Bent ·

2023/04/03

Join Tara Jean for a behind the scenes peek at the recent Asbury revival, in Kentucky. Plus, another look ahead at season 4 on the International House of Prayer, in Kansas City, Missouri.

en

23:20

Son of a Prophet: A Taste of Season 4

Heaven Bent ·

2023/01/27

On this bonus episode, Tara Jean’s conversation with Caleb Campbell. His Mom is a well-known prophet from the charismatic movement. His family also has close-ties to the International House of Prayer, in Kansas City, MO - the subject for the NEXT season of Heaven Bent. This episode doubles as a teaser for what’s to come on season four. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

00:24:46

S2 BONUS: Bethel Church Update

Heaven Bent ·

2022/12/20

This episode comes out for free on 12/20 and is available early and ad-free for Heaven Bent+ subscribers!It’s been nearly 2 years since Tara Jean Stevens examined one of America’s most-unusual megachurches. In this season 2 update, what’s happened, since then, at Bethel Church, in Redding, California?Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at http://apple.co/heavenbentplus!

en

00:22:37

S3 BONUS: Dreams of a Christian Music Superstar

Heaven Bent ·

2022/11/14

This episode comes out for free on 11/14, and is available early and ad-free for Heaven Bent+ subscribers!You might not know this, but Sharon Kay Edwards, from season 3, once had dreams of becoming a Christian music recording artist. What happened to those dreams? What was the Christian music scene like in the ’80s and ’90s? And which Christian artists crossed over into mainstream superstardom?Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at

en

00:23:20

S3 BONUS: Sharon Tells All

Heaven Bent ·

2022/11/07

This episode comes out for free on 11/7, and is available early and ad-free for Heaven Bent+ subscribers!What does former Emmanuel member Sharon Kay Edwards think of season 3? And what’s the one thing she’d change about it?Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at http://apple.co/heavenbentplus!

en

00:46:49

S3E7: The Big Ol' Ship

Heaven Bent ·

2022/10/31

In the final episode of season three, the shocking truth about what actually happened at Emmanuel Church of Christ, on June 16th, 1987. And the verdict in the David Terry murder and arson trial. Plus, where has this journey left Sharon today and what does the future hold for her childhood church?Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free.

en

00:48:56

S3E6: The Tongues Not of Their Own

Heaven Bent ·

2022/10/24

Tara Jean helps Sharon trace Emmanuel’s roots back to the 1906 Azusa Street Revival, in Los Angeles. The revival marks the beginning of a painful racial split in the Pentecostal church, leading Tara Jean and Sharon on an exploration of the appropriation of Black culture in the white Pentecostal church.Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free.

en

105 results

Similar Podcasts

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai

Madonna - Biography Flash

Inception Point Ai