Heaven Bent
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.
Episodes
Allegations Mount Against MAGA's Favourite Worship Leader
This week on 'Heaven Bent Headlines': Bethel worship leader Kalley Heilgenthal releases a new album, Associated Press releases new report on claims of financial fraud against worship leader Sean Feucht, and IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle perman…
S8E2: Bad for the Bethel Brand
When Jedidiah Hartley realized that his Dad was a false prophet, what did he do about it? On this second episode of 'Son of a Prophet', Jed confronts his Dad, and Bethel Church and IHOPKC - two influential organizations that backed him for …
Jesus Fails To Return
This week on 'Heaven Bent Headlines': Jesus Fails To Return, Charlie Kirk Memorial Ignites Christian Nationalists, Christians Rally To Stop Ostrich Cull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S8E1: Is Prophecy Hereditary?
Jedidiah Hartley grew up with a prophet for a Dad. If you think that must've been weird, it was. On this first episode of 'Son of a Prophet', Jedidiah reminisces about his childhood and slowly coming to the realization that his father, Bob …
Prophets say 'Jesus' will Return on Tuesday
This week, on 'Heaven Bent Headlines': Evangelicals Mobilize After Charlie Kirk Death, Growing Pains Star Kirk Cameron Ires Zionists, and Prophets Say 'Jesus' Will Return Tuesday'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
Did Etsy Witches Curse Charlie Kirk?
Did Jezebel Magazine hire Etsy witches to curse Charlie Kirk? And, Trump Family Bible Enters Bible Museum. Join Tara Jean for this new weekly feature where she unpacks some of this weeks' headlines from the Heaven Bent Universe. Hosted on …
S8 Trailer: Son of a Prophet
What’s it like to grow up with a Dad who claims to be a prophet? Jedidiah Hartley tells us on this new season, as he takes us behind the scenes of the Prophetic Movement’s inner-circle. Plus, what it’s been like as an adult to expose his fa…
Leader Apologizes for Butt-Selfie
This week: Art Lucier apologizes for butt-selfie, evangelist Gabriel Storm calls Burning Man demonic, and a preview of the next Heaven Bent mini-series 'Son of a Prophet'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Accused Pastor Returns To Work
Forrest Frank. Art Lucier. Sean Feucht. Join Tara Jean for this week's headlines from the Heaven Bent universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Canada a Demonic Stronghold?
It's Friday, so here's another edition of 'Headlines'. This week: Sean Feucht Calls Canada Demonic-Stronghold, Gubernatorial Candidate Promises Prayer & Fasting Day, Trump Has Plan To Get To Heaven, Focus On The Family Founder Dead At 89. …
Spiritual Warfare in the Oval Office
He helped rally pastors behind Trump’s 2024 campaign and now he’s a key figure inside the White House Faith Office. On this new episode, Tara Jean's conversation with Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer. He'll share his vision for America, defend Chris…
Did God Heal Forrest Frank's Broken Back?
This week in the Heaven Bent universe: Christian popstar Forrest Frank says God has supernaturally healed his broken back, a jaw-dropping S4 development involving IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle, and, an update on Sean Feucht's cross-Canada wors…
Here Comes Kenneth Copeland, Canada
Join Tara Jean as she unpacks this week's headlines from the Heaven Bent universe. This week: Sean Feucht vs. Canada, here comes Kenneth Copeland, and was Ozzy Osbourne a Christian when he died? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
Heaven Bent Headlines: 7.25.25
Join Tara Jean as she unpacks this week's headlines from the Heaven Bent universe. New episodes every Friday. This week: Sean Feucht's cold reception in Canada, Art Lucier's new public statement, and the new documentary series about 'Teen M…
Heaven Bent Headlines 7.18.25
Join Tara Jean as she unpacks this week's headlines from the Heaven Bent universe. New episodes every Friday. This week: evangelical fans turn on Chip & Joanna Gaines, Che Ahn says God told him to run for governor, and Mathew Tait scandal e…
Heaven Bent Headlines: 7.11.25
This is the first edition of Heaven Bent Headlines, where Tara Jean unpacks headlines from the Heavent Bent universe: New episodes every Friday.This week: 'That ChatGPT Tongues Thing,' 'Historic Christian Camp Swept Away by Texas Flood,' 'J…
S7E4: Shut This Woman Up
Bob Prater married into a family with roots going back to the very start of the Foursquare Gospel Church. That's how he came to learn about its founder Aimee Semple McPherson. What did his wife's grandfather tell him about Aimee's 1926 disa…
S7E3: One Christian Nationalist to Another
She fed the poor, healed the sick - and mingled with the KKK. On this episode, Tara Jean will explore the connections between Aimee Semple McPherson and Christian Nationalism. Also, how did Aimee influence some of the most powerful women pr…
S7E2: The Disappearing Sister
By the mid-1920s, Aimee Semple McPherson had it all — a megachurch, a radio empire, and a captivated nation. But in May 1926, she vanished. Was she kidnapped? Was it a hoax? Or had she simply run away from it all? This episode also examines…
S7E1: Farm Girl From Ontario
In 1923, Aimee Semple McPherson founded America's first megachurch, Angelus Temple, in Los Angeles, California. But how did this farm girl from Ontario become the most famous preacher in North America? How did she turn her sermons into show…
The Trouble With Sean Feucht
Sean Feucht is a prolific worship leader and the posterboy for Christian Nationalism, he's also a main character in the Heaven Bent Universe. On this episode, what's his connection to the unrest in Los Angeles this weekend? Why have some fo…
S7 Trailer: The Rise of Sister Aimee
At the beginning of the 20th century, evangelicalism was seen as a dying movement within Christianity. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, came Aime Semple McPherson. Aimee mixed religion with Hollywood-level showmanship to amass a global follo…
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 some…
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 some…
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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?? Hosted…
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 test…
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 celebrate…
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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…
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 Calgar…
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. *Th…
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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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 Olympi…
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4B8: The First Lawsuit
Allegations of abuse have followed IHOPKC for years. Meet the team behind the first lawsuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BEST OF: Show Me The Toes P2
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, first rele…
BEST OF: Show Me The Toes P1
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…
S4B7: IHOPKC 1-Year Later
It’s been one year since Season 4 took a shocking turn. This episode offers a retrospective and the latest on the scandal that rocked the International House of Prayer in Kansas City to its core.NOTE: This episode includes portions of the s…
S5E3: 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 ex…