Best Heaven Bent Media Podcasts (2025)

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Heaven Bent Headlines: 7.25.25 15:50

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6d ago15:50

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

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Heaven Bent Headlines 7.18.25 10:01

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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 exposes the dark underbelly of the Christian music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Heaven Bent Headlines: 7.11.25 16:56

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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,' 'Jimmy Swaggart, Dead at 90.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S7E4: Shut This Woman Up 30:25

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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 disappearance? On this final episode of the Rise of Sister Aimee, Bob shares his story publicly for the first time…

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S7E3: One Christian Nationalist to Another 36:46

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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 preachers of the future? Paula White, Tammy Faye Bakker, and Kathryn Kuhlman will all come up. Hosted on Acast. …

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S7E2: The Disappearing Sister 34:08

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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 the grand jury investigations, ensuing media circus, and, a turning point in Aimee’s ministry — when the line…

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S7E1: Farm Girl From Ontario 30:25

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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 showstoppers? And how did she influence the way religion & politics are entangling today? This the first episode i…

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The Trouble With Sean Feucht 25:43

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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 former team members launched a public campaign against him? And why does this call for a re-listen to S2E1? Host…

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S7 Trailer: The Rise of Sister Aimee 1:05

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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 following and bring evangelicalism to the forefront. A lone female preacher in a sea of men, she founded America's …

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Heaven Bent: Behind The Mic 46:55

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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…

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S6E3: The File Of Evidence 31:25

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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 for more information.

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S6E2: Bleed For Your Husband 35:09

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

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S6E1: The Smartphone Prophet 33:07

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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. Hosted on A…

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S6 Trailer: The Smartphone Prophet 1:27

3M ago1:27

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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 sugge…

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S5E7: The Whistleblower 40:13

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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.

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S5E6: Touch Not The Lord's Anointed 24:59

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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 forme…

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S5E5: The Letters To The Committee 41:16

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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 information.

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S5E4: Do You See Me? 29:33

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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.

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S4B8: The First Lawsuit 22:48

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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.

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S4B7: IHOPKC 1-Year Later 40:24

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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 subscriber-only episode from July, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S5E3: The Little Intercessor 47:20

9M ago47:20

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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 experienced influenced her life and faith journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S5E2: The Eagles' Nest 42:27

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Kelowna, British Columbia, has been a hotbed of Charismatic activity, for decades. But what changed when Art Lucier and The Harvest came to town–? How has Charismatic Christianity changed? On this episode: faith, prophecy, & US politics at Kelowna Harvest Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S5E1: Kitimat Harvest Church 54:00

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In 2003, Art Lucier planted Kitimat Harvest Church, in British Columbia’s remote Pacific Northwest. But, as Tara Jean quickly learns, Art is no ordinary pastor, and the Harvest is no ordinary church. On this first episode, Art’s son-in-law opens up about his experience with the Harvest, his transformative faith journey, and, the love story that cha…

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S5 Trailer 1:05

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If people are calling you “one of the most prophetic voices in Canada," you must have quite the backstory. Join Tara Jean Stevens, as she illuminates the ministry of Art Lucier, the “Apostolic Overseer” of Harvest Ministries International. Starts Monday, October 28th. For early access, and ad-free episodes, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or become a p…

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S4B6 P2: The Snake, Liar, Deceiver 47:34

1y ago47:34

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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/…