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Heaven Bent Heaven Bent+
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Explore the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous world of evangelical Christianity, with host and creator Tara Jean Stevens. This documentary series focuses on different Pentecostal, and charismatic movements, one season at a time. Season 4 starts September 25th with a spotlight on the extreme beliefs and practices at the International House of Prayer, in Kansas City, Missouri.
In season 3, Tara Jean follows the Pentecostal spirit of revival to Nashville, Tennessee, where a once thriving church is up in flames and a mutilated body is found inside. In season 2, she examines the questionable teachings and spectacular spiritual practices of Bethel Church, in Redding, California. And, in season one, Tara Jean seeks to understand the “Toronto Blessing”, a movement she was raised in.
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S4E1: The 24/7 Prayer Room
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.
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S4E2: Rachael
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.
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S4E3: Austin
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.
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S4E4: Bethany
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.
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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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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
Customer Reviews
Great podcast
I binged all seasons of this podcast and really enjoyed them. Also learned some new terms. I hope these leaders of churches/cults and other worship places find their peace with God; their sin/real crimes simply cannot be justified by calling it of Jesus. Jesus was not prideful or whatever other profound issues these people suffer from.
So Timely
Heaven Bent has the timeliest message for our time. The stories are thoroughly researched and then narrated like a movie from which you can’t pull away. Also, Tara is a skilled and compassionate interviewer. I’ve never heard her interrupt anyone. Binge listen to all the seasons.
New Listener
Thank you for shinning the light on the things we were told to hide, as not to diminish or hinder “the ministry”. People need to realize that many large, charismatic leaders and ministries leave a trail of bodies.
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