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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.

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S12 · E2
Monday · 32 min
S12E2: Primed To Buy In
Daniel Snyder returns to Wagner Hills with Tara Jean. It's a faith-based recovery facility in Langley, British Columbia. What was his first day as a resident like in 2003? How did he wind up on staff? And what were the culture, procedures, and power dynamics that were at play?? *This season's criticisms of Wagner Hills are historical and do not reflect the way it operates today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S12 · E1
September 14 · 32 min
S12E1: The Wagner Way
Morning prayer, farm work, and demonic deliverance were all on the schedule at Wagner Hills, in the 2000s. It's an addiction recovery facility in British Columbia's "Bible Belt" and the focus of season 12. On this first episode, meet Daniel Snyder, a former resident with a cautionary tale. *The criticisms heard this season are historical and do not reflect Wagner Hills Farm Society today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 24 · 30 sec
S12 Trailer: Wagner Hills Farm Society
What can happen when you believe your battle with addiction is a supernatural battle against Satan? Find out on S12 with your host Tara Jean Stevens and her guest Daniel Snyder. He's a former resident of Wagner Hills, in Langley, BC. New episodes every Monday starting September 14th, or the 7th for subscribers and patrons. *This season's critique of Wagner Hills Farm Society is based on an experience between 2003 and 2009. It does not reflect how Wagner operates today as one of the most desirable recovery facilities in British Columbia. *Read Daniel's Substack: https://danielsnyder79.substack.com/ *Become a subscriber or patron (thank you!): https://lnk.to/heavenbentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 17 · 20 min
Kathryn Krick: The TikTok Apostle
Some people call her the "TikTok Apostle", but her actual name is Kathryn Krick. She's an LA based minister and founder of 5 Fold Church. She has more than a million followers online and thousands attend her revival services for healing and demonic deliverance. But what's her story? Why is she being called a little culty? And what is the brewing scandal that could tear down the ministry she's built up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 10 · 39 min
The Art of Deconstructing
An intimate conversation with writer and director Grace Sims about art, deconstruction, & womanhood. Her new movie 'The Country They Call Life' just premiered at the LA Shorts International Film Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 3 · 50 min
The History of Christianity in America
There's over 500 years of Christianity in the Americas and it's covered indepth in a new book by distinguised historian Matthew Sutton. 'Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity'. On this episode, he will brush over this rich and often problematic history with Tara Jean. Matthew is a professor and chair in the Department of History at Washington State University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E19
July 13 · 35 min
S4B11 P2: Do What I Say, No Questions Asked
Lisa Bickle Stribling calls the accusations against her defamed brother Mike Bickle "exotic trash." On P2 of this 2-part S4 bonus, JoEllen Lindstrom will continue her critical commentary on Lisa's statement calling for Mike's restoration. She'll also share about the impacts that Hope City KC had on her sexuality, and expectations of a church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E18
July 6 · 38 min
S4B11 P1: Hope City KC
It’s been nearly 3 years since Mike Bickle was deemed unfit for ministry, after allegations of grooming & abuse surfaced. But now his sister says enough is enough. Lisa Bickle Stribling is the founding-leader of her own house of prayer, Hope City KC, and she's now demanding her brother’s immediate restoration. In a scathing public statement, she also calls the accusations against him “exotic trash.” On this 2-part S4 bonus, JoEllen Lindstrom reflects critically on her time working for Lisa, a woman she suggests is akin to a cult leader. She’ll also reveal the impacts Hope City had on her faith, sexuality, and attitudes about authority. *This episode was first released to subscribers & patrons on Monday, June 29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E7
June 15 · 36 min
S10E7: Why Can't You Just Say Sorry?
It's been more than 4 months since Kat first publicly accused prophet Patricia King of mishandling and covering up her sexual assault, in 2001. Now she's back to reflect on the developments since then, and the 3 men who came out of nowhere to support her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 1 · 45 min
Tongues of Fire: The Truth About Glossolalia
What can history, anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience, teach us about the spiritual practice of speaking in tongues? Join Tara Jean Stevens for her conversation with Josh Brahinsky, author of the new book Tongues of Fire: How Charismatic Prayer Changes Evangelical Brains and Inspires Spirit-Filled Activism. *This episode was first available to Apple subscribers and patrons on Patreon on May 25th, 2026. *If you're a subscriber, make sure to check "UNKNOWN SEASON" at the very start of the feed for early & sometimes exclusive access to one-off episodes like this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E6
May 18 · 35 min
S11E6: An Insatiable Sexual Appetite
Is an insatiable sexual appetite something to be afraid of? Tara Jean believes purity culture made her think so. On the final episode this season, hear her intimate conversation with Lisa Diamond, professor of developmental psychology at the University of Utah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E5
May 11 · 40 min
S11 E5: Faith-Shattering UFO Files
After Tara Jean lost her faith, she says there's an empty void that she tries to fill with other explanations for why there's anything. But why does that frighten her so much? And what does it have to do with the US government's release of the UFO files last week? On this episode, Tara Jean's interview with Harvard Professor Avi Loeb. He's a theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E4
May 4 · 51 min
S11E4: Rapture Anxiety
Tara Jean unpacks her fear of the rapture with Dr. Amy Frykholm, the author of "Rapture Culture: Left Behind In Evangelical America." https://www.amyfrykholm.com/rapture-culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E3
April 27 · 36 min
S11E3: Memories of an Exorcism
Retching. Snarling. Supernatural strength. Tara Jean deconstructs the exorcism ritual with psychological anthropologist Tayna Marie Luhrmann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E2
April 20 · 43 min
S11 E2: The Witching Hour
At one youth group night in 1993, a church leader taught Tara Jean about the 'witching hour'. Why does this ominous time of night still haunt her decades after she left the church and where does this concept come from? On this episode, retired professor Sabina Maglioccom, author of "Witching Culture: Folklore and Neo-Paganism in America.." *The first 3 episodes of S11 are temporarily available under S9, for Apple subscribers and patrons on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E1
April 13 · 31 min
S11E1: The Antichrist
Growing up in the church, Tara Jean was instilled with a spirit of fear that has stayed with her decades after she stopped calling herself a believer. On this season, she'll lean on expert guests to help demystify some of these specific fears, like exorcisms, the female body, and on this episide the antichrist. Her guest is reknowned scholar Bernard McGinn, author of "Antichrist: 2 Thousands Years of the Human Fascination With Evil." *For now, Apple Podcast subscribers can still access the first 3 episodes, under S9. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 6 · 30 sec
S11 Trailer: The Spirit of Fear
Demons. The Antichrist. Witches. Tara Jean says she was instilled with a spirit of fear, in her childhood church. But it's now been decades since she was a believer, why is she still afraid? Join her as she attempts to recontextualize the concepts that haunt her with the help of scholars and other experts in religious history, mythology, sociology, and more. *STARTS MONDAY, APRIL 13th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E17
March 30 · 41 min
S4B10: Surviving Wonderland
Once upon a time, Brittany gave 6 years of her life to IHOPKC's 24/7 prayer room. Today, she's turned her experience in this high-control religious group into art. Join Tara Jean for her conversation with Brittany Hart on her debut poetry collection Surviving Wonderland: A Journey Beyond Control. Brittany also supports survivors through creative writing and healing resources. tinyurl.com/survivingwonderlandbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E6
March 23 · 4 min
S10E6: A RESPONSE FROM PATRICIA KING'S BOARD
Prophet Patricia King is being scrutinized for her handling of abuse & misconduct, how has her board just reacted to the most recent example of this from her past? Tara Jean provides a brief update on this development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E5
March 16 · 1 hr
S10E5: A Safe Person
In the early 2000's, Kelowna's New Life Church was attracting charismatic Christians from all over the world, including Daniel from Australia. But why did prophet Patricia King send him away so quickly after arriving? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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