Heaven Bent
Tara Jean StevensSupernatural 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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||
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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... more
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 Praye... more
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 Universi... more
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 fi... more
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Apple Podcasts3dennzio
United States15 days ago - ✺ EXCELLENT! Well produced Fantastic guests ✺
Therapy and understanding for the fire + brimstone crowd! Such an engaging show!
Apple Podcasts5Ciao LauraUnited Statesa month ago - One of my top listens
I’m from a small town in NZ and my family’s faith culture was significantly shaped by all the stuff flowing out of the Toronto Blessing, and the American “prophetic, televangelist” network. Thanks to Tara Jean, I’ve learned so much about the history of the “flavour” of Christianity I was raised with - and similarly, have now discarded. I REALLY appreciate season 11 because I was raised with all of the elements of the “spirit of fear”, which took becoming involved in a megachurch and then decons... more
Apple Podcasts5AllKlass
Canadaa month ago - I needed this to heal from my experience. AMAZING!
I was apart of the Pentecostal UPC from 12 to 18 years old.
I have a lot of religious trauma- I have been trying to get back into church- but it’s hard after my cult experience. I prayed just this Sunday for a way to get past it. Then I found this podcast. Finding a fellow survivor helps it along. Thank you for putting this out there! ❤️❤️
Apple Podcasts5that girl myrishaUnited Statesa month ago - Deconstruction
I’m currently deconstructing my own theism and this podcast has a very direct but yet gentle way of having me question and think critically of some of my long held beliefs. Thanks for being the voice I needed to hear
Apple Podcasts4Tara13696Canada2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #250 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #97 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Denmark/History |
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What is Heaven Bent about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Explores the modern prophetic movement, spiritual trauma, and the social dynamics around religious extremism, purity culture, exorcism, and accountability. Episodes weave personal narratives with scholarly context, investigative reporting, and survivor testimonies to unpack how faith communities shape identity, power, and culture. Across seasons, listeners encounter interviews with academics, clergy, survivors, and critics, offering thoughtful analyses of belief systems, manipulation, and healing paths. A notable edge is the blend of rigorous research, intimate storytelling, and a clear focus on accountability within high-control religious environments, making it helpful for those curious about how spiritual movements operate, how harm occu... more
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Recent guests on Heaven Bent include:
1. Michael Klarfeld
2. Ron Cantor
3. Lisa Diamond
4. Perry Stone
5. Amy Frykholm
6. Tayna Marie Luhrmann
7. Sabina Magliocco
8. Bernard McGinn
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