

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 40min
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.

Apr 3, 2025 • 25min
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 of Harvest Ministries International. He’s also the founding leader of Kelowna Harvest Church, and the former founding leader of Kitimat Harvest Church. As these new episodes are being released, he is facing mounting allegations that have now led to him stepping down. But is he telling the truth. Is this just a bunch of "broken people" tellings lies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2025 • 28min
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 Calgary, Alberta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2025 • 41min
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 information.

Jan 13, 2025 • 30min
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.

Jan 7, 2025 • 23min
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.

Nov 25, 2024 • 40min
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 subscriber-only episode from July, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2024 • 47min
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 experienced influenced her life and faith journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2024 • 42min
S5E2: The Eagles' Nest
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.

Oct 28, 2024 • 54min
S5E1: Kitimat Harvest Church
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 changed everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.