Heaven Bent

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.*CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW HEAVEN BENT+: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-bent/id1513489117?itsct=heavenbent_podcasts&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1001l3byi&ct=test-123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

The International House of Prayer, in Kansas City, Missouri, has been the #1 requested topic for a new season. So, here we go! Episodes coming September 25.The International House of Prayer, or IHOP as it's unofficially known, is a multi-million dollar, non-denominational, Christian organization that boasts a 24/7 Prayer Room. Thousands and thousands of people have been through its doors over nearly 25 years. In this season, we're taking a closer look at what happened there between 1999 and 2015, a period when the organization was experiencing exponential growth and their leadership was put to the test.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might not know this, but Sharon Kay Edwards, from season 3, once had dreams of becoming a Christian music recording artist. What happened to those dreams? What was the Christian music scene like in the ’80s and ’90s? And which Christian artists crossed over into mainstream superstardom?Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at http://apple.co/heavenbentplus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode comes out for free on 11/7, and is available early and ad-free for Heaven Bent+ subscribers!What does former Emmanuel member Sharon Kay Edwards think of season 3? And what’s the one thing she’d change about it?Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free, at http://apple.co/heavenbentplus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of season three, the shocking truth about what actually happened at Emmanuel Church of Christ, on June 16th, 1987. And the verdict in the David Terry murder and arson trial. Plus, where has this journey left Sharon today and what does the future hold for her childhood church?Subscribe to Heaven Bent Plus for early access to episodes and bonus content, all ad-free.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.