S2E3: The Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

S1E3: The Carpet Time: Even the children fell to the floor, shaking and speaking in tongues. On this episode of Heaven Bent, Tara Jean Stevens explores the strange phenomenon known as “carpet time”. Was something supernatural at play? If not, what else could be going on? And, tracing the fascinating historical roots of the "Toronto Blessing," we learn about the “Jesus Freaks” of the 1960s and 70s. by Heaven Bent

37 min listen

The Most Evil Person Ever: Fire tunnels, gold dust, and a mysterious silver fleck. On this season 1 bonus episode: Tara Jean Stevens’ candid conversation with Bruce Vanden Berg. Like Tara Jean, he was once involved with the Toronto Blessing movement. Today, he has fond memories of his time with the church, but there also came a day when he knew … Continue reading "The Most Evil Person Ever" by Heaven Bent

25 min listen

S1E4: The River: In 1995, a pastor’s wife from Florida attended ‘Toronto Blessing’ services in Toronto, Canada. Just days after her return, the strange phenomena happening there started happening in her church back home in Brownsville. Was her trip a successful crowd-control reconnaissance mission? On this episode of Heaven Bent, Tara Jean Stevens tracks the spread of this … Continue reading "S1E4: The River" by Heaven Bent

37 min listen

Coming Soon: Heaven Bent: Tara Jean Stevens was a teenager when a bizarre spiritual movement spread from Toronto to her childhood church in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Why did worshipers shake and fall to the ground? Did anyone truly get healed? And did gold teeth miraculously appear in people’s mouths…or not? Join Tara Jean on her curious journey to … Continue reading "Coming Soon: Heaven Bent" by Heaven Bent

1 min listen

S1E1: The Revival: In 1994, a small church next to Toronto Pearson International Airport suddenly became one of the city’s “Top Tourist Attractions”. Why did millions of Christians flock from around the world? Was something truly supernatural happening? 25 years later, join Tara Jean Stevens as she revisits the unusual spiritual movement she was a part of as … Continue reading "S1E1: The Revival" by Heaven Bent

36 min listen

Season 2: Inside America’s Most Unusual Church: Supernatural healings. Gold dust falling from the ceiling. Resurrections. Bethel Church, in Redding, California, is one of the largest and most unusual churches in America. What goes on inside its bewildering School of Supernatural Ministry? Is Bethel as powerful as its critics believe it to be? And, during the COVID-19 pandemic, why are its most … Continue reading "Season 2: Inside America’s Most Unusual Church" by Heaven Bent

2 min listen

S1E5: The Gold Teeth: In March of 1999, more than 300 Christians claimed that gold teeth or fillings had miraculously appeared in their mouths. Can any of these “dental miracles” be verified? On this episode of Heaven Bent, Tara Jean Stevens returns to her childhood church in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, to find out. Also, on this final episode … Continue reading "S1E5: The Gold Teeth" by Heaven Bent

50 min listen

The Bishop-Overseer: Sharon learns about the early days of Emmanuel Church of Christ and its intriguing legacy of female leadership. Can this in-depth look at the church's history help us better understand what led to the tragic events of 1987? by Heaven Bent

44 min listen

S1E2: The Gifts of the Spirit: They say she heals the deaf and blind. They even say “Mama Heidi” has raised the dead. On this episode of Heaven Bent, Tara Jean Stevens explores the divine healing ministry of Mozambique missionary and Toronto Blessing follower: Heidi Baker. Plus, what does science teach us about “speaking in tongues”? And, birthdates, the names of your children, the description of your childhood home – where does Prophet Shawn Bolz get his ‘words of wisdom’ from? He says it’s the Holy Spirit. His critics say... it’s the internet. by Heaven Bent

47 min listen

Introducing Unfinished: Short Creek: A divided community in the desert. A prophet with total power. A battle over family, home, and the limits of religious freedom. Unfinished: Short Creek, is the latest investigative true crime podcast from Witness Docs, and Critical Frequency. Short Creek, located on the Utah/Arizona border, is home to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of … Continue reading "Introducing Unfinished: Short Creek" by Heaven Bent

14 min listen

The Modern Prophetic Tour: You’ve never met. So, how does he know your phone number? Your children’s names? And what you do for work? On this final season 1 bonus episode, join Tara Jean Stevens as she takes a deeper look into the controversial ministry of prophet Shawn Bolz – a “pioneer” in the Apostolic Prophetic Movement. by Heaven Bent

21 min listen

S2E2: The City of Redding: How much influence and impact does Bethel Church have in Redding? Turns out… a lot. And many locals are not happy about it. Is a cult really trying to take over this Northern California town? by Heaven Bent

30 min listen

S2E1: The Freedom To Worship: In defiance of COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings and public singing, a Billboard charting worship leader from Redding, California launches a national, outdoor worship tour. Thousands of people show up at nearly every stop, and there’s barely ever a mask in sight. Is Sean Feucht a superspreader? Join Tara Jean Stevens, as she begins her … Continue reading "S2E1: The Freedom To Worship" by Heaven Bent

21 min listen

S2E4: The Power To Heal: At Bethel Church, they believe in the power to heal the sick and raise the dead. What could possibly go wrong? by Heaven Bent

24 min listen

S2E3: The Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry: What happens at Bethel’s bewildering School of Supernatural Ministry? And how do they plan to keep students safe as they return to class during the COVID-19 pandemic? by Heaven Bent

30 min listen

S2E7: The Devil Himself: The eye-opening evolution of the image of Satan in the Evangelical Church. Plus, what does the Devil have to do with the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. If you ask the leaders of Bethel Church, in Redding, California. The answer is a whole Hell of a lot. by Heaven Bent

24 min listen

S2E5: The Outbreak: A COVID-19 outbreak at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry makes national headlines. And, Sean Feucht’s “Let Us Worship” tour hits Washington, DC. Is he right? Could this be a “tipping point for revival in America”? And how about his critics? Will this be the superspreader event they’re dreading? by Heaven Bent

33 min listen

S2E8: The Heart Of Bethel: In the final episode this season, what’s truly at the heart of Bethel Church, in Redding, California? And, is it a cult? by Heaven Bent

52 min listen

A special message from Tara Jean: We're taking a break from releasing new season three episodes. But you can listen to the whole season right now by subscribing to Heaven Bent Plus. by Heaven Bent

3 min listen

S2E6: The Once Gays: Can God cure someone of their homosexual desires? Tara Jean Stevens explores “conversion therapy” and the “ex-gay” movement, within Bethel Church. by Heaven Bent

32 min listen

A 2022 Update on Bethel Church: It's been nearly 2 years since Tara Jean Stevens examined one of America's most-unusual megachurches. In this season 2 update, what's happened, since then, at Bethel Church, in Redding, California? by Heaven Bent

25 min listen

Introducing Season 4: The International House of Prayer: 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. by Heaven Bent

1 min listen

The Women Preachers: Tara Jean shines a spotlight on the women and girls of Emmanuel Church of Christ, including founding Bishop-Overseer Nina May Pierce. How did she fight off the men in her church who thought they knew better? Sharon shares her own experience growing up as a girl in Emmanuel post-Nina's leadership. by Heaven Bent

40 min listen

Introducing Season Three: Death in Emmanuel: It’s 1987. Nashville, Tennessee. Emmanuel Church of Christ Oneness Pentecostal is up in flames and a mutilated body is found inside. Who did it? Why is the congregation’s beloved pastor missing? And could a Satanic cult be responsible, or was it something else equally sinister? by Heaven Bent

1 min listen

The Emmanuel Church of Christ: It's the morning of June 16th, 1987, in Nashville, Tennessee. Shortly after midnight, firefighters are called to a blaze at Emmanuel Church of Christ. What they find in the ashes would change this small Pentecostal congregation forever. Thirty-five years later, Tara Jean Stevens begins to unravel this shocking crime. by Heaven Bent

36 min listen

Asbury Revival: Behind The Scenes: Join Tara Jean for a behind the scenes peek at the recent Asbury revival, in Kentucky. Plus, another look ahead at season 4 on the International House of Prayer, in Kansas City, Missouri. by Heaven Bent

25 min listen

Dreams of a Christian Music Superstar: You might not know this, but Sharon K Edwards from Season Three once had dreams of becoming a Christian music superstar. What happened to those dreams? And what was the industry like in the 80s and 90s? by Heaven Bent

23 min listen

Show Me The Toes: Part One: Did a Missouri-woman’s amputated toes regrow, during a healing service, at James River Church? In part one of this two-part miniseries, Tara Jean Stevens talks to the creator of ShowMeTheToes.com. He’s a skeptical Christian who wants to see evidence of this so-called miracle. by Heaven Bent

27 min listen

The Big Ol' Ship: 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? by Heaven Bent

47 min listen

Sharon Tells All: What does former Emmanuel member Sharon Kay Edwards think of season 3? And what’s the one thing she’d change about it? by Heaven Bent

23 min listen

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S2E3: The Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

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