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“Tara Jean is so professional it’s refreshing to see and the sound production is top tier. Very impressive.”
soulthirsty63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/31/24
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“I love this podcast. Listening in Australia. I grew up in BC too. I’d love to hear a season on YWAM, and would love to speak out. This is great investigation and it’s well presented, edited and laid out. Giving victims a platform internationally to express their hurt, feel heard and seek whatever...”Read full review »
jpeach82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/21/24
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“I love everything about this pod! Your voice, the rawness, the given opportunity to let people come to their own conclusions. You’re not forcing anything on anyone, just researching and reporting. It’s so good!!”
Cory from Kansas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
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“Interesting and accurate. Thank you.”
leesalr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“I’ve been listening to the show for a couple years now. It is incredibly well done, fair, respectful, and balanced. I have been aware of many of these churches, and even worked at one of them. I carry some scars from my decades of church participation and ministry involvement but I continue in my...”Read full review »
Mike*W via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/05/24
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“Thank you for taking so much love and care to do this whole series.I really appreciate the manner that you tenderly move through each story with so much love and concern .Also trying to show both sides.
There is so much abuse going on within the church and im so thankful that people likeyou are...”Read full review »
Lissie416 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/29/24
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“Growing up in a Charismatic church and being exposed to the Vineyard Church, Toronto, IHOP and Bethel for most of my church life before I left about 7 years ago I appreciate anyone that investigates these environments that are cults. All of these environments are toxic and full of leaders who...”Read full review »
mjdtjd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/24
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“Thank you Tara Jean for your work in uncovering the dark side of spiritual life. You allow others to share their stories and educate your audience in the dangers of spiritual abuse. Thank you.”
thisandonlythis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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“Heaven Bent has the timeliest message for our time. The stories are thoroughly researched and then narrated like a movie from which you can’t pull away. Also, Tara is a skilled and compassionate interviewer. I’ve never heard her interrupt anyone. Binge listen to all the seasons.”
ListeninginSacramento via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Thank you for shinning the light on the things we were told to hide, as not to diminish or hinder “the ministry”. People need to realize that many large, charismatic leaders and ministries leave a trail of bodies.”
HolyLarryboii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“I was part of IHOPKC 2009 through late 2014. I don’t think Micah Prior covered Prisoners of Hope or what happened in their interviews with the victims of Tyler Deaton well enough. That’s it - my only complaint - totally based on what I’ve heard from my friends who were on that team. The...”Read full review »
Editor at IHOPKC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“This is an amazing podcast for anyone involved in any way with any form of a ‘charismatic’ church. Tara Jean is balanced and faithful. Highly recommended.”
drhours via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
“I love this show. I have personal experience with the churches in seasons 2 and 4. Thank you Tara for truly doing the Lords work out here ❤️ 😉”
tatttttttyyyyyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“I mean please, just listening to this absurd intro story is enough”
B…..Z…… via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
01/08/24
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“I have direct, personal experience with the subjects of seasons 1, 2, and 4 and really appreciate the thoroughness and accuracy with which the Toronto Blessing, Bethel Church, and IHOPKC are covered!”
Libbie Gianopoulos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/24
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“I want to thank you for the deep level of care, empathy, professionalism, and the centering of voices of those who have been disregarded by IHOP that you’ve demonstrated in every episode of season 4. As a former IHOPPER, and survivor of abuse (unrelated to my time at IHOP) recent events have me...”Read full review »
jstar678 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“I needed this podcast. Thank you.”
superyuppers via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/26/23
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“Tara Jean does an admirable job of balancing the many issues and over-indulgences with compassion but reason. We dabbled in the Toronto Blessing and saw it deteriorate from a spontaneous outpouring of religious fervour to an overwrought manipulation as people tried in their own strength to “keep...”Read full review »
cvbeliever via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/25/23
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“Long overdue investigations into the mostly unexamined world of “create your own” evangelicalism. Stevens does her homework and deserves high praise for going where few dare. It is about time these “organizations” and charlatans were outed. We have seen the harm they do - to individuals - and...”Read full review »
Canterbury Grl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Great Podcast! Helps me with my own healing process. I have been close to both the Bethel theology as well as with IHOPKC.”
A Muck via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/19/23
“Tara provides a fascinating take on the various fringe Christian groups popping up in the broader evangelical Christian community. Her insights and journalistic pursuit of the issues at the heart of these groups and their practices is insightful and revealing, both of the groups themselves but...”Read full review »
Mangaliso89 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
11/14/23
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“Wow I am very unimpressed with how the Season 4 Bonus episode was handled!!! You spliced the conversation…how do we know what really happened? We didn’t hear the whole thing, only what you wanted us to hear. I was very impressed with your podcast before now and your objective reporting, but now,...”Read full review »
Nebbie4eva:P via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
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“I binged all seasons of this podcast and really enjoyed them. Also learned some new terms. I hope these leaders of churches/cults and other worship places find their peace with God; their sin/real crimes simply cannot be justified by calling it of Jesus. Jesus was not prideful or whatever other...”Read full review »
Ifreefly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
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“A fascinating look at various congregations and their problematic histories. As someone raised in one such congregation, I really value hearing this sort of deconstruction and analysis.”
Ebeep9743 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“I’ve walked through a lot of personal healing since my time at ihop, which was a definite mixture of good and bad. I found season 4 to be really fair and a balanced, despite current ihop people not being willing to share their perspective. I hope you’re following the recent breaking news as of...”Read full review »
Luek5639 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“Maybe needed a trigger warning? Lol. Hearing all of this again was rough. I was in KC MO at ihop in 2012-14ish. Fresh outta college— 17 years old and malleable.”
Bootyrack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“I spent a few years (2009-2013) at the teen awakenings, summer camps, 2 internships, and an IHOPU student-I later dropped out due to spiritual abuse from a few different leaders. That place left me with a damaged view of the church, but not of the Lord. I know the truth about who He is and His...”Read full review »
yaelperi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
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“Just a group of jaded people who want to tell everyone all the negative things about each of these ministries. I spent a few seasons at IHOP-KC and it was the most beautiful, transformational time of my LIFE! I encountered the love of God for the first time in my life and had experienced nothing...”Read full review »
Rachael Skrobot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
“I really really had high hopes for these series since I have a similar background to Tara. I feel the need for well researched and truthful material that actually brings clarity and reform. These series were unfortunately just pieces of entertainment that lacked journalistic integrity and skill....”Read full review »
Shari799 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“For former evangelicals this is mandatory listening. For those who are friends with former evangelicals and want to understand where we come from, even more so!!
Even handed, but direct. I appreciate the quality of the production.
My only criticism is, please learn to pronounce Asbury. Asbury...”Read full review »
Nóra70C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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“I am a former IHOPPER, and still loosely in the community here in KC. My time on staff overlapped both Rachael and Austin, from 2005-2011, as an intern and singer on different worship teams. I find it very interesting that there are no other positive voices, not because people feel the need to...”Read full review »
kblosser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“Waiting with bated breath for season 4 to drop. I’ve been wondering when some of us would start telling our stories.”
Former IHOPer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“Lots of information in this podcast. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to it and I hope there are more episodes to come. Tara Jean gives much-needed insight into the deterioration of western Christianity. My hope is that people take this to heart and clean up their act.”
toonxz789 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/24/23
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“I can’t get enough of this show, so much so that I’ve listened to all the seasons multiple times. My great grandfather was a deacon and occasional preacher in the southern baptist church in the Atlanta area. His son, my grandfather has pastored southern baptist churches most of his adult life....”Read full review »
Tiffany Snook via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/23
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“I’ve only listened to season two on the topic of Bethel because someone recommended it. I used to be very into bethel and their music, along with ihop (international house of prayer). I’ve been deconstructing now but what is leading me to believe that it is cult-like is not because they believe...”Read full review »
sarapink7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“Interesting! Podcast is written from a clear perspective it I like the different components and information. Stays on track and keeps me interested.”
DanielleH21984 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Signed up in January. No new episodes since. I will be canceling my subscription (money). Typical religious move. Money hoarders.”
gramarama101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/03/23
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“I stumbled across this not knowing it was one of my favourite Vancouver radio show hosts! The best of both worlds and my interest in understanding captivating churches and/or cults. Season 3 - Thank you for sharing your story - understanding these organizations and how they entrap people is so...”Read full review »
Entls via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/02/23
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“I listened to the first season, and half of the second season. During the first season, I thought, "Okay, she's a disappointed evangelical who is examining the source of her disappointment. Fine. In the second season, she strays FAR from the first season. The episodes venture into...”Read full review »
Nathan Nathaniel via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/31/23
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“As someone who grew up in evangelicalism I have loved the approach to this podcast. Each season has shared both the humanity and the trauma inflicted by fundamentalist thinking. Thank you for working so hard to get it right.”
Lo Dandy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/23
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“I have found this entire program to date to be absolutely riveting and fascinating. As someone not raised in the church, it has been extremely educational and eye opening, and explains a lot!
Tara’s interviewing skills, and experience with the subject matter, provides for even, respectful, and...”Read full review »
Philsis via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/23
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“Christians & their denominational quirks, are super easy targets, especially for numbers-hungry podcasters. Tolerance only seems to apply to a select few groups of belief systems. I’m waiting for the sensational “expose’” on the Sufi and the crooked phonies peddling their magic religions...”Read full review »
Baffldovrit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/22
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“The first two seasons were informative although expectedly a little biased. Not to bad considering her background though. I started listening to the third season and only got one episode through and am going to stop listening. It smacked of sensational gossip rag rather than educational history...”Read full review »
Kelly Schmidt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/19/22
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“I’m not reliant I have to say I found this season fascinating. It is safe to say I knew nothing about the Pentecostal church so I learned a lot. It is very well researched. In top of that it is also quite entertaining. Her relationship with her primary guest even provided quite a few laughs.”
runsheilarun via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/04/22
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“I’ve listened to this podcast from season 1. While not every episode or storyline (for lack of a better word) captivates me, I thoroughly enjoy TJS research and methodology. Particularly love S3E6 since the historical context of how denominations and practices come about is generally not...”Read full review »
mejire7810 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/22
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“I enjoyed season 1 especially when facts were given and scientific studies. I couldn’t tell until the last episode if Tara Jean was pro Christianity or not, which I liked. I liked that it challenges beliefs and gave history on her denomination. Season 2 was ok but it went down hill from there....”Read full review »
kelcon12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“Trying to figure out the best way to say what I want to say has been difficult. I would describe my church experience as evangelical, Anglican, maybe a bit charismatic. I believe some, not all are gifted with speaking in tongues.
Season one was an interesting start. I have no personal...”Read full review »
Sigkapoli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/22
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“Too much music! The clips of the singing are far too long and I find myself having to skip through the long, drawn out audio clips to get the actual story.”
Skallychu via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/25/22
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“Ugh, another journalist trying to perpetuate the CRT theory. I liked this podcast until you pulled this crazy theory. Ridiculous woke, woke. Ugh!”
2244356745 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/22
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