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Heaven Bent

Tara Jean Stevens grew up in a bizarre spiritual movement, in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Worshipers were shaking wildly and falling to the ground. There were claims of supernatural-healings and ... Read more

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Coming Soon: Heaven Bent

Coming Soon: Heaven Bent

Tara Jean Stevens was a teenager when a bizarre spiritual movement spread from Toronto to her childhood church in Prince... Read more

14 May 2020

1min

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S1E1: The Revival

S1E1: The Revival

In 1994, a small church next to Toronto Pearson International Airport suddenly became one of the city’s “Top Tourist Att... Read more

1 Jun 2020

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S1E2: The Gifts of the Spirit

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, T... Read more

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S1E3: The Carpet Time

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 ... Read more

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S1E4: The River

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In 1995, a pastor’s wife from Florida attended ‘Toronto Blessing’ services in Toronto, Canada. Just days after her retur... Read more

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S1E5: The Gold Teeth

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The Most Evil Person Ever

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Season 2: Inside America’s Most Unusual Church

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