Explore the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous world of Pentecostal & Charismatic Christianity, with host and creator Tara Jean Stevens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Bodies Behind the Bus is a podcast centering on the voices of spiritual abuse survivors. We began with stories out of the Acts 29 network and have branched into many organizations since our launch. We are the discarded few. We have been abused, gaslit, ignored, slandered, deceived, intentionally hurt, and betrayed. Our stories were manipulated and our voices were stolen. We were left alone with all the confusion, grief, hurt, and pain but today we begin to reclaim our stories and find ou ...
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In a time when the heart of the Lord is misrepresented, and the name of Christ misused, Alena Van Dyke is a clarifying voice for modern Christian living. She speaks the truth without hype or hypocrisy. She is unafraid to address real issues in religion and church. With a gentle and loving approach, she deconstructs religious legalism, lies, and false teachings to uncover the wolves in sheep’s clothing. In the Restoring Christianity Podcast, Alena extends an invitation for believers in Jesus ...
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A modern-day prophet. A low-tech hoax. And the shocking cover-up that kept it secret for years. Over three episodes, host & creator Tara Jean Stevens spotlights Shawn Bolz. He's a well-known figure in charismatic Christianity, once celebrated for delivering personal prophecies with astounding accuracy. But Tara Jean has come upon new evidence sugge…
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Be sure to listen to episode 79 “Alicia’s Story” to hear about her experience with this same pastor. Alicia’s Story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alicias-story-columbus-oh/id1601586078?i=1000663185044 Support the showBy Bodies Behind The Bus
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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.
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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 forme…
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ATBS: Community, Accountability, and Care
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55:02In this community conversation, the team from Bodies Behind the Bus responds to recent events involving The New Evangelicals and the release of a NetGrace investigation. They share their perspectives on accountability, integrity, and the responsibility of platforms in survivor spaces. Allegations against Tim Whitaker and The New Evangelicals show h…
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ATBS: “Becoming the Pastor’s Wife” w/ Beth Allison Barr
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1:04:50Buy the book here! Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry by Beth Allison Barr, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® In this episode of The Bodies Behind the Bus Podcast, we welcome Beth Allison Barr, historian, professor, and author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood and her latest book, Becoming the Pas…
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Heaven Bent Revisits: Christian Nationalism
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27:58Sean Feucht. Donald Trump. And the rise of Christian Nationalism, in Canada. *This is the second episode in a new ongoing series, where Tara Jean revisits interviews & topics from the Heaven Bent archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ATBS - “Fundie Cult Beliefs Going Mainstream w/ Christian Nationalism” ft. Margaret Bronson & Eric Isaac
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1:35:13This episode of Bodies Behind the Bus features Margaret Bronson and Eric Isaac discussing the rise of Christian nationalism and its intersection with fundamentalist cult beliefs. Margaret shares insights from her experience in a high-control religious group, highlighting issues of female subjugation, the quiverfull movement, lack of education, and …
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Heaven Bent Revisists: Black Pentecostalism
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39:11There's more to Black Pentecostalism than whooping, shouting, & speaking in tongues. On this episode, Ashon Crawley shares his thought-provoking insights. Ashon teaches African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia. *This is the first in a new ongoing series, where Tara Jean revisits interviews & topics from the Heaven Bent arc…
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ATBS: “The Spirit of Justice” w/ Jemar Tisby
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58:44Subscribe to Jemar’s Substack Here: Footnotes by Jemar Tisby | Jemar Tisby, PhD | Substack Buy “The Spirit of Justice” https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-spirit-of-justice-stories-of-faith-race-and-resistance-jemar-tisby/20859536?ean=9780310144854 “I Am the Spirit of Justice” for kids ages 4-7 https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-am-the-spirit-of-justice-j…
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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.
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Gracia’s Story / IHOPKC / Kansas City, MO
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1:36:53Firefly Report Support the showBy Bodies Behind The Bus
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Crissie & Walker’s Story / Chapel Hill Bible Church / North Carolina Pt 3
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57:49Walker contact: [email protected] Crissie contact: [email protected] Link to Transcript from Concerned Congregant meeting (200 in attendance) - October 2021https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MUJ_ri2nuRP2vnAf6oU1iXIGljSVFHu3/view?usp=sharing Congregant Feedback Survey (leadership stated they didn't think there were any concerns following…
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Crissie & Walker’s Stories / Chapel Hill Bible Church / North Carolina Pt 2
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2:09:25Walker contact: [email protected] Crissie contact: [email protected] NDA document -https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mn6mrHTZ4VVvEQAUHZnqwCgRd5IHlaS/view?usp=sharing Find more information, and future stories here - https://chapelillbiblechurch.org/ Keep up with all things on X @CHBConfidential Support the show…
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Crissie’s Story / Chapel Hill Bible Church / North Carolina
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1:42:53Chapel Hill Bible Church: Pastor Eric McKiddie Is Gone and Pastor Jay Thomas Is Under Fire - thewartburgwatch.com Chapel Hill Bible Church: A Petition Signed by 78 and the Use of NDAs to Keep Things on the Down Low. What’s Going On With the Leaders? - thewartburgwatch.com Prominent North Carolina Church Embroiled in Controversy Following Alleged Ab…
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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.
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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.
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Gabby’s Story / Fusion, Spurgeon College
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Support the podcast HERE, and thank you for daring to listen. We are 100% funded by donations. We committed early on never to monetize survivor stories, and your financial contribution allows us to continue this work. Please consider becoming a monthly donor and joining us in our mission to amplify the voices of those dedicated to transformation to…
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Join Tara Jean Stevens for her exclusive interview with Krissy Dines. On March 14th, she claims her amputated toes supernaturally regrew, during a healing service, at James River Church. This is part two of a two-part miniseries, first released in June 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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. This 2-part series was originally published in June 2023. Hosted on Acast…
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ATBS | Election Debrief w/ the Board
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1:19:14Watch the video of this episode HERE Support the Podcast HERE In this episode, the Bodies Behind the Bus board gathers to discuss the heavy realities of navigating faith, justice, and advocacy in a fractured America. They explore the impact of systemic religious abuse, the emboldening of harmful rhetoric, and the personal toll of continuing to figh…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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ATBS "The American Evangelical Abuse Crisis & Its Ties to Christian Nationalism” w/ Tiffany Thigpen
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1:09:50FOR OUR DAUGHTERS Official Film Link Support the showBy Bodies Behind The Bus
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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 cha…
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ATBS “Understanding Spiritual Abuse” w/ Eric Isaac
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If people are calling you “one of the most prophetic voices in Canada," you must have quite the backstory. Join Tara Jean Stevens, as she illuminates the ministry of Art Lucier, the “Apostolic Overseer” of Harvest Ministries International. Starts Monday, October 28th. For early access, and ad-free episodes, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or become a p…
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ATBS “Fire in the Whole” w/ Robert Callahan
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Episode Resources: https://www.netgrace.org/resources/to-suffer-in-silence Male Survivor Stories - DAVID PITTMAN https://together-we-heal.org https://www.netgrace.org/independent-investigations Support the showBy Bodies Behind The Bus
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Amy & Simon’s Story/ Edgefield Nashville
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2:00:17Wartburg Watch: https://thewartburgwatch.com/2024/07/19/an-sbc-and-9-marks-church-edgefield-nashville-appeared-to-allow-a-violent-convicted-pedophile-michael-brake-considerable-freedom-in-the-church-for-years-could-there-be-other-victims/ Simon’s blog: https://cheapgrace.substack.com/ Dave Pittman NetGRACE video: https://youtu.be/26E4bRweK6E?featur…
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Ep Resources: Mental Health/Psychology Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel and Mary Hartzell On Grief and Grieving by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler She Deserves Better by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna Sawatsky Worthy by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher (this is the book I couldn’t remember in t…
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The Friend’s Story/ Stephanie & Jill/ Chicagoland pt 3
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1:05:51What is Clergy Sexual Abuse? (Video) clergysexualmisconduct.com Contact Stephanie: [email protected] Support the showBy Bodies Behind The Bus
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