The Whistleblower

Heaven Bent

Heaven Bent Media

Mike Bickle, Church, Prophecy, Religion & Spirituality, Supernatural, Revival, Cults, Ihopkc, Toronto Blessing, Christianity, True Crime, International House Of Prayer, Bethel Church, Miracles, Speaking In Tongues, History

4.6 • 770 Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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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.

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0:00.0	This episode will discuss newly surfacing allegations against Art Lucia, the founding overseer
0:07.0	of Harvest Ministries International and Canada.
0:11.0	There are now dozens of people making serious allegations, including grooming and sexual abuse,
0:18.0	spiritual manipulation, bullying and intimidation, financial fraud.
0:24.3	Art has not been charged with any related crimes that I'm aware of to date.
0:29.8	He has also still not responded to my request for comment and has blocked me on social media.
0:37.4	But he has now made a public statement,
0:40.7	which has given all of us the chance to hear from him directly as things stand.
0:46.4	It's the middle of April, 2025.
0:52.3	I have something to read to you.
0:55.5	After leading Harvest Ministries for 22 years now,
1:02.1	leading approximately 12 or so festivals,
1:07.7	a few kingdom powwows,
1:10.7	I am tired.
1:12.6	I will be taking a step back from public ministry immediately.
1:21.6	This is Heaven Bend. I'm Tara Jean Stevens. This is my decision.
1:30.3	I am not taking a sabbatical.
1:35.3	And that would be nice to go and lay on a beach for a few months.
1:39.3	I believe that I still need to be here in this house,
1:46.6	worshiping the Lord and keeping my hands up.
1:54.0	This is Season 5, Episode 7, The Whistleblower.
2:07.1	And it was just back in November of 2024 that a small group of former harvesters launched a campaign, co-led by Art's estranged son-in-law, Salem.
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