S12E2: Primed To Buy In

Are there any connections to be made between Daniel Snyder's extreme religious upbringing and his later struggles with addiction? On this episode, Daniel and Tara Jean visit his childhood church in British Columbia's "Bible Belt". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Snyder returns to Wagner Hills with Tara Jean. It's a faith-based recovery facility in Langley, British Columbia. What was his first day as a resident like in 2003? How did he wind up on staff? And what were the culture, procedures, and power dynamics that were at play??*This season's criticisms of Wagner Hills are historical and do not reflect the way it operates today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morning prayer, farm work, and demonic deliverance were all on the schedule at Wagner Hills, in the 2000s. It's an addiction recovery facility in British Columbia's "Bible Belt" and the focus of season 12. On this first episode, meet Daniel Snyder, a former resident with a cautionary tale.*The criticisms heard this season are historical and do not reflect Wagner Hills Farm Society today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can happen when you believe your battle with addiction is a supernatural battle against Satan? Find out on S12 with your host Tara Jean Stevens and her guest Daniel Snyder. He's a former resident of Wagner Hills, in Langley, BC. New episodes every Monday starting September 14th, or the 7th for subscribers and patrons.*This season's critique of Wagner Hills Farm Society is based on an experience between 2003 and 2009. It does not reflect how Wagner operates today as one of the most desirable recovery facilities in British Columbia.*Read Daniel's Substack: https://danielsnyder79.substack.com/*Become a subscriber or patron (thank you!): https://lnk.to/heavenbentpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people call her the "TikTok Apostle", but her actual name is Kathryn Krick. She's an LA based minister and founder of 5 Fold Church. She has more than a million followers online and thousands attend her revival services for healing and demonic deliverance. But what's her story? Why is she being called a little culty? And what is the brewing scandal that could tear down the ministry she's built up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An intimate conversation with writer and director Grace Sims about art, deconstruction, & womanhood.Her new movie 'The Country They Call Life' just premiered at the LA Shorts International Film Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's over 500 years of Christianity in the Americas and it's covered indepth in a new book by distinguised historian Matthew Sutton. 'Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity'. On this episode, he will brush over this rich and often problematic history with Tara Jean. Matthew is a professor and chair in the Department of History at Washington State University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Bickle Stribling calls the accusations against her defamed brother Mike Bickle "exotic trash." On P2 of this 2-part S4 bonus, JoEllen Lindstrom will continue her critical commentary on Lisa's statement calling for Mike's restoration. She'll also share about the impacts that Hope City KC had on her sexuality, and expectations of a church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been nearly 3 years since Mike Bickle was deemed unfit for ministry, after allegations of grooming & abuse surfaced. But now his sister says enough is enough. Lisa Bickle Stribling is the founding-leader of her own house of prayer, Hope City KC, and she's now demanding her brother’s immediate restoration. In a scathing public statement, she also calls the accusations against him “exotic trash.” On this 2-part S4 bonus, JoEllen Lindstrom reflects critically on her time working for Lisa, a woman she suggests is akin to a cult leader. She’ll also reveal the impacts Hope City had on her faith, sexuality, and attitudes about authority.*This episode was first released to subscribers & patrons on Monday, June 29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been more than 4 months since Kat first publicly accused prophet Patricia King of mishandling and covering up her sexual assault, in 2001. Now she's back to reflect on the developments since then, and the 3 men who came out of nowhere to support her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.