Who are the Jesus Freaks?

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 explores the strange phenomenon known as “carpet time”. Was something supernatural at play? If not, what else could be going on? And, tracing the fascinating historical roots of the “Toronto Blessing,” we learn about the “Jesus Freaks” of the 1960s and 70s.

About the Church
The Toronto Blessing has become synonymous within charismatic Christian circles for terms and actions that include an increased awareness of God's love, religious ecstasy, external observances of ecstatic worship, being slain in the Spirit, uncontrollable laughter, emotional and/or physical euphoria, crying, healing from emotional wounds, healing of damaged relationships, and electric waves of the spirit."Holy laughter", as a result of overwhelming joy, was a hallmark manifestation, and there were also some reports of instances of participants roaring like lions or making other animal noises. Leaders and participants present in these services claim that most of these manifestations, including some people roaring like lions, were physical manifestations of the Holy Spirit's presence and power, while some Pentecostal and charismatic leaders believe these were the counterfeits of the Spirit as is mentioned in the biblical passage of 2 Thessalonians 2:9.In December, 1994, Toronto Life Magazine declared TAV as Toronto's most notable tourist attraction for the year.

Miracles at the Church
A common element described by those in attendance at the meetings was the claim of miraculous events that occurred during the services. Some of these could be categorized as physical healings, while in other instances, people reported they had a new awareness of God's love, a new freedom from past fears, anger, and relationship problems.
More than 300 of the visitors claimed that they supernaturally received gold or silver fillings in their teeth during the meetings.

A study was conducted in 1995 that surveyed 1,000 people who visited TAV and approximately half of them reported that they felt spiritually refreshed after the meetings, close to 90% said they were "more in love with Jesus" than they had been in any other point in their lives, and 88% of married respondents stated that they were also more in love with their spouse. A follow-up study conducted in 1997 also yielded similar figures from the original survey respondents.

Heaven Bent is a documentary podcast exploring the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous world of Pentecostal & Charismatic Christianity.

From the Toronto Blessing to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. From the rise of Christian nationalism to the growing influence & power of the modern-day Prophetic Movement.

Part religion, part history, part true crime.

Featuring figures like Bill Johnson, Art Lucier, Shawn Bolz, Heidi Baker, Sean Feucht, and Mike Bickle—leaders who believe in the power of healing & prophecy, and, engaging in spiritual warfare against Satan & his demons.

About Your Host
Tara Jean Stevens has been a part of the Vancouver radio, television, & theatre scene for more than 2 decades. A captivating storyteller with an infectious spirit of fun & curiosity, Tara Jean is a two-time winner of the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters’ “Performer Of The Year” award. Which was Nominated for a 2021 Canadian Podcast Award for “Outstanding Documentary”. In her spare time, she is an amateur-sleuth; solving family mysteries & being generally nosy.

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00:00 The Awakening
02:57 A Movement Begins
06:05 Roots of Revival
09:08 A Shift in Leadership
11:55 A Catalyst for Change
14:45 Personal Testimonies
17:55 A Journalist's Perspective
21:08 Exploring Non-Supernatural Explanations
23:46 A Collective Experience
26:46 Lasting Effects

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