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What do a failed execution, a Satanic prayer, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard have in common? In this unconventional episode, Adira is joined by Natalie Rose of ⁠Sips of Grace⁠ podcast to discuss the unsettling events making headlines, the spiritual questions they raise, and the responsibility of the church. First, they examine the failed lethal injection of Christa Pike and how Adira's experience as a death penalty appeals paralegal shapes her thinking on the case. Given the occult elements of Christa's crime, they dig into the possible spiritual explanations for her survival, as well as occult elements in the Gypsy Rose Blanchard and West Memphis 3 cases. Adira and Natalie also react to a recent Satanic invocation at a Iowa city council meeting and consider what the public response reveals about spiritual conviction and fear of man. Finally, they talk about powerful testimonies they've heard recently and the stories they are hoping to find. Listen closely — maybe YOUR story is the perfect fit! Follow Natalie and Sips of Grace on Instagram! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Support our efforts to bring more stories to more people: donate via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved). Have an encouragement, question, or want to share a story of your own? Send an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

A terrifying supernatural experience of hell led radical Buddhist Steve Kang to put his faith in Christ. So what did he see? Steve shares the details of the drug abuse and depression that led to his suicide attempt, the spiritual hopelessness he saw on the other side, and the demonic encounter that convinced him to leave Buddhism behind. Kang offers warnings about spiritual warfare and backsliding, and urges unbelievers to seek Christ while there’s still time! Follow ⁠⁠⁠Adira⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Support our efforts to bring more stories to more people: donate via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved). Have an encouragement, question, or want to share a story of your own? Send an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Comedian and content creator Andrew Villalpando joins Adira for a raw conversation on parent loss, church deception, and how God delivered him from crippling fear of man into unabashed boldness. They also discuss Andrew's decision to remain in the church despite the grievous church betrayals that wounded him. Connect with Andrew on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook! Follow ⁠⁠Adira⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠⁠ on Instagram. Support our efforts to bring more stories to more people: donate via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved). Have an encouragement, question, or want to share a story of your own? Send an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This story is absolutely bonkers. In conclusion, God's protection is unrivaled and Adira will never make that mistake again. Follow ⁠Adira⁠ and ⁠Then God Moved⁠ on Instagram. Have an encouragement, question, or want to share a story of your own? Send an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support our efforts to bring more stories to more people! Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved).

I recently had the most unexpected encounter with a 19 year old Christian while hiking through the hills of Scotland. This is his story of growing up agnostic, yet finding faith through the sudden opening of his spiritual eyes. We also discussed the temptations that come with long-term travel and how the Lord intervenes. Connect with Nico on Instagram Follow Adira and Then God Moved on Instagram Have an encouragement, question, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support our efforts to bring more stories to more people, more quickly: donate via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved).

Josh Swanson grew up in church but believed the claims of Christianity were bogus "opium for the masses." In his eyes, religion was nothing more than a coping mechanism. But Josh himself was coping...with confusion around his biracial identity, loneliness, and more, all of which he sought to stifle with chemical substances. Until one late night in 2011, when the God of the Bible revealed Himself to Josh in an undeniable way. But the story doesn't end there. After encountering the Lord, Josh resisted sanctification and ended up dabbling in manifestation, developing severe ulcerative colitis, going through a divorce, and finally experiencing true submission and new life in Christ. Connect with Josh on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Have an encouragement, question, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support our efforts to bring more stories to more people: donate via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved).

Former Omega Psi Phi member DB (@DBtheteacher) discusses the reality behind Greek organizations, their Freemason roots, and their incompatibility with fidelity to Christ. DB confesses his own ritualized abuse of younger fraternity members and revisits the violent upbringing that primed him for it. Though the activities of these secret societies are shocking, they’re a result of the same “lust of the flesh” that tempts us all. This conversation is a convicting warning against all idolatry, no matter the form. Have an encouragement, question, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Support our efforts to bring more stories to more people: donate via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved). Connect with DB on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fduF-Og55ns Watch full-length video interviews on Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Connect with Then God Moved on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠Instagram.

This is part 2 of Rachel Free’s testimony of overcoming abuse, both at the hands of her father and under church leadership. This is a crucial episode not only because of Rachel’s testimony, but also its lesson for our current moment. The word warns us of false prophets and leaders who will perform miracles, signs, and wonders seemingly in the name of Jesus, only to be told at judgment, “'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness'” (Matthew 21:23). Everyone who claims Christ is not operating in the Holy Spirit. Wheat and tares anyone?! There are counterfeit spirits and counterfeit gospels, and many are being deceived. It’s time to wake up and outgrow our Christian naiveté. We pray that Rachel’s story will aid in that. Resources discussed in this episode: Mike Winger  Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Connect with Then God Moved on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram

In part one of Rachel Free's testimony, she recounts her childhood sexual abuse, her father's conviction and imprisonment, her myriad coping mechanisms and descent into sex work, and the reality of Christ's present and still-coming victory over wounds and demonic strongholds. Help Adira hire an EDITOR: Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved) Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Follow Then God Moved on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Follow Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

What if Greek life isn’t just networking and community service, but a spiritual covenant? In this episode, Mileinys shares her journey into the underbelly of Delta Sigma Theta, and exposes the spiritual agreements behind the rituals, hymns, and vows she made. Mileinys also recounts her history of paranormal torment, her family’s long history of witchcraft, and her own journey from psychic mediumship to her true prophetic calling in Christ.  Resources discussed in this episode: Blue Letter Bible Out of Egypt by Robert Halwell Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Mileinys on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Visit Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for full length videos, clips, and more.

Amy Christianson shares her unexpected journey from high-grossing OnlyFans fetish model to her newfound identity in Christ. Amy details the childhood homelessness and parental mental health issues that led to her thirst for power and male validation, and the story of her pandemic-era descent into sex work. As a relatively new believer, Amy explains how God has transformed her heart, her social life, and her coping mechanisms. Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Amy on TikTok! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Visit Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for full length videos, clips, and more.

The war in Afghanistan, post-traumatic stress disorder, Israeli foreign policy, end times theology, and the voice of God — there's a little bit of everything in this conversation with retired Air Force chaplain Sheila. Adira and Sheila recount how they met, Sheila's first experience of hearing God, her lifelong wrestle with complex PTSD, the nature of God's will, and the daily rhythm of worship that keeps her in harmony with the Lord. Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Adira⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Subscribe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel!

What do alcoholics and non alcoholics have in common? A tendency toward escapism. Author and recovering alcoholic Jon Seidl details his descent into addiction, his Miami rock bottom moment, and the biblical keys to recovery. Jon also shares the childhood traumas that led to decades of toxic escapism, and offers tools for combatting escapism ourselves. This conversation also delves into phone addiction, marijuana, shame, the transformative power of EMDR therapy, and Adira's own sobriety journey. Read Jon's book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free Listen to Jon's podcast, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Adira⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠⁠ on Instagram Subscribe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel!

Adira sits down with Cara Northington, mother of Xana Kernodle, one of four University of Idaho students murdered in the middle of the night on November 13, 2022. Cara shares a story that begins in tragedy — addiction, grief, jail, and despair — but that was miraculously transformed into a stunning testimony of redemption and divine mercy. You’ll hear how Cara found the strength to forgive her daughter’s killer, and to publicly declare, “I turn you over to the Lord, to whom vengeance belongs.” Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Connect with Adira⁠ and ⁠⁠Then God Moved⁠ on Instagram Subscribe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel!

I recently visited Ffald y Brenin, a residential prayer center in Wales that is known for being a "thin place" — meaning it’s a place where the boundary between the physical and the spiritual is minimal, and where people often encounter the Lord in profound ways. SPOILER: it's true! Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot Adira an email: [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Connect with Adira and ⁠Then God Moved on Instagram Check out Ffald y Brenin! Subscribe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Support the show via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)