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Theologian and story lover Adira Polite (MDiv) chats with Christians across the globe about their unexpected, miraculous encounters with the Lord. With guests including ex-Nazis, recovering addicts, former witches, sex trafficking survivors, musicians, bestselling authors, and your average Joes, this show spotlights both the diversity of the church and the unchanging nature of our shared Savior.
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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 (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. Check out Then God Moved's YouTube channel!Follow Then God Moved on Instagram and TikTokFollow 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 BibleOut of Egypt by Robert HalwellHave thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. Connect with Mileinys on InstagramConnect 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 ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. 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 ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. Connect with Adira and Then God Moved on InstagramSubscribe 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 FreeListen to Jon's podcast, Confessions of a Christian AlcoholicHave thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. Connect with Adira and Then God Moved on InstagramSubscribe 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 ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. Connect with Adira and Then God Moved on InstagramSubscribe 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: ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. Connect with Adira and Then God Moved on InstagramCheck out Ffald y Brenin!Subscribe to Then God Moved's YouTube channel!Support the show via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)
Comedian and musician Francis George details his sudden journey out of cocaine and psychedelic addiction. He and Adira discuss the lies that addict tell themselves, the purpose of Christian comedy, and…U2. Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot Adira an email: ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. Connect with Francis and TheosUSubscribe to Then God Moved's YouTube channel!Follow Then God Moved on Instagram and TikTokMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)
In 2018, Kylie Mann’s car hit a tree head-on. Every single part of her car was destroyed......except the driver’s seat. In other words: Kylie’s survival makes no sense. In this episode, Kylie details the years of rebellion that preceded the accident, her unexplainable recovery, and the surprising faith she found in the aftermath. Subscribe to Then God Moved's YouTube channel!Follow Then God Moved on Instagram and TikTokSupport Adira's work and gain BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
Former manifestation coach and sugar baby Rubianny Alvarado details her journey from new age manipulation to godly surrender. Subscribe to Then God Moved's YouTube channelFollow Then God Moved on Instagram and TikTokSupport Adira's work and gain BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
Four years ago, alcoholic college student DJ Hernandez was driven to the point of despair. Seemingly loosing his battle against addiction and persistent depression, DJ decided to end his life. He plunged himself into the ocean in the hopes of meeting death… but he met Christ instead. Watch DJ’s ‘I Am Second’ video WATCH this interview when it drops on YouTube!Support Adira's work and gain BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
If you’ve seen the live action Peter Pan (2003), you certainly remember the indigenous character, "Tiger Lily." But few know the story of actress Carsen Gray, who became a hardcore new ager before a supernatural encounter with Jesus transformed her soul, marriage, and career! In this conversation, Carsen details the spiritual deliverance that followed her conversion, and the many truths she's learned about the spiritual realm. Topics include witchcraft and manipulation, Bigfoot, skin walkers, biblical submission, AUTHENTIC worship, more.Please help others find the show by leaving a rating and review!Listen to Carsen's music!Follow Carsen on InstagramWATCH this interview when it drops on YouTubeSupport this work and gain BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
Actor, producer, and screenwriter Justen Overlander details his journey from Midwest teacher to renowned filmmaker and reveals the childhood tragedy that led to a long season of spiritual cynicism. We talk quite a bit about his work on The Chosen, emphasizing God’s eagerness to use the most flawed among us to accomplish His purposes. The conversation also unexpectedly delves into class and race inequality, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and more.Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW!Follow Justen on InstagramRead Justen’s recommendation: Prayer by Philip Yancey WATCH this interview when it drops on YouTube!Support this work and gain BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
Victoria Ross returns to the show to share her childhood experiences with the paranormal, and her strange journey into ghost hunting, divination, and spiritual deception. She reflects on the dangers of the spiritual doors she opened, and the deliverance sessions that freed her from Satan's grip. Connect with Victoria on Instagram!WATCH this interview when it drops on YouTube!Support this work and gain BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW!Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Message me on Instagram or send an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
Adrienne Miller recounts her transformation from an agnostic Jew into a self-described radical “Jesus freak.” She shares family stories of Holocaust survival, her own dark struggles with mental health, the “no Jesus” ultimatum she issued her Christian husband before agreeing to marry him, and the life-altering drug experience that exposed the kingdom of darkness and drew her into the light.Adrienne and I also discuss the steep social cost of her conversion, the prophetic evidence in favor of Jesus being the Messiah, and the end times threats of transhumanist technology.Connect with Adrienne on TikTok Subscribe to Adrienne's YouTube channelSupport this work and access BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedMake a one-time donation via PayPal (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)WATCH this interview when it drops on YouTube!Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW!Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Message me on Instagram or send an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
Anxious Faith Managing Editor Maddy Scholefield shares her ongoing journey with anxiety, depression, and a late-in-life autism diagnosis. She reflects on her eclectic childhood growing up on a missionary ship, her early mental health crises, and how God kept her in the land of the living. The discussion also delves into anxiety and dating, the importance of lament and vulnerability in prayer, and what our totally renewed, resurrected selves might look like. WATCH this interview when it drops on YouTube!Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW.Connect with Maddy on Instagram.Follow Anxious Faith on Instagram.Support the show and get BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedHave thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Message me on Instagram or send an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
After a troubled Las Vegas childhood, college-aged Paige Lohman found herself entering sex work. It began with stripping, but did not end there. Before long, Paige bought the lie that she was "too far gone." But to the devil's disappointment, the truth of God was louder! Watch this interview on YouTube!Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW!Connect with Paige on Instagram or FacebookCheck out Then God Moved's YouTube channel!Support the show and get BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedHave thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Message me on Instagram or send an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
Adira interviews an anonymous guest about the aftermath of her affair with a family friend, and her husband's unexpectedly Christlike response. They discuss the toxic seeds of bitterness and discontent, what it means to grieve the Holy Spirit, the importance of community and confession, and the unbelievable mercy of God that ultimately restored her marriage. Check out Then God Moved's YouTube channel!Support the show and get BONUS content at Patreon.com/ThenGodMovedHelp others find the show by leaving a rating and review, then email me or message me on Instagram for a special bonus episode!Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Message me on Instagram or send an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
I’m joined by the VERY discerning teacher and speaker Bridget Price. We discuss our encounters with possessed people — and the way God used one of her Tik Toks to prepare me for one of those encounters! We also dig into Bridget's college-aged rebellion, how she’s grown in discernment, her most shocking and unexplainable answered prayer (twins!), prophecy and other spiritual gifts, and the Lord’s top notch sense of humor. Connect with Bridget on Instagram or Tik TokFollow Then God Moved and me (Adira) on InstagramHelp support the show by leaving a rating and review — then message me for a BONUS EPISODE!Have thoughts about what you heard or want to share a story of your own? Email:ThenGodMoved@gmail.com!
How do we know that we're ready for God's call? What can we do to GET ready?I'm joined by Troy Gramling, pastor of Potential Church. We discuss his unexpected journey from sports to ministry, how spirituality differs across continents and cultures, why material wealth often blocks faith, the necessity of community, and the deadly trap of comparison.WATCH this interview when it drops on YouTube!Connect with Pastor Troy on InstagramFollow Then God Moved and me (Adira) on Instagram Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review — then message me for a bonus episode!Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Email ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.
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