In this spur of the moment recording, Lisa and I discuss her ex-husband's abandonment of their family and how God ultimately redeemed it, what parenthood reveals the sacrificial love of God, and to my surprise, what she believes to be the TRUTH about the Mormon church (SPOILER: it involves the word "cult"). Help me out MAJORLY by leaving the show a rating and review, then email me or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your thank you gift! Join my PATREON and get exclusive content (and my eternal gratitude): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thengodmoved ⁠⁠ Have thoughts, questions, or a powerful story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Imagine this: You're sitting at home, daydreaming about proposing to the love of your life when out of nowhere, the Spirit of God rushes in and shuts the whole thing down. This is part three of my series on the truth about gay sex. This go round, I'm chatting with longtime basketball player and coach Jordan Greenleaf. Jordan revisits the childhood rejection from boys that convinced her that she could only be desirable to women and the long season of rebellion that followed. As you'll hear, it was only through God's intervening grace that Jordan came to believe what she now believes. For this reason, she remains compassionate toward those who believe differently, and shares my concern for the homophobia (*true* homophobia) that exists within the church. Connect with Jordan on Instagram! Want to WATCH the full length interview, instead of just listening? Join my P⁠⁠atreon⁠ (Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved) and gain access to full length video interviews, exclusive episodes, EARLY releases, and more. Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ or send an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW, then message me for a bonus episode!

In this shocking conversation, Pastor Sean Finch details the childhood trauma that led to decades of anxiety and extreme timidity. We discuss his unhealthy coping mechanisms (beginning with the alcoholism he developed at age 13), and the drugs, violence, psychosis, and eventual white supremacy that came to define his young life. So how did a drug-addled, psychotic Nazi find Jesus? You gotta hear this one. Want to WATCH this interview, instead of just listening? Join my Patreon.com/thengodmoved and gain access to full length video interviews, exclusive episodes, EARLY releases, and more! Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thengodmoved/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to mailto:[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Help others find the show by leaving a RATING and REVIEW, then message me for a special treat!

Want to WATCH this interview, instead of just listening? For as little as $5/month, you can support the show (thereby winning my eternal gratitude lol) AND gain access to full length video interviews, Patreon-only episodes, EARLY releases, the ability to watch live recordings, and more. Join at Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved. Should we really believe what Scripture says about homosexuality? If you listened to the end of my most recent episode featuring gay (and openly sexually active) creator Melody Rachel, you know that MY answer is YES. Though I shared my own thoughts on that episode, I also wanted to share a few additional perspectives. To that end, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Autumn Joy, whose testimony truly blew my mind! We covered quite a bit, including God’s very intentional design, trauma and psychosexual development, the inner workings of desire (and why some men seem to think with one particular organ), the connection between religious spirits, legalism, and homosexuality, and the reliability of God’s Word. This was such a fun and God-glorifying interview — I hope you enjoy it! Connect with Autumn on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠... and check out her podcast ⁠⁠Permission to Be Human⁠ (YouTube) Have thoughts about what you heard? Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review, then contact me for a special treat! Join my ⁠Patreon⁠!

This is a storytelling podcast, not a debate podcast, but there's a first time for everything! In this episode, I chat with YouTuber, podcaster, and performer Melody Rachel about homosexuality, holy Scripture, and why we disagree. Whether you agree with me, Melody, or neither, listen closely and think through your (possibly emotional) reaction! And if you're feeling extra generous, share your thoughts with me. Your words just might make it into my next episode...! Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Melody Rachel on X and Instagram... and check out her podcast You Know I (YouTube) Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review, then contact me for a special treat! Want to WATCH these interviews, get early releases, EXCLUSIVE episodes, AND support this work? Join my Patreon!

I chat with Rwandan genocide survivor, author, and human rights advocate Jeanne Celestine Lakin about the INSANE moves of God that preserved her life. We're talking real deal miracles like God telling her where to hide and shielding her from men with machetes… yeah. Jeanne shares all about her life pre- and post-genocide, the move to America, her ongoing humanitarian work, the miracle of her baby boy, and then… prophesies over me?!  Read A Voice in the Darkness: Memoir of a Rwandan Genocide Survivor Follow Jeanne on Instagram BLESS ME by leaving a rating and review, then email me or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ for your thank you gift! Join my PATREON and get exclusive content (and my eternal gratitude): ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thengodmoved ⁠ Have thoughts, questions, or a powerful story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Adira chats with brother-sister filmmaking duo Noah and Jenna Sue Bennett. For years now, Adira has been watching the Bennetts craft their forthcoming short ANTI (produced alongside The Chosen's Justen Overlander!!), which chronicles the life and temptations of the Antichrist. WHY the Antichrist? In this episode, the Bennetts explain their motivations, and what the Antichrist's humanity means for the rest of us. Check out the ANTI trailer, and learn more about their mission! SUPPORT the show by leaving a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠ for a BONUS episode! JOIN OUR PATREON and get exclusive content: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thengodmoved Have thoughts, questions, or a powerful story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Adira revisits a 2019 conversation with spoken word artist Desirée Simone and makes a surprising confession about her own life. Connect with Desirée on Instagram or TikTok! Have thoughts about this episode or want to share a story of your own? Message Adira on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Help others find Then God Moved by leaving a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a BONUS episode! Support the ministry and gain access to subscriber-only interviews, VIDEO interviews, and early releases: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thengodmoved ⁠⁠⁠

I've received a number of interview pitches, but Mason Skaggs sent me one of the wildest pitches I’ve ever read: “I started using drugs at 14 years old and began worshipping Satan shortly afterward. I eventually got to the point where I had a new sexual partner about every week, sold ounces of cocaine, used heroin and meth and a slew of other drugs daily, and continued worshipping demons for power and fame. I had supernatural experiences regularly. I am skipping a lot of details, but I ended up having an overdose that changed everything.” Needless to say, I responded to that email and I’m so glad I did. Though Mason’s story is a jaw-dropper, it’s not just that. Ultimately, it’s a picture of how grief, abuse, and cultish theology led a young boy to go his own way — until he finally found his way back into the arms of his loving and impossibly patient Savior. Check out Mason's podcast, Sovereign Fire Studios! Want to WATCH the full interview, instead of listening to the edited podcast? Join my PATREON and get exclusive content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thengodmoved ⁠⁠ Support Then God Moved by leaving a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠ for a BONUS episode! Have thoughts, questions, or a powerful story of your own? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

In 2008, Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi tragically lost her fiancé Jeff. The immensity of Gretchen's grief led her into a long season of anger toward God -- but as she shares in this interview, God could handle it. Not only was the Lord capable of sticking near to Gretchen in that season — He also had a redemptive plan. In this episode, Gretchen and host Adira Polite revisit Gretchen's decision to join the Housewives franchise, the CHAOS that ensued, and how God used it all to prove Himself faithful. They discuss the media's potentially godly and demonic influences (and the need to guard your heart!!), God's use of suffering to produce character, the true meaning of surrender, and the importance of documenting your answered prayers. SUPPORT the show by leaving a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠ for a BONUS episode! JOIN OUR PATREON and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thengodmoved Connect with Gretchen on Instagram! Have thoughts, questions, or a powerful story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Outspoken detransitioner Laura Perry Smalts is the founder of Transgender to Transformed, a powerful ministry that helps folks suffering from gender dysphoria. In this conversation with Adira, Laura recounts her childhood understanding of gender differences and early sexual trauma, which resulted in lifelong hypersexuality, pornography addiction, and persistent gender confusion. As you’ll hear, Laura went to great lengths to overcome her dysphoria, including a full mastectomy and hysterectomy. Yet, Laura’s mental battle raged on and on and on…until God moved. This is the miraculous story of an unexpected, deep-healing transformation made possible in Jesus Christ. Want a BONUS episode? Leave a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠ Connect with Laura on Facebook Engage with Laura's ministry, Transgender to Transformed Have thoughts, questions, or a unique story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Having grown up with few financial means, Erica Hardy has long dreamed of making her own way. But since exchanging crystals and yoga for Jesus and prayer, Erica has undergone a massive heart and mind transformation... and with that has come a renewed vision of "success." So what is healthy, God-honoring ambition? And how does it differ from the ambition of the world? In this episode, Adira and Erica discuss Erica's new age past (which included strange rituals involving menstrual blood...), her decision to marry her husband the week she met him, her hard-won victory over limiting thought loops (spoiler: it was won by Jesus), and how we can confidently work "as to the Lord and not to men" (Colossians 3:23). Get a BONUS EPISODE! Leave a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Erica on Instagram! Have thoughts, questions, or a unique story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Adira chats with retired Pennsylvania prison chaplain Henry G. Covert, author of the celebrated book Ministry to the Incarcerated, which Adira first read in seminary! Before becoming a chaplain, Henry spent nearly two decades working as a police officer and detective…suffice it to say, he has a deep understanding of crime, punishment, and the lasting solution found at the Cross. The majority of this conversation centers on Henry’s relationship with a condemned man named Keith Zettlemoyer, who requested Henry's presence on the day of his 1995 execution. Adira and Henry discuss the difficult details of Keith's final hours, how Jesus’ finished work should shape the Christian understanding of life and death, the difference between Old Testament and New Testament visions of justice, Henry's personal faith journey, and how we can maintain an active (NOT passive!) journey toward holiness. Get a BONUS EPISODE! Leave a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠⁠ Read Ministry to the Incarcerated Have thoughts, questions, or a unique story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Years ago, teenager Amy Ford showed up at an abortion clinic with every intention of ending her pregnancy. But through an unexpected turn of events, she ended up keeping her baby AND encouraging thousands of other girls and women to do the same. In this interview with Adira, Amy revisits the emotional rollercoaster of her unplanned pregnancy, which was made even harder by the church’s propensity toward shame. In addition to unpacking the consequences of this shame, Amy and Adira discuss common misconceptions about the Gospel (heart transformation > behavior modification), social media fakeness, feminism, and what God’s Word ACTUALLY has to say about purity.  Get a BONUS EPISODE! Leave a rating and review, then ⁠⁠⁠message Adira⁠⁠ Learn more about Amy and connect with her ministry, Embrace Grace! Follow Amy on Instagram Have thoughts, questions, or a unique story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Does God still give people personal revelations? Can we actually trust a prophetic word? In this episode, science fiction filmmaker Brock Heasley RETURNS to Then God Moved to recount his decision to hold onto God’s promises, despite the enemy’s many lies. As you’ll hear, Brock’s faithfulness has been majorly rewarded. Not only is his film (which was once seemingly on the brink of failure) now in theaters, but it ultimately gained the one and only Dallas Jenkins, creator/director of The Chosen, as Executive Producer. In addition to that miraculous story, Brock and Adira discuss Satan's voice, the connection between spiritual oppression and mental illness, the social and spiritual difficulties of creating subversive Christian content, and the worthwhile pain of becoming holy. Be sure to hear Brock’s 2021 appearance on the show: “Filmmaker Brock Heasley on Forgiving His Father’s Killers” WATCH The Shift (or check out the trailer) Get a BONUS EPISODE! Leave a rating and review, then ⁠message Adira Have thoughts, questions, or a unique story to tell? Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

Adira sits down with her friend C.J. Caudle to discuss the tension between sin, free will, and divine providence. They discuss C.J.'s childhood trauma and resulting avoidant and self-isolating tendencies, God's surprising response to his teenaged ultimatum ("give me a sign or I'm done"), the journey from baby-Christianity to mature godliness, and the redemptive power of radical forgiveness. GET A BONUS EPISODE! Leave a rating and review, then message Adira (listen to the end of the show for details) Connect with C.J.! Have thoughts, questions, or potential story ideas? Get in contact via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@ThenGodMoved) or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

What is the Christlike response to the Israel and Palestine conflict – and why are so many Christians getting it wrong? To investigate this, Adira picks the brain of pastor, theologian, homiletics professor, and longtime missionary Alex Awad.  Born in East Jerusalem in 1946, Professor Awad was two years old when the state of Israel arose. That same year, his father was shot dead by Israeli forces; soon after, his surviving family joined the many Palestinian refugees expelled from their homes for Israeli gain. But despite the immensity of historical and continual Palestinian suffering, Professor Awad harbors no bitterness toward the Israeli people. As you’ll hear, he merely carries a desire to correct the many theological lies that underlie the American church’s blind support of Israel, as well as a God-given hope for peace and reconciliation. Together with Adira, Professor Awad addresses common misconceptions about Israel-Palestine history, dispensationalism and other pro-Israel interpretations of end times prophecy, the problem with replacement theology, and the breakthroughs made possible when we embrace the compassionate nonviolence of our Lord Jesus Christ.  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Help others find Then God Moved by leaving a rating and review!  Have thoughts, questions, or potential story ideas? Contact Adira via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@ThenGodMoved) or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn about Alex’s university, Bethlehem Bible College Engage with Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace Read Alex’s book, Palestinian Memories

On October 25, 1985, 24-year-old Derrick Jamison was sentenced to death for a murder he didn't commit. Despite a wealth of evidence pointing to his innocence, Derrick sat on Ohio's death row for 20 years...that is, 20 years TO THE DATE. On October 25, 2005, Derrick walked off of death row a free man. And as he shares with Adira, this freedom was not only physical – it was ultimately and supremely spiritual. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Help others find Then God Moved by leaving a rating and review! Have thoughts, questions, or potential story ideas? Contact Adira via ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ (@ThenGodMoved) or shoot an email to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.

After years of suffering abuse at the hands of her father, Nancy Pearcey was a self-described hater of men. But through a series of divine appointments both with devout Christians and God Himself, Nancy miraculously (and perhaps even controversially) exchanged her hate towards men for compassion, care, and concern. A renowned theologian, she is now a prolific author of books on the pitfalls of cultural Christianity and its submission to secularism, especially as it relates to gender, sex, and relationships. In this episode, Nancy and Adira compassionately engage parenthood, hook up culture, the transgender debate, and...Andrew Tate?! Nancy's most recent books: ⁠Love Thy Body⁠ ⁠The Toxic War on Masculinity⁠ SUPPORT THE SHOW by leaving a rating and review! Send any thoughts, questions, or potential story lines to Adira via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or shoot an email to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

Adira is joined by her friend Jasmine Harris for her FIRST in-person recording! This is possibly the goofiest episode yet; that said, this episode touches on some heavy topics, including childhood sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and more (consider this a content warning). Together, Jasmine and Adira address daddy issues, boundaries, sleep paralysis, generational inequities, isolation and self-sabotage, and perhaps most importantly, why we should not delay in responding to God's invitation to repent. SUPPORT THE SHOW: 1) Leave a rating and a review 2) Donate (@thengodmoved on Venmo / [email protected] on PayPal) 3) Post about us on social media and TAG US! Send any thoughts, questions, suggestions, etc to Adira via ⁠Instagram⁠ or by email: ⁠[email protected]⁠. You can also connect with our guest via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or by visiting her ⁠event page⁠⁠. 

Adira chats with former psychic medium Jennifer Nizza about the realities of paranormal activity and the occult, what the Bible really says about divination, and why the “God knows my heart” justification simply doesn’t cut it. Feel free to connect with Jenn on Instagram, TikTok, or by visiting expsychicsaved.com. You can also contact Adira via Instagram or email: [email protected]. If you're enjoying the show, please help us find new listeners by sharing it with others and by *LEAVING A REVIEW*! Thank you!!!

We’re back!!! In this episode, Adira’s friend Haley opens up about her lifelong struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They discuss her early memories of the struggle, as well as the shame and secrecy that kept her bound for so long. Haley also addresses the church's hesitancy to address mental health, the tension of both pursuing freedom while acknowledging one’s current struggle, and the question of whether we ought to claim mental health issues as part of our identity. Enjoying the show? Help more people find Then God Moved by leaving a rating and review! You can also send comments and questions to Adira via ⁠@ThenGodMoved⁠ on Instagram or by emailing [email protected]. You are also free to connect with today's guest on Instagram – @haleyrblanchard!

Bestselling author and professional funny guy Harrison Scott Key discusses what earthly accomplishments deliver (and what they don’t). He also picks apart the complexities of generational curses AND generational wealth, as well as what the Book of Proverbs has to say about the call to stay married. This is a very funny episode, but it’s also chockfull of wisdom and biblical encouragement. If you enjoy Harrison’s storytelling, you’ll want to check out his books – including his forthcoming title, How to Stay Married! Please join us in helping more people find Then God Moved by leaving a rating and review! You can connect with Adira via @ThenGodMoved on Instagram or by email ([email protected]). You can also connect with today's guest on Instagram – @HarrisonScottKey!

Adira and her friend Natalie Jones recap their trip to the Holy Land and discuss Natalie’s battles against anxiety and fear, the reality of prophetic giftings, and what it takes to be bold in secular spaces. If you want to help more people find Then God Moved, please take a moment to leave a rating and review! As usual, feel free to connect with Adira via @ThenGodMoved on Instagram or by email ([email protected]). 

Adira chats with folk musician, writer, and spiritual director Strahan Coleman – known as @Commoners_Communion  on Instagram – about...almost everything! Topics include Strahan's childhood revelations about God, his ongoing battle against chronic illness, how he maintains hope in grief and suffering, the challenges posed by fame and hustle culture, fasting, thwarted dreams, and what marriage and fatherhood have taught him about God. The conversation centers on Strahan's forthcoming book, Beholding, which is currently available for preorder! While you're here, please take a moment to leave the show a rating and a review. And as always, feel free to connect with Adira via @ThenGodMoved on Instagram or by email ([email protected]). Happy listening!

Adira chats with sex trafficking survivor Sula Lael about the childhood trauma that sparked her long history of sexual violence, as well as the radical freedom and healing she has since found in Christ. As Sula shares, she did not find faith at her lowest point; on the contrary, her surrender came only after she had gained everything ($$$), only to realize that she had nothing. Warning: This conversation touches on a number of difficult topics, including child sex abuse, self-harm, and suicide. You can join Sula's mission to serve sex trafficking survivors by visiting TakeFlightSurvivors.org or by connecting with her on Instagram (@TakeFlightSurvivors). As always, feel free to connect with Then God Moved on Instagram (@ThenGodMoved) – AND while you’re still in your listening app, please take a minute to leave us a rating and review!

When Julie Mirlicourtois first joined The Oprah Winfrey Show, she considered herself too smart for religion. But through a series of events involving a psychic, a church, and a prison ministry, she and her husband Ryan both went from religious skeptics to confident, transformed Christians. In this episode, Julie details their separate (yet simultaneous) conversions – and how this shift restored their marriage. She also unpacks her childhood curiosities about the spiritual realm, her ongoing battles against generational curses and career idolatry, her forthcoming documentary on the refugee crisis, and how God is using her experiences at Oprah for His glory. While you're here, please take a minute to leave Then God Moved a rating and/or review! You can also connect with my guest Julie via MaybeGodPod.com or @MaybeGodPod on Instagram. And be sure to keep tabs on her forthcoming film by visiting AcrossDocumentary.com!

Adira sits down with Eric Huffman, lead pastor of The Story Church (Houston, TX) and host of Maybe God Podcast. In this in-person interview, Eric reflects on his early skepticism of the Christian faith, his own history of false teaching, and how a trip to Israel changed the game. In sharing his own journey from unbelief to faith, Eric exposes the lies of a philosophy he calls "Christian-adjacent atheism." He also shares the miraculous story of the Story Church's new location...and when he cries, you'll probably cry too. Connect with Pastor Eric and the Maybe God team on Instagram or at MaybeGodPod.com. And while you're here, please leave us a rating and review!

Adira chats with her friend Adrienne Kelly about Adrienne's battles against suicidal thoughts and how God used those battles to prepare her to minister to the homeless populations of her city. They also discuss Adrienne's ongoing campaign to get blankets to those in need before it gets cold! You can contribute to her efforts via Venmo (@KeepATLWarm), CashApp ($KeepATL) or via PayPal ([email protected]). Despite the heavy content, this was a very fun episode to record. Happy listening!

Adira hears from abuse survivor Kayla Nations, who recently went public with her story of child grooming and assault. Their conversation focuses on Kayla's childhood relationship with her abuser, the abuser's deception, his church's reaction, and the love of Christ that ultimately prompted Kayla to forgive. Please note: this episode contains details of grooming and sexual abuse and may be triggering to some.  You can read Kayla's public statement here and can also connect with her directly via Instagram.  While you're using your listening app, please consider leaving the podcast a rating and a review! And as always, feel free to connect with Adira via Instagram or via email at [email protected]. 

This is Adira's unreleased 2020 conversation with beloved film actress Ashley Bratcher. Ashley is best known for her lead role in the 2019 film "Unplanned," which details the faith journey of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson. During this conversation, Ashley discusses the literal miracle of her "Unplanned" casting, her battles against drugs and mental illness, and the prophetic dream that eventually led her Home. While you're here, please consider leaving a rating and a review...and as always, feel free to connect with Adira via Instagram, Facebook, and or via email @ [email protected]!

Episode Notes Early in 2020, Carolyn Bradley's drug addiction led her to an Alabama hotel room where she was forced to sell sex; in other words, for six months, Carolyn was sex trafficked. But though those were among the darkest months of her life, it was through this experience that she met Jesus. In this episode, Adira, Carolyn, and Carolyn's father Rusty discuss Carolyn's captivity, her release, as well as the radical forgiveness that permanently freed them both.

Adira chats with Nigerian hiphop/Afro-pop musician Adole Moses (stage name: A Mose). They discuss Adole's childhood fear of hell (and how he overcame it), the Holy Spirit's role in his music-making process, and the temptations that come with being in the public eye. This is a fun, upbeat episode! Listen, refuel, and be sure to leave a rating/review! And don't forget to check out A Mose's beats (link: Spotify)...you'll be glad you did.

In this episode, Adira chats with Douglas Gresham, stepson of legendary writer C.S. Lewis. As you'll hear, Douglas is quite the accomplished writer himself...he's also an actor, record producer, and most famously, a lead producer of Walt Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia films. Douglas shares a bit about his professional journey, but the conversation focuses on the difficult, personal stories that the public has not yet heard. To sum it up, this is a conversation about Douglas' transition from spiritual and emotional death to eternal life in Christ! *After listening, please take a moment to leave a rating and review!!!*

How do you know your life matters? How do you know you're of ultimate value and worth? How do bitterness and anger affect our souls? What is a sin cycle – and how do we get free? In this episode, Professor Louis Markos tackles these and other tough, existential questions. You might want to grab your journal...! While you're here, please consider leaving a rating and a review. And as always, feel free to connect with Adira via Instagram, Facebook, and or via email @ [email protected]!

In the middle of last summer, Brooke and Adam Fish returned from vacation to find most of their belongings missing. Their car was gone. Their bikes and computers and cameras were gone. What's more – their home/car insurance had expired, leaving them nearly $30,000 in the hole. Things looked bleak, but through the mouth of their 16-year-old son, the Lord spoke – and Light entered: "I feel like it's going to be okay...God's gonna do something amazing through this." Sure enough, God did! Listen and be encouraged. While you're here, please please bless us by leaving a rating and a review! And be sure to check out Brooke and Adam's podcast, The Unseen Story. As always, feel free to connect with Adira via Instagram, Facebook, and or via email @ [email protected].

As a baby, Davina Stallworth suffered a stroke that partially paralyzed her face. What followed that stroke were years upon years of self-hate, bullying, and abuse. Davina's life lacked direction and purpose...then, God moved. After listening to this episode, please take a minute to leave a rating and a review! And as always, feel free to share any questions or comments via Instagram, Facebook, and via email @ [email protected]. You can also learn more this week's guest here.

In this episode, Adira chats with bestselling author and art historian Terry Glaspey about a range of hot topics, including the evangelical fear of imagery and symbolism, the differences between worldly and godly justice, biblical illiteracy, and how to pray when you don't know (and certainly don't love) God. This is a semi touchy conversation...buckle up! While you're here, please consider leaving a rating and a review. And as always, feel free to share any questions or comments via Instagram, Facebook, and via email @ [email protected].

In this episode, musician and creative director Gatton unpacks toxic church cultures, how inequality and trauma affect friendships, shame and sexual sin, and why he now questions everything – even the things he knows he knows. Lots of good stuff here!!! If you wish to support @ThenGodMoved, please consider leaving a rating and/or review. You should also feel free to share any questions or comments via Instagram, Facebook, and via email @ [email protected].

Becca Bradley (@beccabradleymusic) unpacks biblical justice vs. earthly justice, her journey from unbelief to faith, and what drives her to forego more commercial faith-based music ($$$) in favor of stranger, darker, and HOPE-filled Christian music. If you wish to support Then God Moved, please consider subscribing to our Patreon! You can also support us by leaving a rating and/or review. As always, please feel free to share any questions or comments via Instagram, Facebook, and via email @ [email protected].

In this episode, new-age-influencer-turned-Christian-stylist Amanda Ruocco (@aruocca) discusses her journey from deception to truth, her battles against shame and self-hate, and how God totally transformed her life...and her wardrobe! If you wish to support Then God Moved, please consider subscribing to our Patreon! You can also support us by leaving a rating and/or review. As always, please feel free to share any questions or comments via Instagram, Facebook, and via email @ [email protected].

When Zara McCarthy's fiancé (footballer Jason McCarthy) first told her about his new faith in Christ, Zara was mostly okay with it. She figured he could just keep his faith to himself...but as she soon learned, he couldn't. As she tells it, "By day three, God was in every single one of his sentences. That's when I started to think it was getting to be a bit much." Within a few weeks, Zara (who then 8 months pregnant), began considering a breakup. But before she could run away, God sent Zara a series of dreams that revealed His deep love for her...and as her knowledge of God's love grew, Zara (like Jason) miraculously came to life in Christ! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and/or a review! And please feel free to share any questions or comments via Instagram, Facebook, and via email @ [email protected]. You can also connect with this week's guest via Instagram: @zaramccarthy__.

Pro footballer Jason McCarthy was uninterested in Jesus, until he overheard a conversation between two Christian teammates. In his words, "It was like they were just talking about another person...I'd never heard anybody talk about God like that. Like He was real." Intrigued, Jason began seeking the Lord through Scripture and prayer...then, when he least expected it, he heard the Lord's voice. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review! And be sure to connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com. You can also connect with this week's guest via Instagram: @jasonmccarthy_. Stay encouraged!

In 8th grade, Isabella Rose broke her jaw. She couldn't chew solid foods or even yawn...and she was told that it would take 3 years to heal. But only 9 months later, the Lord called her to the front of a church, where she was miraculously healed! Five years later, Isabella is still gleefully sharing her story. Together, Isabella and (host) Adira discuss a number of issues, including miracles, lust, Hollywood, and Christian art. There’s a lot of joy and laughter In this one...listen and be encouraged! If you enjoy this show, please leave us a rating and review! Please also feel free to send us any comments or questions via Instagram, Facebook, or [email protected]. And of course, be sure to connect with Isabella on Instagram and TikTok!

While on a missions trip at age 19, Brock Heasley got a nightmare call from home. For the second time in Brock's young life, his father had been gunned down. But this time, he hadn't survived. As Brock tells it, he only felt angry for a moment. To his surprise, his anger was quickly replaced with empathy, compassion, and even forgiveness toward his father's killers. In Brock's darkest moment, Light found him...and changed him for good. To learn more about Brock's faith journey, check out his memoir The Other Side of Fear. To learn more about his feature film The Shift (and to invest!), visit the Angel Studios website. And be sure to check out the short film on YouTube! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a rating and review! And always feel free to reach out via Instagram, Facebook, or [email protected].

At age 28, musician Jane Marczewski was diagnosed with terminal cancer. On top of that, her husband then abandoned her. Facing both divorce and death, Jane fell into despair...and GOD MET HER THERE. In a crazy turn of events, the Lord called her to forgive her ex-husband...and in that forgiveness, she found spiritual AND physical healing! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review! Please also feel free to send us any comments or questions via Instagram, Facebook, or [email protected]. And of course, be sure to connect with Jane on Instagram and Spotify! Until next week!!

In this episode, I pick the brain of Timothy Ratajczak, screenwriter of hit PureFlix series "The Encounter." Together, we discuss God’s providence, spiritual warfare, and the truth about “corny” Christian media. Lots to learn! If you enjoyed this episode, please please rate, review, and subscribe! You can also support us via Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved or Venmo @ThenGodMoved. And feel free to reach out with comments or questions via Instagram, Facebook, or [email protected].

In this episode, I chat with abuse survivor, mother, and legal non-profit founder Amanda Shaw. As you’ll hear, it was Amanda’s own custody battle that opened her eyes to the corruption and inequality within American family courts –– deep systemic issues that she's now fighting head-on. Amanda has an AWESOME personal testimony and a deep love for the Lord...listen and be encouraged! If you enjoyed this episode, please please rate, review, and subscribe! You can also support us via Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved or Venmo @ThenGodMoved. And feel free to reach out with comments or questions via Instagram, Facebook, or [email protected].

In this episode, Nathan Stirling (bassist of indie Christian band Rivers & Robots) opens up about meeting the Lord on his own, singleness, the importance of GOOD Christian music, and the art of surrender. Lots of wisdom here! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe! You can also support us via Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved or Venmo @ThenGodMoved. And please feel free to send comments or questions at any time via Instagram, Facebook, or [email protected].

Like many millennials, entrepreneur Val Reynolds spent years tangled up in hustle culture. Her hard work certainly payed off, but there was one major issue: she was chasing her will, not God’s. Not only that – Val had made an idol out of money. Fortunately, God (in all of His faithfulness) chased her down. This is the story of how the Lord brought Val low in order to bring her back home. If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE! You can also support us via Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved or Venmo @ThenGodMoved. If you ever want to shoot over a comment or question, you can connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com. Peace and blessings!!

Why does God allow some to live, while others die? How can you hold onto your faith during hard times? In sharing his personal encounters with the Lord, TV/film writer Darren Scott Jacobs tackles these questions and more. To hear more testimonies, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com. You can also support our ministry by RATING, REVIEWING, AND SUBSCRIBING to the show!! If you'd like to make a donation, you can do so via Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved or Venmo @ThenGodMoved. Peace and blessings!

Actress/singer Rachel began following the Lord in her youth, but she rarely recognized the Lord's presence. But then, JUST TWO DAYS before we sat down to record this episode, GOD MOVED! Listen and be encouraged. To hear more testimonies, connect with Then God Moved on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com. You can also connect with Rachel at @rachelsimwebb on Instagram. You can support us by: RATING, REVIEWING, AND SUBSCRIBING!! Becoming a patron: patreon.com/ThenGodMoved Venmo: @ThenGodMoved Peace and blessings!!!

At age 16, Melissa Queentanilla found herself in an abusive relationship. A year later, Jesus stepped in. Since then, Melissa has been on a journey toward freedom and wholeness in Christ. She now serves as a preacher and educator on the relationship between faith and mental health. Listen and be encouraged! To hear more testimonies, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com. You can also connect with Melissa at @graceandlogic on Instagram. And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!! Peace and blessings.

A few years ago, British soccer player Alex Samuel suffered a career-ending injury. Things got tough...then God sent him a dream. That dream contained details of God's plan for Alex's life, all of which is now being publicly lived out for God's glory. Listen and be encouraged! You can connect with Alex via Instagram: @alexsamuel_95. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us out by rating, reviewing, and subscribing! And be sure to connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com. Thank you for the support!!

Doreen Virtue was the #1 best-selling author at the top new age publishing house. Between books, oracle cards, workshops, and glitzy speaking engagements, Doreen lived the high life. In the eyes of the world, she had it all...then she met Jesus. If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! And be sure to connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com.

On June 12, 2016, Angel Colon was at an Orlando gay nightclub when he heard shots. As he started running, he was shot 3 times. A few minutes later, he was shot 3 more times. As Angel will tell you, he was one of the fortunate ones. Though he was severely wounded, he was not one of the 49 people that lost their lives. Not only did Angel survive, but the shooting kicked off a series of events that drove him into the arms of Jesus. This is his story. To learn more about Angel's ministry, follow @angel_colon and visit FearlessIdentity.co. If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! And be sure to connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and on ThenGodMoved.com.

When Mitchell Minor was born, doctors gave him a life expectancy of 5 years. Fortunately, God had a very different plan. For more information about the the groundwater contamination underlying Mitchell's condition, check out the documentary No Defense, which was named the June 2020 Best Documentary Feature at the Festigious International Film Festival. And of course, be sure to pick up a copy of the family's memoir, Overwhelmed: Mitchell's Memoir. Connect with Then God Moved on Instagram, Facebook, and the Then God Moved blog.