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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 ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. 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 (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com). 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 (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com). 

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 (ThenGodMoved@gmail.com). 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 (adrienneakelly@gmail.com). 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 ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. 

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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com!

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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com!

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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.

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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com. 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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.

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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.

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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.

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 @ ThenGodMoved@gmail.com.