Then God Moved

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 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 [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠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 [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠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: [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠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 (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 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: [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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 (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)