Episodes
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Learn more about Amy and connect with her ministry, Embrace Grace!
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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)
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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.
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Connect with C.J.!
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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.
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Learn about Alex’s university, Bethlehem Bible College
Engage with Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace
Read Alex’s book, Palestinian Memories
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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]).
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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].
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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.
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