Then God Moved

Nov 02 2024 61 ep. 44 mins 32

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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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Shane Claiborne on the Election, Israel, and His Miracle Child | Ep. 61

Nov 02 2024 48 mins

Who should Christians vote for? Are we commanded to vote at all? In this episode, I’m joined by speaker, activist and author Shane Claiborne. Shane is the co-founder of Red Letter Christians, an organization striving to live out the words of Jesus as if He MEANT them. Shane has also authored many bestselling books, including Jesus for President, Jesus Revolution, and Executing Gr

Grief, Racial Trauma, Disordered Eating, and WORTH | Ep. 60

Oct 24 2024 70 mins

I’m joined by health and wellness coach Sierra Brown to discuss nearly everything under the sun, including performative Christianity, perfectionism and sports, disordered eating, dating, domestic violence, divorce, worthiness, and perhaps most timely for me, how to grieve with God. I was massively encouraged while re-listening to this conversation during edits, and I pray that it

Psychedelic Addiction, Sorcery, and the Enneagram | Ep. 59

Oct 17 2024 72 mins

How does a new age psychedelic lover stumble upon the truth of Jesus Christ? I recently had the pleasure of chatting with artist, writer, and outspoken ex-new ager Ashley Lande, author of the recently released book The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever: Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Jesus Christ. Ashley and I discussed her childhood skepticism of Christianity and pre

Witnessing EVIL at Usher's Met Gala Party | Ep. 58

Oct 01 2024 63 mins

I'm joined by model, musician, and prolific content creator Renda Boyd to discuss her nearly lifelong struggle with porn addiction and the truths that finally freed her. We also discuss her FREAKY experience at Usher's Met Gala afterparty and the necessity of spiritual discernment. Spoiler: witchcraft is real! Connect with Renda on Instagram and TikTok — and be sure to check out

MINI: A Chance Encounter w/ a Spirit-Led Uber Driver | Ep. 57

Aug 06 2024 19 mins

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,

From Promiscuous Lesbianism to Holiness (Debating LGBT #3) | Ep. 56

Aug 02 2024 63 mins

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 c

Ex-Nazi Delivered from Hate, Psychosis, and Addiction | Ep. 55

Jul 19 2024 67 mins

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?

How Does Sex Reflect the Gospel? (Debating LGBT #2) | Ep. 54

Jul 09 2024 98 mins

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

Can You Have Gay Sex and Follow Jesus? (Debating LGBT #1) | Ep. 53

Jun 24 2024 57 mins

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

Surviving the Rwandan Genocide By Heeding God's Voice | Ep. 52

Jun 14 2024 84 mins

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, th