In this episode of the Revelations podcast, host Reagan Kramer welcomes Christa Joy Black, a dynamic speaker and former Christian recording artist with Michael W. Smith and the Jonas Brothers.  Christa shares her eye opening story of redemption from being on the Christian global stage to slowly being decieved into new age practices and loosing everything, to Jesus restoring her back to her Christian faith.

Christa discusses her early experiences in worship, the struggles she faced with spiritual oppression, and the importance of understanding spiritual warfare and the legalism of the enemy.  She emphasizes the importance of soul healing and the necessity of confession for spiritual freedom. The conversation also explores the balance between grace and holiness in the Christian life and the significance of understanding our authority in Christ when dealing with spiritual matters. 

Christa tells of her journey through the counterfeit agendas of society, the great importance of knowing Biblical Truth and the impact of cultural influences on personal beliefs. She discusses the dangers and consequences of new age practices, her experiences with psychedelics, highlighting the dangers of deception in the spiritual realm and ultimately her return to Jesus. Christa teaches on the importance of repentance, renouncing negative influences, and replacing them with truth to achieve restoration and healing in one's life.  Her story illustrates the struggle between self-reliance and faith in Jesus, culminating in a miraculous message of restoration and healing as she share how Jesus dramatically  saved her from the deceptive schemes of the enemy.

Resources:

• More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | Youtube
• Christa Joy Black: https://www.instagram.com/christajoyblack/
• Pulse Evangelism: https://www.pulse.org/

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01:41The Journey of Redemption

02:06The Power of Prophetic Words

08:36Transitioning from Music to Ministry

14:02Understanding Trauma and Spiritual Warfare

19:12Imagination as a Spiritual Tool

25:29The Battle of the Mind and Spiritual Authority

33:29Fallen Angels and Spiritual Realities

44:20The Hidden Influence of Propaganda that leads to New Age practices

48:03The Shift from Holiness to Grace

52:28The Feminist Movement and Its Impact on Family Dynamics

58:07The Journey into Plant Medicine

01:02:36The Consequences of Seeking False Healing and New Age

01:15:56The Church's Response to Spiritual

01:42:13Practical Steps for Repentance and Healing