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 Free

Listen to Jon's podcast, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic

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 Instagram

Subscribe 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 Instagram

Subscribe 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 Instagram

Check 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 TheosU

Subscribe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel!

Follow Then God Moved on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠

Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)

In 2018, Kylie Mann’s car hit a tree head-on. Every single part of her car was destroyed......except the driver’s seat. In other words: Kylie’s survival makes no sense. In this episode, Kylie details the years of rebellion that preceded the accident, her unexplainable recovery, and the surprising faith she found in the aftermath. 

Subscribe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel!

Follow Then God Moved on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠

Support Adira's work and gain BONUS content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)

Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Former manifestation coach and sugar baby Rubianny Alvarado details her journey from new age manipulation to godly surrender.

Subscribe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel

Follow Then God Moved on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

Support Adira's work and gain BONUS content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)

Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Therapist in-training Ruth Edeto-Malone recounts the trauma that fueled years of risky behavior, including a same-sex extramarital affair. Ruth and Adira examine her descent to rock bottom, her journey through trauma-based therapy and EMDR, and her eventual revelation of God’s existence, kindness, and divine plan for her life.

Follow Ruth on TikTok!

Subscrbe to Then God Moved's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel

Follow Then God Moved on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠

Support Adira's work and gain BONUS content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)

Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Four years ago, alcoholic college student DJ Hernandez was driven to the point of despair. Seemingly loosing his battle against addiction and persistent depression, DJ decided to end his life. He plunged himself into the ocean in the hopes of meeting death… but he met Christ instead. 

Watch DJ’s ‘I Am Second’ video

WATCH this interview when it drops on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Support Adira's work and gain BONUS content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved⁠⁠⁠⁠

Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)

Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you’ve seen the live action Peter Pan (2003), you certainly remember the indigenous character, "Tiger Lily." But few know the story of actress Carsen Gray, who became a hardcore new ager before a supernatural encounter with Jesus transformed her soul, marriage, and career! In this conversation, Carsen details the spiritual deliverance that followed her conversion, and the many truths she's learned about the spiritual realm. Topics include witchcraft and manipulation, Bigfoot, skin walkers, biblical submission, AUTHENTIC worship, more.

Please help others find the show by leaving a rating and review!

Listen to Carsen's music!

Follow Carsen on Instagram

⁠

WATCH this interview when it drops on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support this work and gain BONUS content at ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved⁠⁠⁠

Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)

Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Actor, producer, and screenwriter Justen Overlander details his journey from Midwest teacher to renowned filmmaker and reveals the childhood tragedy that led to a long season of spiritual cynicism. We talk quite a bit about his work on The Chosen, emphasizing God’s eagerness to use the most flawed among us to accomplish His purposes. The conversation also unexpectedly delves into class and race inequality, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and more.

Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW!

Follow Justen on Instagram

Read Justen’s recommendation: Prayer by Philip Yancey 

WATCH this interview when it drops on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Support this work and gain BONUS content at ⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved⁠⁠

Make a one-time donation via PayPal (⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved)

Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.