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Christian stuff, apologetics, theology, humor, musings, Bible stuff, cats, family, art... Important and interesting topics that I do my best to graciously but honestly give insight about from an authentically Christian perspective.
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Faith Over Fear focuses on all things life, love and faith. Chanelle shares her testimonies and experiences through life and how she's been able to navigate through them by the grace of God. As an ex New Ager, she opens up the conversations about the spiritual journey and how everything leads back to Christ. This is a place to come, hear the raw and real, connect and grow closer to God as you embark on your own life journey. But mostly, how to operate in faith over fear. Instagram.com/chanel ...
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Theologian Adira Polite chats with Christians across the globe about their mysterious and often miraculous encounters with God. With guests ranging from sex trafficking survivors to former witches to hip hop artists to art historians, Then God Moved is an uplifting, seeker-friendly exploration of what it means to "know Jesus."
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Welcome to New Zealand's first Bengali podcast and the official podcast channel of Roopam. Roopam is an ex-radio broadcaster in Kolkata, London and Auckland. Presently bassist/vocalist for CHOWRINGHEE, filmmaker and photographer. Based in Auckland, this podcast is a variety podcast channel ranging from culture, literature, vlog, music, movies, photography and more...
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Pavitra Roy is an Electrical & Electronic engineer by profession, a business consultant, and a holistic wellness entrepreneur. He is also a global coach/for Pranic Applications & Cosmic Abundance for the past many years, Pavitra has been traveling internationally to conduct variousworkshops, Info talks, group meditation, healing campsand retreats. …
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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…
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Shekhar Gomes is an highly acclaimed singer and musician in Auckland who is originally from Bangladesh. He was honored by The Pope in 1977 for the sing ‘Shorger Shiri’ which is globally popular till date. Now a retired teacher, he is well travelled and focusses fully on his music and apart from New Zealand, he has performed to packed audiences in A…
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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 o…
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Adira chats with brother-sister filmmaking duo Noah and Jenna Sue Bennett. For years now, Adira has been watching the Bennetts craft their forthcoming short ANTI (produced alongside The Chosen's Justen Overlander!!), which chronicles the life and temptations of the Antichrist. WHY the Antichrist? In this episode, the Bennetts explain their motivati…
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Adira revisits a 2019 conversation with spoken word artist Desirée Simone and makes a surprising confession about her own life. Connect with Desirée on Instagram or TikTok! Have thoughts about this episode or want to share a story of your own? Message Adira on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThenGodMoved@gmail.c…
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We're delving into the world of MLMs (Multi-Level Marketing Companies) and exploring their allure and controversy. And let me tell you... MLMs can be one of the strangest and most intriguing phenomena in the business world. I never intended this video to be as long as it did. But the more research I did, the more I decided that I needed to cover. I…
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Amit Sengupta is one of the most well-known Bengali origin artist in Auckland, New Zealand. He is a singer, music teacher and composer. He is also the founder of Md Rafi Academy of Music NZ and the man behind the popular live music event 'Old is Gold'. He boasts of a wide body of work in Bengali and Hindi and also has been actively associated with …
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I've received a number of interview pitches, but Mason Skaggs sent me one of the wildest pitches I’ve ever read: “I started using drugs at 14 years old and began worshipping Satan shortly afterward. I eventually got to the point where I had a new sexual partner about every week, sold ounces of cocaine, used heroin and meth and a slew of other drugs…
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In 2008, Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi tragically lost her fiancé Jeff. The immensity of Gretchen's grief led her into a long season of anger toward God -- but as she shares in this interview, God could handle it. Not only was the Lord capable of sticking near to Gretchen in that season — He also had a redemptive plan. In thi…
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Send us a Text Message.Poem : "Amalkanti"Poet : Nirendranath ChakrabortyRecitation : Roopam ChoudhurySubscribe : https://www.youtube.com/@RoopamLive Spotify/Apple Podcasts: Search 'The Roopam Podcast' & rateAbout RoopamRoopam Chowdhury is an ex-radio broadcaster for Amar 106.2 FM (Kolkata), Sunrise Radio (London) & Humm FM 106.2 (Auckland). Present…
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UFOs and aliens can be a fringe topic that many Christians don't know how to navigate. Surprisingly, there are many academics and theologians that have seriously looked into this from a Christian worldview. In this fascinating interview, I talk to Dr. Brian Huffling about this topic and his surprising conclusions. 👀WATCH👀: ● Subscribe to Dr. Huffli…
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Outspoken de-transitioner Laura Perry recounts the childhood sexual trauma that resulted in lifelong hyper-sexuality, pornography addiction, and persistent gender confusion. As you’ll hear, Laura went to great lengths to overcome her dysphoria, including a full mastectomy and hysterectomy. Yet, Laura’s mental battle raged on and on and on…until God…
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode of The Roopam Podcast I recite HOTHAT DEKHA - a poem by Rabindranath TagoreAbout Roopam———————-Roopam Chowdhury is an ex-radio broadcaster for Amar 106.2 FM (Kolkata), Sunrise Radio (London) & Humm FM 106.2 (Auckland). Presently Roopam is a filmmaker and a musician for the New Zealand band ChowringheeThis podc…
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Send us a Text Message.About Roopam———————-Roopam Chowdhury is an ex-radio broadcaster for Amar 106.2 FM (Kolkata), Sunrise Radio (London) & Humm FM 106.2 (Auckland). Presently Roopam is a filmmaker and a musician for the New Zealand band ChowringheeThis podcast is a medium to showcase Bengali content and discuss various topics ranging from Music, …
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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 amb…
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Send us a Text Message.About Roopam———————-Roopam Chowdhury is an ex-radio broadcaster for Amar 106.2 FM (Kolkata), Sunrise Radio (London) & Humm FM 106.2 (Auckland). Presently Roopam is a filmmaker and a musician for the New Zealand band ChowringheeThis podcast is a medium to showcase Bengali content and discuss various topics ranging from Music, …
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Send us a Text Message.About Roopam———————-Roopam Chowdhury is an ex-radio broadcaster for Amar 106.2 FM (Kolkata), Sunrise Radio (London) & Humm FM 106.2 (Auckland). Presently Roopam is a filmmaker and a musician for the New Zealand band ChowringheeThis podcast is a medium to showcase Bengali content and discuss various topics ranging from Music, …
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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 lasti…
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Send us a Text Message.Iconic Kolkata tram ceases to be a public transport and become a heritage ride? Listen on...Check the episode on YoutubeJoin the fb page here Please rate the channel to help grow ---About MeVocalist, Bassist & songwriter for Chowringhee.Founder & Filmmaker for MOTIF Films NZ. Podcaster.Ex-Aamar 106.2FM Kolkata, Sunrise Radio …
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Send us a Text Message.বিদায় বন্ধুগন, গনগনে আঁচের মধ্যেশুয়ে এই শিখার রুমাল নাড়া নিভে গেলেছাই ঘেঁটে দেখে নেবেন পাপ ছিল কিনা ।এখন আমার কোন কষ্ট নেই, কেননা আমিজেনে গিয়েছি দেহ মানে কিছু অনিবার্য পরম্পরাদেহ কখনো প্রদীপ সলতে ঠাকুর ঘরতবু তোমরা বিশ্বাস করো নিবার বার বুক চিরে দেখিয়েছি প্রেম, বার বারপেশী অ্যানাটমী শিরাতন্তু দেখাতে মশায়আমি গেঞ্জি খোলার …
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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…
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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 wa…
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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 t…
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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 …
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Why believe in God? Why believe in the Gospel? Why believe in Truth? I interviewed Dr. Neil Shenvi about one of the most fascinating arguments for God that we as Christians should become very familiar with. Get Neil's book here: https://shenviapologetics.com/ FOLLOW: Neil's Social Media- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10006426251…
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I invited my good friend Jon Noyes on to talk about a tough topic: Suicide. I was stunned to discover how serious this is when I saw a recent statistic showing the growing suicide rates. Why is this happening? How can we biblically look at this? What can be done? There is hope. 👀WATCH👀: ●Teen Suicide Epidemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xox-z…
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Alisa Childers and I had the honor of interviewing Jinger Duggar Vuolo, author of "Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear." You might remember her from TLC's popular shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On." We discuss some of the legalistic teachings of Bill Gothard and how there was an ironic prosperity twist on hi…
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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 no…
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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…
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It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled, and this is part 3. I did my best to answer them, and I hope it helps! Topics: -How can we encourage our children to continue studying God’s Word without making it feel like a chore? -A cultural question about how we shou…
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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 paralysi…
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What does historical and archaeological evidence say about Jesus? Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy has firsthand seen and excavated discoveries connected to Jesus's birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. I ask him about the shroud of Turin, the Talpiot Tomb (or supposed "Family Tomb" of Jesus) that talks about his supposed wife "Mary," the …
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It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled and this is part 2. I did my best to answer them and I hope it helps! 📚RESOURCES📚: All books mentioned in the video can be found here: ●https://www.amazon.com/shop/melissadougherty 📲FOLLOW📲: ●Facebook: https://www.facebook…
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You think you might know about the soul, especially if you're a Christian. But I promise you, there's more to this doctrine than you think. I invited my friend Eric Hernandez on to talk about the soul. He gives philosophical and biblical reasons why a soul must exist. Heads up, this is a very nerdy but fascinating interview. I learned a lot and I k…
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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. Feel free to connect with Jenn on Instagram, TikTok, or by visiting expsychicsaved.com. You can also contact Adira via Ins…
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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 freed…
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It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled, and this is part 1. I did my best to answer them and I hope it helps! 01:04- If God knew that Satan and the other angels would do what they did, why did He create them? 07:16- Testing Fruit- How do these several scripture…
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The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders and teach that God is giving a new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity? This stuff used to be fringe. Now it's probably in your church in some way. Why is this dangerous, and how ca…
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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 chockf…
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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 Ad…
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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, …
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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…
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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 simultan…
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This is the story of Becket Cook. He was a gay man in Hollywood who had quite a successful career. He gave up everything to follow Jesus. It all started with a fateful event in a coffee shop... In this video, we discuss how this happened and how he overcame common objections to what the Bible says about homosexuality. We also discuss Christians goi…
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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 l…
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Monique Duson, who spent two decades advocating for Critical Race Theory and is the founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, joins me to discuss BLM, microaggressions, marxism, equity, inclusion, and MUCH more. Monique breaks down the movements we're seeing in social justice, and she explains how it differs from the Gospel. We both see that racism…
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