Why this Terrorist Attack Survivor Left the New Age Movement for Jesus

Summary

I was once engulfed in a darkness that I struggled to escape—a time filled with fear, overwhelming trauma, and the heavy burden of my past New Age lifestyle. I faced the raw reality of surviving a terrorist attack and the ensuing emotional chaos, where I’d wake with a crushing heaviness and panic. In a desperate prayer, I pleaded with God to either rescue me or grant me a completely new life. A few days later, while casually watching a YouTube channel in my room, a woman appeared speaking about the covenant relationship with the Lord. In that pivotal, almost surreal moment, waves of love and peace washed over me, and I knew without a doubt that Jesus was real. The love and healing of Jesus broke through the terror and despair that had long gripped my heart—lifting my pain and transforming my life. Now, I share my story so that others can see that even from the depths of trauma and fear, genuine healing, hope, and transformation in Jesus are possible. I encourage anyone struggling with deep wounds or overwhelmed by life’s adversities to cling to the truth that the Savior is here to renew every part of us.

Time Chapters

01:01 Darkness & Desperation
02:12 Desperate Prayer
03:27 TV’s Covenant Message
04:07 Waves of Love & Peace
04:49 Conviction & Tears
05:00 Encounter with Jesus
07:17 New Walk Begins
12:00 PTSD in UK Church
15:00 Trauma & Healing Start
20:00 Therapy & Reprogramming
27:00 Overcoming New Age
35:00 Renewed Identity
41:00 Final Encouragement
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In this episode Ali and I discuss her Christian testimony and her journey out of the new age movement. Thanks for listening!

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