From Witchcraft to Freedom in Christ

10/28/20 • 27 min

After she was sexually abused by a man who claimed to be a Christian, Liz Jester rejected God and started exploring other religions.

“I thought … I have all this bitterness and anger towards the church, but maybe there’s a way to seek God outside of the church.”

Her exploration of New Age Spirituality led her down a dark path of witchcraft and idol worship as she fell deeper into depression. Then a solo trip to Europe and the Middle East led her to a life-changing discovery.

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After she was sexually abused by a man who claimed to be a Christian, Liz Jester rejected God and started exploring other religions.

“I thought … I have all this bitterness and anger towards the church, but maybe there’s a way to seek God outside of the church.”

You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio on Facebook.

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Rescued From Anxiety and Panic Attacks

“I can’t possibly sit in this space for the next several hours by myself. I will die.”

When Rebekah Lyons moved to New York City with her family, she began experiencing extreme panic attacks that were triggered by tight spaces. Rebekah also began having flashbacks to when she thought she was dying while giving birth to her son years earlier.

As Rebekah found freedom from anxiety, she launched a writing and speaking career to help others struggling with mental health issues. She shares her ongoing battle on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories, along with the challenges of raising kids with special needs.

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If you’re anxious or fearful about any of the crises facing our society and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line at 1-888-388-2683.

This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “Cure for Anxiety.” Listen to the full message: https://billygraham.org/audio/cure-for-anxiety/
Music used in this episode:

Laura Story – “Grace Abounds” @ 0:37

Laura Story – “Faithful God” @ 17:11

Laura Story – “Perfect Peace” @ 22:01

GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

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Pastor Imprisoned for His Faith Finds a Deeper Relationship with Jesus

“The sense of God’s presence completely left me ... and I felt the silence of God.”

Andrew Brunson and his wife Norine had served as missionaries in Turkey for more than 20 years when Andrew was falsely charged with being part of a terrorist organization. He was held in prison for more than two years, while people around the world prayed and petitioned for his release.

It was an incredibly difficult time. Andrew struggled with feeling weak, alone and even suicidal. But he never lost his faith in Jesus, even when it seemed like God had abandoned him. Hear why on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.

If you’re anxious or fearful and would like to pray with someone, call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line at 1-888-388-2683.

Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening your relationship with Him: www.FindPeaceWithGod.net.

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This interview with Andrew Brunson comes from an episode of Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch. Listen to the full episode here: https://cissiegrahamlynch.com/episode-29-faith-through-fear-an-interview-with-andrew-and-norine-brunson/

Download Andrew’s song for free and keep up with his ministry efforts at https://www.wavestarters.org/

This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “Keeping the Unity of the Spirit.” Listen to the full message: https://billygraham.org/audio/keeping-the-unity-of-the-spirit/
Music used in this episode:

Andrew Brunson – “Worthy of My All”

GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.