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Carissa had already come to Jesus, but as a new Christian, she didn’t fully understand the spiritual battle that was happening around her.
Before that, her life had unraveled through severe depression, alcohol, fear, resentment, and a marriage that was falling apart. As Jesus began restoring her life through Scripture, Christian community, counseling, and a deeper relationship with Him, Carissa also began learning about spiritual warfare and deliverance.
A New Age practitioner told her she had three “spirit guides,” and a medium later told her she saw them too. At the time, Carissa didn’t understand the spiritual implications of going down that path. She now understands those practices opened doors she should never have explored. As she learned more about spiritual warfare and deliverance, she came to see those experiences very differently.
Carissa says she eventually went through at least seven or eight deliverances before finding freedom.
In this episode of Sips of Grace, Carissa shares how Jesus met her at one of the lowest points of her life, restored her marriage, changed the way she understood spiritual warfare, and led her into a deeper freedom in Christ.
Her message is simple: no one is too far gone for Jesus.
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Lara Shabb thought she was working with light.
Her search for truth had taken her through philosophy, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, yoga, Reiki, tarot cards, crystals, psychic experiences, spirit guides, and eventually deep into New Age spirituality.
From the outside, her life looked incredible. She had a successful career, traveled the world, built a growing business, lived in beautiful places, and moved in high-level personal development circles.
But something still felt wrong.
Lara says she became “mega psychic” and began experiencing things in the spirit realm she couldn’t explain. She witnessed disturbing spiritual manifestations, paranormal activity, and experiences that eventually made her question what she was really connected to.
For a long time, she didn’t recognize it as darkness—because it looked beautiful.
Then Jesus interrupted everything.
After a supernatural encounter involving her roommate and the Holy Spirit, Lara began removing crystals, tarot cards, and other New Age items from her room. Soon after, she says Jesus appeared to her.
In that moment, Lara says she knew He was different from every spiritual experience she had ever chased.
“He is King of Kings.”
In this episode of Sips of Grace, Lara shares how Jesus pulled her out of New Age spirituality, what she says she encountered in the spirit realm, why she never expected to leave the life she had built, and the peace, strength, and freedom she has found in Christ.
“I did not choose Jesus. Jesus chose me.”
Lara’s testimony is a powerful reminder that not every spiritual experience is from God—and that something can appear to be light while still leading us away from the truth.
Connect with Lara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laraninashabb/
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In this RELOADED episode of Sips of Grace, I’m joined by Pete and Luke Ohlinger from the Days of Noah podcast for a fascinating conversation about Genesis 6, the Nephilim, giants in Scripture, spiritual warfare, and end-times deception.
Jesus said that before His return, it would be “as it was in the days of Noah.” But what does that actually mean? And why do so many Christians overlook some of the most supernatural and mysterious parts of the Bible?
In this episode, we talk about Genesis 6, why the Nephilim matter to the biblical storyline, how spiritual deception may increase in the last days, and how believers can explore difficult topics while staying rooted in Scripture.
This conversation is thought-provoking, mysterious, and challenging—but the goal is not fear or speculation. The goal is to hold everything up to the Word of God, ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.
In this episode, we discuss:• What Jesus meant by “as in the days of Noah”• Genesis 6 and the Nephilim• Giants in the Bible• Spiritual warfare and end-times deception• Why Christians should take the supernatural parts of Scripture seriously• How to test everything against God’s Word
Guest: Pete and Luke OhlingerPodcast: Days of Noah 
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In this RELOADED episode of Sips of Grace, a tarot card reading takes an unexpected turn when the medium suddenly freezes and says an angel has appeared in the spiritual realm.
Gina Gomez had spent years carrying the pain of severe childhood abuse, rejection, and a desperate longing to be loved. When a medium appeared to know details about her past, Gina believed she had finally found someone who could help her. Instead, that encounter led her deeper into witchcraft—and eventually into sleep paralysis, unexplained sickness, spiritual oppression, and increasing instability.
During one reading, the medium stopped and told Gina that God wanted to speak to her.
But Gina rejected Him.
This is the powerful story of how Jesus continued pursuing Gina, delivered her from witchcraft, healed wounds she had carried since childhood, helped her forgive the woman who abused her, and restored her identity.
Gina’s testimony is a reminder that no amount of darkness, pain, or rebellion places someone beyond the reach of Jesus.
Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood abuse, suicidal thoughts, witchcraft, pornography, and spiritual oppression.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princess_and_jesus/Email: gjgomez21@yahoo.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iwasher4272
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At just 10 years old, Chris Carrier was kidnapped on his walk home from school, stabbed repeatedly, shot, and abandoned in the Florida Everglades.
His attacker believed he had left Chris there to disappear.
But six days later, Chris was found alive.
Chris believes God’s presence covered him in the Everglades and that angels stood guard while alligators, panthers, exposure, and his injuries threatened his life. Yet surviving the attack was only the beginning of what God would do through his story.
For years, Chris lived with fear while the man responsible remained free. Then, 22 years later, he received an unexpected phone call: his attacker had confessed—and Chris was offered the chance to meet him face-to-face.
What followed was an extraordinary story of forgiveness, reconciliation, and salvation. Chris forgave the man who tried to kill him, shared the gospel with him, and watched him place his faith in Jesus shortly before his death.
This testimony is a powerful reminder that no life is beyond God’s mercy, no wound is beyond His healing, and what was intended for evil can still be redeemed for good.
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RELOADED EPISODE: We've refreshed one of the most talked-about conversations on Sips of Grace with enhanced audio and production so a new audience can experience Rita's remarkable testimony—and longtime listeners can revisit it with fresh ears.
What would you do if, while praying for one of your patients, a voice suddenly spoke and said:
"Don't bother me. I live here. She's mine."
Christian psychologist Rita Cabezas says that's exactly what happened to her more than 50 years ago—and it changed the direction of her life forever.
In this fascinating conversation, Rita shares the experience that led her into deliverance ministry, why she believes spiritual warfare is more common than many Christians realize, and what she's learned after decades of ministering to people seeking freedom through Jesus Christ.
We discuss topics including:
• Rita's first encounter with a demon during a counseling session• Why she believes demons can hide behind psychological symptoms• The connection between trauma, emotional wounds, and spiritual oppression• Why many churches no longer practice deliverance• Can Christians experience demonic oppression?• Hearing God's voice and walking in the authority of Jesus• Practical encouragement for believers seeking freedom
Whether you agree with Rita's conclusions or are hearing these ideas for the first time, this conversation will challenge you to examine Scripture, think deeply about spiritual warfare, and consider the hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who would benefit from hearing Rita's story.
Thank you for listening to Sips of Grace, where we share real stories of lives transformed by Jesus Christ.Rita's books: • Unmasked: Demons Lurking Behind Psychological Symptoms • Defeating Demonic Principalities✟ CONNECT WITH SIPS OF GRACE ⇨ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SipsofGracePodcast ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipsofgracepodcast/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sipsofgrace ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574929687153 🎙 Interested in sharing your testimony on Sips of Grace? ⇨ Website: https://sipsofgrace.org/

Chris Lucas has experienced vivid prophetic dreams since childhood, but later he asked God for something even deeper: to open his eyes to see in the spirit while he was awake.
In this episode, Chris shares how God answered that prayer and what it has taught him about spiritual discernment, hearing God’s voice, angels, demons, deliverance, and spiritual warfare.
Chris also opens up about a powerful encounter with Jesus, being delivered from pornography, and learning that every spiritual gift must point back to Christ — not the person carrying the gift.
This conversation is not about chasing supernatural experiences. It’s about surrender, obedience, humility, and learning to stand firm in the authority of Jesus.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God still speaks through dreams, what it means to see in the spirit, or how believers can test spiritual experiences biblically, this episode will challenge and encourage you.
Connect with Chris via email: chris@fullpresenceministries.com
Books/resources mentioned:John Paul Jackson resources on dreamsThe Bait of Satan by John Bevere
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RELOADED: This is a remastered version of one of our most powerful conversations. We've enhanced the audio while preserving the original interview so even more people can experience Bruce's incredible testimony.
Bruce Van Natta never expected an ordinary workday to end with his heart stopping multiple times.
While working beneath a semi truck, more than 12,000 pounds of steel crushed his body, leaving doctors convinced he wouldn't survive. But Bruce says that wasn't the end. He describes leaving his body, seeing angels at the accident scene, traveling toward heaven, and being called back to life. He also shares the remarkable healing that followed—including a medically documented miracle that even left his doctors searching for answers.
In this conversation, Bruce shares:• His difficult childhood and the moment Jesus first revealed Himself to him• The devastating workplace accident that nearly took his life• What he experienced after his heart stopped• Seeing angels surrounding the accident scene• Being drawn toward heaven and called back• The miracle that changed his future• How the experience transformed his faith and purpose
Whether you've heard Bruce's story before or this is your first time, we pray this reloaded episode strengthens your faith and reminds you that God is still at work today.
Connect with Bruce:https://sweetbreadministries.com
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RELOADED EPISODE
This is a reloaded edition of one of our most-loved conversations. We've refreshed the audio and production to give new listeners a chance to experience this incredible testimony—and to revisit it with fresh ears if you've heard it before.
As a little boy, Mike McKinsey prayed two simple prayers:
"God, will You show me heaven?"
"God, will You show me Your glory?"
Years later, during emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix, Mike says Jesus appeared beside his operating table, held out His hand, and said:
"I want to answer your prayer."
What followed was a life-changing encounter that transformed Mike's faith forever.
In this episode, Mike shares what he experienced during his near-death experience, what he says he saw when Jesus took his hand, the conversation he had with Jesus after returning to his hospital room, and how he eventually realized that God had answered a prayer he had prayed as a child.
In this conversation, we discuss:
• Jesus appearing in the operating room• Mike's experience of heaven and the glory of God• Returning to life after emergency surgery• A three-hour conversation with Jesus• The childhood prayer that was answered years later• What Jesus looked like• Hearing God's voice today• How this encounter transformed Mike's life and faith
Whether you've followed Jesus for years or you're simply curious about near-death experiences and testimonies of faith, Mike's story is one that will leave you thinking long after the episode ends.
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After a devastating boating accident left him fighting for his life, Dave Conord was told by doctors that they had never seen anyone survive injuries like his.
As Dave lay bleeding on the floor of a boat waiting for help, his future hung in the balance. He would eventually lose an eye, endure years of surgeries and recovery, and face challenges that could have easily left him bitter and broken.
Instead, God used the tragedy to transform his faith, bring his wife to Christ, and teach him what it truly means to trust God through suffering.
In this powerful conversation, Dave shares:• The boating accident that nearly took his life• The miraculous circumstances that spared him• Losing his eye and rebuilding his life• Experiencing God's peace in the middle of unimaginable pain• How his wife came to faith in Jesus• Why he chose to forgive the man responsible
Whether you're facing uncertainty, suffering, loss, or a season where God feels distant, this testimony is a powerful reminder that God is faithful and present even in our darkest moments.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Growing up as a pastor's kid03:49 - Success on the outside, lost on the inside06:16 - The boating accident13:45 - Bleeding to death on the boat19:03 - His wife receives the devastating call22:01 - Waking up after two days24:00 - "We've never seen anyone survive this"25:15 - God saved my life31:35 - Experiencing God's peace during recovery38:40 - Losing my eye43:28 - How my wife came to Christ46:04 - My wife nearly dies during childbirth50:18 - Forgiving the man responsible56:42 - The ripple effect of forgiveness58:15 - Encouragement for difficult seasons
📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED
• Truth For Life: 365 Daily Devotions, Volume One — Alistair Begg• Truth For Life: 365 Daily Devotions, Volume Two — Alistair Begg
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