Sips of Grace

Christa Black joins Sips of Grace to share a powerful and deeply personal testimony—growing up in the church, touring with major artists, and finding success as a writer and speaker, before slowly drifting into New Age practices and plant medicine. In this conversation, Christa opens up about deception disguised as light, the spiritual reality behind psychedelics, and the moment God met her in complete surrender.
We talk about discernment, the difference between the Holy Spirit and counterfeit “light,” how culture subtly pulls us away from truth, and the radical grace of Jesus that restores everything we’ve lost.
Connect with Christa:Instagram → @christajoyblackListen to her podcast Head to Heart → https://tr.ee/W9tJdOBwWT
Connect with Sips of Grace:All links + full episode list → https://linktr.ee/sipsofgraceShare your testimony → hello@sipsofgrace.orgInstagram → @sipsofgracepodcast
Key Topics:New Age deception, psychedelics and the spiritual realm, discernment, deliverance, grace for prodigals, and the redeeming power of Jesus.Please share, subscribe, and leave a positive review so we can reach more people with stories pointing to Jesus!
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What if your everyday errands turned into moments of miracles?
For more than 17 years, street evangelistTom Fischer has prayed with people in parking lots, sidewalks, and courthouses—over 25,000 one-on-one encounters. From pain disappearing in seconds to lives turning toward Jesus, Tom has witnessed God move powerfully outside the walls of the church.
In this conversation, Tom shares how one supernatural encounter changed everything and launched him into a life of bold obedience.
We talk about:• How a divine experience started his street ministry• Why Tom believes every Christian can walk in healing• The story behind Cardboard Box Church• Why unbelievers sometimes receive healing more easily than believers• How to overcome fear and follow the Holy Spirit’s promptings
Scriptures Mentioned: Mark 16:15–18 • John 14:12 • 2 Corinthians 5
✨ Connect with Tom Fischer:Website → cardboardboxchurch.comYouTube → @TomFischer423
Connect with Sips of Grace:All links + podcast feed → linktr.ee/sipsofgraceShare your testimony → email: hello@sipsofgrace.orgInstagram → @sipsofgracepodcast
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Jeannie Ortega Law’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. From being discovered in a New York taxi cab to touring with Rihanna and landing a Billboard Top 25 hit, her early success in the music industry looked like a dream come true. But behind the scenes, Jeannie was battling deep spiritual struggles, encounters with the occult, and an emptiness that fame couldn’t fill.
In this episode of Sips of Grace, Jeannie opens up about her childhood, her pop career, and the moment everything changed when she encountered Jesus.
Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Introduction02:00 – Growing up in Brooklyn and family chaos04:00 – Encounters with Santeria, witchcraft, and the occult07:30 – Paranormal experiences as a child10:00 – Struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts12:40 – How music became an outlet for healing14:30 – Being discovered in a NYC taxi cab16:00 – Signing with Hollywood Records & touring with Rihanna18:00 – The emptiness of success and the industry’s pressures20:00 – First invitation to church & experiencing God’s presence24:00 – A radical encounter with Jesus that changed everything27:00 – Losing her record deal but gaining new life in Christ30:00 – From pop stardom to ministry and discipleship34:00 – Writing her book, releasing new music, and starting “Truth Be Told” podcast38:00 – Encouragement for anyone hungry for God
🎧 Listen in and be encouraged—God can transform any story for His glory.
👉 Connect with JeannieWebsite: jeannieo.comInstagram: @jeannieortega
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The battle may look different today, but the enemy’s strategy hasn’t changed since the garden. But how do we recognize his lies — and more importantly, silence them with truth?We're diving into just that on this episode of Sips of Grace. My guest is Kyle Winkler — Bible teacher, author of Shut Up, Devil: Silencing the 10 Lies Behind Every Battle You Face, and creator of the popular Shut Up, Devil app. Kyle shares his own story of battling insecurity and striving, and how God showed him a better way: resting in the finished work of Christ.We talk about the predictable strategies of the enemy, how to use Scripture as your weapon, and why your identity in Christ is the key to victory. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, unloved, or stuck in performance mode, this conversation will encourage you to see yourself through God’s eyes.🎧 Available on YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts: https://linktr.ee/sipsofgrace⏱️ Time Stamps00:15 – Jesus in the wilderness: identity before activity02:30 – Kyle’s childhood struggles with shame and rejection05:52 – Striving to fix himself with religion and rituals06:41 – The turning point: “My doing was the problem”10:34 – Discovering God’s unconditional love12:29 – How the Shut Up, Devil message began17:15 – Scripture as a sword against the enemy19:24 – The enemy’s tactics: from Eden to today20:02 – Two root lies: about you and about God24:32 – Breaking the cycle of performance mode28:06 – Wrestling with discouragement and “the numbers”30:57 – Why Kyle built the Shut Up, Devil app33:31 – “Who told you that?” Spotting the source of lies38:23 – Tired of the three R’s: rules, routines, rituals42:33 – The full armor of God in daily life👉 Connect with Kyle: https://kylewinkler.org📱 Get the Shut Up, Devil app: Apple App Store & Google Play✨ Connect with Sips of Grace Subscribe for more testimonies and Bible-centered conversations. ✨ Podcast feed & socials: https://linktr.ee/sipsofgrace ✨ Share your testimony! Email: hello@sipsofgrace.org ✨ Follow along on Instagram: @sipsofgracepodcast

What would you do if a doctor told you you had only three months to live? That was Sara O’Meara’s reality — cancer had spread throughout her body and hope seemed gone. In this episode she shares how she left her hospital bed, attended a Kathryn Kuhlman service in Los Angeles, and experienced a supernatural encounter and miraculous healing that redirected her life. Sara is the co-founder of Childhelp, an author, and the founder of the Little Chapel in Arizona, where for more than five decades she has prayed for thousands and witnessed God’s healing power. This conversation is a bold testament to radical faith, divine healing, and the call to serve.
What we cover:✨ Her miraculous healing when medicine had no answers✨ The prophetic word that revealed God’s call on her life✨ Years serving with Kathryn Kuhlman and Father Ralph DiOrio✨ Stories from the Little Chapel and decades of ministry✨ Why some aren’t physically healed — and how God still works in those lives
Episode Timestamps:01:00 — Introduction and Sara’s background03:00 — Diagnosis: “Three months to live”07:00 — Miraculous healing at the Kathryn Kuhlman service15:00 — Serving alongside Kathryn Kuhlman and Father Ralph DiOrio24:00 — Founding the Little Chapel and decades of ministry30:00 — Why not everyone receives physical healing36:00 — Closing prayer and encouragement
Resources & linksThe Little Chapel — https://thelittlechapelaz.org/Sips of Grace — YouTube & socials: https://linktr.ee/sipsofgraceShare your testimony! Email: hello@sipsofgrace.org
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Michael Miller on Deliverance, the Gifts of the Spirit, and Walking in Word and Spirit
Michael Miller—co-host of Remnant Radio and pastor of Reclamation Church in Denver—shares his journey from a mixed religious upbringing to a life devoted to Jesus. In this episode, Michael explains why he’s a continuationist, unpacks 1 Corinthians 12–14, and offers a biblically grounded framework for deliverance ministry.
We talk about discerning the spirits, how believers can open doors to demonic influence, and what healthy, Christ-centered deliverance looks like. Michael also shares practical wisdom for pursuing the gifts of the Spirit with humility, balance, and discipleship within the local church.
If you’ve ever wondered whether the gifts are for today, how to test the spirits, or how to walk in Christ’s authority with wisdom and love—this conversation will encourage and equip you.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome & Michael’s background03:26 Life-changing encounter with God08:27 Are the gifts for today? (1 Corinthians 12–14)14:15 Testing the spirits & healthy pursuit of gifts18:26 Deliverance: biblical foundation & authority in Christ24:07 Can Christians be demonized?27:35 How demons gain influence (sin, unforgiveness, open doors)31:31 Michael’s deliverance process36:08 Yoga, idolatry & modern open doors39:26 Avoiding extremes: balance & discernment45:42 Discipleship & practicing gifts in the church49:50 Convergence Network & pursuing Word + Spirit52:38 Where to connect with Michael
Key topicsdeliverance, gifts of the Spirit, continuationism vs cessationism, testing the spirits, 1 Corinthians 12–14, “when the perfect comes,” authority in Christ, repentance and renunciation, discernment, idolatry, yoga, Young Life, Jack Deere, Sam Storms, Ken Fish, George Eldon Ladd, Convergence Network, Remnant Radio
Connect with MichaelReclamation Church (Denver, CO): https://reclamationdenver.com/Thomas Ministries: https://www.thomasministries.org/Remnant Radio: https://www.theremnantradio.com/
Connect with meSubscribe for more testimonies and Bible-centered conversations.Podcast feed and socials: https://linktr.ee/sipsofgraceContact for speaking and interviews: hello@sipsofgrace.org
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From growing up in church to living a double life, battling addiction, and wrestling with same-sex attraction, Arch opens up with honesty about his struggles—and the hope he found in Christ. His testimony reminds us that God’s Word transforms lives and that true freedom comes through faith in Jesus, not culture.
⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Arch’s upbringing in church04:46 – College years, double life, and first relationships10:57 – Coming out to family and the fallout15:29 – Addiction, career pressures, and life away from God20:31 – The darkest years of alcoholism23:00 – Life in the news industry & cultural influence27:32 – Faith vs. culture: why truth matters33:53 – Transformation through Bible study & Scripture37:52 – Wrestling with same-sex attraction as a Christian42:14 – Finding a Bible-believing church home46:41 – Truth, love, and standing firm on Scripture50:16 – Encouragement for those struggling with identity & faith57:15 – Where to find Arch’s blog & book
📖 Learn more about Arch’s work: ArchKennedy.com📕 Read his book The Weather’s Fine: The Weather’s Fine Book👉 Subscribe for more testimonies and faith conversations: Just search Sips of Grace on YouTube and social media.
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What started as a joyful weekend for his son’s wedding turned into the most pivotal moment of his life. In this episode of Sips of Grace, Mike McKinsey shares his powerful near-death experience—complete with a face-to-face encounter with Jesus, a glimpse into heaven, and the unforgettable words that changed everything.
But this isn’t just a story about dying. It’s a story about waking up to the truth of who Jesus is—and what really matters in this life.
Jesus Christ is King—the one true God. Salvation is found in Him alone. Put your faith in Him today.
“Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” — John 14:6
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Connect with Sips of Grace:📱 Podcast links, social media, and more: https://linktr.ee/sipsofgrace🔗 Connect with Mike:Website: https://www.mikemckinsey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmckinsey22/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mmckinsey22/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmckinsey22 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mmckinsey 

“I was ready to marry her… then I started dreaming of hell.”Amanda Smith never expected to leave same-sex relationships behind—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything.
Amanda shares her testimony: a childhood shaped by confusion and pain, years of same-sex relationships, and the life-altering moment she picked up a Bible and met the love of Christ. From deep conviction to true identity, Amanda walks us through her journey of healing, discipleship, and freedom. Whether you're struggling with identity, wondering if change is possible, or seeking to love others well—this story will stir your heart and strengthen your faith.
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Rita Cabezas was a licensed psychologist with a busy therapy practice in Costa Rica—until one night, a demon interrupted her session and said:“Shut up. I live here. She’s mine.”
That moment changed everything.
What started as a traditional therapy session quickly turned into something supernatural. From that moment on, God began teaching Rita how to combine emotional healing with deliverance—exposing the spiritual roots behind psychological symptoms and showing her how to walk in authority through the power of Jesus.
We talk about spiritual warfare, fear, open doors, healing the soul, fasting, and so much more. Whether you’ve experienced deliverance or are just now exploring this side of your faith, this conversation is powerful, eye-opening, and full of truth.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro: How everything changed in one session02:30 - First encounter with a demon06:50 - God says: “I need your office”10:20 - Why demons hide behind psychological symptoms14:00 - How God trained her directly17:00 - When the Church stays silent20:20 - A boy raised from the dead22:30 - Rita’s near-death deliverance story27:00 - Healing through emotional work32:00 - Demons connected to disease35:00 - What opens the door to demons?38:20 - Can Christians have demons?41:30 - Why churches need to go deeper44:00 - Spiritual weapons and fasting47:00 - Obedience, maturity, and spiritual responsibility51:00 - National-level deliverance: a Costa Rican miracle54:30 - Hearing God's voice and prophetic guidance56:00 - Encouragement for those feeling stuck or oppressed58:30 - Final thoughts + how to connect with Rita
🔗 CONNECT WITH RITASpanish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ritacabezasoficial2168English YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ritacabezas-english2252📖 Unmasked — https://www.amazon.com/Unmasked-Demons-lurking-psychological-symptoms/dp/0578753855📖 Defeating Demonic Principalities — https://www.amazon.com/Defeating-Demonic-Principalities-Unveiling-Organizational/dp/0578753812Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rita.cabezas.39
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