My Testimony: from new age to Jesus Christ

Before you were born, He called you by your name. Dear friend, welcome. In this first episode, I share my raw journey of faith, exploring my early experiences of seeking belonging, my baptism, and the cultural transitions that shaped my spiritual path back to God. I reflect on the struggles with identity, the allure of New Age beliefs, and the transformative moment when I committed to following Christ and gave my life to Him. Through my story, I pray that you will be inspired to deepen your relationship with God, however He calls you to. John 1:43-51 43The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” 48Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” 49Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” 51And He said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter[o] you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” 📧 Subscribe to my newsletter & get your FREE "3 Questions for Kingdom Clarity" guide: 👉 https://sashalipskaia.substack.com (Immediately receive the Biblical discernment tool to help you hear God's voice clearly) Like and subscribe for future videos with teaching, guidance, Bible study and raw stories on living a life in Christ and following Jesus as His beloved in all of life: Timestamps: 00:03 A Story of Remembering: Discovering Jesus 02:57 My Background: A Spiritual Journey Begins 04:30 Baptism at Six: An Unexpected Invitation to Faith 09:27 Feeling Alone in Israel: Finding God Under a Tree 14:48 Teenage Solace: Finding Peace in the Russian Church in Canada 20:05 The Religion of Self: Navigating Spirituality as a Young Actress 23:38 Intervention: Leaving Acting and Pursuing Healing 26:34 The Truth: A Pivotal Moment in Church 31:39 Pentecost and Revelation: God's Unveiling 36:22 Surrendering to God's Will: The Beginning of the End 41:10 An Invitation: Deepening Your Relationship with Christ ⚡️ For 1:1 Biblical coaching and guidance: Book a Clarity Call 👉 Bit.ly/Deepshift 🌐 Website: www.sashalipskaia.com Follow: 📸 Instagram:   / sashalipskaia   💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sashalipskaia Join my free Beloved Community on Skool: skool.com/the-irreplaceable-leader-7248 The Beloved Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HU6dVK... ABOUT SASHA: Sasha Lipskaia is an Orthodox Christian mystic-teacher, Biblical coach, and contemplative guide helping spiritually hungry seekers come home to Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and performance-driven Christianity, Jesus revealed the golden thread: He had been calling her name since before she was born. Now she teaches through intimate storytelling - connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life through devoted relationship with Christ. Background: MA, ICF Certified Life, Mindset and Wellness Coach, Master Primal Health Coach, Fitness Coach, and Precision Nutrition Coach 12+ years guiding leaders in spiritual formation and mindset transformation Disclaimer: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist, priest, or medical professional. For mental health support, please consult a licensed psychotherapist. For spiritual direction, please seek guidance from your priest or pastor. All glory to God. ✝️ Faith over performance God's truth for modern life Orthodox Christian witness