In this compelling episode of Rooted, Josie and Symone sit down with Emily Cox, a psychology major at Bethel University, to hear her powerful story of redemption. Emily vulnerably shares how she grew up in a strong Christian home but was slowly pulled away by New Age practices like manifestation, crystals, and astrology—believing she could find fulfillment apart from Christ. Through her testimony, Emily describes the spiritual emptiness she experienced and the moment God lovingly drew her back to Himself. She explains how deception often comes disguised as "light" and how true peace, identity, and joy are found only in Jesus. If you’ve ever struggled with discerning truth or wondered how subtle lies can creep in, this episode will speak deeply to you. Emily's journey reminds us that no sin is bigger than the blood of Jesus and that God is always ready to welcome us home.

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• [00:00] — Introduction: Meet Emily Cox from Bethel University
• [04:00] — High school years: TikTok, Covid, and the slow pull into New Age practices
• [06:00] — Manifestation, crystals, and chasing counterfeit fruits of the Spirit
• [08:00] — Why New Age practices left her more anxious and empty
• [10:00] — The spiritual dangers of astrology and manifestation culture
• [15:00] — The turning point: Exposure, conviction, and the kindness of God
• [20:00] — Recognizing the power of the spiritual realm and the armor of God
• [22:00] — Building new community and confessing struggles for the first time
• [26:00] — Emily’s final encouragement: No sin is bigger than Jesus' blood

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1. "No sin is bigger than the blood of Jesus."
2. "The enemy counterfeits God's truth just enough to look appealing—but it's still a lie."
3. "Manifestation might promise fulfillment, but it leaves you more empty than before."
4. "Darkness only thrives in secrecy; freedom comes when we bring it into the light."
5. "I thought I could manifest joy, but true joy is a fruit of the Spirit."
6. "Even when I ran away, Jesus was waiting with open arms."
7. "Spiritual deception often enters through doors we think are harmless."
8. "We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony."
9. "True love isn’t a feeling or a trend—it’s a person: Jesus."

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• Ephesians 6:12 — "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood..."
• Revelation 12:11 — "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony."

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