Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin From Crystals to Christianity: Finding Jesus After Trying Everything Else with Justine
Jun 17, 2025
Justine shares a fascinating journey through the ups and downs of life, exploring everything from alcohol to yoga and tarot in her search for meaning. Her experiences in vibrant party scenes and reflections on family impact her quest for identity. After feeling lost, a pivotal YouTube video and a prayer lead her to confront her longing for something deeper. Ultimately, she discovers that faith in Jesus offers fulfillment and community, challenging listeners to reconsider their own beliefs and search for truth.
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Discovering Jesus in Madrid
- Justine discovered Jesus through a YouTube video about a beauty influencer's eating disorder recovery triggered by faith.
- This unexpected encounter led her to visit a Southern Baptist church in Madrid shortly after watching the video.
Pray to Recognize Your Need
- Pray earnestly asking God to reveal how much you need Him without expecting immediate results.
- Such prayer can be a starting point to recognize spiritual need even if the impact is delayed.
Spiritual Practices Before Faith
- Justine replaced drinking with exploring spiritual practices like yoga, tarot, and crystals to find meaning.
- These activities failed to provide lasting peace and often led back to addiction cycles.
