Former vice presidential running mate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Nicole Shanahan, has shared the powerful story of how she came to Christ along with her recent baptism.
Posting on X, Shanahan described her story of how tragic loss brought her closer to God, the divine encounters she had with people to help her understand the spiritual realm and how she finally made the decision to give her life to Christ and be baptized.
In September 2024, our family suffered a heart-wrenching loss—one I’m not prepared to speak about in detail yet, but I will when the time is right. Not long after the tragedy, I met an incredible woman named Diane, a bishop, who had prayed with me after my loss and was the first to ask me if I wanted to be saved. (I’m still getting the hang of the lingo. Some say pastor, preacher, or minister, depending on the church—but I know Diane as a deeply faithful soul who helped guide me closer to Jesus. For that, I am forever grateful.)
Shanahan says she became acquainted with Diane through her masseuse, Ade, who was a Christian that would silently pray for her during her appointments. After finally praying with her masseuse, Shanahan connected with Diane who explained the power of Jesus’ blood to save and forgive her.
Through her conversion, Shanahan writes how she realized that the spiritual world is real, with demons being undeniable. Having grown up with a father who would go into fits of rage, she finally considered that this evil was more than just “bad energy,” but rather spiritual forces at work.
Many people shy away from acknowledging the reality of spiritual warfare. But anyone who has seen addiction up close or lived through deep trauma and witnessed how evil takes hold in this world knows that the battle of good versus evil isn’t just theoretical—it’s real and all around us.
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After spending a decade as a Jewish convert, Shanahan is finally seeing the world from a greater light, a picture finally complete.
For over a decade, I identified as Jewish. But now, with the New Testament in my hands, I see the world’s spiritual pain in a way I never could before. It’s like a veil has been lifted, revealing a deeper understanding of the struggle between light and darkness.
She also writes about Jesus saving the lost sheep, and encourages others to keep seeking Jesus as the source of life.
For those who are searching, who feel the same longing I once did, I can only say this: keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. Faith is not about having all the answers but about trusting in the One who does. And when you find Him, you will know you are finally home.
Pray for Shanahan as she ventures on this new journey with Christ. As we see more public figures accepting Jesus, let’s give Him praise for how He wants to shake things up for the glory of His kingdom in our world.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
