May 29, 2025
Chloe Black’s Journey from Fighting Faith to Leading the Next Generation to Find Theirs
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In today’s episode of Karina Faith Diaries, Karina sits down with Chloe Black (formerly Chloe Green) for an unfiltered conversation about her transformation from a broken, party-driven teen to a bold follower of Jesus with a passion for missions.
Chloe opens up about growing up in Fishers, Indiana, navigating family struggles, addiction, and trauma—and how a life-changing encounter with Jesus at 16 redefined everything. From being the girl who mocked Young Life to becoming a missionary with the World Race and the LA Dream Center, Chloe’s story is filled with raw truth, grace, and redemption.
Episode Highlights:
– Growing up in Fishers, Indiana with a broken home and hidden trauma
– Falling into alcohol, drugs, and identity struggles as a teen
– A life-altering week at Young Life camp and giving her life to Jesus
– Traveling the world on the World Race to serve and evangelize
– Serving four years at the LA Dream Center—ministering on Skid Row
– The frightening encounter with a manipulative Bible study cult
– How God used that crisis to deepen her personal faith and knowledge
– Returning to Fishers to minister to high school students just like her
– Meeting her husband TJ through Young Life and building a life rooted in service
– Encouragement for teens walking with Jesus
Time-Stamps:
[00:01:00] Chloe’s background, upbringing, and introduction
[00:06:00] Family dysfunction, early trauma, and turning to partying
[00:10:30] The encounter with Jesus that changed everything
[00:14:30] Wrestling with change and loneliness in high school
[00:20:00] Mission trips, baptisms, and calling to full-time ministry
[00:28:00] World Race adventures: Ecuador, India, Zambia
[00:35:00] Moving to LA, life at the Dream Center, and Skid Row
[00:41:00] A cult-like Bible study and crisis of spiritual identity
[00:47:00] Taking a year off to rebuild her foundation in Christ
[00:52:00] Returning home and joining Young Life staff
[00:56:00] Meeting her husband and continuing the mission in Fishers
[01:01:00] Words of wisdom for teens trying to live out their faith today
About the Guest:
Chloe Black is a missionary, speaker, and ministry leader based in Fishers, Indiana. After a radical encounter with Jesus at 16, she pursued full-time missions through the World Race and later served for four years at the LA Dream Center. Chloe is now the Area Director for HRC Young Life and Wildlife, where she helps introduce students to Jesus and walk with them as they grow in faith. She holds a degree in substance abuse counseling and is passionate about reaching the next generation with authenticity, truth, and grace.
Episode Resources:
Learn more about Young Life
The Dream Center: dreamcenter.org
The World Race: worldrace.org
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