Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world.
These Christian testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened!
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#67 A Chance Conversation - Jurgen & Shawn Beck
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Jurgen and Shawn Beck’s individual journeys of faith were initially separated by an ocean. Yet God brought this couple together, from opposite sides of the world, to minister to those around them in ways they never would have dreamed of. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jurgen-shawn-beck ++++++++++++ Did you know that Compelled is listed in the list of top Christian testimony podcasts? Check it out! https://blog.feedspot.com/christian_testimony_podcasts/ Compelled uses …
ENCORE: 9/11 Survivor at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell
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Brian Birdwell was at the Pentagon on 9/11 when American Airlines flight 77 crashed just yards away from him, instantly engulfing his body in flames. Brian was faced with certain death but also with complete peace in knowing that his faith was already placed in a Savior. His story is raw, true, and filled with miracles. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes /encore-brian-birdwell 🎧 4 RECOMMENDED EPISODES: #42 Grief in Afghanistan: Testimony from a U.S. Special Ops Teammate - Jim …
#66 Freedom From Porn - Eric Hovind
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Eric Hovind grew up in a Christian household and served faithfully in his family's Christian ministry, volunteered at church, and always knew the right answers. Yet, at the same time, he was harboring a secret double life of sexual addiction. But one night, he came face-to-face with a shocking realization... he was the product of Christian culture and teaching... but he was a total stranger to Christ. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/eric-hovind ++++++++++++ Compelled uses …
#65 Among the Cannibals & Headhunters - Steve Richardson
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When Steve was just a child, he and his parents traveled halfway across the world to New Guinea and moved in with a tribe of Stone Age cannibals and headhunters. Their purpose? To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the ends of the earth. Their reception? Unbelievable. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/steve-richardson ++++++++++++ Compelled uses gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world. These Christian …
#64 Hope Amidst Suffering: A 5-Year-Old’s Journey - Curtis & Deann Lewis
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Curtis and Deann Lewis took their 5-year-old daughter Natalie in for a routine heart procedure. But during the operation, something went terribly wrong. The doctors shared the terrible news that Natalie would never recover, and probably, not even survive. And just like that, Curtis and Deann were thrust into the most difficult season of their lives... faced with decisions about trust, forgiveness, and ultimately... hope. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/curtis-deann-lewis …
#63 The Final Heist: From Criminal to Christ - Tyrone Summerall
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From childhood, Tyrone Summerall was a habitual thief. If he wanted something and didn't have it, he would just take it. As an adult, Tyrone was eventually sentenced to prison for multiple armed robberies. But as Tyrone was groping through the darkest moments of his life, there appeared a Spark of Hope. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/tyrone-summerall ++++++++++++ Compelled uses gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians …
#62 Gangster by Day. Hacker by Night. Then Jesus. - Mike Felch
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Mike Felch’s search for identity, approval, and a place to belong drove him to a life of burglary, violence, and computer hacking. However, through all of those experiences, God was placing people in Mike’s life that would ultimately draw him to the only true Source of identity and belonging. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/mike-felch ++++++++++++ Compelled uses gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world. …
#61 Orphaned, Yet Not Alone - Susie Jacobson
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As a little girl, Susie lost everything that mattered to her. Her home, her family, and her friends. But in her loneliness, she found One Friend who would never leave her behind. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes /susie-jacobson Want to Make a Movie About Susie? Susie’s son (Nato Jacobson) is a filmmaker and just launched a crowdfunding campaign to turn his mom’s story into a feature-length movie! Get involved and help bring Susie's story to the big-screen here: …
#60 A Broken Man’s Miraculous Fight For the Unborn - John Barros
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John Barros has suffered through cancer, brain aneurysms, chronic pain, and more. In the world’s eyes he would be considered a “broken man”. Yet God has used John to save countless unborn lives from abortion. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/john-barros ++++++++++++ Compelled uses gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world. These Christian testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your …
Season 6 Trailer - Radio Premiere on June 5th!
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We've got big news! 1\. We're going to start releasing 2 seasons every year, instead of 1. That'll double our number of episodes from 10 to 20. We'll be releasing episodes every 2 weeks. 2\. Want to meet in person? Come find us at one of the conferences we're attending this summer/fall. Details at https://compelledpodcast.com/events. 3\. Listen to the Season 6 premiere of Compelled on “Airing the Addisons” on American Family Radio on June 5, 2023 at 2pm CST! Find a station near you at …
ENCORE: The Final Flight of Space Shuttle Columbia (20th Anniversary) - Evelyn Husband Thompson
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(Looking for our Season 6 launch date? Check the end of our episode for the launch date!) This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster (February 1, 2003). We remember that day with this special encore episode of our story with Evelyn Husband Thompson. Evelyn’s husband, Rick was selected by NASA to be an astronaut in 1994 and was the Commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. While Evelyn knew that her husband always faced dangers inherent with being an …
#59 My Marriage Was Crumbling - Barbara Mula
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SEASON FINALE! Barbara’s life growing up was chaotic at best and scarred with abuse. To protect herself, Barbara put up emotional walls and developed a tough personality. But when her marriage began crumbling, she realized those walls would never hold up. If everything she thought to be true was false, how would she ever find a firm foundation? JOIN OUR CELEBRATION! We just ended our 5th Season of Compelled. Come and celebrate with us on a live video call on Thursday, December 1st at 8pm CST. …
#58 Raising Cain: From 10-Year-Old Heroin Addict to Prison Evangelist - Cain Kellerman
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Cain Kellerman became addicted to heroin as a 10-year-old boy and saw his life quickly spiral out of control after that... his life held no hope and he simply stopped caring about anything. And even if his life did have a purpose, how could he break free from his addictions? Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/cain-kellerman 💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Cain’s story (no login required). ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate …
#57 Delivered from Domestic Abuse - Ramona Chirko
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For years, Ramona and her husband served in churches together. On the outside, it looked like they had a picture-perfect marriage, but in reality, Ramona was carrying a dark secret. Her husband was emotionally and physically abusive, and Ramona had lost all hope... until one day she realized that the source of true Hope had never left her at all. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ramona-chirko 💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Ramona’s story (no login required). ++++++++++++ Compelled is …
