Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings
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Compelled Podcast is a seasonal show using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world. Christianity isn't a hobby. It's a faith in Jesus Christ that compels us to live for Him. These Christian stories and testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! More at CompelledPodcast.com.

  1. REMASTERED: #46 The Final Flight of Space Shuttle Columbia - Evelyn Husband Thompson

    3D AGO

    REMASTERED: #46 The Final Flight of Space Shuttle Columbia - Evelyn Husband Thompson

    Evelyn’s husband, Rick, was the Commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. While Evelyn knew that her husband always faced dangers inherent with being an astronaut, she was eventually confronted with a moment where she would have to trust the Lord no matter what. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/evelyn-husband-thompson ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using 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 faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
  2. BEHIND THE SCENES: State of Compelled 2026

    5D AGO

    BEHIND THE SCENES: State of Compelled 2026

    Season 10 launching on Feb. 10th! // Celebrate what God did in 2025! // Hear Compelled's vision for 2026! What God allowed us to do in 2025: Record 20 new testimonies! Release 11 original Compelled stories! Remaster 32 testimonies from our archives! Compelled was downloaded 909,419 times in 2025! Launch Compelled on national radio! (170 stations, 34 states, 500,000 weekly listeners) Launch the Compelled book! (over 20,000 copies sold!) Launch our 501(c)3 nonprofit, ⁠Compelled Ministries⁠! Continue nurturing the ⁠Proclaim Podcast Network⁠ and launch a new member, the ⁠Surround Bible⁠! Our vision for 2026: Relaunch Season 10 on Feb. 10th (10 new episodes) Release Season 11 during mid-August (10 new episodes) Cultivate and nurture the Proclaim Podcast Network Build a podcast studio for Compelled (a 200 sq. ft. converted Home Depot shed) We've raised 97% of our 2026 Fundraising Goal, with $2,170 remaining. If you'd like to donate towards our episodes for 2026 then visit ⁠compelledpodcast.com/donate⁠ 4 ways to be involved: Pray God would give us wisdom and creativity as we select and edit our 20 episodes this year. Join our Compelled Insider email list for the behind-the-scenes news from our team: ⁠CompelledPodcast.com⁠ Join our prayer team. Just email us and we'll add you. Keep telling your friends about Compelled! Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/bts-state-of-compelled-2026 ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using 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 faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  3. REMASTERED: #51 “If There’s a Force in Heaven, Show Yourself!” - Deepa Sukumar

    JAN 20

    REMASTERED: #51 “If There’s a Force in Heaven, Show Yourself!” - Deepa Sukumar

    Deepa Sukumar was a Hindu medical student with a successful career ahead of her, but she was actually struggling with anxiety, self-worth, and a total lack of peace. Then one night, when she was at the end of her rope and ready to end her life, God knocked on the door of her heart. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/deepa-sukumar ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using 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 faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  4. REMASTERED: #50 My Violent, Rage-Filled Family Was Hopeless - Greg Stier

    JAN 13

    REMASTERED: #50 My Violent, Rage-Filled Family Was Hopeless - Greg Stier

    Greg Stier grew up in a crime-infested part of Denver surrounded by gangs, violence, and unbridled hatred. Greg was small and mild-mannered and just didn’t fit in with his family of thugs and criminals. In the world’s eyes it may have seemed Greg's family was hopeless, but Greg would discover there is a power in Heaven that can change and transform… even an entire family. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/greg-stier ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using 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 faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  5. REMASTERED: #49 Sentenced to 500 Years in Prison - Ron Adkins

    JAN 6

    REMASTERED: #49 Sentenced to 500 Years in Prison - Ron Adkins

    At the age of 19, Ron was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison. Ron lashed out with rage and violence, eventually becoming a prison gang leader, until he was locked up in solitary confinement and told he would stay there until the day he died.  Condemned by society and separated from humanity, Ron knew that he was utterly alone... or was he?  Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ron-adkins ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using 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 faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  6. REMASTERED: #48 Hope for the Porn-Addicted Pastor - Garrett Kell

    12/30/2025

    REMASTERED: #48 Hope for the Porn-Addicted Pastor - Garrett Kell

    For years, Garrett chased women, drugs, alcohol, and his own pleasures. But after being radically saved he began serving the Lord as the pastor of a growing church.  Yet Garrett carried a dark secret, a remnant of his past that he just couldn't shake. As Garrett would discover, the same Jesus who came to save sinners also came to deliver the saints. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/garrett-kell ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using 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 faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  7. Compelled presents: Surround Bible - The Real Story of Christmas!

    12/22/2025

    Compelled presents: Surround Bible - The Real Story of Christmas!

    Compelled is thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Proclaim Podcast Network — Surround Bible! The Surround Bible presents Part 1 of The Real Story of Christmas — an immersive Audio Movie that places you at the heart of the most extraordinary moment in history. Told with verbatim scripture, brought to life by a cast of renowned voice actors, and enhanced by a cinematic score and world-class sound production, this is more than a listening experience — it's a spiritual journey. After you finish listening to Part 1 here, make sure to enjoy Part 2 on the Surround Bible podcast feed: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kMBUCIviRqtTKURNXuNO6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surround-bible/id1861946879 Website: https://SurroundBible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
  8. REMASTERED: #45 I Gave God My 2-Year-Old Son - Kathleen Lansing

    12/16/2025

    REMASTERED: #45 I Gave God My 2-Year-Old Son - Kathleen Lansing

    After Kathleen’s 2-year-old son suddenly fell ill and lay on death's door, she cried out to God asking for healing. But her son’s condition was fading fast and Kathleen feared the worst. Only a miracle could save him. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/kathleen-lansing ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using 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 faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
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Compelled Podcast is a seasonal show using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world. Christianity isn't a hobby. It's a faith in Jesus Christ that compels us to live for Him. These Christian stories and testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! More at CompelledPodcast.com.

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