Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

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 Chr...

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 is a seasonal podcast using grippin...

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 is a seasonal podcast using grippin...

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,...

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,...

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 is...

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 is...

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 is a seasonal podcas...

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 is a seasonal podcas...

Ben Browning had recently become the pastor of a small church in rural Mississippi. Things were going well... until he began dating a black woman and his quiet church rebelled. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ben-browning ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the wo...

Ben Browning had recently become the pastor of a small church in rural Mississippi. Things were going well... until he began dating a black woman and his quiet church rebelled. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ben-browning ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the wo...

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 ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around...

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 ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around...

Many people may recognize Marvin Olasky's name as a Christian author, journalist, and Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, and former longtime editor of WORLD Magazine. However, Marvin spent his early life as anything *but* a Christian. In fact, Marvin wasn't even sure if he wanted to be an American. Instead, he preferred to betray his country in the name of Communism. Show notes @ https://compe...

Many people may recognize Marvin Olasky's name as a Christian author, journalist, and Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, and former longtime editor of WORLD Magazine. However, Marvin spent his early life as anything *but* a Christian. In fact, Marvin wasn't even sure if he wanted to be an American. Instead, he preferred to betray his country in the name of Communism. Show notes @ https://compe...

After undergoing several medical emergencies, John Barros would have been labeled by the world as a "broken man". And yet God chose John as His unlikely instrument to personally save thousands of lives. Show notes at ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/john-barros ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transformi...

After undergoing several medical emergencies, John Barros would have been labeled by the world as a "broken man". And yet God chose John as His unlikely instrument to personally save thousands of lives. Show notes at ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/john-barros ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transformi...

Brittini Guerrero was a highly-motivated young woman who excelled in college and was planning to launch her own business. The world was at her fingertips, until one fateful night, when Brittini made a terrible choice that would change the rest of her life. Could God forgive the unforgivable? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/brittini-guerrero ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal p...

Brittini Guerrero was a highly-motivated young woman who excelled in college and was planning to launch her own business. The world was at her fingertips, until one fateful night, when Brittini made a terrible choice that would change the rest of her life. Could God forgive the unforgivable? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/brittini-guerrero ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal p...

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? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/barbara-mula ++++...

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? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/barbara-mula ++++...

SEASON 11 PREMIERE! Jath Candy was a sworn member of a Bloods street gang. Jath found his entire identity in the gang and was willing to do anything he was asked. And when Jath was incarcerated for his involvement in a murder, he was willing to protect his gang no matter the cost. Until one day, when the Holy Spirit asked him a simple question. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ja...

SEASON 11 PREMIERE! Jath Candy was a sworn member of a Bloods street gang. Jath found his entire identity in the gang and was willing to do anything he was asked. And when Jath was incarcerated for his involvement in a murder, he was willing to protect his gang no matter the cost. Until one day, when the Holy Spirit asked him a simple question. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ja...

SEASON 10 FINALE! Oscar wasn't just an atheist, he was a zealot. The absence of an earthly father in his life simply reinforced the truth, that Christians were stupid, and they needed to be put in their place. There was no Father in heaven looking down from above. All this world had to offer was chaos. But as Oscar pursued earthly pleasures there were some questions that just couldn't be answered....

SEASON 10 FINALE! Oscar wasn't just an atheist, he was a zealot. The absence of an earthly father in his life simply reinforced the truth, that Christians were stupid, and they needed to be put in their place. There was no Father in heaven looking down from above. All this world had to offer was chaos. But as Oscar pursued earthly pleasures there were some questions that just couldn't be answered....