#111 Peace Like a River - Granger Smith

#111 Peace Like a River - Granger Smith

Author: Paul Hastings June 2, 2026 Duration: 59:31
Granger Smith was a country music icon who was living a star-studded life performing sold-out concerts across America. But when tragedy struck, everything came tumbling down, and Granger had to confront head-on… Who exactly was the God of the Bible? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/granger-smith ++++++++++++ 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 Read 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. Listen to other like-minded podcasts with faithful stories, thoughtfully told at https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Paul Hastings, Compelled-Christian Stories & Testimonies offers a space for profound, personal narratives that go beyond theory. This podcast operates in seasons, each episode built around immersive storytelling that pulls you directly into the experiences of believers from various walks of life and corners of the globe. The focus is on transformation-the tangible, sometimes messy, and always powerful ways faith reshapes a life. These aren't polished anecdotes but raw and true accounts of struggle, grace, and conviction. You’ll hear how a lived faith in Christ moves people from simple belief into action, shaping their choices, relationships, and view of the world. The stories shared here serve as both a mirror and a window, reflecting common human experiences while offering a glimpse into the diverse tapestry of global Christianity. Tuning in provides more than just passive listening; it’s an invitation to find encouragement and to have your own perspective deepened. The seasonal format allows for thoughtful curation, ensuring each narrative has the room to breathe and resonate fully. If you’re looking for authentic conversations about spirituality that are grounded in real-life journeys, this series connects the personal with the universal in a compelling way.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
#84 From Guns N’ Roses to Faith in Christ - Dean Clark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:30
At birth, Dean was abandoned by his mother. By 13, he had begun dealing drugs, and soon after moved into a party house in Hollywood Hills with the bad boys of rock & roll, Guns N’ Roses. But the year Guns N’ Roses began…
#83 Phoenix: Hope From Ashes - Kim Bigler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:26
Kim Bigler was going about just another day at home when her teenage son, Phoenix, collapsed in an alleyway, his heart stopped beating, and he died. But as Kim began to pray fervently, asking God to intervene, the God of…
#82 Rwandan Genocide Survivor in Search of a Savior - Alex Nsengimana [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
Alex Nsengimana grew up in Rwanda during the 1990s, surrounded by racial tension and anger that eventually boiled over into full-scale violence. As a child, Alex witnessed the unimaginable horrors of the Rwandan Genocide…
Season 8 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27
Compelled returns with Season 8 on Monday, July 22nd! Our season premiere is with Alex Nsengimana, who grew up in Rwanda during the 1990s, surrounded by racial tension and anger that eventually boiled over into full-scal…
#81 My Double Life: Repentance & Confession - Jeff Parker, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
In our last episode, we heard Part 1 of Jeff Parker's story. Jeff was the Vice President of a thriving Christian media company, but he secretly harbored a gambling addiction. This is the 2nd part of his story, so if you…
#80 My Double Life: Gambling Addict & Thief - Jeff Parker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:17
Jeff was the successful Vice President of a Christian media company. Their products were used in churches around the world every Sunday and the company was thriving. Yet Jeff was carrying a secret. A secret that no one i…
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL: Grief in Afghanistan (Encore) - Jim Payne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:28
In 2005, Jim Payne deployed to the Middle East as part of a Navy SEAL platoon, alongside 15 of his closest friends and brothers-in-arms. During their deployment, his team suffered devastating losses in the mountains of A…
#79 The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:40
Lee Strobel was a committed atheist and Pulitzer-nominated investigative journalist for the Chicago Tribune. When his wife became a Christian Lee was disgusted and set out to prove her beliefs about Jesus to be untrue. B…
#78 Married to an Unbeliever - Anna Chatelain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:57
Anna had been seeking spiritual answers for years. But after finally finding those answers in the Bible and joyfully sharing them with her husband, Anna realized her husband didn’t want anything to do with it. And if tha…
#77 Church Boy (the Drug Dealer) - Troy Gause [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:53
Troy Gause was a drug dealer who thought he was invincible. But then he was shot, paralyzed, and placed in a suicide cell where he thought he would lose his mind. Then one day… out of nowhere… he heard a still, small voi…