BEHIND THE SCENES: How Compelled Got Started

BEHIND THE SCENES: How Compelled Got Started

Author: Paul Hastings January 25, 2024 Duration: 19:13
Join us for our first-ever behind-the-scenes episode with the Compelled team! Highlights: Paul and Sarah Hastings share their personal testimonies The story of how Compelled got started Listen to the Season 7 Premiere of Compelled on the Culture Proof podcast next Thursday, February 1st! (cultureproof.net) We've finished raising 68% of our 2024 Goal, with $16,000 remaining. If you'd like to donate towards our episodes for 2024 then visit compelledpodcast.com/donate Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/how-compelled-got-started NEW TO COMPELLED? THEN 🎧 TRY 3 RECOMMENDED EPISODES #16 Falsely Accused & Sentenced to Life in Prison - Hannah Overton: Hannah was a regular stay-at-home mom of 5 young children who was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison. But instead of growing bitter, she chose to share the Gospel with her fellow inmates. https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/hannah-overton #30 Forgiving My Kidnappers - Gracia Burnham: Gracia and her husband were Missionaries in the Philippines when they were kidnapped and held hostage by terrorists for over a year. Where was God when she needed him? https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/gracia-burnham #50 My Violent, Rage-Filled Family Was Hopeless - Greg Stier: Greg grew up surrounded by gangs, violence, and unbridled hatred. He 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 that there is a power in Heaven that can change and transform… even an entire family. 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 support the show? 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/ 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

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies
Podcast Episodes
REMASTERED: #40 Rescued from Abuse & Neglect - Ken Freeman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:47
As a young boy, Ken Freeman was beaten, neglected, and molested for years. Anyone ever claiming to love him simply wanted to abuse him. But then one day, Ken was introduced to the love of a Perfect Father, and his life w…
REMASTERED: #36 Hindu Mystic Meets Jesus - Atticus Carr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:11
Atticus Carr was a young man steeped in New Age philosophy and Hindu mysticism. But then one night, for inexplicable reasons, he began reading the Bible which opened his eyes to the truth. Show notes: https://compelledpo…
REMASTERED: #35 A Muslim Converted - Yusuf Agoro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:14
Yusuf Agoro grew up as a Muslim. But when he was a teenager, he placed his faith in Jesus. His devout Muslim parents, relatives, and mosque ordered him to recant. Could his brand-new faith stand firm? Show notes: https:/…
REMASTERED: #34 Life After Trauma - Doug and Selah Helms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:48
Doug and Selah Helms saw their world turned upside down when a terrible car accident left their 17-year-old son, Peter, with a traumatic brain injury. They would face the greatest trial of their life and their faith in t…