BEHIND THE SCENES: State of Compelled 2025

BEHIND THE SCENES: State of Compelled 2025

Author: Paul Hastings January 28, 2025 Duration: 25:49
Celebrate what God did in 2024. Hear Compelled's vision for 2025. What God allowed us to do in 2024: Released 20 original Compelled stories! Launched the Proclaim Podast Network to highlight other immersive storytelling podcasts in the Christian space. Listen to the other shows at Proclaim.fm Compelled was downloaded 834,025 in 2024! Our vision for 2025: We just recorded 20 new testimonies in January. We’ll be releasing those this year and next. We’re going to continue cultivating and growing the Proclaim Podcast Network. We’re launching our weekly radio show on American Family Radio this coming Sunday, Feb. 2nd, at 2pm CT! 170 stations, 34 states, 500,000 listeners. Find station listings at afr.net We’re launching Season 9 of Compelled the following day on Monday, Feb. 3rd! We’re launching our “TOP SECRET PROJECT” later this summer. (suspense, suspense!) We've raised 75% of our 2025 Goal, with $15,000 remaining. If you'd like to donate towards our episodes for 2025 then visit compelledpodcast.com/donate 3 ways to be involved Pray God would bring us the right sponsors for the podcast and especially radio. We need the radio sponsor in order to stay on the radio. Join our Compelled Insider email list for the behind-the-scenes news... such as the “TOP SECRET PROJECT” we’re releasing later this summer. Send us your 5-10 minute testimony! We might feature it on Compelled! (email us to get the instructions) Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/bts-state-of-compelled-2025 ++++++++++++ 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! Become a monthly donor and listen to episodes 1 week early: https://compelledpodcast.com/support-us 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
#96 Gangster, Dealer, Dead… Then Jesus. - Laddie Calloway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:15
Laddie Calloway was a street fighter and drug dealer. After being declared a fatality from a gang shooting, Laddie's life continued to spiral out of control… until he remembered the seeds of faith that had been planted b…
#95 The Pain of Suicide vs. The Hope of Christ - Lori Apon, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:20
This is Part 2 of Lori Apon’s story. Make sure to listen to Part 1 first. Lori met Bobby Apon, the love of her life at a Christian concert. He was one of the founding members of NewSong, an upcoming Christian music group…
#94 Our Fairytale Romance & Deception - Lori Apon, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:24
Lori Apon met the love of her life at a Christian concert. Bobby Apon was a young, dashing man who sang songs for God's glory. He was a founding member of the Christian music group, NewSong, and he swept Lori off her fee…
#93 A Christian at Disney - Ron Husband [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:12
Ron Husband grew up in California during the 50s and 60s. And he'd heard about Jesus... but he also heard about flying saucers and ancient civilizations. What was the truth? And would this truth have any bearing when he…
#92 The Witness - Steven Matamoros [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:32
Steven Matamoros grew up as a Jehovah's Witness with a distorted view of God. But through a crumbling marriage and heartbreaking loss, he would encounter the true God of the Bible, who promised to always be by Steven's s…
#91 From the Crips to the Christ - Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
Before he was ever involved with Living Waters, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne was a rising gang member with a burgeoning future as a drug dealer and rapper. But one day, he was invited to an event that would change the course of…
#90 Healing After Rape - Teri Hrabovsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:50
Teri Hrabovsky grew up caught between Catholicism and cultural occultic practices. But after the enemy tried everything to destroy her, God allowed Teri’s life to become a story of healing and redemption, touching countl…
#89 Finding My Father - Peter Davidson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:40
Peter Davidson was exposed to cultural Christianity while growing up, but it never meant much. He lost his parents as a child and his future prospects appeared bleak, until God came looking for him and revealed to Peter…