BEHIND THE SCENES: State of Compelled 2026

BEHIND THE SCENES: State of Compelled 2026

Author: Paul Hastings January 27, 2026 Duration: 26:25
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

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: 50

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies
Podcast Episodes
(remastered) #59 My Marriage Was Crumbling - Barbara Mula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:31
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…
#113 My Bloods Gang Killed a Cop. Jesus Gave Me Life. - Jath Candy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:40
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 m…
#112 Militant Atheist with a Heavenly Father - Oscar Navarro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:08
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…
Story Partners presents: I'm Not Who They Say I Am [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:21
When a tragic accident leaves a man dead, respected community member Connie Calhoun suddenly finds herself possibly facing prison time for a crime she insists she didn’t commit. As public outrage grows, the question beco…
#111 Peace Like a River - Granger Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 exac…
#110 Jesus Rescued Me From a Cult - Janet D. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:04
Janet was a brand-new Christian who joined a group of young people who also claimed to follow Jesus and live in Christian community. But when she discovered they would not let her leave, Janet grew confused… until Jesus…
(remastered) #57 Delivered from Domestic Abuse - Ramona Chirko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
For years, Ramona and her husband served in churches together. On the outside, it looked like they had a picture-perfect marriage, but in reality, Ramona was carrying a dark secret. Her husband was emotionally and physic…