REMASTERED: #49 Sentenced to 500 Years in Prison - Ron Adkins

REMASTERED: #49 Sentenced to 500 Years in Prison - Ron Adkins

Author: Paul Hastings January 6, 2026 Duration: 52:40
At the age of 19, Ron was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison. Ron lashed out with rage and violence, eventually becoming a prison gang leader, until he was locked up in solitary confinement and told he would stay there until the day he died.  Condemned by society and separated from humanity, Ron knew that he was utterly alone... or was he?  Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ron-adkins ++++++++++++ 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: 100

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Podcast Episodes
BEHIND THE SCENES: How Compelled Got Started [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
#71 “Everyone Is Going to Die” - Ray Comfort (Living Waters) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:22
As a young man in New Zealand, Ray Comfort had everything he could want: a thriving business, a beautiful wife, and a successful career in front of him. But when he recognized the brevity of life and the finality of deat…
#70 Keith Green’s Story with Melody Green [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:54
Melody Green was raised in the Jewish tradition, but during the 70s married a fiery young singer named Keith Green, who was exploring the teachings of Jesus, a Jewish Rabbi who appeared to have found the pathway to God.…
#69 Hope for the un-Chosen - Steve & Susan Vinton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:40
For the last 30 years, Steve and Susan have fulfilled a unique calling - serving as the hands and feet of Christ to rural communities in Africa. (names are used with permission) Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com…
#68 A Firefighter’s Faith in the Flames - Cheyane Caldwell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
Cheyane Caldwell was a young firefighter struggling with how to live for God while living in the world. When suddenly, while battling a roaring fire he fell through the roof into a raging inferno and immediately knew he…
#67 A Chance Conversation - Jurgen & Shawn Beck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:41
Jurgen and Shawn Beck’s individual journeys of faith were initially separated by an ocean. Yet God brought this couple together, from opposite sides of the world, to minister to those around them in ways they never would…
ENCORE: 9/11 Survivor at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:54
Brian Birdwell was at the Pentagon on 9/11 when American Airlines flight 77 crashed just yards away from him, instantly engulfing his body in flames. Brian was faced with certain death but also with complete peace in kno…
#66 Freedom From Porn - Eric Hovind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:36
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 lif…
#65 Among the Cannibals & Headhunters - Steve Richardson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:01
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 th…