REMASTERED: #51 “If There’s a Force in Heaven, Show Yourself!” - Deepa Sukumar

REMASTERED: #51 “If There’s a Force in Heaven, Show Yourself!” - Deepa Sukumar

Author: Paul Hastings January 20, 2026 Duration: 45:22
Deepa Sukumar was a Hindu medical student with a successful career ahead of her, but she was actually struggling with anxiety, self-worth, and a total lack of peace. Then one night, when she was at the end of her rope and ready to end her life, God knocked on the door of her heart. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/deepa-sukumar ++++++++++++ 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
#87 KKK Terrorist Finds Christ - Tom Tarrants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:02
In the 1960s, Tom Tarrants was a young man on a mission - to save America from Communism, Marxism, and desegregation. He was prepared to do anything, including joining the Ku Klux Klan, drive-by shootings, or even dying…
#86 Skipping Retirement. Living on Mission. - Brian Lynn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:00
Brian Lynn grew up inspired by missionaries like George Mueller. But, as an adult, he was blindsided by a painful divorce and became a single dad. After struggling with self-pity and anger, Brian realized that God had ca…
#85 Controlled by Alcohol. Redeemed by Christ. - Wendy Zaeringer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:31
Wendy grew up in a broken home and was always searching for the truth. But as she grew older she fell into rebellion and numbed her pain with drugs and alcohol. In desperation, she decided to get sober and began reading…
Our Big Surprise! (Proclaim + God Out Loud) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:21
1. Today, we're launching the Proclaim Podcast Network. Learn more at Proclaim.fm Listen to our other network shows at: StoryPartners.org ExemplaPodcast.com GodOutLoud.com (and listen to the 2nd half of their season prem…
#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…