90 episodes

Compelled Podcast is a seasonal show using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world.

Christianity isn't a hobby. It's a faith in Jesus Christ that compels us to live for Him.

These Christian stories and testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened!

More at CompelledPodcast.com.

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies Paul Hastings

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 679 Ratings

Compelled Podcast is a seasonal show using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world.

Christianity isn't a hobby. It's a faith in Jesus Christ that compels us to live for Him.

These Christian stories and testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened!

More at CompelledPodcast.com.

    I Died in Iraq - Jerry Dugan

    I Died in Iraq - Jerry Dugan

    Jerry Dugan’s life was a clash between spiritual curiousity, complete ambivolence, and intellectual skepticism. But, when he faced the prospect of dying on a battlefield in Iraq, he found an unexpected answer to the prayer he never thought he would pray.

    Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jerry-dugan

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    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/
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    • 53 min
    Who Would Help a Cursed Family? - James Omondi

    Who Would Help a Cursed Family? - James Omondi

    James Omondi grew up in total poverty in a small village in Kenya. His village viewed illness and misfortune through a lens of fear and mysticism which left James and his family labeled as cursed. His childhood was shrouded with judgment, rejection, and isolation. But when all hope seemed lost, God intervened.

    Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/james-omondi

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    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/
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    • 47 min
    A Love Story - Frank & Annette Loria

    A Love Story - Frank & Annette Loria

    Frank Loria was a self-righteous "good guy" who thought he could earn God's favor by following the rules. Annette, on the other hand, barely stopped to think if God had rules at all, and instead indulged in whatever she felt like. Both of them had defined God to be whoever they thought He was… but they’d soon find out that He was entirely different.

    Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/frank-annette-loria

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    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/
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    • 53 min
    “If You’re Real God, Prove It!” - Hayden Jernigan

    “If You’re Real God, Prove It!” - Hayden Jernigan

    Hayden Jernigan grew up in a home marked by chaos. Unsure of who loved him or who wanted him, Hayden pursued everything he thought would bring him happiness, including girls, alcohol, and drugs. Yet he was unaware that actually, his entire life, there was someOne, who was pursuing him.

    Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/hayden-jernigan

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    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/
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    • 52 min
    BEHIND THE SCENES: How Compelled Got Started

    BEHIND THE SCENES: How Compelled Got Started

    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

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    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

    • 19 min
    ENCORE: Transgender to Transformed - Laura Perry Smalts w/ Francine Perry

    ENCORE: Transgender to Transformed - Laura Perry Smalts w/ Francine Perry

    For years, Laura Perry rejected God and hated her own body. Laura thought she would find answers by transgendering herself into a “man”. She had numerous hormone injections and extensive surgeries, removing every female organ in her body.

    But after living as a transgender “man” for almost 10 years she encountered the love of Christ and was confronted with a difficult choice. Laura’s mother, Francine Perry, joins us as well to share her perspective throughout Laura's journey.

    Watch Laura's love story and wedding story here in our show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/encore-laura-perry-smalts


    NEW TO COMPELLED? THEN 🎧 TRY OUR 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

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    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

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
679 Ratings

679 Ratings

A reviewer 🦋 ,

felt COMPELLED to leave this review

God works through these stories! All these people have amazing stories!
I suggest episode 3, it’s my favorite

Evangeline E P ,

A Well Done Podcast

"This American Life" for Christians.

KimmeeSue ,

Great podcast!

I love this podcast! Before listening to this podcast I had only listened to true crime podcasts but was looking for something more encouraging. This podcast fulfilled this need! It is encouraging and inspiring!! It’s worth listening to!

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