Best Godjesus Podcasts (2024)

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#89 Finding My Father - Peter Davidson 53:10

1d ago53:10

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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 who his “True Father” was. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/peter-davidson ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal …

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#88 God was Greater than My Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts - Jessica Carpenter 48:38

15d ago48:38

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Jessica experienced the weight of family challenges from an early age and with limited outlets for her emotions she started down a path of self-harm and thoughts about suicide. But God saw Jessica in the midst of her struggle and was eager to meet her in her time of need. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jessica-carpenter ++++++++…

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#87 KKK Terrorist Finds Christ - Tom Tarrants 1:00:32

29d ago1:00:32

1:00:32

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 for his cause. Yet God had a far greater plan for this would-be revolutionary. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/…

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#86 Skipping Retirement. Living on Mission. - Brian Lynn 48:30

1M ago48:30

48:30

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 called him to live out a counter-cultural lifestyle that he never thought possible. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episod…

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#85 Controlled by Alcohol. Redeemed by Christ. - Wendy Zaeringer 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

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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 the Bible. What she discovered would change her life. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/wendy-zaeringer +++++++++…

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Our Big Surprise! (Proclaim + God Out Loud) 26:21

2M ago26:21

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 premiere episode immediately!) 2. Radio Fundraising Update: We've raised around $19k of our $80k goal. If you'd like to give toward th…

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#84 From Guns N’ Roses to Faith in Christ - Dean Clark 53:00

2M ago53:00

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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 to chart at number 1, Dean met the *true* number 1 of his life. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/dean-clark ++++…

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#83 Phoenix: Hope From Ashes - Kim Bigler 58:56

3M ago58:56

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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 Heaven heard her cry and met her need. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/kim-bigler ++++++++++++ Compelled is a …

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#82 Rwandan Genocide Survivor in Search of a Savior - Alex Nsengimana 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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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, but after being exposed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Alex was challenged to do the unthinkable... to forgive the unforgivable.…

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Season 8 Trailer 1:12

4M ago1:12

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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-scale violence, now known as the Rwandan Genocide. As a child, Alex witnessed unimaginable horrors, but after being exposed to the Gos…

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#81 My Double Life: Repentance & Confession - Jeff Parker, Part 2 49:30

5M ago49:30

49:30

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 haven't heard the 1st half, stop right now and go listen to that. To fund his secret gambling addiction, Jeff began taking shockin…

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#80 My Double Life: Gambling Addict & Thief - Jeff Parker 44:47

5M ago44:47

44:47

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 in his church, small group, or work could know about, but that ultimately could destroy him. Would Jeff continue on his secret path…

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MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL: Grief in Afghanistan (Encore) - Jim Payne 43:16

5M ago43:16

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In 2005, Jim deployed to the Middle East as part of a Navy SEAL platoon, alongside 15 of his closest friends and brothers-in-arms. Partway during their deployment, his team suffered devastating losses in the mountains of Afghanistan in an incident detailed in the best-selling book and hit movie “Lone Survivor”. As Jim grappled with crippling grief,…

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#79 The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel 54:10

6M ago54:10

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Lee Strobel was a committed atheist and Pulitzer-nominated investigative journalist for the Chicago Tribune. When his wife became a Christian Lee was disgusted and set out to prove her beliefs about Jesus to be untrue. But along the way, he was going to find more than he'd bargained for. Show notes and book drawing @ https://compelledpodcast.com/ep…

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#78 Married to an Unbeliever - Anna Chatelain 48:27

6M ago48:27

48:27

Anna had been seeking spiritual answers for years. But after finally finding those answers in the Bible and joyfully sharing them with her husband, Anna realized her husband didn’t want anything to do with it. And if that was the case… how would Jesus want her to respond? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/anna-chatelain +++++++++++…

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#77 Church Boy (the Drug Dealer) - Troy Gause 44:23

7M ago44:23

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Troy Gause was a drug dealer who thought he was invincible. But then he was shot, paralyzed, and placed in a suicide cell where he thought he would lose his mind. Then one day… out of nowhere… he heard a still, small voice… Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/troy-gause ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, imm…

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#76 Addicted to Porn. Freed by Christ. - Cortney Bruketta 51:27

7M ago51:27

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Cortney Bruketta felt trapped in a web of addiction and secrecy. She wrestled daily with pornography and the guilt of living a double life. And no matter where she turned, she couldn't find a way out. Could anyone, set her free? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/cortney-bruketta ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gr…

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SURPRISE! Listen to "#76 Addicted to Porn, Freed by Christ" a week early! 1:59

7M ago1:59

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SURPRISE! We're releasing our next episode of Compelled an entire week early, available right now on The Girl Defined Show! Synopsis: Cortney Bruketta felt trapped in a web of addiction and secrecy. She wrestled daily with pornography and the guilt of living a double life. And no matter where she turned, she couldn't find a way out. Could anyone se…

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#75 I Died in Iraq - Jerry Dugan 53:22

8M ago53:22

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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 ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seas…

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#74 Who Would Help a Cursed Family? - James Omondi 47:10

8M ago47:10

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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.…

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#73 A Love Story - Frank & Annette Loria 53:58

8M ago53:58

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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…

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#72 “If You’re Real God, Prove It!” - Hayden Jernigan 52:40

9M ago52:40

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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-jerni…

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BEHIND THE SCENES: How Compelled Got Started 19:43

9M ago19:43

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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 Goa…

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ENCORE: Transgender to Transformed - Laura Perry Smalts w/ Francine Perry 54:26

10M ago54:26

54:26

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 confront…

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#71 “Everyone Is Going to Die” - Ray Comfort (Living Waters) 53:52

12M ago53:52

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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 death, he began to despair. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ray-comfort Don't forget our 3 action items! Join our l…

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#70 Keith Green’s Story with Melody Green 58:24

1y ago58:24

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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. Alongside her husband, Melody embarked on a personal quest to live a life of sold-out devotion to this Messiah. But when God bless…

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#69 Hope for the un-Chosen - Steve & Susan Vinton 53:10

1y ago53:10

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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/episodes/steve-susan-vinton ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the …

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#68 A Firefighter’s Faith in the Flames - Cheyane Caldwell 47:49

1y ago47:49

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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 was going to die. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/cheyane-caldwell ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcas…

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#67 A Chance Conversation - Jurgen & Shawn Beck 51:11

1y ago51:11

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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 have dreamed of. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jurgen-shawn-beck ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podca…

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ENCORE: 9/11 Survivor at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell 47:24

1y ago47:24

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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 knowing that his faith was already placed in a Savior. His story is raw, true, and filled with miracles. Show notes at https://compel…

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#66 Freedom From Porn - Eric Hovind 47:06

1y ago47:06

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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 life of sexual addiction. But one night, he came face-to-face with a shocking realization... he was the product of Christian culture …

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#65 Among the Cannibals & Headhunters - Steve Richardson 46:31

1y ago46:31

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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 the ends of the earth. Their reception? Unbelievable. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/steve-richardson +++++++++…

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#64 Hope Amidst Suffering: A 5-Year-Old’s Journey - Curtis & Deann Lewis 1:01:37

1y ago1:01:37

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Curtis and Deann Lewis took their 5-year-old daughter Natalie in for a routine heart procedure. But during the operation, something went terribly wrong. The doctors shared the terrible news that Natalie would never recover, and probably, not even survive. And just like that, Curtis and Deann were thrust into the most difficult season of their lives…

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#63 The Final Heist: From Criminal to Christ - Tyrone Summerall 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

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From childhood, Tyrone Summerall was a habitual thief. If he wanted something and didn't have it, he would just take it. As an adult, Tyrone was eventually sentenced to prison for multiple armed robberies. But as Tyrone was groping through the darkest moments of his life, there appeared a Spark of Hope. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/ep…

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#62 Gangster by Day. Hacker by Night. Then Jesus. - Mike Felch 57:50

1+ y ago57:50

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Mike Felch’s search for identity, approval, and a place to belong drove him to a life of burglary, violence, and computer hacking. However, through all of those experiences, God was placing people in Mike’s life that would ultimately draw him to the only true Source of identity and belonging. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/mike…

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#61 Orphaned, Yet Not Alone - Susie Jacobson 53:46

1+ y ago53:46

53:46

As a little girl, Susie lost everything that mattered to her. Her home, her family, and her friends. But in her loneliness, she found One Friend who would never leave her behind. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/susie-jacobson Want to Make a Movie About Susie? Susie’s son (Nato Jacobson) is a filmmaker and just launched a crowdfu…

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#60 A Broken Man’s Miraculous Fight For the Unborn - John Barros 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

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John Barros has suffered through cancer, brain aneurysms, chronic pain, and more. In the world’s eyes he would be considered a “broken man”. Yet God has used John to save countless unborn lives from abortion. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/john-barros ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storyt…

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Season 6 Trailer 5:11

1+ y ago5:11

5:11

We've got big news! 1. We're going to start releasing 2 seasons every year, instead of 1. That'll double our number of episodes from 10 to 20. We'll be releasing episodes every 2 weeks. 2. Want to meet in person? Come find us at one of the conferences we're attending this summer/fall. Details at https://compelledpodcast.com/events. 3. Listen to the…

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ENCORE: The Final Flight of Space Shuttle Columbia (20th Anniversary) - Evelyn Husband Thompson 53:40

2y ago53:40

53:40

(Looking for our Season 6 launch date? Check the end of our episode for the launch date!) This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster (February 1, 2003). We remember that day with this special encore episode of our story with Evelyn Husband Thompson. Evelyn’s husband, Rick was selected by NASA to be an astronaut in 1…

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#59 My Marriage Was Crumbling - Barbara Mula 58:36

2y ago58:36

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SEASON FINALE! 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 would never hold up. If everything she thought to be true was false, how would she ever find a firm foundation? JOI…

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#58 Raising Cain: From 10-Year-Old Heroin Addict to Prison Evangelist - Cain Kellerman 48:13

2y ago48:13

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Cain Kellerman became addicted to heroin as a 10-year-old boy and saw his life quickly spiral out of control after that... his life held no hope and he simply stopped caring about anything. And even if his life did have a purpose, how could he break free from his addictions? Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/cain-kellerman 💬 LEAVE…

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#57 Delivered from Domestic Abuse - Ramona Chirko 1:01:40

2y ago1:01:40

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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 physically abusive, and Ramona had lost all hope... until one day she realized that the source of true Hope had never left her at all. S…

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#56 An Unlikely Missionary to India - Josh Howard 55:18

2y ago55:18

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After his family fell apart, Josh Howard became one of the most unlikely missionaries to India. Now, he has a front-row seat watching God orchestrate an incredible discipleship-multiplication movement across the subcontinent. Win an autographed copy of Josh’s book at: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/josh-howard 💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about this ep…

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#55 Our Baby Was Going to Die (Infant Loss, Grief, & Hope) - Andy & Jamie Stewart 59:32

2y ago59:32

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Andy and Jamie Stewart were expecting their first child when they received the crushing news their baby was not going to survive. How could they trust a God who would let that happen? Full show notes at: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/andy-jamie-stewart Learn more about Osteogenesis Imperfecta type 2 here: https://oif.org/ ++++++++++++ Compe…

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SPECIAL: Behind the Scenes - Forgiving My Kidnappers - Gracia Burnham 1:49:44

2y ago1:49:44

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Gracia and her husband were missionaries in the Philippines, when they were kidnapped at gunpoint by terrorists, and held hostage in the jungle for ransom. They endured every hardship you could possibly imagine including gun battles, beheadings, and starvation... yet Gracia was confronted with one continual question, was Jesus asking her to forgive…

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#54 Loving the Forgotten Through Foster Care & Adoption - Loryn Smith 44:31

2y ago44:31

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Early on, Loryn and her husband felt called to adoption and foster care... but had no idea where that would lead or the sheer number of children that God would place in their family. Full show notes at: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/loryn-smith ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate …

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#53 I was an Alcoholic and My Millions Couldn’t Save Me - Stu Fuhlendorf 53:59

2y ago53:59

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Stu Fuhlendorf was a staunch atheist with a tremendous success record in the marketplace... but he was also an alcoholic. During a booze-filled trip around the world, he couldn't shake the idea... what if God actually was real? Full show notes at: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/stu-fuhlendorf ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast usin…

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#52 Transformed. One Man's Journey to Declare No More. - Jaime Kent 1:00:12

2y ago1:00:12

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As a young child, Jaime Kent saw his entire world fall apart in just a matter of minutes. Yet as his earthly family imploded, little did he know a Heavenly Father was watching from above. Full show notes and photos at: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jaime-kent ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytellin…

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#51 “If There’s a Force in Heaven, Show Yourself!” - Deepa Sukumar 47:35

2y ago47:35

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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 true 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. Full show notes and photos here. If you would like to contact Deepa …

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#50 My Violent, Rage-Filled Family Was Hopeless - Greg Stier 55:54

2y ago55:54

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Greg Stier grew up in a crime-infested part of Denver surrounded by gangs, violence, and unbridled hatred. Greg 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 there is a power in Heaven that can change and transform…

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