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Hey Compelled listeners! So it's been a while since you've heard from us. In fact, we published our last episode in October of last year. (so yeah, basically a year ago) We were hoping to release Season 3 this past summer and even made an announcement about that… but then a little pandemic hit the world and like everyone else, our plans were changed for the rest of the year. But the good news is that we’re back on track and actually have a date for our third season!  Thanks to the generosity of donors and our monthly members, Compelled, Season 3 is releasing on February 2, 2021! What You Can Expect We're two-thirds done recording episodes for Season 3 (and I’m actually recording another episode this Saturday) and have been hard at work editing.  We've got some crazy, amazing stories that we cannot wait to share with you, including: A girl who transgendered herself into a "man" for 10 years until she found Christ and placed her identity in Him. A rebel looking for life's answers deep within Hinduism and the New Age, but who came up empty-handed every time, until he encountered Jesus. Identical twin brothers who chose to lose their reality TV show instead of renounce their Biblical beliefs. A human rights attorney from Communist Romania who came face-to-face with an assassin sent by the government to kill her for defending Christians. Unable to defend herself from her assassin, she did the only thing that she could think of... she shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We’ll be sharing all of these stories (and more!) in Season 3. Behind-the-Scenes Zoom Call Next Wednesday (Nov. 4th) With Kathy Brace But while you're waiting for Season 3 to release, I want to invite you to come and join a special behind-the-scenes Zoom call, on Wednesday, November 4th at 8pm CST, with one of our guests from Season 2, Kathy Brace. As you may recall, we shared Kathy’s story in episodes 22 and 23. Kathy grew up without a father and was looking for love in all the wrong places. She gave up her first child for adoption, and aborted another - all in the midst of a string of failed relationships. But Kathy’s life was suddenly and totally transformed when she was introduced to Jesus who offered her the love and acceptance that no one else could provide. Then, 52 years after she gave up her son for adoption, she found him, and was able to share with her son all that God had done in her life, before he passed away unexpectedly just months later. Today, Kathy is a midwife in Wichita, Kansas and has helped thousands of women deliver their babies. Her journey is a powerful and tangible story of redemption. So! If you have questions you want to ask Kathy, or you want to learn more details about her story that we weren't able to cover on the podcast, or you want to hear more about the new stories that we’ll be sharing in Season 3, then this is a perfect opportunity. Plus, you'll get to meet other Compelled listeners and members of our team. To join our Zoom call, RSVP at CompelledPodcast.com/Zoom. Again, that's next Wednesday, November 4th at 8pm CST. That's the update for now. We can't wait to share Season 3 with you, and I hope to see you on our Zoom call next Wednesday! -Paul

Gracia Burnham was serving as a missionary in the Philippines when she and her husband were kidnapped by Muslim terrorists. They spent over a year in the jungle as hostages enduring hardships of all kinds, including constant shortage of drinking water, near starvation, and 17 gun battles. Even more difficult than the physical challenges were the questions Gracia wrestled with. How could God still love her? How could she forgive those who had so horribly mistreated her?   God worked in miraculous ways through Gracia’s time in captivity to change her heart, all for his glory. Show notes and detailed description available here.  

This is Part 2 of Jonathan Pacheco's story. This episode concludes the sweet love story between Jonathan and Ellena, as they are happily married. Shortly after, however, Jonathan unexpectedly found himself in the midst of the biggest trial of his life: leukemia. Given only months to live, he discovered rest and peace in the Lord and surrendered himself to God’s will... when God worked yet another miracle. Go Deeper: Contact Jonathan directly: jonathanpachecoblueprints@gmail.com Show notes and detailed description available here. +++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Jonathan Pacheco was severely disabled at birth when his spinal cord was nearly severed, and he has lived his entire life in a motorized wheelchair.  Jonathan shares what his journey of faith has looked like as he has come to grips with God's sovereignty in all things, including his disability and more. Go Deeper: Contact Jonathan directly: jonathanpachecoblueprints@gmail.com Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell was at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 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 and detailed description available here ++++++++++++   Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

At the age of 17, Jill Robbins had an abortion. It was highly traumatic and was unfortunately only the beginning of a self-destructive lifestyle she pursued for years.  Jill became involved in drugs and promiscuity, which, in turn, resulted in the rapid decline of her mental health. Jill’s life was falling apart until she found the only One who could put the pieces back together again.  Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Todd Nettleton works for Voice of the Martyrs, finding and telling stories of modern-day Christians who are being persecuted and martyred throughout the world. A widow in Turkey, a Chinese woman who was imprisoned for her faith in Christ, and a new believer in Laos who couldn’t wait to share his faith with others... These are just a handful of the persecuted Christians Todd has interacted with throughout his time with Voice of the Martyrs who have had a deep impact on his own faith.  Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

John Erickson is the author of the popular children's book series, "Hank the Cowdog," which has sold over 10 million copies. John has a lighthearted approach in the way he writes, and much of it has to do with the Christian Worldview he carries. Listen to the back story of how Hank the Cowdog came to life and of John’s personal journey. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

This is Part 2 of Kathy’s story. Just when things in Kathy’s life seemed to be looking up, a water skiing accident and a heart-wrenching divorce brought her to a place of complete desperation. Equipped with the hope of Christ, Kathy pressed forward. In a beautiful act of redemption, God used Kathy’s terrible birth experiences and even her abortion to eventually lead her into her current profession of midwifery. And, in a completely unexpected turn of events, God graciously reunited Kathy with both of the babies she had given up for adoption years before. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Kathy Brace grew up in a dysfunctional home with an abusive father and detached mother. She began searching for love in all the wrong places and became pregnant by age 15, eventually giving her baby up for adoption.  Kathy spent much of her life looking for true love, chasing after her dream of a picture perfect family. Yet over and over again, she only found bitterness and rejection accompanied by a string of failed relationships and unwanted pregnancies.  Kathy's life continued spiraling out-of-control and appeared to be completely hopeless... until Christ appeared and offered her True Hope. This is Part 1 of Kathy’s story. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

This week we're taking a break from our regular episode format to bring you a "Behind the Scenes" interview with Linda Strom. You can hear the edited version of Linda's story by listening to episode "#01 Finding Life On Death Row – Linda Strom". Linda Strom is the founder and President of Discipleship Unlimited, a women’s prison ministry focused on transforming women’s lives through the power of Jesus Christ. Linda has a powerful testimony of how God worked in her own broken life, before leading her into prison ministry on death row. Part of which included being the spiritual adviser for Karla Faye Tucker, the first woman executed in Texas in over 100 years. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Joe Friedman was raised in a family that was proud of their ancestry and devoted to their Jewish community and way of life. But even though Joe spent much of his life as a devoted Jew, practicing rabbinical rules and trying to earn favor with God, something still seemed to be missing. After attending a cult meeting, Joe was so unsettled by the cult’s depiction of Jesus, he decided to read a Christian Bible for the first time… and had no idea what God was about to do.  Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Although Eric Ludy is best known for his popular books about purity, this episode explores Eric’s journey of surrender to Christ. Eric yielded his career, his reputation, his finances, and even his family to God’s will. Despite the difficulties Eric has experienced living for Jesus, he has found deeper intimacy with Christ to be a sweet reward which has made every trial worthwhile.  Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Robert Harris was a depressed, suicidal teenager when God entered his life. God has now led Robert to the frontlines of evangelism, both in America and overseas in south Asia. Robert candidly shares about God’s hand at work on the mission field through miraculous healings and seeing the evidence of faithful believers standing firm in the face of persecution. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Sheila Booth-Alberstadt ignored God for the first 40 years of her life until she encountered Christ for the first time. However, she was rapidly sucked into the "Prosperity Gospel" movement for 5 years and believed that she could do all things Christ had done... and more. Yet she was constantly plagued by doubts like: Why couldn't she heal her own children when they were sick? Why couldn't she heal her own body? Why didn't financial prosperity come to her even when she had the “faith” that it should? It eventually all came to a head when she left for the woods to spend time with God seeking answers... and He delivered her from the Prosperity Gospel. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++   Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

Ryan Dobson grew up in a loving, Christian family. His father was Dr. James Dobson, a famous Christian author and speaker. Ryan was surrounded by everything he could need to pursue a vibrant relationship with God, yet Ryan would have to walk his own path to know God personally. Despite many hardships and trials, including doubts, depression, and disease, Ryan is a living testimony that God will never leave our sides. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/ Follow Ryan's podcast, REBEL Parenting at http://rebelparenting.org and subscribe in your podcast app.

Hannah Overton was an ordinary mom with 5 young children and in the process of adopting another. But when a family tragedy struck, no one could have predicted the terrible turn of events that left Hannah convicted of capital murder. Hannah was sentenced to life in prison. Even though Hannah was innocent, she believed that God was still in control and had a greater purpose. Instead of growing bitter, Hannah chose to thrive where God had placed her. Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/  

Season 2 of Compelled is launching on June 18th! Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God told by the people compelled to live for Him. We have a brand new lineup of guests during Season 2 including: -  Hannah Overton, a mother of 5 who was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Yet instead of growing bitter, she chose to thrive where God had placed her. - Ryan Dobson, the son of Dr. James Dobson. Even though Ryan grew up in a loving Christian household, he still had significant struggles in his life, including divorce, depression, and doubts about whether or not God even existed. - Gracia Burnham, a missionary to the Philippines who was kidnapped by Muslim extremists and held hostage for over a year. During that time her faith was stretched to the limits. All of these stories from Christians from all walks of life and more will be shared during Season 2 of Compelled. Visit our website, https://CompelledPodcast.com and join our email list for exclusive updates and notifications whenever we release new episodes. Tune in, next Tuesday, on June 18th! +++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

We’ve come to the final episode of Season 1! Jason and Bethany Pilchard have experienced many challenges together while serving in the ministry. From growing pains early in their marriage, to pioneering in the care of their unique special needs son, the Pilchards have continually relied on God alone for the strength to endure and even thrive through one of the greatest of hardships imaginable. Join us as we listen to Jason and Bethany’s compelling story of the “trying of their faith”, and God’s continual guiding Hand present in their lives every step of the way. Also, listen through the credits at the end for more information about Season 2. In addition, we’d love to hear what you think about our podcast. Leave us a note at paul@compelledpodcast.com. Show notes and detailed description available here +++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/

John Fornof has always loved stories and eventually became a writer for several Christian audio dramas, including Adventures in Odyssey, Jonathan Park Audio Adventures, and The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty. Join us as we listen to John's account of God's guiding hand in his life adventure. You'll hear how God orchestrated events in John's life to lead him on the path of storytelling, as well as some of the unique challenges and miracles that he's encountered along the way. Show Notes John's official website: Circle Creative Media Show notes and detailed description available here +++++++++++ Compelled is a weekly podcast with unique stories from the Kingdom of God, told by the people Compelled to live for Him. Support the podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/become-a-member/ Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://instagram.com/CompelledPodcast/ https://twitter.com/CompelledShow/