Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

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.💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Linda’s story (no login required).Show notes and detailed description available here.++++++++++++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/donatePerks 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

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.💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Joe’s story (no login required).Show notes and detailed description available here.++++++++++++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/donatePerks 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

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.💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Eric’s story (no login required).Show notes and detailed description available here.++++++++++++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/donatePerks 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

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.💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Robert’s story (no login required).Show notes and detailed description available here.++++++++++++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/donatePerks 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

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.💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Sheila's story (no login required).Show notes and detailed description available here.++++++++++++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/donatePerks 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

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 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/donatePerks 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/Follow Ryan's podcast, REBEL Parenting at http://rebelparenting.org and subscribe in your podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Hannah's story (no login required).Show notes and detailed description available here.++++++++++++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/donatePerks 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

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 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/donatePerks 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

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.Show notes and detailed description available here+++++++++++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/donatePerks 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

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 NotesJohn's official website: Circle Creative MediaShow notes and detailed description available here+++++++++++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/donatePerks 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