Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

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?JOIN OUR CELEBRATION! We just ended our 5th Season of Compelled. Come and celebrate with us on a live video call on Thursday, December 1st at 8pm CST. Details at: https://compelledpodcast.com/celebrate💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about this story (no login required): https://galas.fm/episode/a16b4135-3168-58fc-9032-bc0a062027f1Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/barbara-mulaContact Barbara directly at: barbara.mula@me.com++++++++++++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

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 A COMMENT about Cain’s story (no login required).++++++++++++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

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.Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ramona-chirko💬 LEAVE A COMMENT about Ramona’s story (no login required).++++++++++++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

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 episode (no login required).++++++++++++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

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-stewartLearn more about Osteogenesis Imperfecta type 2 here: https://oif.org/++++++++++++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

Gracia Burnham, a missionary who was kidnapped in the Philippines, shares her incredible story of survival and faith. She recounts the harrowing ordeal of being held captive, facing violence and starvation, while grappling with the question of forgiveness towards her captors. Gracia reveals how she maintained her faith through despair and found hope in unexpected places, emphasizing the power of grace. Her journey exemplifies resilience and the profound impact of love and forgiveness in the face of adversity.

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 directly, you may write to enterhisrest2020@gmail.com.++++++++++++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