Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Season 10 launching on Feb. 10th! // Celebrate what God did in 2025! // Hear Compelled's vision for 2026!

What God allowed us to do in 2025:

Record 20 new testimonies!

Release 11 original Compelled stories!

Remaster 32 testimonies from our archives!

Compelled was downloaded 909,419 times in 2025!

Launch Compelled on national radio! (170 stations, 34 states, 500,000 weekly listeners)

Launch the Compelled book! (over 20,000 copies sold!)

Launch our 501(c)3 nonprofit, ⁠Compelled Ministries⁠!

Continue nurturing the ⁠Proclaim Podcast Network⁠ and launch a new member, the ⁠Surround Bible⁠!

Our vision for 2026:

Relaunch Season 10 on Feb. 10th (10 new episodes)

Release Season 11 during mid-August (10 new episodes)

Cultivate and nurture the Proclaim Podcast Network

Build a podcast studio for Compelled (a 200 sq. ft. converted Home Depot shed)

We've raised 97% of our 2026 Fundraising Goal, with $2,170 remaining. If you'd like to donate towards our episodes for 2026 then visit ⁠compelledpodcast.com/donate⁠

4 ways to be involved:

Pray God would give us wisdom and creativity as we select and edit our 20 episodes this year.

Join our Compelled Insider email list for the behind-the-scenes news from our team: ⁠CompelledPodcast.com⁠

Join our prayer team. Just email us and we'll add you.

Keep telling your friends about Compelled!

Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/bts-state-of-compelled-2026

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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

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

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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 total 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.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/deepa-sukumar

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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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

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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… even an entire family.

Show notes: 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 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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the age of 19, Ron was sentenced to almost 500 years in prison. Ron lashed out with rage and violence, eventually becoming a prison gang leader, until he was locked up in solitary confinement and told he would stay there until the day he died. 

Condemned by society and separated from humanity, Ron knew that he was utterly alone... or was he? 

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ron-adkins

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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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, Garrett chased women, drugs, alcohol, and his own pleasures. But after being radically saved he began serving the Lord as the pastor of a growing church. 

Yet Garrett carried a dark secret, a remnant of his past that he just couldn't shake. As Garrett would discover, the same Jesus who came to save sinners also came to deliver the saints.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/garrett-kell

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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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compelled is thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Proclaim Podcast Network — Surround Bible!

The Surround Bible presents Part 1 of The Real Story of Christmas — an immersive Audio Movie that places you at the heart of the most extraordinary moment in history.

Told with verbatim scripture, brought to life by a cast of renowned voice actors, and enhanced by a cinematic score and world-class sound production, this is more than a listening experience — it's a spiritual journey.

After you finish listening to Part 1 here, make sure to enjoy Part 2 on the Surround Bible podcast feed:

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After Kathleen’s 2-year-old son suddenly fell ill and lay on death's door, she cried out to God asking for healing. But her son’s condition was fading fast and Kathleen feared the worst. Only a miracle could save him.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/kathleen-lansing

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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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hormoz Shariat once chanted "Death to America!" in the streets of Tehran, Iran, but after doubts crept into his heart about Islam he was forced to reckon with what he truly believed about God. His conclusions and ensuing actions would eventually lead the Iranian government to branding him as an enemy of the state.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/hormoz-shariat

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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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred was once a successful insurance salesman, but became a homeless drug addict, completely in bondage to heroin and other substances. Casey had a promising military career, but had become a hopeless alcoholic, and no matter how many recovery programs she went to, she always landed back at the bottom of a bottle.

Both of them were desperately looking for their next fix... but could never find what they wanted... until they fixed their eyes upon Jesus.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/fred-casey-weymouth

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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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2005, Jim Payne deployed to the Middle East as part of a Navy SEAL platoon, alongside 15 of his closest friends and brothers-in-arms. 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, it was all he could do to cling to the One who offered any glimmer of hope.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jim-payne

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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:

Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out. 

Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com

Buy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book

Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices