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

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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!

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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.com/episodes/james-omondi

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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

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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.

Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/frank-annette-loria

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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:

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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-jernigan

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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/

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Join us for our first-ever behind-the-scenes episode with the Compelled team!

Highlights:

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/how-compelled-got-started

NEW TO COMPELLED? THEN 🎧 TRY 3 RECOMMENDED EPISODES

#16 Falsely Accused & Sentenced to Life in Prison - Hannah Overton: Hannah was a regular stay-at-home mom of 5 young children who was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison. But instead of growing bitter, she chose to share the Gospel with her fellow inmates. https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/hannah-overton

#30 Forgiving My Kidnappers - Gracia Burnham: Gracia and her husband were Missionaries in the Philippines when they were kidnapped and held hostage by terrorists for over a year. Where was God when she needed him? https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/gracia-burnham

#50 My Violent, Rage-Filled Family Was Hopeless - Greg Stier: Greg grew up surrounded by gangs, violence, and unbridled hatred. He 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 that there is a power in Heaven that can change and transform… even an entire family. 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 support the show? 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/

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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 confronted with a difficult choice. Laura’s mother, Francine Perry, joins us as well to share her perspective throughout Laura's journey.

Watch Laura's love story and wedding story here in our show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/encore-laura-perry-smalts

NEW TO COMPELLED? THEN 🎧 TRY OUR 3 RECOMMENDED EPISODES

#16 Falsely Accused & Sentenced to Life in Prison - Hannah Overton: Hannah was a regular stay-at-home mom of 5 young children who was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison. But instead of growing bitter, she chose to share the Gospel with her fellow inmates. https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/hannah-overton

#30 Forgiving My Kidnappers - Gracia Burnham: Gracia and her husband were Missionaries in the Philippines when they were kidnapped and held hostage by terrorists for over a year. Where was God when she needed him? https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/gracia-burnham

#50 My Violent, Rage-Filled Family Was Hopeless - Greg Stier: Greg grew up surrounded by gangs, violence, and unbridled hatred. He 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 that there is a power in Heaven that can change and transform… even an entire family. 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 support the show? 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/

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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

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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 support the show? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate

Perks of being a Monthly Partner include:

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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 blessed their efforts and grew their ministry with meteoric speed, the unthinkable occurred, where Melody would have to trust the God she had found.

Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/melody-green

Don't forget our 3 action items!

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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 support the show? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate

Perks of being a Monthly Partner include:

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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

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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 support the show? 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/

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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

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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 support the show? 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/

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