Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Many people may recognize Marvin Olasky's name as a Christian author, journalist, and Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, and former longtime editor of WORLD Magazine.However, Marvin spent his early life as anything *but* a Christian. In fact, Marvin wasn't even sure if he wanted to be an American. Instead, he preferred to betray his country in the name of Communism.Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/marvin-olasky++++++++++++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/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.comRead the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/bookCompelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network. Listen to other like-minded podcasts with faithful stories, thoughtfully told at https://proclaim.fmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After undergoing several medical emergencies, John Barros would have been labeled by the world as a "broken man". And yet God chose John as His unlikely instrument to personally save thousands of lives.Show notes at ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/john-barros++++++++++++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/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.comBuy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/bookCompelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittini Guerrero was a highly-motivated young woman who excelled in college and was planning to launch her own business. The world was at her fingertips, until one fateful night, when Brittini made a terrible choice that would change the rest of her life. Could God forgive the unforgivable?Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/brittini-guerrero++++++++++++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/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.comRead the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/bookCompelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network. Listen to other like-minded podcasts with faithful stories, thoughtfully told at https://proclaim.fmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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?Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/barbara-mula++++++++++++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/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.comBuy the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/bookCompelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 11 PREMIERE! Jath Candy was a sworn member of a Bloods street gang. Jath found his entire identity in the gang and was willing to do anything he was asked. And when Jath was incarcerated for his involvement in a murder, he was willing to protect his gang no matter the cost. Until one day, when the Holy Spirit asked him a simple question.Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jath-candy++++++++++++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/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.comRead the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/bookCompelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network. Listen to other like-minded podcasts with faithful stories, thoughtfully told at https://proclaim.fmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices