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Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings
Christianity
Faith
Redemption
Christian Faith
Addiction
Forgiveness
Community Support
God
Parenting
Suicide
Testimony
Family
Grace
Gang Violence
Marital Infidelity
Family Dynamics
Rwandan Genocide
Hope
Ron Adkins
Mental Health

Compelled Podcast is a seasonal show using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming the lives of Christians around the world. Christianity isn't a hobby. It's a faith in Jesus Christ that compels us to live for Him. These Christian stories and testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! More at CompelledPodca... more

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Curtis and Deann Lewis took their 5-year-old daughter Natalie in for a routine heart procedure. But during the operation, something went terribly wrong.

The doctors shared the terrible news that Natalie would never recover, and probably, not even su... more

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From childhood, Tyrone Summerall was a habitual thief. If he wanted something and didn't have it, he would just take it. As an adult, Tyrone was eventually sentenced to prison for multiple armed robberies. But as Tyrone was groping through the darkes... more

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Mike Felch’s search for identity, approval, and a place to belong drove him to a life of burglary, violence, and computer hacking. However, through all of those experiences, God was placing people in Mike’s life that would ultimately draw him to the ... more

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Ben Browning had recently become the pastor of a small church in rural Mississippi. Things were going well... until he began dating a black woman and his quiet church rebelled.

Show notes @ compelledpodcast.com/episodes/ben-browning

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Curtis Lewis
Pastor and father of Natalie Lewis
Episode: *Final Prayer Update* (remastered) #64 Hope Amidst Suffering: A 5-Year-Old’s Journey - Curtis & Deann Lewis
Deann Lewis
Mother of Natalie Lewis
Episode: *Final Prayer Update* (remastered) #64 Hope Amidst Suffering: A 5-Year-Old’s Journey - Curtis & Deann Lewis
Tyrone Summerall
Former armed robber whose Christian faith transformed his life after incarceration
Episode: *Prayer Update* (remastered) #63 The Final Heist: From Criminal to Christ - Tyrone Summerall
Mike Felch
Subject of the episode; shares his life story from street crime to faith and ministry
Episode: *Urgent Prayer* (remastered) #62 Gangster by Day. Hacker by Night. Then Jesus. - Mike Felch
Ben Browning
Pastor and subject of the story
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Director of Distance Learning and Prison Programs; Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies)
Episode: #116 I Dated a Black Woman. My Church Rebelled. - Ben Browning
Susie Jacobson
Storyteller sharing her life testimony
Christian testimonies recipient
Episode: (remastered) #61 Orphaned, Yet Not Alone - Susie Jacobson
Marvin Olasky
Christian author and journalist; former editor of World Magazine; current editor-in-chief of Christianity Today
Christianity Today; World Magazine
Episode: #115 He Tried to be a Communist Spy, He Became a Christian Instead - Marvin Olasky
John Barros
Guest featured for his life testimony and ministry outside abortion clinics
Independent ministry / Compelled Podcast interview subject
Episode: (remastered) #60 A Broken Man’s Miraculous Fight for the Unborn - John Barros
Brittini Guerrero
Guest sharing a personal testimony and transformation through faith while facing prison and rebuilding life
Individual; inmate turned advocate
Episode: #114 My Drunk Driving Killed a Girl. Could God Forgive Me? - Brittini Guerrero

Host

Paul Hastings
Host of Compelled, guides conversations and narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 11 seasons of stories that show how God is at work! I never miss an episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Blue Wizard
    2 months ago
  • So Amazing and healing!

    Thank you, Paul, for blessing my family and me! The stories and testimonies you share are so life changing and inspiring. I love how you spend countless hours listening to people’s stories, editing them, adding sound effects and music to make it gripping and interesting, and so much more! You and your wife are such a wonderful blessing to everyone! Thank you for your faithful service and work that is contributed to God’s blessings and grace and redeeming love, For his beautiful kingdom of his fa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G-force_is_superior
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    I’ve been listening to quite a few testimonies by compelled recently and am amazed at the gripping stories and the way God works in lives in the most extraordinary way!! Thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesussaves2day
    Canada5 months ago
  • Transformative!

    Paul and his team do such a remarkable job of turning the testimonies of ordinary people into extraordinary stories that show just how powerful the Lord is in our lives. He cares about the tiny details of each of our stories and He is present in every step we take! Thank you Compelled for bringing these stories to life! I haven’t missed an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mecullin
    United States6 months ago
  • Inspirational!!!

    I have listened to almost every episode of the compelled podcast and every one of them has an encouraging message and an inspirational story. It is obvious that God is real and that He has the ability to turn every situation into blessing. I can’t wait for the next episode to be released so I can hear another testimony of God’s grace! Many thanks to Paul and Sarah, His humble stewards 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikeguiver
    United States8 months ago

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*Final Prayer Update* (remastered) #64 Hope Amidst Suffering: A 5-Year-Old’s Journey - Curtis & Deann Lewis
Q: I'm curious, when you first interacted with him after the surgery, you were quick to say, like, hey, it's Good Friday. What about for you, Curtis? Were you having the same thoughts or was it a struggle for you?
Curtis says he initially felt angry and struggled to respond with compassion, but later hugged the doctor and told him it was not his fault, crediting the Spirit with enabling forgiveness.
*Final Prayer Update* (remastered) #64 Hope Amidst Suffering: A 5-Year-Old’s Journey - Curtis & Deann Lewis
Q: So for the first five years of Natalie's life though, somehow y'all got the heart rate down. Like, how did you guys do that?
Curtis explains that medication controlled Natalie's heart rate, but side effects and several alarming episodes led the family and doctors to consider catheter ablation.
*Prayer Update* (remastered) #63 The Final Heist: From Criminal to Christ - Tyrone Summerall
Q: How has Tyrone been able to express the love of Christ with others still incarcerated?
He says incarcerated people initially doubted his faith as jailhouse religion, but his continued commitment and changed life have made him an example of transformation through Jesus.
#116 I Dated a Black Woman. My Church Rebelled. - Ben Browning
Q: How did you respond when the hostility intensified after engagement and marriage plans?
He explains choosing to stand by his calling, addressing racism from the pulpit, and ultimately facing a vote that challenged both his ministry and his relationship.
#116 I Dated a Black Woman. My Church Rebelled. - Ben Browning
Q: What did it look like that very first time she came to church?
Ben describes Quanisha attending and the initial cautious reaction from the church, which gradually gave way to mixed acceptance and lingering hostility as the relationship progressed.

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This program centers on immersive, real-life testimonies that highlight transformation through Christian faith. Episodes frequently feature personal histories of hardship, trauma, and redemption, with stories ranging from conversion experiences and spiritual awakenings to recovery from addiction, abuse, or loss. Hosts guide intimate conversations that foreground grace, forgiveness, and community support, often tying individual journeys to broader themes of faith, ministry, and serving others. Noteworthy aspects include high production quality, a clear Gospel emphasis, and guests spanning clergy, artists, and everyday believers, which makes it a compelling pick for listeners seeking hopeful, faith-forward narratives and for brands aligned wi... more

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Recent guests on Compelled include:

1. Curtis Lewis
2. Deann Lewis
3. Tyrone Summerall
4. Mike Felch
5. Ben Browning
6. Susie Jacobson
7. Marvin Olasky
8. John Barros

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