Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Evelyn’s husband, Rick, was the Commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. While Evelyn knew that her husband always faced dangers inherent with being an astronaut, she was eventually confronted with a moment where she would have to trust the Lord no matter what.

Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/evelyn-husband-thompson

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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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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
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 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:

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

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:

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
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:

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