Brian Birdwell was at the Pentagon on 9/11 when American Airlines flight 77 crashed just yards away from him, instantly engulfing his body in flames. 
 Brian was faced with certain death but also with complete peace in knowing that his faith was already placed in a Savior. His story is raw, true, and filled with miracles. 
 Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/encore-brian-birdwell 


ENCORE: 9/11 Survivor at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell

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Jeff was the successful Vice President of a Christian media company. Their products were used in churches around the world every Sunday and the company was thriving. Yet Jeff was carrying a secret. A secret that no one in his church, small group, or work could know about, but that ultimately could destroy him. Would Jeff continue on his secret path of destruction, or would he confess and repent of his sin, before it was too late? 
 Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jeff-parker-pt-1 
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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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#80 My Double Life: Gambling Addict & Thief - Jeff Parker

In 2005, Jim deployed to the Middle East as part of a Navy SEAL platoon, alongside 15 of his closest friends and brothers-in-arms. Partway 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. 
 Note: We’re re-releasing Jim’s story today in honor of Memorial Day, when we remember and honor those who have served and fallen while defending our country. This story was originally released in 2021.  
 Show notes and book drawing @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/encore-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 
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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!

 
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MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL: Grief in Afghanistan (Encore) - Jim Payne

Lee Strobel was a committed atheist and Pulitzer-nominated investigative journalist for the Chicago Tribune. When his wife became a Christian Lee was disgusted and set out to prove her beliefs about Jesus to be untrue. But along the way, he was going to find more than he'd bargained for.  
 Show notes and book drawing @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/lee-strobel 
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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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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!

 
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#79 The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

Anna had been seeking spiritual answers for years. But after finally finding those answers in the Bible and joyfully sharing them with her husband, Anna realized her husband didn’t want anything to do with it. And if that was the case… how would Jesus want her to respond? 
 Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/anna-chatelain 
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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/ 
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#78 Married to an Unbeliever - Anna Chatelain

Troy Gause was a drug dealer who thought he was invincible. But then he was shot, paralyzed, and placed in a suicide cell where he thought he would lose his mind. Then one day… out of nowhere… he heard a still, small voice…  
 Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/troy-gause 
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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/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ENCORE: 9/11 Survivor at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell

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