Hey, it's Paul here again. Just a quick reminder that today's episode is one of our very first episodes that we recorded and released, and it's before we started using immersive storytelling techniques like sound design and music and narration.

Now, of course, the story itself is very powerful and very relevant to today. But if you enjoy those types of elements like sound design and narration and

music, then make sure to listen to some of our newer content that we've released as well.

And now, on to the show.

I turn to the Lord and said, God, I'm scared. I'm not going to live through this night. I'm

terrified. I don't want to go to hell.

My life is a wreck. I feel like there's no hope for me. And at that point, a light didn't shine

out of heaven. I did not hear an audible voice, but I really do believe I sense the presence of God

and his spirit speaking to me. I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compelled.

Real people telling true stories about God's compelling love working in their lives.

I'll tell you more about Compelled and share a sneak glimpse of our next episode

and tell you how to win a free DVD and book from today's guest right after our story.

We hope that you enjoy hearing the story of Philip Telford, who as a young man was driven

to a point of such hopelessness and despair that he planned his own suicide.

Yet at that very moment, God met him and saved him.

Today, Philip serves as the teaching pastor

at Living Water Fellowship in Boverty, Texas.

He's the founder of Media Talk 101

and the founder and director

of the Christian Worldview Film Festival.

We hope you enjoy.

Well, Philip, it is good to see you. Thanks so much for joining us on this episode of Compelled.

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