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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.

In what I learn is that the love and acceptance we long for is only found in Christ.

You know, we are accepted by God, not because of what we do or who we are or where we come

from, we're accepted by God on the basis

of the work that Christ has done for us. 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 peek of our next episode

right after our story. Also, at the end of today's episode, I'll share an opportunity to win an

autographed book from today's guest. Today's episode features the story of Juan Sanchez, who was

converted from Catholicism into the Christian faith. Shortly after his conversion, Juan began a journey

into full-time ministry filled with crazy God-ordained circumstances, including time on the

United States' worst navelship. Juan currently serves as president of the Southern Baptist

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