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. You know, I'm thinking I'm a Christian. Everything should be. Should be good.

Should be rosy. Keene, right? And Christians shouldn't have problems. And I had read the book, Tortured for Christ.

These guys are getting beaten up for being Christians.

And so I had this conflict in my life, and I realized that my faith is the one that was wrong.

Hi, 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.

Our guest today is Steve Cleary, who is a young man developed an interest in missions early on.

After Steve experienced several seemingly failed

attempts to be involved in missions, God opened doors for Steve to become the very first employee

at Voice of the Martyrs. I hope you'll enjoy hearing Steve's very unique journey into the

mission field. I'm sitting here with Steve Cleary, who has a super interesting background.

Steve, would you mind just introducing yourself and telling us about your past?

I've always had a draw towards faith and towards God and my destiny.

And I grew up in a Catholic family, but we were Catholics

because we went to church on Easter or on Christmas.

And that was about it.

We didn't practice anything in our homes.

But I just had this sense that I wanted to know,

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