This show is part of the Proclaimed Podcast Network, thoughtfully crafted, faithfully told, stories that proclaim his name. More at Proclaim.fm. I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compelled, where we use gripping, immersive storytelling to bring to life Christian testimonies from the kingdom of God told by the people compelled to live for him.

Recently, we heard from Brandon Hendricks.

When Brandon was just a punk rock kid from the Pacific Northwest, he had an encounter

with God that opened up his eyes to his need for a savior.

But then 18 years later, he would be confronted with the greatest trial of his life

where Christ showed himself once again.

You can hear that entire story by tuning into episode number 105 with Brandon Hendricks.

Today, our guest is Brandy Sego.

Brandy grew up in a family that was flawed, but still hers.

But as her broken family was slowly whittled away,

Brandy realized that a picture-perfect family might not exist, yet a perfect father truly did.

So gather around, lean in, and join us for this compelling story from the kingdom of God.

Brandy grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, about an hour northeast of Atlanta, and her parents

split up shortly after she was born. Brandy had two older

brothers, but for reasons that Brandy never fully understood, her mom decided not to take care of them.

So when Brandy was just an eight-month-old infant, she and her two brothers moved in with

Brandy's dad and her grandma, who they called Granny. And together,

the five of them lived in a single wide mobile home in a trailer park that was part of a low-income

neighborhood. There was a lot of joy and happiness and playfulness as a kid. I would go outside and run around and riding my bike

along the streets and just countless times of having sleepovers with my neighbor. She was my best

friend growing up and being in her room and playing, I think it was Nintendo 64 at that point in life.

So I remember a lot of joy.

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