#109 Consumed by Cocaine. Delivered by Christ. - Otis Dorsey

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

Personal Journals, Christianity, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Otis was a drug addict, but he simultaneously knew who Jesus was, and cried out for deliverance multiple times. On several occasions, he would go through rehab and get clean and even live a successful life... but always in his own strength... until succumbing to temptation once again. Could the Holy Spirit intervene and save his wretched soul? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/otis-dorsey ++++++++++++ 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 Read the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel, Marvin Olasky, and more: ⁠https://compelledpodcast.com/book Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network. Listen to other like-minded podcasts with faithful stories, thoughtfully told at https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This show is part of the Proclaimed Podcast Network, thoughtfully crafted, faithfully told, stories that proclaim his name. More at Proclaim.fm.
0:17.6	Today's episode contains candid discussion of drug addiction and sexual sin.
0:23.3	Listener discretion is advised.
0:31.4	Hi, I'm Betsy Williams from San Leandro, California.
0:35.3	I homeschooled my children for 20 years.
0:39.6	Then, for the past 13 years,
0:44.9	I've been working as a technical writer for medical diagnostic companies. Thanks to my long Bay Area commutes to work, I've been able to listen to every compelled podcast that has been
0:49.9	released so far, and I'm constantly recommending them to others. Compelled sets an exciting and encouraging tone bringing us into the lives of people from all backgrounds
1:01.0	as they tell of how God has led them through their difficulties and distress into faith and peace with God.
1:08.0	These personal testimonies strengthen my own faith and inspire me to share more with
1:12.7	others how God has given me peace. I pray that as you listen, you will be inspired to do the same.
1:19.2	Enjoy today's episode. I'm Paul Hastings and you're listening to Compelled, where we use gripping, immersive storytelling
1:29.8	to bring to life Christian testimonies from the kingdom of God told by the people compelled
1:35.0	to live for him.
1:36.9	Recently, we heard from Will Allen, who grew up believing he was a Christian, but he had a
1:42.4	secret.
1:43.4	All throughout his childhood, he fantasized
1:46.0	about being a girl. Then as an adult, he followed through with that desire and surgically
1:52.0	altered his body to appear as a woman for 30 years, until Will realized that Christ had to be Lord of all of his life.
2:04.4	You can hear that entire story by tuning in to episode number 108 with Will Allen.
2:10.4	Today, our guest is Otis Dorsey.
2:13.0	Otis was a drug addict, but he simultaneously knew who Jesus was and cried out for deliverance
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