#111 Peace Like a River - Granger Smith

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

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🗓️ 2 June 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Granger Smith was a country music icon who was living a star-studded life performing sold-out concerts across America. But when tragedy struck, everything came tumbling down, and Granger had to confront head-on… Who exactly was the God of the Bible? Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/granger-smith ++++++++++++ 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.
0:10.7	More at Proclaim.fm.
0:17.4	Today's episode contains discussion of child loss and suicidal thoughts.
0:22.9	Listener discretion is advised.
0:31.5	I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compelled, where we use gripping, immersive storytelling to bring to life
0:37.9	Christian testimonies from the kingdom of God told by the people compelled to live for him.
0:43.7	Recently, we heard from Janet, a brand new Christian who joined a group of young people who
0:48.2	also claimed to follow Jesus and live in Christian community.
0:52.1	But when Janet discovered that her new friends would not let her leave, she grew concerned
0:57.2	until Jesus provided a way of escape.
1:01.4	You can hear that entire story by tuning into episode number 110 with Janet.
1:06.5	Today, our guest is Granger Smith, a country music icon who was living a star-studded life
1:12.3	performing sold-out concerts across America.
1:15.7	But when tragedy struck, everything came tumbling down, and Granger had to confront head-on
1:21.6	who exactly was the God of the Bible.
1:25.9	So gather around, lead in, and join us for this compelling story from the kingdom of the Bible. So gather around, lead in, and join us for this compelling story from the
1:30.8	kingdom of God.
1:41.3	Granger and I sat down at his home studio, not too far from where I live. He was born in
1:46.4	1979 and grew up on the north side of Dallas, the oldest of three boys. And like many Texans,
1:53.3	he was no stranger to Christianity.
2:06.6	I grew up in a great home. My mom read the New Testament to me while I was nursing.
2:10.6	You know, so God was always part of the conversation.
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