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Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

#16 Falsely Accused & Sentenced to Life in Prison - Hannah Overton

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

4.91.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2019

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Hannah Overton was a mother of 5 who was falsely accused of murder, and sentenced to life in prison. Yet instead of growing bitter, she chose to flourish where God had placed her. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/hannah-overton ++++++++++++ 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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I was in complete shock and I don't remember like the next five days.

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Like I was totally in shock.

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My attorneys, they tell me stories of like in the county jail, the sheriff actually let them stay with me for hours and I was crying.

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I can't do this. I can't do this.

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I'm Paul Hastings and you're listening to Compelled, a podcast with unique stories from the

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kingdom of God told by the people compelled to live for him. We've been off the air for eight

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months and we couldn't be more excited to finally be back with another full season. If you want to know why We've been off the air for eight months and we couldn't be more excited to finally be back

0:38.4

with another full season. If you want to know why we've been off the air and how you can help

0:42.7

us stay on, then stay tuned after our story and I'll give you the full scoop. This is the first

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episode of season two. Our guest today is Hannah Overton, a mother of five that was falsely accused of murder and

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sentenced to life in prison.

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Yet instead of growing bitter, she chose to flourish where God had placed her.

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That story coming up right after a word from today's sponsor.

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This episode of Compelled is sponsored by Patriot Academy.

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Patriot Academy raises up leaders with a biblical worldview that boldly champion the cause of freedom and truth through government.

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Patriot Academy holds intense week-long trainings at state capitals around the nation,

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and attendees learned about the legislative process by participating in a mock legislature filing and debating bills and policies.

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All the while, they learned fundamental principles and truths.

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I actually attended Patriot Academy a few years ago in Texas, and it was an incredible experience.

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I got to sit at the same desks and debate on the same floor as actual Texas legislators.

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I made close friends and learned important character traits.

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But most importantly, I saw firsthand the desperate need we have as Christians to engage the culture and not shrink away.

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