Today's episode includes graphic descriptions of a burn victim's injuries from 9-11.

Listener discretion is advised.

And I didn't scream out, Jesus saved me because the salvation of the spiritual salvation, that was already done.

It was Jesus, I'm coming to see you.

It was the recognition that I was Jesus, I'm coming to see you. It was the

recognition that I was past the point of trying to survive, but I'd reached the point of

reconciling myself with what I knew was my death that day.

I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compeld, a weekly podcast with unique stories from the kingdom of God,

told by the people compelled to live for him.

In last week's episode, we heard from Jill Robbins, who had an abortion at the age of 17,

which was unfortunately only the beginning of a self-destructive lifestyle that she pursued for years.

Jill's life was falling apart until she

found the only one who could put the pieces back together again. You can hear that episode and more

at our website, compelledpodcast.com. Today's episode commemorates the 18th anniversary of the

9-11 terror attacks on the United States. And while that day was horrific and filled with tragedy, God's hand was still at work.

Our guest today is Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, who was at the Pentagon on 9-11 when American Airlines flight 77 crashed just yards away from him, instantly engulfing his body in flames.

Brian was faced with certain death, but also with complete peace in knowing that his faith

was already placed in a Savior.

His story is raw, true, and filled with miracles.

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

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