#28 The Blessing of Disability - Jonathan Pacheco Pt. 1

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

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🗓️ 17 September 2019

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Jonathan Pacheco was severely disabled at birth when his spinal cord was nearly severed, and he has lived his entire life in a motorized wheelchair. Jonathan shares what his journey of faith has looked like as he has come to grips with God's sovereignty in all things, including his disability and more. Go Deeper: Contact Jonathan directly: jonathanpachecoblueprints@gmail.com Show notes and detailed description available here ++++++++++++ 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 Buy 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: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I was a hypocritical youth pastor that would go and do all these things, quote unquote, in the name of Jesus, and then go home and just be an absolute wretch.
0:12.4	All the sudden, all the sudden, when I'm hearing these words, it's like if I got a heart transplant.
0:18.4	It's like if the veil was lifted from my eyes.
0:23.7	I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compelled, a weekly podcast with unique stories from
0:28.8	the kingdom of God told by the people compelled to live for him. This is episode 28 of our
0:34.9	podcast, which means that after today, we only have two more episodes
0:39.2	left in season two, which is hard to believe I knew it.
0:42.8	Last week, we heard from Brian Birdwell, who shared about his horrific experience at
0:47.5	the Pentagon during 9-11 and surviving the plane crash while being severely burned all across
0:53.1	his body.
0:53.7	But most importantly, about his journey of faith and his uttermost dependence. surviving the plane crash while being severely burned all across his body.
1:00.1	But most importantly, about his journey of faith and his uttermost dependence of God for every breath.
1:04.4	You can hear that story and more at compelledpodcast.com.
1:15.6	Today, our guest is Jonathan Pacheco, a young man who was severely disabled at birth when his spinal cord was nearly severed and has lived his entire life in a motorized wheelchair. Jonathan's journey of faith includes coming to grips with God's sovereignty in all things, even in his disability and more.
1:22.6	Today is part one of Jonathan's story, which will conclude next week with part two.
1:28.7	That story coming up right after word from today's sponsor.
1:34.3	This episode of Compelled is brought to you by Patriot Academy.
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1:44.9	Patriot Academy holds intense week-long trainings at state capitals around the nation, and attendees
1:50.1	learn about the legislative process by participating in a mock legislature, filing and debating
1:55.7	bills and policies, and all the while they learned fundamental principles and truths.
2:01.0	I actually attended Patriot Academy a few years ago in Texas, and it was an incredible experience.
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