#91 From the Crips to the Christ - Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

4.9 • 874 Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Before he was ever involved with Living Waters, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne was a rising gang member with a burgeoning future as a drug dealer and rapper. But one day, he was invited to an event that would change the course of his life. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/emeal-zwayne (and also hear the special clip of Emeal rapping and sharing the story about his dad's shocking age!) ++++++++++++ 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 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	Today's episode contains a brief discussion of abortion and suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners.
0:07.4	Listener discretion is advised.
0:13.2	I decided from that point, that's it. I'm changing things up. I'm going to be a good person. So I created this long list of do's and don'ts of things I would
0:21.2	always make sure to maintain things I would never do. And man, I did. I cleaned up my act.
0:27.5	Started going to the local Catholic gift shop buying all kinds of crosses and religious paraphernalia
0:33.3	and doing the sign of the cross every time I passed by a church, saying my nightly prayers.
0:38.0	And I had what would have appeared to be a respect and an honor for God.
0:43.3	But in essence, I was a practical atheist.
0:52.2	Hey, I'm Nikita Hill from Bangor, Ireland and I'm a stay-at-home mummy.
0:57.0	I love listening to Compel because it always leaves me in awe just how strong God is to see if
1:03.0	people live in exceedingly sinful lifestyles come to him.
1:07.0	And it really encourages me just to keep praying for and keep going with people who I think,
1:12.3	in my mind, would be not interested. But God can be really at work in their lives or later
1:17.9	down the years. He saves to the utmost and no one is too far gone for him. Enjoy today's
1:24.3	episode. I'm Paul Hastings and you're listening to Compelled, where we use gripping, immersive storytelling to bring to life Christian testimonies from the kingdom of God,
1:37.3	told by the people compelled to live for him.
1:40.3	Today is our season 8 finale, which means we're also fundraising to create 20 brand new episodes for next year in 2025.
1:49.8	We've already recorded a few of those interviews, but still need to find a few more.
1:54.4	And of course, we need to add it all of them.
1:56.8	I'll tell you more about those stories and our end-of-year video call celebration, which
2:02.0	is happening later this week.
2:04.2	Just stay tuned to the end of our episode.
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