#92 The Witness - Steven Matamoros

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

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🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Steven Matamoros grew up as a Jehovah's Witness with a distorted view of God. But through a crumbling marriage and heartbreaking loss, he would encounter the true God of the Bible, who promised to always be by Steven's side... even in the darkest of times. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/steven-matamoros 🎧 Recommended Episodes: #89 Finding My Father - Peter Davidson: Peter was exposed to cultural Christianity while growing up, but it never meant much. He lost his parents as a child and his future prospects appeared bleak, until God came looking for him and revealed to Peter who his “True Father” was. https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/peter-davidson #73 A Love Story - Frank & Annette Loria: Frank was a self-righteous "good guy" who thought he could earn God's favor by following the rules. Annette, on the other hand, barely stopped to think if God had rules at all, and instead indulged in whatever she felt like. Both of them had defined God to be whoever they thought He was… but they’d soon find out that He was entirely different. https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/frank-annette-loria #59 My Marriage Was Crumbling - Barbara Mula: Barbara’s life growing up was chaotic at best and scarred with abuse. To protect herself, Barbara put up emotional walls and developed a tough personality. But when her marriage began crumbling, she realized those walls would never hold up. If everything she thought to be true was false, how would she ever find a firm foundation? https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/barbara-mula 🔗 Helpful Links: Lakeview Christian Center: This is the same church where Steven and all the podcast guests mentioned above attend in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you’re ever passing through, they would love to have you visit! https://lakeviewchristiancenter.com/ ++++++++++++ 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	I was more concerned about going back to my mom and going back to the congregation and the elders of the congregation to say, hey, this happened.
0:10.0	More worried about what there was saying than really what God would say.
0:18.0	Hello, this is Hope Kiesling from Hamul, California. I'm a retired police dispatcher. I'm a huge fan
0:28.2	of compelled. I've listened to every broadcast. I find the variety of people the interview
0:32.9	so interesting and then watching how God works in their lives and draws them unto himself.
0:38.6	It's just incredible. And it's encouraging to know that he's at work in my life like this too.
0:44.0	Enjoy today's episode.
0:48.6	I'm Paul Hastings and you're listening to Compelle where we use gripping, immersive storytelling to bring
0:54.8	to life Christian testimonies from the kingdom of God, told by the people compelled to live
1:00.4	for him.
1:01.6	This is the premiere episode of Season 9, and whether you've been listening since we first started
1:07.0	the show seven years ago, or if this is your first time joining us, I'm so glad that
1:11.8	you've tuned in. Today, our guest is Stephen Matamoros, who grew up with a distorted view of
1:17.2	Christianity, but eventually encountered the true God of the Bible, who promised to always be by
1:24.0	Stephen's side, even in the darkest of times. So gather around, lean in and join us for another compelling story from the kingdom of God.
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