This show is part of the Proclaimed Podcast Network, thoughtfully crafted, faithfully told, stories that proclaim his name. More at Proclaim.fm. 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, told by the people

compelled to live for him.

Recently, we heard from Laddie Callawayay, a street fighter and drug dealer.

After being declared a fatality from a drug shooting, Laddy's life continued to spiral out

of control until he remembered the seeds of faith that had been planted by his childhood church.

Again, you can hear that story in episode number 96

with Laddie Calloway.

Today, our guest is Mary Ann Sanford.

Mary Ann never felt like she belonged.

She tried to make her own way through life

and felt that she was a good person,

but didn't realize how far from the mark she truly was or how close God had been every step of the way.

So gather around, lean in, and join us for another compelling story from the kingdom of God.

I've mentioned Unbound plenty of times and compelled, but if you need a quick refresher,

it's an education company focused on developing young people into exceptional Christian leaders. And one of the ways they do that is through their Ascend program for recent high school graduates. It's a three-year

program, which essentially is an alternative to traditional college. It blends together academic

learning, vocational training, and spiritual discipleship, all of which

serve the purpose of giving your student job-ready skills for the real world outside.

Part of the Ascend program takes place through a series of in-person events held every three

months that build on each other and help your student experience community and leadership

opportunities among their peers.

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