ENCORE: 9/11 Survivor at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

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🗓️ 11 September 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Brian Birdwell 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. Show notes at https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/encore-brian-birdwell 🎧 4 RECOMMENDED EPISODES: #42 Grief in Afghanistan: Testimony from a U.S. Special Ops Teammate - Jim Payne: He was sent to the Middle East as part of a Navy Seal Team in 2005. During their deployment, his team was divided in half and suffered devastating losses in the mountains of Afghanistan. As Jim grappled with crippling grief he clung to the One who offered any glimmer of sanity. #57 Delivered from Domestic Abuse - Ramona Chirko: For years, Ramona and her husband served in churches together. On the outside, it looked like they had a picture-perfect marriage, but in reality, Ramona was carrying a dark secret. Her husband was emotionally and physically abusive, and Ramona had lost all hope... until one day she realized that the source of true Hope had never left her at all. #21 A Jew Converted - Joe Friedman: A devout Jew who had no Christian friends, yet became intrigued by Jesus after reading about Him in the Bible for the first time. Could this Jesus truly be his Messiah? #46 The Final Flight of Space Shuttle Columbia - Evelyn Husband Thompson: Evelyn’s husband, Rick was selected by NASA to be an astronaut in 1994 and was the Commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. While Evelyn knew that her husband always faced dangers inherent with being an astronaut, she was eventually confronted with a moment where she would have to trust the Lord, no matter what. ++++++++++++ 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 support the show? 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today's episode includes descriptions of a burn victim's injuries from 9-11.
0:05.5	Listener discretion is advised.
0:10.4	Hey, I'm Sonia Thompson from Dalton, Georgia, and I'm a retired educator.
0:14.2	I love listening to Compelled because I love true stories, and not only is the content uncompelled true, but it's life-changing. When you hear
0:21.8	these interviews and how God helped people in their darkest moments, it will strengthen your
0:26.3	faith as well. Enjoy today's episode. I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compelled,
0:34.6	where we use grippingpping immersive storytelling to celebrate the
0:38.3	powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world.
0:42.6	Last week, we heard from Eric Hoven, who grew up in a Christian household and served faithfully
0:47.6	in his family's Christian ministry, volunteered at church, and always knew the right answers.
0:53.2	Yet at the same time, he was harboring a secret
0:55.7	double life of sexual addiction. But one night, he came face to face with a shocking realization.
1:02.9	He was the product of Christian culture and teaching, but he was a total stranger to Christ.
1:10.1	Again, you can hear that story in our previous episode with
1:13.2	Eric Ovid. Today's story is a special encore episode remembering the 22nd anniversary of the
1:19.8	September 11th terrorist attacks. We originally released this story four years ago, but
1:25.4	it's still just as relevant today. While that day was horrific
1:29.2	and filled with tragedy, God's hand was still at work. Our guest today is Texas State Senator
1:35.5	Brian Birdwell, who was at the Pentagon on 9-11 when American Airlines flight 77 crashed just
1:41.8	yards away from him, instantly engulfing his body in flames.
1:46.0	Brian was faced with certain death, but also with complete peace in knowing that his faith was already placed in a Savior.
1:55.0	Brian's story is raw, true, and filled with miracles.
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