REMASTERED: #27 Miracle at the Pentagon - Brian Birdwell

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

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🗓️ 9 September 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell was at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 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. ++++++++++++ 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	This show is part of the Proclaimed Podcast Network, thoughtfully crafted, faithfully told, stories that proclaim his name. More at Proclaim.fm.
0:17.6	Today's episode includes descriptions of a burned victim's injuries from 9-11.
0:23.6	Listener discretion is advised.
0:28.4	And I didn't scream out, Jesus saved me, because the salvation of the spiritual salvation,
0:34.9	that was already done.
0:36.0	It was Jesus, I'm coming to see you. It was the
0:38.3	recognition that I was past the point of trying to survive, but I'd reached the point of
0:43.9	reconciling myself with what I knew was my death that day.
0:59.8	I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compeld, where we use gripping,
1:04.9	immersive storytelling to bring to life Christian testimonies from the kingdom of God,
1:07.5	told by the people compelled to live for him.
1:13.6	In a recent episode, we heard from Jill Robbins, who had an abortion at the age of 17,
1:19.9	which unfortunately was only the beginning of a self-destructive lifestyle that she pursued for years.
1:26.6	Jill's life was falling apart until she found the only one who could put the pieces back together again.
1:32.0	You can hear that story by tuning into episode number 26 with Jill Robbins.
1:37.9	Today's episode commemorates the anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks on the United States.
1:39.1	While that day was horrific and filled with tragedy, God's hand was still at work.
1:45.0	Our guest today is Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell.
1:48.0	It was at the Pentagon on 9-11 when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed just yards away from him,
1:55.0	instantly engulfing his body in flames.
1:58.0	Brian was faced with certain death, but also with complete peace in knowing
2:04.6	that his faith was already placed in a Savior. His story is raw, true, and filled with miracles.
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