REMASTERED: #28 The Blessing of Disability - Jonathan Pacheco Pt. 1

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

4.9 • 874 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Jonathan Pacheco was severely disabled at birth when his spinal cord was nearly severed, and he has lived his entire life in a motorized wheelchair. Jonathan shares what his journey of faith has looked like as he has come to grips with God's sovereignty in all things, including his disability and more. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jonathan-pacheco-pt-1 ++++++++++++ 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,
0:07.6	stories that proclaim his name. More at proclaim.fm.
0:15.8	That was a hypocritical youth pastor that would go and do all these things, quote unquote, in the name of Jesus, and then go home and just be an absolute wretch.
0:27.6	All the sudden, all the sudden when I'm hearing these words, it's like if I got a heart transplant.
0:33.6	It's like if the veil was lifted from my eyes.
0:50.3	I'm Paul Hastings, and you're listening to Compelled, where we use gripping, immersive storytelling to bring to live Christian testimonies from the kingdom of God,
0:55.4	told by the people compelled to live for him.
0:58.1	In a recent episode, we heard from Brian Birdwell, who was at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001,
1:04.3	when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed just yards away from him,
1:09.6	instantly engulfing his body in flames. Brian was faced with
1:14.0	certain death, but also with complete peace in knowing that his faith was already placed in a
1:21.4	savior. You can hear that story by tuning into episode number 27 with Brian Birdwell.
1:27.6	Today, our guest is Jonathan Pacheco, a young man who was severely disabled at birth
1:32.8	when his spinal cord was nearly severed.
1:36.3	Because of that, he has lived his entire life in a motorized wheelchair.
1:41.1	Jonathan shares about his journey of faith and understanding of God's sovereignty and goodness
1:46.8	even in the face of severe disability. Today is part one of Jonathan's story, which will conclude
1:53.5	next week with part two. So gather around. Lean in and join us for another compelling story
2:00.4	from the kingdom of God.
2:12.9	I met Jonathan at his home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and was immediately struck by his infectious smile.
2:20.2	And he began his story by sharing how his disability came about.
2:24.9	I was born in Al Paso, Texas.
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