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Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

REMASTERED: #44 From “Death to America!” to Awakening in Iran - Hormoz Shariat

Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies

Paul Hastings

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

4.9874 Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Hormoz Shariat once chanted "Death to America!" in the streets of Tehran, Iran, but after doubts crept into his heart about Islam he was forced to reckon with what he truly believed about God. His conclusions and ensuing actions would eventually lead the Iranian government to branding him as an enemy of the state. Show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/hormoz-shariat ++++++++++++ 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,

0:07.2

stories that proclaim his name. More at Proclaim.fm.

0:13.7

Today is December 2nd, 2025, and here's a quick update on our fundraising progress for Compelled.

0:24.4

As of right now, this very moment when I'm recording, we've raised 33% of our $80,000 goal for next year's episodes.

0:33.4

That pays for our recording, travel, equipment, editing, sound design, mastering, music licensing, website hosting, podcast hosting, and more.

0:44.1

We've already recorded 19 testimonies that we cannot wait to share with you, but we need your help.

0:50.5

We have two goals that we want to reach by December 31st.

0:58.4

Our first goal is to raise $80,000 to fund our work for next year.

1:01.9

And our second goal is to have 300 monthly partners.

1:07.1

And to everyone who's already given toward our work for next year or become a monthly partner,

1:08.3

thank you.

1:14.3

Whether you've given $10 or $2,000, thank you for helping bring these stories to life and into the ears of people around the world. You desperately need to know

1:20.2

that Jesus still changes everything. Without listeners like you, compelled, wouldn't exist. So thank you. We are entering the

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final 30 days of the year and we're still trying to raise around $55,000. If you haven't yet given,

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but you've been blessed listening to Compelled, would you please prayerfully consider partnering with us in our work?

1:46.7

Like I said, compelled would not exist without listeners like you.

1:51.9

To track our fundraising progress or to become a monthly partner or to make a one-time gift,

1:56.8

just visit compelledpodcast.com slash donate.

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Again, that's compelledpodcast.com slash donate again that's compelledpodcast.com slash donate and now onto the show.

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Hi I'm Annabella a wife and mom Arkansas, and I'm so thankful for this podcast

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because I haven't found another one like it.

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It is very deep and tells powerful stories without hiding ugly details, but it always

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