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On this episode, Billie Drake shares a message about "Jesus in the Forecast" from the Compelled Men's Breakfast.

Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Danny Green will be sharing his story.

In this episode, Pastor Nate interviews Darren Raker. Darren tells his story of recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. He talks about how the Lord started working in his life, and how his arrest was a gift. Darren even shares how the Lord met him in Jail. Listen and share Darren’s story as he gives the Lord glory for a new life and second chance. Book: Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Pastor Wendy Elarton will be sharing her story.

Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Chris Williams will be sharing his story.

On this episode, Missionary Nicholas Backlund will be sharing his story. Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred. 

On this episode, Missionary Paul Clark will be sharing his story. Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred. 

Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Pat Hogan will be sharing his story.

Happy Father's Day Weekend! Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Matt Maraugha will be sharing his story.

Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Cole Murphy will be sharing his story.

Pastor Nate is interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Jeremy Dirkmaat will be sharing his story.

The next couple months Pastor Nate will be interviewing guests to hear their story of faith. Each story will explore the journey that each person walked, and how their journey was a significant gift of grace. Our stories are sacred.  On this episode, Johnathan Burroughs will be sharing his story.  

In this episode Pastor Nate interviews Jason 'Perko' Perkins about Living a Life of Discernment. Discernment is the great task of life and it comes in big questions like, "What is God's will for my life?" or "Am I making the right choice?". Listen as Pastor Nate and Perko unpack what it means to live a life of spiritual discernment with God and others. Check out these links to learn more about what Perko was talking about! Perko's Podcast Emotionally Healthy Discipleship https://jasonperkoperkins.com/ https://www.perko.company/

In this episode Pastor Nate shares a message from his brother Steve. Steve spoke at Compelled Church in December of 2009, just a few months before he went to be with Jesus. This message will convict and encourage you in the ways of the Lord. The wisdom that Steve shares is priceless. Make sure to share this episode with someone you know and subscribe to the podcast “Live Compelled”.

In this episode Pastor Nate Interviews Pastor Med Barr. Med is a close friend to Pastor Nate and the Small Groups Pastor at Compelled Church. Small Groups at Compelled have grown from 15 to 50 groups under Med's leadership. Enjoy as these two friends and pastors share their passion for discipleship. Check Out Compelled Small Groups

In this episode Pastors Nate and Wendy share about “Hope during tough times”. This year both Nate and Wendy lost their fathers. May you find hope in Wendy’s insights in the Word and her walk with Jesus.

Tim and Cindi Murphy have been active in Community for years. Tim and Cindi currently serve in many ministries at Compelled Church. Such as on the worship team and in small group leadership. They started an encouraging ministry called Living Stones Unearthed, with a Blog, podcast, and social media reach. Pastor Nate interviews Tim about Living Stones Unearthed and they have some great dialogue about life with Holy Spirit and the work of God.  Check out his website and podcast at www.livingstonesunearthed.com

On this episode Pastor Nate Interviewed Pastor Dustin Reed, the Youth Pastor at Compelled. He is married to Michelle. Pastor Dustin shares his experience through the years and his love for youth and young adults.   Check Out Compelled Youth Here

On this episode Pastor Nate Interviewed Pastor Scotty Matta. Pastor Scotty is the Family Life Pastor at Compelled. He is married to Melissa and they have four children, Noah, Hannah, Abigail, and Selah. Pastor Scotty shares his passion and vision for a multigenerational, spiritually rich family ministry.

In this episode Pastor Nate Elarton encourages us to be steadfast and immoveable in the midst of culture, life, and time that is always moving.

In this episode, Pastor Nate Elarton talks about four ways we can change after salvation.  God is in the business of change and Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the change agents.  Enjoy this episode as Nate encourages us to believe in Christ for true and lasting change from the inside out.

Pastor Nate interviewed Pastor Matt and his origin story. Pastor Matt is the Campus Pastor of Compelled's Holland, Ohio campus. He is married to his wife Mandie, and they have one daughter, Sarah. Pastor Mandie and Pastor Matt have served in Holland for four years and have seen great health and growth in ministry. He has such an interesting story and you will enjoy hearing Matt's journey come full circle.

In this episode, Pastor Nate Elarton gives a message for Christian men to wake up from spiritual passivity, apathy, and laziness for the sake of the Kingdom. He delivered this same message to the men of Compelled Church at their Fall Men’s Breakfast. Nate is honest and raw in this message to men.

In part two of Grief, Pastor Nate shares some of the myths and truths of grieving the losses in our lives. He explores the importance of feeling your feelings, experiencing your feelings, and even verbalizing your feelings. These truths and myths are a part of Pastor Nate's personal experiences, which allows him to speak to them directly.

Pastor Nate focuses on grief. He opens up about his experiences with grief and how the Lord helped him. It is Pastor Nate's heart to communicate that the Lord will help you as you are, have, or will journey through grief. This is part one of a two-part series.

In this Episode we take another opportunity to talk to Pastor Rick Flood. In this second part he shares the keys to growing in Christ, discipline, and overcoming bad habits and challenges. Pastor Rick Flood is the Executive Pastor of Compelled Church in Temperance, MI. He has served there for 26 years.  He has been married to Beth for 25 years and have 3 adult children.

In this episode, Nate interviews Pastor Rick Flood, executive pastor of Compelled church. Rick has been with Nate for 26 years, almost since the church was planted. Rick shares his story from growing up, to being stabbed, to finding Christ, to his life now. As well as the disciplines, people, and grace that has led him to the man he is today.   Books mentioned: Irwin Mcmanus “An Unstoppable Force” Richard Foster “Celebration of Discipline”

Pastor Nate and Wendy unpack the practice of contemplation. What does spiritual contemplation look like? And how can it dramatically change the definition of success? Check out the links mentioned: Lectio 365 App nateelarton.com Compelled Church  

Pastor Nate discusses what to do in a season of discouragement or perceived distance from the Lord. We all encounter times where we are not motivated or excited about our walk with Jesus. Don't panic. Listen as Pastor Nate walks through some steps to take to recenter our lives, heart, and mind on God. nateelarton.com Compelled Church

Pastor Nate and Wendy Elarton discuss how our inner life flows to our outer life. Wendy shares practically what that looks like and how it can be done when life can become busy with family. Wendy and Nate have been married 36 years and have 3 married children. Links Mentioned: Lectio 365 App Daily Prayers from Northumbria Community Contemplative Reading Podcast - Pete Scazzero Pastor Nate's Website Compelled Church

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