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Live Compelled

by Nate Elarton

Nate Elarton is the Lead Pastor of Compelled Church located in Temperance, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. It is Nate’s desire that we ”live compelled” by Christ’s love and live in Christ’s love. This podcast will encourage a God-focused life, through teachings, interviews, and the Word of God.

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Episodes

  1. From Atheist to Follower of Christ - Gary's 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, Gary Obee will be sharing her story.

  2. Each Day is a Gift - Dave's 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, Dave Abalos will be sharing her story.

  3. God is Always There - Mollie's 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, Mollie McGhee will be sharing her story.

  4. Transformation

    Everything in our life is transformational. Jesus is working and leveraging situations to make us a more devote Christ follower. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 "16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and...

  5. Jesus in the Forecast (feat. Billie Drake)

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

  6. Drawing Close to God's Heart - Danny's 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, Danny Green will be sharing his story.

  7. A New Life Found - Darren's 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…

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  8. Holy Encounters - Wendy's 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, Pastor Wendy Elarton will be sharing her story.

  9. Never Giving Up - Chris's 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.

  10. Heading North - Nick's 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.

  11. Planting for Eternity - Paul's Story

    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.

  12. God Still Speaks - Pat's 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, Pat Hogan will be sharing his story.

  13. Journeying with Christ - Matt's 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.

  14. Discerning the Call - Cole's 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.

  15. A Heart for the Lord - Jeremy's 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.

  16. Living for Christ - Johnathan's 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.

  17. Discernment (feat. Jason 'Perko' Perkins)

    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...

  18. Wisdom From My Brother

    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...

  19. Small Group Church (feat. Pastor Med Barr)

    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...

  20. Hope During Tough Times (feat. Pastor Wendy Elarton)

    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.

  21. Living Stones (feat. Tim Murphy)

    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…

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  22. Celebrate Youth (feat. Pastor Dustin Reed)

    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

  23. Family Life (feat. Pastor Scotty Matta)

    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...

  24. Steadfast

    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.

  25. Intentional Change in 2024

    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.

  26. Jesus People (feat. Pastor Matt Reinhart)

    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...

  27. Be God’s Man

    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.

  28. Grief pt. 2

    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,...

  29. Grief pt. 1

    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.

  30. Life With Christ (feat. Pastor Rick Flood) pt. 2

    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...

  31. Life With Christ (feat. Pastor Rick Flood) pt. 1

    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...

  32. Contemplation (feat. Pastor Wendy Elarton)

    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

  33. Seasons

    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...

  34. Cultivate a Deep Inner Life (feat. Pastor Wendy Elarton)

    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…

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  35. Welcome to Live Compelled

    Welcome to the Live Compelled Podcast! Have a question or a topic? Email me at [email protected] For more thoughts and posts check out my website nateelarton.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Nate Elarton is the Lead Pastor of Compelled Church located in Temperance, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. It is Nate’s desire that we ”live compelled” by Christ’s love and live in Christ’s love. This podcast will encourage a God-focused life, through teachings, interviews, and the Word of God.

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Nate Elarton is the Lead Pastor of Compelled Church located in Temperance, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. It is Nate’s desire that we ”live compelled” by Christ’s love and live in Christ’s love. This podcast will encourage a God-focused life, through teachings, interviews, and the Word of God.

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