#105 The Wrecks That Changed Me - Brandon Hendriks

From Compelled - Christian Stories & Testimonies by Paul Hastings

March 10, 2026 · 59 min · Season 10 · Episode 105

About this episode

Brandon Hendriks shares his transformative encounter with God as a punk rock kid and the trials he faced 18 years later.

When Brandon was just a punk rock kid from the Pacific Northwest he had an encounter with God that opened up his eyes to his need for a Savior. But then 18 years later, Brandon was confronted with the greatest trial of his life where Christ showed Himself once again, in an entirely new way. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/brandon-hendriks ++++++++++++ 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 Read the Compelled book of testimonies, endorsed by Lee Strobel…

People in this episode

Guest: Brandon Hendriks

Topics covered

Christian testimony
faith
trials
encounter with God

Keywords

Savior
Pacific Northwest
punk rock
trial

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Wrecks That Changed Me

Places: the Pacific Northwest