Hey guys, I know that you might be surprised to see a compelled episode in your feet today since it's not our regular every other Tuesday cadence.

Well, the reason for that actually began six years ago. But before I say anything else, two quick things.

First off, in case you're curious about our progress towards the compelled radio Radio Show. As of this morning, we've

raised about $19,000 out of our $80,000 goal. If you haven't heard, Compelled has been offered

a very unique opportunity to broadcast our episodes on a national Christian radio network

every Sunday afternoon across 170 stations,

reaching an estimated half a million listeners.

It's going to cost us around $80,000 for a year of broadcasting.

And thanks to you, you've helped us raise about 25% of that goal.

I've had some really good calls over the last couple of months with potential

sponsors who might be able to help close that gap for us, but we're still holding it with an

open hand and waiting at God's timing. We're committed to not going into debt for ministry,

and we don't want to agree to something that we can't actually pay for. But if you'd like to give

toward that end,

you can do so at compelledpodcast.com slash donate. Secondly, my wife Sarah and I are attending

the Sing 24 Morship Music Conference put on by Keith and Christian Getty. It's in Nashville, Tennessee

this year. And if you're going to be at

the conference, then we'd love to meet you. Sarah and I will just be hanging out and joining the

conference, but if there's a group of compelled listeners there, then maybe we can get together

for an hour and do coffee or something. If you're interested, then just email sing

at compelledpodcast.com and we'll organize something.

Okay, but why am I making those announcements today and not next week during our regularly scheduled compelled episode?

...