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Joanna Breault

Joanna Breault is the editorial manager at Prison Fellowship. She is a graduate of the College of William & Mary. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including Christianity Today and WeAreTeachers. She is based in Virginia.

STORIES & ARTICLES WRITTEN BY JOANNA BREAULT

Aimee Wehner
Why an Overwhelmed Mom Does a Little Bit More

Aimee's plate is more than full as she raises four boys and works full time. But each Christmas, she plans a huge party to share the love she has received.

By Joanna Breault
March 15, 2023
Angel Tree Christmas
Aaron and Tanya
Separated by Prison Bars But Closer Every Day

Not all relationships survive incarceration. But thanks to the lessons Aaron is learning at the Academy, his bond with Tanya is stronger than ever.

By Joanna Breault
February 8, 2023
Angel Tree Christmas | Prison Fellowship Academy
Stephen Barbee
A Ring and a Robe

Stephen had a bright future but lost everything to his addiction. Was he past the point of no return?

By Joanna Breault
January 18, 2023
Angel Tree Christmas
Separated But Not Forgotten

Anthony was an angry son, then a desperate dad. Could he turn his restlessness into something good?

By Joanna Breault
July 19, 2022
Angel Tree | Family | Flikshop | Solitary Confinement
Keeping Mom in the Picture

Johnna’s arrest shattered life for her son and daughter. Could “the love factor” put the pieces back together—even from prison?

By Joanna Breault
April 27, 2022
Angel Tree Camping | Angel Tree Christmas | Second Chance Month
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Fifteen Minutes with Chuck Colson

Mike Johnson couldn’t believe the man on the book cover was standing outside his cell. Thirty-seven years later, he still feels the impact of Chuck Colson’s words.

By Joanna Breault
April 12, 2022
California | Charles Colson
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He Is Risen! Why Easter Hope Events Are ‘Worth It’

Prison Fellowship has a long history of going behind bars at Easter.

By Joanna Breault
April 6, 2022
Easter
From Robbing Churches to Hiring Former Prisoners

When he was promoted to head manager, Brandon became responsible for hiring new employees. And he knew exactly the kind of people he wanted.

By Joanna Breault
April 5, 2022
Carol S. Vance Unit | Housing | Prison Fellowship Academy | Second Chances | Texas | Values of Good Citizenship | Youth Justice
Seeing Clearly Now: A Gang Member’s Eyes Are Opened

As a boy, he envisioned money and protection—and joined a gang to find it. Could Martin learn a new way of seeing?

By Joanna Breault
March 15, 2022
California | Second Chance Employment | TUMI
Daddy’s Girl: Developing a Deeper Bond Through Faith

For many parents, incarceration means taking a back seat. But when it came to loving and teaching his daughter, Lazaro was tenacious.

By Joanna Breault
February 9, 2022
Angel Tree Christmas | Florida
Caring For Opportunity Kids and Parents in Atlanta

Calvina skipped a night of sleep so her boys to play football with other kids in their situation. She had no idea that God would minister to her, too.

By Joanna Breault
January 26, 2022
Angel Tree Sports Camp | Georgia | Opportunity Kids
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Angel Tree Parent Days Inspire Incarcerated Moms and Dads

Parents in prison learn Prison Fellowship Angel Tree encompasses so much more than Christmas gifts.

By Joanna Breault
January 19, 2022
Angel Tree Parent Day
Stars and Scars: A Broken-Hearted Boy Finds Healing

First he was the victim—then he was the perpetrator. How could Dillon’s childhood of pain lead to anything but more brokenness?

By Joanna Breault
December 29, 2021
Michigan | TUMI | Video
An Accountant Becomes Accountable: Embracing a Life of Transparency

For years, the last thing Michelle wanted was transparency. She had way too much to hide. What would happen when God brought her secrets to light?

By Joanna Breault
November 10, 2021
Angel Tree | New York | Second Chance Sunday | Video
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Going the Extra Mile at Christmas

One incarcerated dad expresses what it means when people go the extra mile to send his kids gifts at Christmas—and to bless him, as well.

By Joanna Breault
November 3, 2021
Angel Tree Christmas | Texas
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