Joanna Breault

Joanna Breault is the Editorial Director 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

Pat Nolan: From Federal Prison to the Oval Office

Chuck Colson discovered Justice Fellowship’s director in an unlikely place. But Pat Nolan’s experiences in prison and in government made him the right pick to forge powerful coalitions.

By Joanna Breault
April 15, 2026
Angel Tree | Chuck Colson | Justice Fellowship | Second Chance Month
Second Chances
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
  • Second Chance Month
Second Chances After Incarceration: FWD.us Weighs In

When barriers to safety and success for people with a criminal record are removed, everyone stands to benefit. FWD.us Program Specialist Jarrell Allen—who spent 33 years behind bars—knows this firsthand.

By Joanna Breault
April 26, 2024
Reentry | Second Chance Month
Second Chances
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
  • Second Chance Month
Second Chances After Incarceration: The Just Trust Weighs In

Safer communities and flourishing citizens require conversations about the importance of second chances. A conversation with The Just Trust Founder and CEO Ana Zamora.

By Joanna Breault
April 17, 2024
Reentry | Second Chance Month | The Just Trust
A Shattered Image and the Church That Stayed

In her darkest days, Joy’s church kept her—and her marriage—from falling apart. Now she helps its members navigate a Christian perspective on justice.

By Joanna Breault
February 14, 2024
Angel Tree | Outrageous Justice
Getting to Know Prison Fellowship’s New President and CEO

Learn more about Prison Fellowship's new president and CEO, Heather Rice-Minus, from her childhood aspirations to what surprises her most about prison ministry.

By Joanna Breault
January 10, 2024
Heather Rice-Minus | Justice Reform | Prison Fellowship | Prison Fellowship Academy
Angie Sailor
The Lie of Control and a Life of Surrender

After dealing with turmoil as a girl, Angie loved the way meth made her feel like “Superwoman.” What would happen when life spun out of control?

By Joanna Breault
July 26, 2023
Angel Tree | Iowa
Dawn Rodriguez Crossroads Church
From Deepest Sorrow, Unwavering Love

Life’s pain makes some people brittle. But not Dawn Rodriguez. As a mom, she experienced the unimaginable—and the anguish has made her a safe place to land.

By Joanna Breault
May 10, 2023
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Christmas | volunteer
Aaron Oda
  • Second Chance Month
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Reentry
But How Can We Help? Q&A With a Reentry Specialist

Reentry specialist Aaron Oda explains the barriers faced by men and women returning from prison—and gives tips on how a supportive community can help.

By Joanna Breault
April 6, 2023
Reentry | Second Chance Month
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
chuck colson
  • Prison & Prisoners
  • Prison Fellowship News & Updates
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
  • Prison & Prisoners
  • Hope Events
  • Prison Fellowship News & Updates
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
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