PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Feature Stories

Just mercy movie
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Review: Warner Bros. Just Mercy is an Altar Call to Justice, Mercy, and Grace

The recent film 'Just Mercy' is a classic underdog tale that will challenge moviegoers to stand up for justice, mercy, and grace. Set in 1990s Alabama, it tells the true story of Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.

By Emily Harris Greene
January 28, 2020
Death Penalty | Just Mercy | Justice Reform
a woman listens to a fellow prisoner speak in the prison fellowship academy
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  • Inside Journal
  • Prison & Prisoners
How to Find True Freedom: Staying the Course Behind Bars

In this article from Inside Journal, Zachary Sewell shares three tips for prisoners who desire true freedom and repentance.

By Zach Sewell
January 23, 2020
Inside Journal Resources
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  • Prison & Prisoners
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Celebrating 101 Prison Fellowship Academy Sites with Our Top 10 Stories!

Prison Fellowship ended 2019 with 101 Academy sites established nationwide. We're seeing lives transformed behind bars, one story at a time.

By Prison Fellowship
January 21, 2020
Prison Fellowship Academy
chcuk colson accepts templeton prize for progress in religion
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Feature Stories
Why Religious Liberty Matters

Freedom of religion is called the first freedom for a reason. Our Founding Fathers recognized that without freedom of conscience, no other freedom can be guaranteed.

By Grayson Pope
January 16, 2020
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
prisoner sits on prison yard
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  • Prison & Prisoners
How to Survive Prison: A Guide for Prisoners by Prisoners

Surviving prison is about more than just getting through incarceration with body and soul intact. It means staying out of prison, too. “Prisoners will be dealing with prison survival for the rest of their lives.”

By Prison Fellowship
January 16, 2020
Prison Survival Guide
stories from behind bars
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  • Prison & Prisoners
Go to Prison with Prison Fellowship, and Other Stories from Behind Bars

Life behind bars can be difficult, but hope still shines through the darkness. As we say goodbye to 2019, we invite you to look back with us at some of our most popular articles from the year.

By Emily Harris Greene
January 6, 2020
#GoesToPrison | Matthew Charles
prison fellowship justice advocates on capitol hill
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Feature Stories
What’s It Like to Advocate for Justice Reform? (Video)

Are you interested in advocacy or on the fence about getting involved in justice reform? See what happened when a husband and wife experienced their first Congressional meetings to lobby for change.

By Grayson Pope
December 12, 2019
education | Pell grants | The Justice Declaration
prisoner leaves prison
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Implementing the First Step Act: Where Are We Now?

The United States has made progress implementing the FIRST STEP Act, but there is still work to be done.

By David Jimenez
December 11, 2019
FIRST STEP Act | Justice Reform
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  • Prison & Prisoners
  • Prison Fellowship Academy
How to Live Free in Prison

Chew wanted to live free from rules and consequences, but his poor choices led to his incarceration. Could Chew learn how to live free in prison?

By Emily Andrews
November 26, 2019
Minnesota
A Hope Event volunteer prays with a female prisoner
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Planning a Prison Visit? (4 Helpful Resources)

We’ve gathered four resources every person needs as they plan for a prison visit, whether visiting a loved one or serving as a volunteer.

By Emily Harris Greene
November 19, 2019
Angel Tree | Family | prison visit
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Kids, You’re Not In This Alone

Freelance photographer Erica Daniels’ father was incarcerated when she was a young girl. Years later, she found herself snapping photos of kids with a similar story and reflecting on her past. “I love seeing kids have fun. They're just free here.”

By Grayson Pope
November 14, 2019
Angel Tree Camping
patient sits in hospital bed
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  • Prison & Prisoners
Hospice: The Prison’s Forgotten Corner

Prison Fellowship explores how U.S. prisons provide hospice services for terminally ill men and women. “I listen to people’s regrets, their stories, their happiness, their joy. I listen to their confessions.”

By Stacia Ray
October 31, 2019
Health Care | Life in Prison
inside outrageous justice
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Why Do We Need Outrageous Justice?

God has called His people to seek justice. But where do we start? Outrageous Justice aims to equip Christians to pursue justice and restoration.

By Prison Fellowship
October 25, 2019
Outrageous Justice
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  • Prison & Prisoners
Loaves & Fish at Shakopee: A Story of God’s Provision Behind Bars

Create: New Beginnings is giving prisoners—and Prison Fellowship staff—a chance to experience God’s provision. “The weekend at Shakopee was a success … God was there, and He showed us His presence every minute.”

By Emily Harris Greene
October 15, 2019
Create: New Beginnings
panelists at the Justice Declaration Symposium 2019
  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Feature Stories
Why Prison Fellowship is Equipping Pastors to Restore Those Affected by Crime and Incarceration

The Justice Declaration Symposium trained pastors to be like first responders, running into the problem instead of away from it.

By Grayson Pope
October 15, 2019
Justice Reform
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