PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: In-Prison Stories

“I honestly didn't think I was going to see the age of 21.” Stuck in a cycle of crime and incarceration, Don couldn’t save himself. He needed help.

James received a sentence of 25 years to life behind bars. In the Academy, he has found a new reason to live—even if he’s never released.

When the Spirit of God moves, even the toughest of prisoners cannot stand in His way.

When her doctor prescribed pain pills, Rhonda savored the relief. She had no idea she was playing with fire. But God is bigger than addiction.

Gio Rodriguez met God in a jail cell. Then everything changed.

An in-prison sewing club—which includes several Prison Fellowship Academy® participants—is helping to protect Oklahoma City from COVID-19, one handmade mask at a time.

Each time in prison was supposed to be her last. Jeannie understood why letters and phone calls to her son went unanswered.

For Anh, stepping into a California prison felt like the end of a long, dark road. She was stunned when a stranger told her the meaning of her name—and even more shocked when she discovered the secret to peace 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.”

Raised by a drug dealer, Oscar had a wild childhood on the streets before he was incarcerated. After living under the influence for years, could Oscar become a positive leader in his community?