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Finding Freedom After 52 Years in Prison

Despite 52 years of incarceration, Arthur says he has found freedom in prison. And it’s all because of what Jesus did in his life.

By Lou Haviland
January 7, 2026
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Our Top 12 Inspirational Stories of 2025: A Year of Transformations

It's been a difficult year, but thanks to God, it has also been a year of transformation. To celebrate what God has done, here are our top 12 stories.

By Prison Fellowship
December 24, 2025
Transformed Life Stories
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Snapshots From 2025: A Year of Ministry at Prison Fellowship

These 25 photos from Prison Fellowship capture the fingerprints of God throughout 2025, highlighting grace and transformation that can happen only through Him.

By Lou Haviland
December 17, 2025
Veterans Day
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Going Above and Beyond in Service of Veterans

The Prison Fellowship Academy class decided to honor veterans with cards, but it didn’t stop there.

By Steven Anthony
November 5, 2025
Oklahoma | Prison Fellowship Academy
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Prison Bars Can’t Block This Grandmother’s Love

This incarcerated grandmother received Christmas joy, thanks to Prison Fellowship Angel Tree.

By Lou Haviland
September 3, 2025
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Freedom Is a Choice

Jerrid is serving a life sentence, but he’s learned the secret to finding meaning. You can, too—no matter what prison holds you.

By Lou Haviland
August 20, 2025
Prison Fellowship Academy
  • Prison & Prisoners
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Healing Holistically in Nebraska Prisons

Prison Fellowship’s holistic ministry model brings hope and the Good News of Jesus to incarcerated people and their families throughout Nebraska—and the nation!

By Lou Haviland
July 16, 2025
Hope Event
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  • Prison & Prisoners
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Bringing Hope to Dads in Prison

At this Prison Fellowship Hope Event in New Mexico, incarcerated dads learned it is when we encounter Jesus that true transformation begins.

By Lou Haviland
June 11, 2025
Hope Event
purpose
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Update: Helen Graduates From the Academy!

Facing decades in prison, Helen wondered if her life had any purpose or meaning. She was surprised at the answer God revealed to her.

By Lou Haviland
May 14, 2025
Prison Fellowship Academy
moms
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The Powerful Love of Moms Behind Bars

Through Prison Fellowship Angel Tree, mothers and children are reconnecting at this Idaho prison with healing only God can accomplish.

By Lou Haviland
May 7, 2025
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  • Prison & Prisoners
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The California Prison Where Hope is Alive and Well

Discover how God is changing lives at one of California's most famous prisons, Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility.

By Lou Haviland
April 9, 2025
Hope Events
San Quentin
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Planting Seeds in San Quentin

Israel felt the tug to return to San Quentin, the place he once called “home.” It was a full-circle moment for a man who had fought God for years.

By Steven Anthony
March 26, 2025
Hope Events
free
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Incarcerated and Free

What if true freedom could be found even behind prison walls?

By Lou Haviland
March 12, 2025
Hope Events
freedom
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  • Prison Fellowship Academy
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True Freedom—Behind Bars

Discover how incarcerated men and women in the Pacific Northwest are finding hope and purpose through Prison Fellowship Academy.

By Lou Haviland
February 19, 2025
pacific northwest | Prison Fellowship Academy
Pell Grants
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Prisoners Go to School Thanks to Pell Grants

With access to Pell Grants, prisoners see a bright new future ahead.

By Doug Bender
January 22, 2025
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