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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Prison & Prisoners

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Finances for Prisoners: 7 New Perspectives

Our money decisions can impact every area of our lives, both inside and outside prison. Here are seven new habits you can develop toward financial freedom.

By Prison Fellowship
December 28, 2021
Inside Journal Resources
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  • Prison & Prisoners
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Christmas Treats You Can Make in Prison

Inside Journal readers shared some simple prison recipes that make for fun treats, at Christmastime or anytime, behind bars.

By Prison Fellowship
December 21, 2021
Inside Journal Resources | Prison Recipes
  • Prison & Prisoners
  • Inside Journal
Get into the Holiday Spirit with the Prison Fellowship Christmas Playlist!

Celebrate the holidays with Prison Fellowship's Christmas playlist on Spotify with songs chosen by current and former prisoners.

By Prison Fellowship
December 7, 2021
Inside Journal Resources
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Who is My Neighbor? Unity, Diversity, and Race Reconciliation [Video]

Unity and diversity are ordained by God from the very beginning of creation. Through the transformation of Jesus Christ, division gives way to community.

By Cody Wilde & Darryl Brooks
October 29, 2021
Who is My Neighbor?
Academy volunteer
  • Prison & Prisoners
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‘Don’t Let Me Forget’—Prison Fellowship Volunteer Finds Herself Behind Bars

As a Prison Fellowship volunteer at Mabel Basset Correctional Center, Sharee’s walk in Christ has deepened more than she ever imagined.

By Sharee Land
October 19, 2021
Oklahoma | Volunteers
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  • Prison & Prisoners
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A Warden Exchange Alum Takes the Helm

Chris Hendry led a cultural change as warden of a Florida prison. Now, he's the national director of the program that helped his former facility thrive.

By Maria Mallory White
September 22, 2021
department of corrections | Florida; Interview
creative cooking
  • Prison & Prisoners
Creative Cooking Behind Bars

Health problems are common behind bars. Some issues can be helped through better lifestyle choices, like exercise, restful sleep, and healthy eating habits.

By Emily Harris Greene & Stacia Ray
September 9, 2021
Inside Journal Resources | Prison Recipes
tennessee
  • Advocacy & Reentry
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Justice Ambassador Tara Eslick Is Changing Tennessee for the Better

During Will’s incarceration, I learned how damaging prison culture can be. Some of our phone calls frightened me. I feared for his safety. And I kept thinking, “There has to be a better way.”

By Tara Eslick
August 11, 2021
Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Tennessee
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Just Go Tell Them: How John Markle Found a Calling Behind Bars

Prison Fellowship Academy volunteer John Markle has received an award from the state of Texas. We caught up with John to get a better sense of why he volunteers and why he can’t imagine stopping.

By Alyson Quinn, Faith White
August 10, 2021
Carol S. Vance Unit | Texas | volunteer
Sam Dye, Warden Exchange
  • Prison & Prisoners
  • Warden Exchange
When ‘No’ Turns Into Decades of Prison Ministry Service

Sam Dye was comfortable, well paid, and in charge as a director at a large government agency. Then he answered an unexpected request that ultimately led him to prison ministry.

By Maria Mallory White
July 27, 2021
In-Prison Ministry | Iowa
Joe Avila
  • Prison & Prisoners
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Joe And Amy: A Story of Reconciliation

"Amy Wall was a young lady that I killed in 1992 while driving drunk on the freeway."

By Emily Harris Greene
July 20, 2021
California
good citizenship
  • Prison & Prisoners
Values of Good Citizenship: Zane Learns Responsibility

In the Prison Fellowship Academy, prisoners find a safe place to grow.

By Emily Harris Greene
July 14, 2021
Pennsylvania | Values of Good Citizenship
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  • Prison & Prisoners
Update on Prison Fellowship and COVID-19

Check in with us each week for an update on how the COVID-19 is affecting Prison Fellowship and correctional facilities - including our regularly updated map of impact on prisons in each state.

By Prison Fellowship
June 28, 2021
COVID-19 | COVID-19 News | COVID-19 Resources
Fred Mendrin
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Applause, Please: A Retiree’s Favorite Moments Working with Prison Fellowship and Next Steps

Fred Mendrin paroled out of a California prison and keeps going back—to inspire men and women who remain behind bars. Fred is retiring from Prison Fellowship, so now what?

By Cherise Bopape
June 22, 2021
California
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Joe Avila on Laboring for Eternal Rewards in God’s Vineyard

Joe Avila has met celebrities and helped start programs that reach thousands. But as he nears retirement, he says his greatest achievement is simple.

By Joanna Breault
June 15, 2021
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