PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

Derek was in his living room when cops kicked the door in to arrest him. His family had watched him reach his rock bottom—and only one thing could pull him out.

After escaping a potential life sentence behind bars, Mike was able to start over. The principles he learned helped him find his calling and bring freedom to others.

Torrance felt abandoned by his father and by God and turned to selling drugs to cope. Could he find the father he craved?

DaMarius was nervous the first time he went to camp. Then, he experienced something that changed his life forever.

He was staring down a life sentence. Now, he’s living free and serving others.

Anthony was an angry son, then a desperate dad. Could he turn his restlessness into something good?

Patrick wanted to make his father proud. Losing him while he was in prison helped the former gang member find his true identity.

When Carlos went to prison, he believed that nothing could restore him—or his relationship with his son. Then something changed the course of their lives forever.

He used to run the streets. After prison, he was mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas. What happened in between is a story of unwavering hope.

Johnna’s arrest shattered life for her son and daughter. Could “the love factor” put the pieces back together—even from prison?

When Amber Brown bought her first house outside Minneapolis last year, she couldn’t believe the journey that led her there.

When he was promoted to head manager, Brandon became responsible for hiring new employees. And he knew exactly the kind of people he wanted.

The TUMI House in San Diego is more than a transitional home. It’s a group of men learning how to live free, love God, and be a family.

As a boy, he envisioned money and protection—and joined a gang to find it. Could Martin learn a new way of seeing?

When Ashley's life turned out less than perfect, she used meth to mute her pain. That way of life led to rehab and then prison.