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Experiencing Freedom in Prison

Most people know John Legend as a 10-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter with a smooth, soulful delivery of R&B ballads with thoughtful lyrics and a timeless sound. But for men and women who are trapped in a cycle of crime and incarceration, Legend is more than just a musician—he is an advocate, supporter, and ally in working for change in the criminal justice system.

By Steve Rempe
August 25, 2016
FREE AMERICA | Freedom | James Cavitt | John Legend | People Magazine | Redemption | Redemption Song | San Quentin | TED Talk
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A Mother’s Broken Heart

In September, high schools are once again brimming with teenagers, looking through college brochures, figuring out who to ask to the homecoming dance, and worrying about exams and report cards. But that’s not the case for every young person on the edge of adulthood; too many embark on a course that leads them to prison.

By Jim Liske
September 21, 2015
Freedom | Matthew 23:37 | Restoration
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Leading the Way to Freedom

I’ve only ever been a member of one prison gang. Some time ago I was made an honorary member of “God’s Gang for Change,” the faith-based dorm at a correctional facility in Alabama.

On a recent visit I had the privilege of celebrating a worship service with my fellow “gang members.”

By Jim Liske
July 6, 2015
Alabama | Freedom | From the CEO | Troy
Creating a Bridge to Freedom

Discover how Bridge Churches help returning prisoners navigate the road to freedom.

By Steve Rempe
July 17, 2014
Bridge Church | Freedom | Reentry
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Rejoice Always

It was like a prison from a Hollywood film set: thick limestone walls pocked with small windows; dark, oppressive cells; and narrow corridors full of musty, unmoving air …

As I passed through many layers of security and entered the cell block, I could feel the oppression of hopelessness surrounding me.

By Jim Liske
April 2, 2014
Freedom | Worship
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Frontlines: Free at Last!

What do concepts like “freedom” and “liberty” mean to those behind bars? In this Black History Month edition of the Frontlines video series, hear answers to these questions directly from prisoners. Prison Fellowship President and CEO Jim Liske reflects on the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.,

By Prison Fellowship
February 26, 2014
Freedom | Frontlines | Jr. | Liberty | Martin Luther King | Righteousness
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Shining a Light Through Art

Sandow Birk is an artist specializing in 19th Century landscapes, particularly of his native California.  For a recent exhibition, however, Birk has turned his attention from bucolic vineyards and peaceful coastlines to a somewhat unexpected subject – the landscapes of the state’s prisons.

By Steve Rempe
July 23, 2013
California | Freedom | Light | Painting

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