Second Chance Stories

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?

For years, the last thing Michelle wanted was transparency. She had way too much to hide. What would happen when God brought her secrets to light?

Maurice isn’t just breaking the cycle of crime for his family. He’s showing others how to end destructive cycles in their own lives.

Would you give a second chance to someone who has hurt you once? Michael discovered the power of forgiveness he never expected to receive.

Behind bars, Jeff received a letter from his daughter’s mother. One thing she wrote stood out to him: “You are in so much trouble. Only God can save you now.”

Former bank robber Jesse Wiese thought grit, hard work, and integrity would be enough to open doors after his release from prison. He was wrong.

Damion wasn’t even wearing shoes the first time he sat in the back of a police car. By the time the young man got to prison, he had one goal: survive.

Caleb had chased the approval of others since he was a kid. He never dreamed his longing could lead to witnessing a murder and doing time.

For Robyn, abuse and addiction don’t get to have the last word.

No drug could soothe Teresa’s pain for long. In an Oklahoma prison cell she prayed, God, I feel like you’re the only One who can heal me.

Amber struggled with addiction. A false start gave her false hope. But behind bars, she discovered that recovery is possible.

Tammy thought she was just a criminal. Now she’s back behind bars, a free woman with keys to the prison office in her pocket.