Within the United States, there are currently 2.3 million people in prisons, jails and correctional facilities. Approximately 10 million men, women and youth pass through jail or prisons yearly. Our podcasts are produced to reduce these numbers. The men on the Death or Prison program know what incarceration is and offer their personal experiences in order to tell how a second chance can become a new life. As the episodes unfold, the perspectives of the panel and their guests unlock an undeniable and enlightening path illuminated by their faith.
There is a great deal of hopelessness in the world of incarceration. What can relieve the chaos in the mind of an unbeliever? Pastors Chip Nelson, Tony Loeffler Sr. and Raul discuss the topic.
This is a teaching of who God is. What you believe can influence how you live the one life God gave you.
Why is it that we hurt the most --- the people we love the most? How do we learn to forgive ourselves? These are important questions that are asked daily and which need answers. The men discuss this important topic.
Life becomes real when the gate slams behind you. Reality means it's impossible to live in this world for free. The men discuss how to make yourself more employable, starting before a release date.
Oswald, Raul and Elmo have a discussion on how incarceration, correctional control, impacts family, friends and time spent with and without them.
Oswald, Raul and Elmo have a discussion on how incarceration, correctional control, impacts family, friends and time spent with and without them.
Kalen had two crackhead bodyguards, a big stash, a sleeping girlfriend and ... a radical transformation which led to everyone's change of lifestyle.
As a young child, Kalen Salmon was arrested for a prank on a teacher and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. His life took a spiral after that and eventually led to him turning himself into the authorities on a sexual offense charge. A sexual offender is always a target when locked up. Learn how God took a hand in keeping him safe.
Johnnie wasn't doing the right things. But the moment he surrendered his life to God while in prison, everything changed for the better. He did a ‘personal inventory' and discovered a new way to live.
Johnnie tried to fill an emptiness he felt inside with drugs, especially the use of Methamphetamine. With Meth, more often than not, there are no success stories. Johnnie is the exception to the rule, thanks be to God.
Macho was facing a life sentence for 16 charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.He tried the religion of Islam but then found Christ. After that moment of submission, he ministered the Gospel to Latin Kings in every prison he was assigned. The Kings loved his message!
Because of years of abuse and teasing, Robert looked to The Latin Kings for acceptance. A member at 14, it was a recipe for disaster.
After hearing his sentence was, "25 years to life without the possibility of parole," Troy was numb. His criminal thinking led to no accountability, no responsibility for his actions, and the belief that everything he did was fine. A paradigm shift and acceptance of Jesus into his heart taught him that just was not the case.
After hearing his sentence was, "25 years to life without the possibility of parole," Troy was numb. His criminal thinking led to no accountability, no responsibility for his actions, and the belief that everything he did was fine. A paradigm shift and acceptance of Jesus into his heart taught him that just was not the case.
Troy Martin had an older "mentor" when he was 8 years old and was taught to steal and not get caught. Unfortunately, bad choices from then on led to a murder and thirty three years spent in prison.
Ivan Blanco kept doing the same thing and getting the same result: more prison, more jail time and more shame. He finally turned his life around only with God's help.
Ivan was sentenced to 15 years at the age of 15. How did he survive?
Lean On Me USA is happy to partner with Deepheart to bring the true message of Christmas.
Lean On Me USA is happy to partner with DeepHeart to bring the true message of Christmas.
As a drug dealer at 16, Gerard was in charge of his life. So he thought.
Episode 102: Aquil Phillip Shares His Music
Arrested and in handcuffs, Mom arrived with prayer on her lips, salvation in her words and Kingdom in her soul. All for her son.
How would you feel if you got this news? Aquil's father died and when told, something broke inside.
A shank made to kill himself hidden under his pillow and an old white man approaching his cell door, both scenarios make for a disaster about to happen. God had other plans however, and Alonzo saw the face of an Angel looking through the bars.
Alonzo got so upside down in his life, he robbed a church's congregation. From then on his life kept going downhill.
These next episodes detailing the life of Alonzo Dixon are evidence of the depth of evil to which a man can sink. But more importantly is the reality that there is no pit, no black hole, no evil so great, that God can't through His love, reach down, pull a person out and lead that individual to a life of transformation and redemption.
"We hurt the people we love, to impress the people we don't love." During a prison visit, Ander's daughter looked at him when he was in chains and handcuffs, made a statement and asked a question. How did she impact his life?
Ander was jumped into the Latin Kings at the age of 14 by five grown men. What began was a downward spiral of crime in a gang which welcomed his violence.
Will Sauveur immersed himself in books the last 5 years of his sentence to prepare himself for release. He repaired his mind, his soul, and his spirit with the help of God Almighty. He didn't want to be a failed statistic and has a success story to tell.
Will took care of his family while growing up but then he got in trouble not listening to God. He served 23 years for being deaf.
A tough life has led to a strong man standing on his faith, addicted to God, Christ and the Holy Spirit.
While in prison, Blaze had a new man inside struggling to get out. The New Man finally made it and Blaze experienced God's love and the inpouring of His spirit.
Stephen Testa produces music for all to embrace and enjoy. He's real, and so is his music. Enjoy the message.
Blaze Herron spent 14 years in an orphanage, served 20 years in the Navy as a Medical Doctor, retired with the rank of Commander and then spent 20 more years in prison for a variety of crimes committed while riding with a notorious motorcycle gang. What happened?
David Burke was sentenced to 30 years as a Habitual Offender. At that moment, David felt God turned His back on him so for 17 years of incarceration, anger filled his heart - until the day he was slapped in the face by a message.
David spent 5 terms and a total of 40 years in prison for crimes he committed to support his drug habit. He tried cocaine one night as a young man which led to many years of addiction, pain and hurt for family and friends and tragic consequences.
Episode 87: Marianne Van Dongen, Part 2- A New Beginning At The End God's mercy, love and faithfulness is exemplified as Marianne is released from parole April 17, 2024.
A life no one wants to live.
Mike asked The Lord to come alongside him during a long journey through Death Row. He was released from the wrong and given the right.
Mike couldn't stay out of trouble and paid the penalty of prison time. The Death or Prison podcast is produced by Lean On Me USA Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your support matters, and here is how you can help us! Thanks to our donors and sponsors, we have made a big impact in the lives of at-risk youth, inmates, families of inmates, and returning citizens. We don't plan to stop. Your support allows us to continue on our path. Within the United States, there are currently 2.3 million people in prisons, jails, and correctional facilities. Approximately 10 million men, women, and youth pass through jail or prisons yearly. Death or Prison podcasts are produced to reduce these numbers. The men on the Death or Prison program know what incarceration is and offer their personal experiences in order to tell how a second chance can become a new life. As the episodes unfold, the perspectives of the panel and their guests unlock an undeniable and enlightening path illuminated by their faith. Our listeners are both civilians and incarcerated individuals. The podcasts are available on 1.5 million electronic tablets in prisons nationwide. As well, the podcast can be found on Apple TV, Roku, and many more platforms, serving viewers worldwide! Reentry information includes but is not limited to mentoring, entrepreneurship, employment, housing, and spiritual guidance. To enable the continuous production and distribution of new podcast episodes, the 2022 goal of Death or Prison is to raise $150,000. This equates to $.10 for each prison electronic tablet. All funds given go directly to our Partners. No portions are used for salaries, administrative fees, or operating expenses. 100% of your gift will be used to further the causes of organizations that partner with us. Donate at leanonmeusa.org/donate below to send your gift today. Your generous donation is greatly appreciated.
"Plea out or trial ?" - that was the question. He took the trial and lost. But the story has a better ending than the sentence and teaching himself law was the key.
As soon as he put his fists up, Walter's life changed forever.
Part 2 of Timothy Kane's testimony reveals how a 16-year-old boy sentenced to two life sentences finds joy in his surroundings. Baptized in a prison chapel, accepting the freedom Christ offered, Timothy is out now and preaching at a prison where he spent 18 years of his young life. That's not all...
The last of the 4 part series completes only part of the message. More to come.
Stay Away From That Kid! 14 years old and not heeding his mother's warning, Timothy Kane was arrested for participating in a double murder that 'The Kid' committed. 25 years of adult prison followed.
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John and Troy have spent a total of 69 years in prison. Graduates of the Dr. Regina B. Shearns Corrections Transition Program, they speak of how the program brings inspiration, education and hope into the lives of the incarcerated.
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