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Welcome to God Behind Bars, a podcast where we explore the intersection of faith and incarceration. Join our CEO and Founder, Jake Bodine, as we take you inside prisons across the U.S. and have candid conversations with current and former inmates, Department of Corrections officials, and other various other guests and discuss why we believe God belongs in prison. Tune in every other week and be encouraged by stories of faith, resilience, and the transformative power of God behind prison walls.

God Behind Bars


    • Sep 15, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Amanda Lynn From Selling Sunset: “I Gave Up on My Dad… But God Never Did.” | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 34:33


    “SURVIVAL MODE SAVES YOU FROM A LOT OF THINGS, BUT SURVIVAL MODE IS NOT HOW YOU LIVE.”Amanda Lynn is known today as a luxury real estate agent, entrepreneur, and television personality seen on Netflix's Selling Sunset.But behind the success is a story very few people know.Amanda spent much of her childhood with both of her parents battling addiction and experiencing incarceration.On this episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, Jake Bodine sits down with Amanda for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about growing up with incarcerated parents, addiction, abandonment, losing her father, breaking generational cycles, finding success, and ultimately discovering healing through Jesus.Amanda was only five years old when incarceration became part of her family's story. Prison visits, phone calls, addiction, and the absence of her parents left wounds she would carry for years.When her father received a five year prison sentence, Amanda eventually stopped opening his letters. She had begun giving up on their relationship.But God hadn't.While incarcerated, her father found Jesus. When he came home, Amanda says the transformation was undeniable. Their relationship was restored, and she finally began getting her father back.Then, at 23 years old, Amanda received a devastating call. Her father had been shot and killed by his own father.Years later, Amanda can look back at her father's life and see something greater than the tragedy. His testimony became part of hers. ❤️Amanda went on to build a successful career in luxury real estate, but success couldn't heal everything she had carried since childhood.“I've succeeded in business. I've helped myself heal in therapy, but nothing does what God does.”Amanda says her relationship with her Heavenly Father finally began healing the abandonment she had carried for most of her life. Today, she calls herself the CYCLE BREAKER in a family where addiction and destructive patterns had continued generation after generation.Amanda also shares a powerful message for incarcerated mothers and fathers who believe their relationship with their children may be too broken to restore:“The prisoner story is not over. And your relationship with your kids is not over.”In this episode, Amanda and Jake talk about children of incarcerated parents, addiction, childhood trauma, survival mode, forgiveness, family restoration, breaking generational cycles, finding Jesus, and learning that success alone cannot heal the deepest wounds of our past.Her father's story wasn't over when he entered prison.Amanda's story wasn't over because of what happened to her family.And yours isn't either. ❤️

    “I Tried Everything… Nothing Worked.” | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 27:56


    “I TRIED EVERYTHING… EVERYTHING. IT'S NOT GONNA WORK.”Inside Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola Prison, Jake Bodine sits down with Charles Chandler for an honest conversation about prison, fatherhood, forgiveness, identity, and finding Jesus while serving a life sentence.Charles didn't grow up believing his life would end up here. His parents served in the military, his family provided for him, and Charles openly admits that he made his life much harder than it needed to be.Growing up, Charles struggled with the absence of his father, who was working to provide for their family. As a kid, Charles didn't understand the sacrifice. He only understood that everyone else's dad seemed to be there and his wasn't.That created a void.Charles says he tried money, drugs, women, acceptance, and eventually life in the streets to fill it. Nothing worked. His choices ultimately led him to Louisiana State Penitentiary with a life sentence.Inside Angola, Charles began discovering something that completely changed how he saw himself. Instead of allowing his sentence, circumstances, or the opinions of other people to determine his identity, he began asking a different question:“WHO DOES GOD SAY I AM?”Charles says experiencing the love of God changed everything. The void he had spent his entire life trying to fill finally made sense.But one of the most powerful parts of Charles's story is what happened with his family. ❤️For years, Charles carried resentment toward his father for not being there when he was young. Then Charles became a father himself.During a recent God Behind Bars Father Son event inside Angola Prison, Charles had an honest conversation with his son about the years his incarceration had taken from their relationship. Charles told his son that if he was angry with him, he would understand.Instead, his son responded with grace.They cried. They prayed. They talked about Jesus.Through that conversation, Charles began seeing his own father differently. The father he once resented had actually been sacrificing to provide for him.In this episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, Jake and Charles talk about receiving a life sentence, prison culture, people pleasing, finding your identity in Christ, experiencing the love of God, fatherhood, resentment, forgiveness, and discovering purpose while incarcerated.Charles calls Angola the “home of a million masks.” After years of changing himself to fit the people around him, he says he finally discovered who he really is through Jesus.Charles is still serving his sentence, but his sentence no longer gets to define his identity.His past doesn't define him.Other people don't define him.Jesus does. ❤️

    “I'm In Prison… But I Refuse to Stop Being a Dad.” | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 21:24


    “I JUST WANT MY KIDS TO KNOW… EVERYTHING THAT I DO TODAY IS BECAUSE OF Y'ALL.” ❤️Inside Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola Prison, Jake Bodine sits down with incarcerated father Leslie Harris for an honest conversation about FAITH, FATHERHOOD, PRISON, and the man God is transforming him into.Leslie grew up in Louisiana without his father.After losing his dad at just six years old, he began looking for the love and guidance he was missing in the streets. That path eventually led to crime, incarceration, and years separated from his own children.But Leslie is determined for his story — and his children's story — to be different.Since giving his life to Jesus, Leslie says his purpose has completely changed.Today, he is studying in Bible college, mentoring men in a drug abuse program, training dogs for veterans, sharing his faith with his children, and doing everything he can to become an example they can be proud of.And despite being incarcerated, Leslie refuses to stop being a DAD.God Behind Bars has had the privilege of watching that relationship firsthand.Leslie participated in Angola Prison's first-ever Father Daughter Dance, where his daughter ran into his arms and the two finally shared a dance he had missed for years.

    How I sh*t my BROTHER | Curtis Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 39:31


    From Mount Vernon, New York, Curtis Lambert's life was marked by violence, pain, and survival. Kicked out of schools, trapped in gang life, and hardened by the streets, Curtis' story spirals from a childhood of abuse to a life of crime, leading to the unthinkable—shooting his own brother.But that wasn't the end.Locked in a jail cell, broken and desperate, Curtis encountered the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. What began as a life of chaos turned into a testimony of transformation. From guns and gangs to grace and purpose, this is the powerful story of how God rewrote Curtis' destiny.

    God Behind Bars Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 33:38


    In this powerful episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, founder Jake Bodine and worship leader Matt New dive deep into the heart behind God Behind Bars Music — a movement born inside prison walls.They share how leading worship behind bars inspired a brand-new sound of freedom — songs written with and for incarcerated men and women whose voices deserve to be heard. From unforgettable moments inside prison yards to the creation of the upcoming “God Behind Bars Music: Live from Angola” EP, Jake and Matt reveal how God is using music to transform hearts and rewrite stories of redemption.

    I THOUGHT MY LIFE WAS OVER | Peter "Chappy" Meyerhoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 57:07


    Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff's life is the definition of redemption. At 15, he was addicted to meth. At 18, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Inside, he became a “shot caller,” running with power and pride—until it all came crashing down.After over a decade behind bars and nearly a year in solitary confinement, Peter walked out of prison with nothing but a decision: to never go back. With no high school diploma, no connections, and no plan, he rebuilt from the ground up—turning his pain into purpose.Today, Peter is a motivational speaker, author, and host of the Roll Call with Chappy podcast. He uses his platform to speak truth about addiction, incarceration, mindset, and faith—helping others find freedom long before the gates ever open.This is the story of a man who lost everything, found himself, and built a new life from the ashes.

    My Dad Missed My Birth for a Kidnapping | Ceasar Isaac Fernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 33:24


    Caesar Isaac was born the day after his dad kidnapped someone over drugs. His father wasn't in the delivery room, and soon after, prison became part of the family story. What began in chaos and brokenness turned into a journey of forgiveness, faith, and redemption.

    I Was De*ling Dr*gs at 13 Years Old | EI THE King's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 70:32


    From chasing the streets to finding salvation, this is the powerful story of E.I. the King.Growing up with big dreams but caught up in the wrong influences, E.I. found himself in and out of prison from the age of 18. For over a decade, the cycle of incarceration defined his life—until God stepped in. In the darkest places, behind bars, he encountered grace that would transform everything.Now free, E.I. the King is on a mission: using music, testimony, and street outreach to bring hope to the hopeless and light to the places he once lived in. His story is raw, unfiltered, and proof that no life is too far gone for redemption.In this solo testimony, he shares it all—from his broken beginnings to his encounter with God, his transformation, and his vision for the future.

    Overd*sed Three Times But God Found Me At My Lowest Point | Ander Pellerano

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 36:50


    At just 14 years old, Ander Pellerano was jumped into the Latin Kings, thrown into a world of crime, violence, and survival. What began as a search for belonging quickly spiraled into a destructive lifestyle that nearly cost him everything.In this powerful testimony, Ander opens up about the night his life changed forever, the weight of gang culture, and how violence became his identity. But his story doesn't end there. Through heartbreak, prison time, and the pain of broken family ties, God began to pull him toward redemption in the most unexpected way.

    INCARCERATED at 16 Years Old | Michael Berrian Jr's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 45:13


    He was sentenced to 10 years in prison at just 16 years old. But Jesus had other plans.In this raw and powerful testimony, Michael Berrian shares his full story — from gang life, drugs, and armed robbery to a supernatural encounter with Jesus inside one of Georgia's most dangerous prisons. What began as a prison sentence became a resurrection.After his release, Michael miraculously returned to the same facility — not as an inmate, but as a Juvenile Correctional Officer. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant and now serves incarcerated youth through music, mentorship, and ministry.This is a story of redemption, purpose, and the kind of transformation only God can produce.

    Locked up at 12 Years Old - The Chang's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 27:45


    Johnny Chang was raised in violence, joined a gang at 12, and ended up spending over 8 years behind bars. But it was inside a prison cell that everything changed. A simple act of kindness from a pastor led Johnny to Jesus—and it transformed his life forever. Today, he shares his story of redemption, reconciliation, and radical faith with the world, especially the incarcerated. This is a powerful testimony of how no one is too far for God's grace. PLEASE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    40 YEARS IN PRISON - Bruce's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 12:37


    What happens when meth addiction takes everything—your freedom, your family, even your will to live?In this raw and emotional episode of the God Behind Bars podcast, we sit down with an inmate known as "The Eye Patch Guy," who opens up about his past addiction to crystal meth, his self-hatred, and the spiral that landed him in prison. But what starts as a story of destruction quickly becomes one of redemption, healing, and the quiet voice of God behind bars.

    "I'm Worth More De*d Than Alive" | Todd's Story LIVE in Mississippi Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 26:34


    Watch as Todd shares how Jesus transformed his life inside of prison. His life is a testament to God's Power and Love.Disclaimer:The views and testimonies shared in this video are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Mississippi Department of Corrections or Management & Training Corporation. We respect the diverse beliefs and backgrounds of all individuals.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    "I should've Taken the PLEA DEAL" Luther Collie's tragic Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 80:33


    In this powerful conversation with Luther Collie, we dive deep into his incredible journey from rock bottom to redemption. He shares raw, unfiltered stories about faith, struggle, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. If you're feeling lost or questioning your path, this is the message you need to hear.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Shot Caller For One of The Most Violent Gangs In LA | Casey Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 55:42


    Casey Diaz opens up about his past in gangs, his time in prison, and the totally unexpected way his life turned around. It's raw, real, and honestly one of the most powerful stories you'll hear.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Incarcerated at 4 YEARS OLD | Davide Mutendji and Gina McCauley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 27:10


    In this episode, Gina and Davide open up about their past — the struggles, the bad choices, and the shame they carried for years. But more importantly, they talk about what happened when they finally let God in. It's an honest, emotional, and ultimately hopeful conversation about finding freedom, healing, and purpose on the other side of rock bottom.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    From MLB ALL STAR to PRISON - Darryl Strawberry's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 27:33


    Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry shares his powerful story of brokenness, addiction, and redemption. Growing up in a violent home, Darryl reveals how childhood trauma fueled both his athletic success and personal struggles. Despite reaching the heights of fame with multiple World Series championships, he battled deep pain, drug addiction, and an identity crisis. Through the unwavering love of his wife Tracy and the transformative power of faith, Darryl found true healing beyond the spotlight. This episode is a raw, inspiring reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, restoration is possible through God's grace.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Built an Empire Selling Drugs — Now I Build the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 39:01


    He was 18, making $100K a year selling drugs. Guns in the trunk. Coke in the car. No hope for tomorrow. But God had other plans.In this episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Nick Newman — a former drug dealer turned church planter — who shares his jaw-dropping story of redemption.From trafficking drugs across state lines… to surviving a shooting… to facing 40+ years in prison… Nick's life was spiraling fast — until a divine interruption changed everything.This isn't just another testimony. This is proof that nobody is too far gone.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    LIFE IN PRISON at 15 years old to Gospel Preacher | Trell "Donk" Webb's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 38:23


    Buckle up for an EXPLOSIVE true story of redemption! Trell "Donk" Webb went from facing a LIFE SENTENCE in Angola's most notorious prison to becoming a powerful minister who now leads hundreds to Christ. Shot, sentenced, and seemingly hopeless, Donk's jaw-dropping journey proves that NO ONE is beyond God's transformative power. Get ready for a heart-pounding testimony that will shatter everything you thought you knew about second chances and divine intervention!Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    The Power of Being a Coffee Bean: Damon West's Journey from Incarceration to Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 70:28


    In this powerful episode of the God Behind Bars podcast, listeners are taken on an extraordinary journey with Damon West, a man who transformed his life after facing a 65-year prison sentence. Damon shares his gripping story, from his successful high school football career to his descent into drug addiction and criminal activities, culminating in his arrest and incarceration.Through his experiences in prison, Damon encountered a mentor named Muhammad, who taught him the powerful metaphor of the "coffee bean" - the idea that one can change the environment around them, rather than being changed by it. Damon embraced this philosophy and used it to not only survive, but thrive, in the harsh prison environment.Damon's story is a testament to the power of faith, service, and personal transformation. He discusses the importance of building a positive brand, controlling what you can, and leaving a legacy of servant leadership.Listeners will be inspired by Damon's resilience, his willingness to accept forgiveness, and his commitment to helping others, even those he once harmed.This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope, redemption, and the courage to become a "coffee bean" in the face of adversity.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Mastering Connections | From Dr*g Dealing to Pastoring | Juan Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 63:44


    Juan Martinez went from one of the most influential drug dealing rings in Texas to reaching thousands of lives for Jesus.https://www.godbehindbars.com/Instagram: @GodbehindbarsFacebook: @GodbehindbarsTwitter: @GodbehindbarsConnect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    LIFE SENTENCE in the BLOODIEST PRISON, BUT JESUS - Norman Dozier's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 20:45


    In this powerful episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, we sit down with Norman Dozier, a former inmate at Angola State Penitentiary who is now a free man and leading his own ministry. Norman shares his incredible journey from a life of darkness and drug dealing to finding redemption and purpose through Jesus Christ while incarcerated. Hear how Norman went from facing a life sentence to becoming a pastor, mentor, and inspiration to thousands of men behind bars. Discover the incredible transformation happening at Angola, including the seminary program and reentry initiatives that are changing lives.Don't miss this moving testimony of God's power to redeem and restore. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is hope. Reach out to the God Behind Bars team to connect with resources and support.Subscribe to the God Behind Bars Podcast for more stories of faith, redemption, and the life-changing work happening in prisons across America. Together, we can bring the light of Jesus to the darkest places.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    NFL hopeful, Opioid addict, finding Jesus in Jail - Markus Mcfolling Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 38:23


    Once addicted to drugs & now preaching the gospel in prisons. On June 16, 2017, Markus went from being a pro football player to sitting in jail. After growing up in inner city CA, he was all too familiar with fatherlessness, poverty, and gangs. He tried to fill the voids he felt in his life with the game of football and eventually went pro. But when he experienced a career ending shoulder injury, all he knew crashed around me. Without football, he felt no purpose and no identity and became addicted to taking the pain medication prescribed to him. In 2 years, he had become a completely deceived drug addict, broken inside. He lied, manipulated, and even used false identities to get what he thought he needed. After seeing 38 doctors for 59 prescriptions in just a few months, his wife left and took his daughter with her, and he found himself inside a jail cell.BUT GOD…“I didn't want my life anymore so I gave it to someone who did. It took me losing everything to realize that everything I ever needed was Jesus. I pleaded guilty to all my charges and the judge had mercy on me and sent me to rehab. From that day on, Jesus transformed my life, called me Son, restored my family, and now I get to travel the country and tell people about the man I fell in love with and saved me from deception!”Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Chaplain Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 72:21


    We traveled to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive interview with Chaplain Houston of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Throughout his career, Chaplain Houston has guided hundreds of men to faith in Jesus. Now, thanks to the fulfillment of a prophetic word spoken over his life, he serves as the Head Chaplain of the FBOP. Don't miss his incredible story!Today we're introducing you to the Community Reentry Network (CRN) and the Federal Bureau of Prison's volunteering program. What's the CRN?The Community Reentry Network (CRN) is made up of over 3,500 faith-based organizations that offer everything from prayer to legal services to returning citizens. Listen to this interview with Chaplain Houston, national coordinator for the CRN, where he talks about the power you can bring this community. It's a great opportunity to open your doors. https://crn.reentry.gov/crn/s/Volunteer with the FBOPYou can also share your strength with men and women while they're still in custody. Federal prison has over 200 volunteer programs listed on their official Inside Influence site – all you have to do is find one that speaks to you and sign up.https://volunteer.reentry.gov/Volunteer/s/opportunity-search?utm_medium=partner&utm_term=opportunities&utm_source=gbb_emailblastConnect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    DRUG OPERATION LEADER to SECOND CHANCE MENTOR | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 53:04


    In this episode we connect with Shawn Serfass who went from drug dealing to leading a ministry called Second Chance Mentors. Grew up with a normal family but after getting introduced to cocaine in college his world went down a slippery slope. Kicked out of college and later kicked out of the marines, Shawn made the decision to dive into a drug operation. Where he found success he found his world without success and decided to step away, but charges still found their way to lock him up. Losing his time with his family he decided to take the time locked up to improve himself. Shawn met God and worked to encourage others with the word with small groups. Years later, Shawn served his time and now leads Second Chance Mentors where underprivileged without their fathers can have a resource to get them ready with the world.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Francie Dog Chapman | Family Ab*se, Neglect, Su*cide - FREEDOM IN CHRIST | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 46:38


    Francie Dog Chapman found out she was adopted in her late teens and her life completely unraveled. She walked through abuse in her adopted family, neglect in her real family, and decided to end her life... But Jesus found her and called her to a life of freedom in Himself! Now Francie has one mission, to spread the love of Jesus wherever she goes... Including prisons!Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    5 Year Conviction but Jesus - Dog The Bounty Hunter Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 46:51


    Dog The Bounty Hunter grew up in an ab*sive home. He started running with a motorcycle gang in his teens. One night changed his life... He was CONVICTED of 5 years in prison for HOMIC*DE. Unknowingly, he was the getaway driver in a m*rder. During his time in prison, he rose in the ranks with the incarcerated and the prison staff. He also began cultivating a walk with Jesus... Dog was once a convict but now he is an ICON telling people about Jesus... He now goes into prisons and preaches the gospel to the very same men that he threw in prison. Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Keidrain Brewster: Transforming Pain into Purpose—“I Decided to Change My Legacy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 70:52


    Keidrain Brewster, shares his story of growing up in a dysfunctional household and getting involved in criminal activity as a youth, leading to a 10-year prison sentence. During his incarceration, he found faith in God and experienced a pivotal moment that sparked his desire for change. After his release, Brewster faced challenges but ultimately found success as an entrepreneur in the trucking industry. He now uses his story and experiences to mentor and support others, particularly those transitioning from incarceration, helping them develop skills and beliefs to achieve their own success.Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@Jake Bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodineConnect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodineConnect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Forgiving Her Father's Killer - Shelby Brown Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 37:34


    In an instant Shelby's life was shattered, when her father was shot and killed on December 3, 2021. Her father was her rock; the person that lead her to Jesus, encouraged her, and was always there for her. Days leading up to her father's funeral, she had a moment where she knew that she had to pick bitterness or forgiveness towards the man who killed her father. On the porch of her house, as tears streamed down her face, she had a moment with Jesus that changed her life. She had a vision where she saw Jesus on the cross, in pain, dying for her and for the man that shot her father. In that moment, she decided to forgive the man who killed her father and share Jesus with Him. She realized that, to say that Jesus can't forgive someone, would mean that you are telling God that He is incapable of something, and that's not true. Emotion-filled, she spoke at her fathers funeral, to share about her dad and the forgiveness of Jesus. Soon a video of her speech went viral across the world.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    Wrongfully convicted… now exonerated ft. Greg Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 92:24


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #13: At 18 years old, stand out athlete Greg Kelley, spent 1,153 days in prison after being sentenced to 25 years in prison. His recounts that time, and how the Lord delivered him and the truth prevailed. The worst thing that could've happened to him did, and He trusted God through it! Listen to him share about this time and be inspired by his faith!Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine

    80 YEARS IN PRISON | REGGIE HICKS STORY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 50:46


    Reggie lived in a loving home, was a promising baseball player, but because of life disappointments left it all. One night at a party, everything changed for Reggie... He found himself on trial for murder and sentenced to 80 years. You may say that was the end of the road for Reggie... BUT GOD had other plans! Listen, share, and please leave a review!

    #11: I Begged The Officer To Shoot Me - ASAP Preach | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 43:39


    A Bible in a prison cell SAVED ASAP PREACH'S life! “Throughout my childhood I experienced my parents having a lot of parties. There was a lot of drugs and drinking around, and I was exposed to a lot of things that I shouldn't have been exposed to. I had my first drink of alcohol at 5. At the age of 11 years old, I was se*ually ab*sed. Leaving me with a perverted view on life. All I could think about was lust and fulfilling fleshly desires. I felt like I couldn't tell nobody what I was going through so I just bottled it in. Trying to numb the pain of feeling rejected, I fell into dr*gs and started hanging out with gangs. In 2007, I was Rockbottom sleeping on the floor of random peoples houses. I ended up getting arrested at one of the hardest times of my life! To the point, I told the officer to “shoot me in the head I didn't wanna live anymore”. They arrested me and took me into my cell. There was a Bible in there and when I opened up this Bible, it started speaking to me as if there was somebody else in the room. I began to have this peace inside of this prison that I had never experienced before. I always believed that Jesus died on a cross for my sins, but I never knew you could have a true relationship with Him. But I felt the Holy Spirit in the cell and I called upon God and I said “Lord, if you're real, get me out of this place and I'll serve you for the rest of my life”. I really didn't know what that looked like to follow God since all I knew was the streets. But overtime, the Holy Spirit would convict me and show me things about me that I never knew but also things that he didn't want me doing anymore. So I started to let things go. Since then I have been travelling the world telling people about this hope that I have in Jesus! That he can Set them free from addiction, comfort them when they are broken and be a friend to them! Because that's what he was for me! He also told me that if I would do things that glorify him that he would provide for my family forever! And since I've been doing full-time ministry doing Christian hip-hop music! I was Somebody that the world counted out, but God counted in and made me part of his kingdom.”

    #10: Experiencing God's Protection Behind Bars | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 30:44


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #10: Join God Behind Bars Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Calvin from behind bars in Florida. Calvin shares about his journey of being protected by the Lord even in prison, clinging to God's word, and turning his past trauma into his testimony. Calvin shows how God can take your brokenness and turn it into something powerful when you trust Him. Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@Jake Bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #9: From a Double Life To A Purpose Driven Life | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 15:48


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #9: Join God Behind Bars Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Sergio from the yard of San Quentin Prison. Sergio shares about his journey oof incarceration, his faith, and his passion for ministry.Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #8: Facing Addiction In Prison | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 18:39


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #8: Join God Behind Bars Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Larry from behind bars in Missouri. Larry shares about his journey with grief, facing his addictions even while incarcerated, and why he chose Jesus. Larry is a walking testimony of what God can do when you give him your brokenness and allow Him to use it for His glory!Connect with us on social! @godbehindbars @jake_bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #7: A Pastor's Kid Given The Death Penalty | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 23:57


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #7: Join God Behind Bars Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Greg from behind bars in Missouri. Greg shares about his childhood, his life as a pastor's kid, and how he ended up with the dealth penalty. Greg's passion for the Lord is contagious as you hear how he truly met Jesus from behind bars.Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@jake_bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #6: From The Yard of San Quentin State Prison with Carrington | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 22:18


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #6: Join God Behind Bars CEO & Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Carrington from the yard of San Quentin State Prison. Carrington shares about his childhood, his desire to be accepted, and what inevitably led him to a sentence in San Quentin. His testimony is incredible and his love for the Lord is inspiring!Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@jake_bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #5: Formerly Incarcerated // Surviving Prison w/ Branden Terrell | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 95:17


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #5: Join God Behind Bars CEO & Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Branden Terrell, a former inmate of San Quentin Prison. Branden opens up about what landed him in prison, what prison was like, and how he found Jesus in the midst of it all. Tune in to hear his amazing story!Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@jake_bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #4: Childhood Defiance, A 40-Year Prison Sentence, and How God Used His Son To Save Him | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 21:30


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #4: Join God Behind Bars CEO & Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Anthony, a current inmate in Wichita Falls, TX. Anthony shares about his life growing up on the oil rig, the tragic fate that landed him 40 years in prison, and how Jesus has completely transformed his life.Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@jake_bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #3: Holy Gabbana, Social Media Fame, And A Radical Encounter With The Holy Spirit | God Behind Bars Podcast Ft. Holy Gabbana

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 67:58


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #3: A conversation with Holy Gabbana (Known as Boonk Gang) as he tells his testimony of the rise and fall of social media fame, how he found himself in a jail cell, and the man that told him about Jesus. Tune in to hear his radical encounter with the Holy Spirit and how his life has changed forever.Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@Jake_ Bodine@holygabbana#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #2: Rodeos, Alcohol Addiction, and Changing Prison Culture | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 14:33


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #2: Join God Behind Bars CEO & Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Trent, a current inmate in Wichita Falls, TX. Trent shares his history with alcohol as a cowboy, growing up around rodeos, and how he found Jesus in prison.Connect with us on social!@godbehindbars@jake_bodine#GodBehindBarsPodcast #GodBehindBars #JakeBodine

    #1: Gang Love, Broken Homes, and Being A Leader In Prison | God Behind Bars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 20:59


    God Behind Bars Podcast Episode #1: Join God Behind Bars CEO & Founder Jake Bodine as he interviews Robert, a current inmate at Allred Unit in Wichita Falls TX. Robert shares his childhood history of broken homes, finding love and acceptance  in a gang, the moment he encountered the devil in prison and how he turned to Jesus in the midst of that darkness.If you'd like to support the work of God Behind Bars and help us continue to bring the gospel into prisons across the country, please visit: godbehindbars.com/donateConnect with us on social!@godbehindbars@jake_bodine#podcasts #christianpodcast #truecrime #crimepodcast #godbehindbars #godbehindbarspodcast #christianpodcast2024 #podcasts2024 #christianpodcaststolistento 

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