Prison To Mission

Melvin Jackson 45 years in prison, but a new person now.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453621/fan_mail/new] Hear the story of, Melvin Jackson, a man who entered prison at just 17 years old. Sentenced to a minimum of 25 years, he served every day of that sentence. After his release, with no guidance or support to help him rebuild his life, Melvin struggled to adjust to life outside prison walls. Each time he violated parole, he was sent back to prison—four more times over the years. In total, Melvin spent 45 years incarcerated. It was during his final 8-year sentence that everything changed. Broken and hopeless, Melvin surrendered his life to God’s grace. Through faith, healing began. God placed people in his life who helped restore him, showing him love, peace, encouragement, and hope for the future. Listen to Melvin’s powerful story and be encouraged by the way God works through people to bring light into even the darkest and most hopeless situations.

Crips To Christ Ministry with Yuri Luckette

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453621/fan_mail/new] Yuri Luckette spent 26 years in prison as a result of crimes connected to his involvement in the Crips gang. During his time behind bars, he experienced a profound transformation by surrendering his life to the grace of God and choosing to follow Jesus. Since then, Yuri has not only turned his life around but has become a powerful voice of hope and redemption. Forming a ministry, "Crip To Christ" In this episode, we talk with Yuri about how his ministry began and how God is now using him to reach others. From prisons across the United States and internationally to his own local community, Yuri is dedicated to encouraging current and former gang members to encounter faith, change their lives, and walk a new path. You can learn more at the web site listed below. https://www.criptochristministries.org/

Kairos Prison Ministries, Interview with Bruce Ketola, Arizona Director

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453621/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Prison To Mission, we sit down with Bruce Ketola, Director of Kairos Prison Ministries in Arizona. Kairos Prison Ministries is a global organization devoted to serving incarcerated individuals and their families, sharing the love of Jesus as reflected in Matthew 25:36: “I was in prison and you came to visit me.” But what does “Kairos” mean? “Kairos” refers to a moment when conditions are just right for meaningful, decisive action. It’s a powerful concept centered on transformation at the right time. That idea is at the heart of Kairos Prison Ministries: reaching people at a point in their lives when they are ready for change, offering hope, grace, and a path forward through faith. In this conversation, Bruce shares his personal journey and calling to serve inside prisons. You’ll also gain insight into the mission of Kairos and the impactful work happening across Arizona’s prison system. Listen in and be inspired by how lives are being changed—one moment at a time.   You can learn more about Kairos Prison Ministries at their Web Site, listed below. Main Web Page     https://kairosprisonministry.org/ Arizona Page     https://kairosofaz.org/

Scott Gates, President and Founder of Awake Window and Door Company

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453621/fan_mail/new] Scott Gates leads a company that was born from a deep stirring God placed in his heart. He felt called to build a business that would offer real opportunity to people coming out of incarceration—men and women who are so often denied a second chance simply because of their past. For many, a felony record is an automatic red flag, closing doors before they ever get the chance to prove who they’ve become. But that’s not the story at Awake Window & Door in Gilbert, Arizona. What started as an act of obedience has grown into a thriving company of over 100 employees in just five years, with nearly 60% of the workforce made up of individuals who have served prison time. Lives are being restored. Families are being supported. Purpose is being rediscovered. You’ve got to listen to this incredible story. Let God speak to your heart about what it looks like to offer grace, restoration, and a new beginning to those who are ready for it. You can contact Scott if desiring more information on the application of hiring those with conviction record at their web site below.  Awake Window & Door web page www.awakewdc.com

Mark Whitacre, From High Level Executive to 9 years in Prison. Then a new transformation.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453621/fan_mail/new] If you have not heard of Mark Whitacre or his incredible story, you will certainly want to listen to this episode of Prison To Mission. Mark rose to an executive level within a Fortune 500 company and was even being groomed as a potential future CEO. His early life was marked by remarkable success. Then everything changed. A significant event—a nine-year prison sentence—completely altered Mark’s path and became the turning point that led him to discover God, the very God he had once been told did not exist. This is a story you need to hear. A Hollywood film starring Matt Damon was made about Mark’s case, but the movie doesn’t tell the whole story. You can learn more about Mark and other resources at the link below. https://www.markwhitacre.com/index.html [https://www.markwhitacre.com/index.html]