Beauty Behind Bars - Bringing the Hope of the Gospel to Incarcerated Youth

Send us Fan MailWhat do you say to a kid sitting behind bars who believes the world has already written them off?In this moving and hope-filled episode, Michelle sits down with Mickey Holm, a passionate advocate and volunteer with Forgotten Youth Ministries — a non-denominational Christian nonprofit based in Saginaw, Michigan that has been walking into juvenile detention centers since 1999 to share one simple but life-changing message: you are not forgotten.Mickey opens up about what it's really like to step inside a detention facility week after week, look a teenager in the eye, and tell them that God sees them — fully, completely, and without condition. He shares the stories, the heartbreak, the breakthroughs, and the moments that remind him exactly why this work matters. Because behind every set of bars is a kid who still has a future, and a God who hasn't given up on them.Together, Michelle and Mickey talk about:What drove Mickey to say yes to this ministry — and what keeps him goingThe realities facing incarcerated youth and the families left behindHow the Gospel meets people in their darkest, most hopeless placesWhy showing up consistently is itself a form of loveWhat it looks like when a young person genuinely encounters the grace of JesusHow ordinary believers can step into uncomfortable places and make an eternal differenceThis conversation is a beautiful reminder that no one — not even the most overlooked and forgotten among us — is outside the reach of God's love.If you've ever wondered whether God can use your ordinary life in extraordinary ways, Mickey's story will stir something in you.✨ Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs hope today.📖 Find the companion devotional and deeper reflections soon over on Substack.And now you'll be able to download the Companion PDF guide on my merch site, that will be available on Fourtwall. 📱 Follow along with me on socials @amessyamenpod And all you'll need to stay connected is here on my Linktree!Learn more about Forgotten Youth Ministries and how you can get involved Here!