Prison To Mission

Send us Fan MailYuri 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/

Send us Fan MailIn 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/

Send us Fan MailScott 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 pagewww.awakewdc.com

Send us Fan MailIf 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 

Send us Fan MailIf you’re interested in hearing how God is moving in places many people know little about, take a few minutes to listen to Rod share his story.In this episode, Rod sits down with Jeff to talk about his recent trip to the Republic of Georgia and Azerbaijan—a journey where he witnessed God at work in powerful ways. He shares how people in both countries are experiencing transformed lives as they hear the Good News and encounter the grace of Jesus.It’s an inspiring conversation filled with encouraging testimony and a reminder that God is changing lives all around the world.

Send us Fan MailLouis Dooley’s Story of TransformationLouis Dooley grew up in East St. Louis, facing a troubled childhood marked by tragedy, rejection, and crime. With no understanding of who God was — and not even knowing what a Bible was- Then came a life prison sentence. But everything changed when God used others to reveal His plan for Louis’s life and to show him that the Bible was God’s personal message to him.This powerful story of redemption and transformation will encourage and inspire you, reminding us all that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace.To learn more of about Louis Dooley and the ministry that God has him doing, check it out at link below.https://philemonhouse.org/

Send us Fan MailJorge shares his story of being born and given little potential for survival.  From being born premature as a crack baby, to a rebellious teen, drug addiction, homelessness, and then prison.  Through all this he then discovered that there is a God who cares and extended grace to him.  A relationship and trust in Jesus that has transformed him to live with purpose.  Listen to this remarkable story of transformation. 

Send us Fan MailSteve Clark had a life that included serving 3 different prison sentences totaling over 16 years.  Steve yields his life totally during the the 3rd prison term and his new story begins.  Awesome encouraging story that you need to hear.  Steve now has a life of purpose that God is using mightily. 

Send us Fan MailYuri Luckette got involved with drugs and a gang culture when he was 15 years old.  He was sent to prison and served 1 year when he was in his teens. Then apprehended again a couple years later with a more serious crime and sentenced to 50 years prison term.  Hear Yuri share his story of the process God took him through and the transformed life that he now lives.You can learn more of Yuri and his ministry, Crip To Christ Ministries, at the link below.www.criptochristministries.org

Send us Fan MailIn is this episode Henry Fischbacher shares with us the tragedy of taking the life of someone (that he loved dearly) due to a mental disease.  To the restored life that God's grace has allowed him to now be living.  A life that allows him to serve and help others.To better understand the story of this tragedy that Henry committed and how other family members delt with this situation.  Please read the article from the link below.https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/church-memorial-helps-couple-heal-from-tragedy/article_e999472a-dfb9-5c36-bfa1-f093d23dc941.html

Send us Fan MailAn interview with Pete & Sandy Quinonez the Founders and Directors of Bridge Prison Ministry in Tucson, Arizona.   Bridge Prison Ministries are giving men coming out of prison the opportunity to reestablish their lives with not only spiritual guidance but also shelter and resources for a sustainable life.  Listen to their amazing passion and heart for serving these people that God has blessed them to serve.  Please listen to them and their marvelous testimony of serving the least of these.www.bridgeprisonministryaz.org

Send us Fan MailGreg Kouma shares his story of a transformed life.  A young boy growing up on a farm in Nebraska experiencing some very low disturbing times. Then as a young man with serious emotional scares taking the life of a person resulting in a life prison sentence.  Hear the process that Greg went through in discovering the grace of God and purposeful transformed forgiven life.

Send us Fan MailToday we have Jay Cory joining us to learn about Along Side Ministries.  Jay is the Executive Director for this ministry serving Prisons in Arizona.  A marvelous ministry that is leading incarcerated people to the knowledge and acceptance of the message of Jesus into their lives. Then leading them in the road of discipleship and transformed lives.  Come listen and learn what God is doing with Alongside Ministries.Learn more about Alongside Ministries at;https://www.alongside-ministries.comcontact Jay Cory, Executive Director     [email protected]

Send us Fan MailJeff Davis concludes his testimony is sharing what was some of process God took him through in in serving 27 years in prison.  In this session Jeff shares what he discovered in more fully understanding the real Jesus and confronting the judging of people.  Jeff also shares the process of waiting for a possible parole that he thought might never happen.  How God open doors.

Send us Fan MailJeff Davis continues to share his story of receiving a Life Sentence in prison and being released after serving 27 years.  Sharing the story of life in prison and the journey process that God took him on in life transformation.

Send us Fan MailJeff Davis shares his story of his early child life.  Growing up and becoming involved with drug dealing. A path leading to taking another person's life that led to a life prison sentence for him.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we will introduce ourselves, Rod Peterson and Jeff Davis.  What our purpose, inspiration and plans are for doing this podcast.  We want to share and encourage people in what God is doing in transforming the lives of people in prison.

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