Although born in the Bay Area of California, and bouncing around a lot as a child, Sevin eventually landed in the gang infested city of Sacramento, California during the early 90's. Although Sevin's parents were in ministry, Sevin's desire for identity, community and brotherhood caused the gang culture to be able to seduce him, and at 13 he became an active member of the Oak Park Bloods. Through the story of Sevin’s redemption, God was able to transform brokenness and pain into healing and hope, filling Sevin with a heart full of love for his fellow man and a desire to see those trapped in the streets become set free by the Love of God. The LORD has used Sevin and the ministry he started, HOG MOB, to become a light to the hood. Today, HOG MOB shares the Gospel of healing and reconciliation to neighborhoods and communities all across the World.

Neighbor's Table Podcast aims to facilitate restorative conversation around the realities of criminal justice and mass incarceration. Our prayer is that the church in America would know how to enter into these conversations, and that movement would start with listening to our neighbors. Something powerful happens when people listen to one another. We hope that love of neighbor leads to advocacy for those that society often overlooks.

We offer a full day Liminal Learning experience that walks through the history of the criminal justice system, juxtaposed to the restorative justice model of Jesus.

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George offers a unique perspective for this episode. From serving as a marine, to serving seventeen years in prison, George was able to leave the prison walls two months prior to filming this episode. At a point in his incarceration, he began to passionately devote himself to change. Today he is a free man, and in this episode he is speaking to the Arizona Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Trainer Academy. He shares his story and how these future correctional officers can have a positive impact on those who are incarcerated. It was a moving scene to witness George speaking to a room full of those who will go to work in the prison system.

Neighbor's Table Podcast aims to facilitate restorative conversation around the realities of criminal justice and mass incarceration. Our prayer is that the church in America would know how to enter into these conversations, and that movement would start with listening to our neighbors. Something powerful happens when people listen to one another. We hope that love of neighbor leads to advocacy for those that society often overlooks.

We offer a full day Liminal Learning experience that walks through the history of the criminal justice system, juxtaposed to the restorative justice model of Jesus. Learn more at: ⁠⁠neighbors-table.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/neighborstabletj/⁠⁠

Vanessa is born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. From growing up as the daughter of an incarcerated father, to being justice involved herself, her story is one that has been deeply impacted by the criminal justice system. She has experienced many trials within her resilient journey of life, but also found great hope, purpose, and healing. Her story offers a rich perspective into what many youth are experiencing today. She currently a coordinator for the Hustle PHX Youth Entrepreneurship Program, a 13-week course designed to empower justice-involved youth by providing them with the essential skills to succeed in the business world.

Neighbor's Table Podcast aims to facilitate restorative conversation around the realities of criminal justice and mass incarceration. Our prayer is that the church in America would know how to enter into these conversations, and that movement would start with listening to our neighbors. Something powerful happens when people listen to one another. We hope that love of neighbor leads to advocacy for those that society overlooks.

We offer a full day Liminal Learning experience that walks through the history of the criminal justice system, juxtaposed to the restorative justice model of Jesus. Join the movement!

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠neighbors-table.com⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/neighborstabletj/⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWP9X4GNQNJoP_uIsRpFaA