Showing results for "Prison" in Christianity

When Paul is arrested in Jerusalem in late A.D. 57, it plunges Paul into a legal morass that sees him held under protective custody in Caesarea for nearly two years, transported to Rome for his legal appeal, and two more years waiting in Rome for his court hearing. Altogether, Paul is sidelined for nearly five years, A.D. 58 – 62. It is important to understand that Paul is not a prisoner at this time: He is a Roman citizen, first arrested for inciting a riot, but quickly put under protective custody and sent to Rome for a legal appeal that he initiates.

Sending the JOY of Christ to incarcerated people all across America through pen pal letters, newsletters, Bible Studies, and Pod Casts.PO BOX 166, Marshall, Michigan, 49068Website: joythroughthestamp.comEmail: joythroughthestamp@yahoo.com

Life has both prisons and palaces — seasons of pain and seasons of plenty. But the same truth of Jesus transforms them all. Prisons and Palaces dives into the real side of faith — the parts we don’t always talk about in church. Because some people live in palaces but still feel imprisoned, and only Jesus sets us free.PJ is a Colorado Native and Tulsa transplant.

“. . . a human and historical document of compelling interest.” — The Atlantic Powerful and inspirational, With God in Russia captures the heroic patience, endurance, and religious conviction of a man whose life embodied the Christian ideals that sustained him. While ministering in Eastern...

Infidelity. Deceit. Murder. Faith. Forgiveness. Restoration. One of the most remarkable true stories you’ll ever hear. Diane Nichols received repeated phone calls from a stranger. The female caller mocked and ridiculed her, eventually disclosing the most painful news a wife could hear: Diane’s husband, John, was having an affair with the 19-year-old caller.

Convicted Ministries exists to bring the transforming hope of Jesus Christ to those in prison, those battling addiction, and their families. As individuals who have walked the journey of incarceration ourselves, we now return behind the walls as living testimonies that recovery is possible, lives can be restored, and hope is alive in Christ. Through discipleship, education, vocational training, and mentorship, we equip men and women to rebuild their lives, restore their families, and successfully re-enter society.

For more than three years, while imprisoned in a cell 30 feet below ground in Communist Romania, Richard Wurmbrand composed sermons for an audience of One. When released from prison, he retained the treasure that God had given him there—sermons composed in solitary confinement. Though isolated from people, VOM founder Richard Wurmbrand was never separated from God's presence. In his book If Prison Walls Could Speak, he shares how God graciously brought His beauty to one of the most horrific places ever known.

The PMPC 2025 Podcast features a new video for each day of the campaign. Rev. Doug Gregan interviews and prays with New Brothers (formerly incarcerated men who follow Christ.), Volunteers, Pastors, and Chaplains! We know you will be blessed and encouraged!

While imprisoned for 14 years in Communist Romania, Richard Wurmbrand spent three years completely alone, isolated from all human contact in solitary confinement. Yet he was not separated from his own thoughts or the companionship of his Creator, and he spent those long, lonely months in confinement contemplating the truths of God's Word and composing poems and sermons in his mind. In his book 100 Prison Meditations, Wurmbrand shares a collection of those contemplations as he examines the Scriptures from the confines of a Communist prison cell.

In 1944, as an act of resistance and commitment to their Christian faith, Corrie ten Boom and her family hid Dutch Jews from the Nazi regime. Eventually, Corrie and her family were arrested by the Gestapo and sent to Scheveningen and the concentration camp, Vught. While imprisoned, she communicated with her loved ones through letters filled with stories of unimaginable trials, resilience, and her unfailing faith in the Lord. This collection of deeply moving letters represents the only tie between Corrie, her loved ones, and the outside world.

A riveting storyline that includes a sting operation carried out by 20-armed federal agents on the tarmac of a South Florida runway, and the tales of a prisoner living inside America’s maximum security prison, Leavenworth Penitentiary – this autobiography will captivate you from start to finish.

On his thirty-fifth birthday, Niven Neyland was riding high—a thriving business, beautiful fiancée, close-knit family, loving big brother. Until one wrong decision behind the wheel resulted in his brother’s death, loss of his business, shattered dreams, and a prison sentence for alcohol-related vehicular manslaughter. But finding himself inside prison walls turned out to be the greatest of blessings because in that dark place Niv encountered the light of God’s mercy and love, and true freedom within prison walls.

Is there a way to break the cycles of addiction and incarceration? Yes, there is HOPE!! Listen to: “Prison Transformation Radio: Changing Hearts with Christ” Each episode is 25 minutes. Prison Transformation Radio Program is a joint venture with the Salem Media Group, Prison Mission Association, and the R3 Collaborative serving Recovery, Reentry & Renewal. Co-hosted by Pastor Dwight Anderson and Jim Moore. www.prisonmission.org

"Free on the Inside" is a podcast that shares powerful testimonies and services. This podcast goes into over 1,200 Correctional Facilities all over the nation, providing access to over 1 million inmates through the Edovo app on their tablets.Hosted by Assemblies of God Evangelist and Author Donna Sparks. Donna is also the founder of a very fruitful prison ministry-Story of Grace Prison Ministry-and currently goes into four men's prisons and one large county jail. Learn more at www.DonnaSparks.com/prison-ministry.html

In Captive in Iran, Maryam and Marziyeh recount their 259 days in Evin. It’s an amazing story of unyielding faith - when denying God would have meant freedom. Of incredible support from strangers around the world who fought for the women’s release. And of bringing God’s light into one of the world’s darkest places - giving hope to those who had lost everything, and showing love to those in despair.

Focused is Christianity from an incarcerated persons perspective. Shawn Robert Johnson is 16 years into a 60 year sentance at New Jersey State Prison. Despite his cercimstanse Shawn's faith in God has keept him motivated to handel all that life throws his way.

Host David Binder interviews prison workers, chaplains and ex-prisoners to reveal the impact of the gospel in UK prisons today.

Your church can do prison ministry. And yes, we can help you start. Join your hosts Phil Merten and Mark Wenzel of Institutional Ministries and Ruth Jefferson of Voice of the Middle Ground as they connect with you biweekly, walk through with you some examples of what prison ministry looks like in practice, offer encouragement to those who are learning to live free after incarceration and their families, and remind us of the grace, forgiveness, and love of God gives us all.