Death or Prison

Ricky tells us that he has had his share of hardships. He was a professional at getting into trouble at age 9. In an over-sexed upbringing, he wanted approval. Then came the idea that led to prison.

Hope42Day Ministries, House of Hope and the Reentry Resources provided.

It took a shower in prison to make Joe surrender and give his powerless life to God Almighty. At that moment, Joe realized his life mattered and he found a purpose.

Joe had a rough childhood, an abusive father and trauma in his life. Listen up and find out how God had an answer for all of that!

Drugs, drugs and more drugs and that lifestyle took Roddy Martin to a point in his life where he lost everything. He was robbing from his mother, his family, his neighbors, everybody was a target. But it ended once he accepted God Almighty into his life, was baptized in prison, spent 4 years and came out clean! Now working for God and His Kingdom, Roddy will give those who need hope, Christ center...

Roddy Martin artistically known Sound Doctrino C.E.O. of CBT Music Ministry & nonprofit. An abusive father, family in gangs and a school dropout, how do you think all that would work?  

The most Gangsta thing Drew ever did was give his life to Jesus. Drew is a living testimony to the power of God.

Molestation at a young age led to anger, rage and a survival thinking mode through his teens. So Drew joined a local gang and the trouble, heavy drug use and gang-banging began. Fortunately God never let go.

Since he gave his life to the Lord God, Evert has lived his purpose; helping others to understand that the Devil is a liar.

Deepheart has produced this video that speaks to the nature of man's relationship with God.

Deepheart has produced this video that speaks to the nature of man's relationship with God.

God does. Sentenced to 4 Life Sentences, the question for Joe was life or death. The power of God went deep inside him when he heard the answer to his question and immediately he felt the power of God enter his heart and he was born again at that moment! Old things passed away and all things became new, this according to God's promise.

Joe found more acceptance outside of his family than inside. His 'hood' peers took him on a wrong path and he ended up taking the lives of two men.

Vernon came to God after about a decade inside and has been living his life after release in peace.

The Innocent Project took interest in Vernon's case and through a long process proving Vernon's innocence, got him released. He leaned on God through the process and God didn't fail.

While in prison, Sean chiseled away at his reputation by first earning his GED, a proud moment. Seeking his education, Sean found change uncomfortable but he kept at it and has a success story to tell.

Sean describes himself as young and naive to the dangers of the street as they became normal, everyday life. It was 'keep it real or stand the pain,' in his survival mode. A spiritual battle raged around him which eventually led to a 40 year prison sentence and a 15 year plea.

The characteristics of God, His nature and attributes, are discussed by Pastors Chip, Tony and Raul.

There is a great deal of hopelessness in the world of incarceration. What can relieve the chaos in the mind of an unbeliever?  Pastors Chip Nelson, Tony Loeffler Sr. and Raul discuss the topic.

This is a teaching of who God is. What you believe can influence how you live the one life God gave you.

Why is it that we hurt the most --- the people we love the most? How do we learn to forgive ourselves? These are important questions that are asked daily and which need answers. The men discuss this important topic.

Life becomes real when the gate slams behind you. Reality means it's impossible to live in this world for free. The men discuss how to make yourself more employable, starting before a release date.  

Oswald, Raul and Elmo have a discussion on how incarceration, correctional control, impacts family, friends and time spent with and without them.

Kalen had two crackhead bodyguards, a big stash, a sleeping girlfriend and ... a radical transformation which led to everyone's change of lifestyle.

As a young child, Kalen Salmon was arrested for a prank on a teacher and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. His life took a spiral after that and eventually led to him turning himself into the authorities on a sexual offense charge. A sexual offender is always a target when locked up. Learn how God took a hand in keeping him safe.