Death or Prison

Growing up with a physical abusive father and an emotionally abusive mother, Donald felt unloved, unwanted. At 15 he ran away from home. At 22, he had his own business but he still needed money so he decided to rob a bank. A bad decision. Captured, he was sentenced to 25 years mandatory to life for the murder of the bank manager. His accomplice pulled the trigger but no matter, the harsh penalty w...

After years of separation, Jessica and her mother now minister to incarcerated women, not only in Florida but in other States as well. Jessica is a living example of God's love for us all.

Sexually abused by her father at the age of 7, Jessica started hard drugs at 12. Trauma after trauma followed, including house burglaries and prostitution to support her habit. She lived a nightmare. But this story has a God ending!

A husband and wife team that ministers to the incarcerated, brings life to the lifeless and has a Passion for Prison.

Jessica wondered why her prayers were not being answered and her friends were. At that point, she decided to trust and believe and her life changed. Learn how. 

Walter got his freedom back through an overturned conviction. Walt advises everyone to discover what you want to do in life and ask like minded people to help guide you on the path. Walt has a servant's mentality and lives his life accordingly.

James began his prison time taking advantage of Bible study time with a diverse group of inmates. He felt the presence of the Holy Spirit upon him because he stayed in prayer. Teaching opportunities arose and he began GED classes for those who wanted to improve their lives while still inside. All in all, James spent his time being a servant to others.

James excelled academically but after-school time became the problem. Big chains, bracelets, and conflicts became his life which eventually ended up getting him charged with "armed this and armed that." 18 years imprisonment was his sentence. He did 13 years, 6 months and 27 days after exemplary military service. What went wrong?

David, while serving 10 years, became involved in the Faith and Character program of his Florida camp. God kept giving him messages of encouragement during his time, which he listened to and made a focus of his life.

David grew up 'the coolest guy on the math team.' After a young marriage, 4 children, family health problems, self medication with alcohol and depression, David attempted a murder. He paid a 10 year penalty.

Lateria was a mother at 17 and in prison. She kept God in her life during the time but never really committed to Him until the last sentence. In prison in two States, her testimony is compelling.

Lateria was born with a "Silver Spoon" in her mouth. She had everything she could ever ask for; except the lifestyle was made possible by drug sales. Her Mother was the one doing the selling and when she was busted, Lateria turned to shoplifting at the age of 13. There is more to the story.

For 30 years he worked to make people's lives better.

Patrick Mahoney believes human behavior is a central challenge when it comes to law enforcement. Patrick has a helping heart and his career has centered around making successful pathways in life for those individuals dealing with post incarceration probation or parole.

Annie had a dream that changed her life. After the experience, she began a relationship with Jesus and by perseverance and dedication, changed her thinking patterns. Annie is now dedicated to helping others avoid the pitfalls she encountered that put her into prison.

Annie hated God for most of her life. Poverty, molestation and murder of her brother were just some of the events that molded her. She was in and out of incarceration for most all of her life. Annie says, "16.9 years." She never got a chance to be a child. But God never let her go.

After Vietnam and drugs playing a major role in his life, Sam attended a Bible study in San Francisco and discovered Isaiah 53. His life wasn't the same after that encounter.

Drugs, sex, partying and money led to an arrest for armed trafficking. Sam was looking at 30 years until the Lord God Almighty spoke to him through the noise.

While in prison doing his 2 life sentences plus 45, Corre changed and began to pray to God for forgiveness, favor, mercy, spiritual strength, love in his heart and hope. Maturity had a lot to do with his change and his release after serving a total of 27 years.

Corre followed his uncle's lead and started a life of crime at the age of 9. He had multiple arrests when he was young  but all ended up with slaps on the wrist. His crimes became more severe as he got older until he was sentenced to basically die in prison.

Antonio was shot numerous times, died, came back to life and spent the next few years serving his sentence. In all of this, Antonio gives credit to God for helping him get through the pain of it all.

Now a paraplegic and in a wheelchair for the remainder of his life, Antonio tells what led to his getting shot 7 times.

Sentenced to Natural Life plus 180 years Consecutive, Jude then spent years inside hating God, Christians and anyone else who got in his way. Then God had His way.

Most all of his childhood he was abused. Made to fight his brother in a hole they first had to dig, Jude was schooled in survival.

Ricky didn't want a Sex Offender label on him for the rest of his life so he followed his Mom's advice and served 60 months. A good example of a mother's love.