Ben Winters, Robbie Carpenter, Jacob Watson, Mark Murray

Theology Lockdown Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 7 episodes

Doctrine Behind Bars: The Theology Lockdown Podcast is a series of challenging, in-depth discussions with incarcerated men examining the difficult concepts of faith within the prison system. At its heart, the podcast serves to highlight the inherent humanity and spiritual growth of those behind bars, using profound theological discussions and personal testimonies to reshape public perceptions of inmates. By centering on “living out doctrine and redemption,” TLP aims to set a new standard for how society views and engages with incarcerated individuals. Beyond being a media platform, TLP functio...

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Ben Winters, Robbie Carpenter, Jacob Watson, Mark Murray

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[007] Faith & Perseverance : Why Do People Walk Away From God? 07.07.2026 49:10

S1:E7 - Faith & Perseverance There is a terrifying verse in the book of James: "Even the demons believe—and shudder." If the enemy has intellectual belief, then what does actual, saving biblical faith look like? In this episode we unpack the critical difference between acknowledging facts and heart-level trust, why people walk away from the faith, and the incredible reality that we don't survi...

[006] Sovereignty (Deep Dive) : Do You Actually Have Free Will? 23.06.2026 1:25:50

S1:E6 - Sovereignty [Deep Dive] We are not just robots... are we? What do we do with questions like... "If God is in control of everything does prayer even matter?" "Is God in charge of the bad things that happen to us?" "Are we just robots walking around or do we have free will?" We take extra time in this episode (a deep dive!) to explore and work to answer these total normal questions Christian...

[005] Trust : What If Trusting Brings You Hurt? Can You Really Trust Anyone at All? 02.06.2026 47:37

S1:E5 - Trust In this episode... Obedience to the God of the Universe actually produces a deep trust in his promises and that what he says in his holy scriptures is true to hold onto for when your life is taking a hard turn. But what do we do when we place our trust in another sinful human dealing with the brokenness of their own life circumstances and that trust leads to our own hurt or deeper br...

[004] Obedience : Does God Require Compliance or Trust? 19.05.2026 42:29

S:1E4 - Obedience In this episode... Is God only asking for our compliance or trusting his plan? What does it mean to delay our obedience? How do we avoid the King Saul trap? The essence of our thought lands in the pocket of God wanting your heart, not your rituals. So let your rituals lead your heart to God! SUPPORT THE MISSION: REACHING THE INSIDE 🕊️ Our mission goes beyond these microphones. We...

[003] Sanctification : Can You Actually Change? 14.05.2026 47:44

Can You Actually Change? S1:E3 - Sanctification Is believing in Jesus enough to change? What does it mean to be saved from your sin—and then put your sin to death? We work to debunk the myth of the "Instant" Christian. Thank you, dear watcher/ listener for your time. Share a comment of encouragement! If you would like to privately ask a question, or share some direct encouragement with our team, s...

[002] Salvation : Is Faith in Prison Real? 21.04.2026 45:02

Is Faith in Prison Real? S1:E2 - Salvation Can someone really be changed from the inside—out? Is only believing in Jesus enough to find that change? What about "Jailhouse Religion"? Thank you, dear watcher/ listener for your time. Share a comment of encouragement! If you would like to privately ask a question, or share some direct encouragement with our team, send an email to podcast@theologylockd...

[001] Meet the Voices 27.03.2026 37:29

Why We Started This: The Conversations Missing In Prison S1:E1 - Pilot: Meet The Voices In this inaugural episode… Let’s ask and answer a few questions: Where did this idea for a prison podcast even come from? What could a prison ministry's impact be on the prison system? What can listeners expect from this first season of the podcast? Thank you, dear listener for your time. Share a comment of enc...