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Death or Prison

97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -

Within the United States, there are currently 2.3 million people in prisons, jails and correctional facilities. Approximately 10 million men, women and youth pass through jail or prisons yearly. Our podcasts are produced to reduce these numbers. The men on the Death or Prison program know what incarceration is and offer their personal experiences in order to tell how a second chance can become a new life. As the episodes unfold, the perspectives of the panel and their guests unlock an undeniable and enlightening path illuminated by their faith.

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Episodes

Episode 86: Part 1, Marianne VanDongen- Molestation, Madness and Murder

April 12, 2024 21:04 - 28 minutes - 206 MB Video

A life no one wants to live.

Episode 86: Part 1, Marianne Van Dongen- Molestation, Madness and Murder

April 12, 2024 21:04 - 28 minutes - 432 MB Video

A life no one wants to live.

Episode 85: Part 2, Mike Ryan, A Postage Stamp and Death Row

March 29, 2024 16:30 - 28 minutes - 687 MB Video

Mike asked The Lord to come alongside him during a long journey through Death Row. He was released from the wrong and given the right.

Episode 84: Part 1, Mike Ryan and 38 Years Inside

March 15, 2024 15:19 - 28 minutes - 624 MB Video

Mike couldn't stay out of trouble and paid the penalty of prison time.     The Death or Prison podcast is produced by Lean On Me USA Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.   Your support matters, and here is how you can help us! Thanks to our donors and sponsors, we have made a big impact in the lives of at-risk youth, inmates, families of inmates, and returning citizens. We don’t plan to stop. Your support allows us to continue on our path. Within the United States, there are c...

Episode 83: Walter Dunn Part 2, Discovering God's Purpose.

March 02, 2024 13:03 - 28 minutes - 123 MB Video

"Plea out or trial ?" -  that was the question. He took the trial and lost. But the story has a better ending than the sentence and teaching himself law was the key.    

Episode 82: Walter Dunn

February 16, 2024 03:26 - 28 minutes - 547 MB Video

As soon as he put his fists up, Walter's life changed forever.

Episode 81: Out Of My Mess - Comes A Message.

February 06, 2024 16:30 - 28 minutes - 738 MB Video

Part 2 of Timothy Kane's testimony reveals how a 16-year-old boy sentenced to two life sentences finds joy in his surroundings. Baptized in a prison chapel, accepting the freedom Christ offered, Timothy is out now and preaching at a prison where he spent 18 years of his young life. That's not all...

Episode 80: DeepHeart #4

February 02, 2024 18:52 - 28 minutes - 180 MB Video

The last of the 4 part series completes only part of the message. More to come.

Episode 79: Stay Away From That Kid!

January 20, 2024 15:08 - 28 minutes - 679 MB Video

Stay Away From That Kid! 14 years old and not heeding his mother's warning, Timothy Kane was arrested for participating in a double murder that 'The Kid' committed. 25 years of adult prison followed.

Episode 78: Off With Them Old Clothes.

January 10, 2024 19:13 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Six lifers tell it like it is.

Off With Them Old Clothes

January 10, 2024 19:03 - 32 minutes - 702 MB Video

Six lifers tell it like it is.

DeepHeart #3: The Mission Continues...

January 06, 2024 21:23 - 28 minutes - 554 MB Video

The Mission Continues…

Episode 76: DeepHeart #2 | Bringing Light Into the Darkness

December 11, 2023 17:22 - 28 minutes - 180 MB Video

DeepHeart #2 | Bringing Light Into the Darkness #prison #corrections #podcast

Episode 75: DeepHeart

November 18, 2023 01:38 - 28 minutes - 182 MB Video

DeepHeart is a family devoted to worldwide prison ministry. Enjoy!

Episode 74: John Vicente, Troy Martin and CTP

November 04, 2023 17:32 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

John and Troy have spent a total of 69 years in prison. Graduates of the Dr. Regina B. Shearns Corrections Transition Program, they speak of how the program brings inspiration, education and hope into the lives of the incarcerated.

Episode 73: 'The Lifer's Program'

September 24, 2023 19:22 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Dr. Regina B. Shearns Correctional Transition Program is giving education and hope to men who have been incarcerated for more than 25 years. Doc and Alumnae John Eddings discuss the ins and 'outs.'

Episode 72: Derrick Durant, "This Is My Last Time..."

September 12, 2023 00:39 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Six times in prison since the 1980's, Derrick began his criminal career at the tender age of ten. With no father and working the streets, he had little chance. He has now had enough of that life and is committed to rehabilitation and accountability.

Episode 71: Rodney Tundidor, Short Term Benefit And Long Term Pain

August 09, 2023 01:37 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Rodney, a man who found Christ early in his incarceration, speaks of his role as a servant leader and living his life to the fullest in prison. In front of the camera, he thanks God for his confinement. 

Episode 70: The 'Incentivized Prison Program' Continued

July 19, 2023 00:39 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Cheryl Mason, Education Supervisor at Everglades Correctional Institution, Florida, provides additional information on this important program.

Episode 69: Clayton Howard, A Compelling Story

June 28, 2023 02:58 - 33 minutes - 374 MB Video

A homeless runaway at the age of 16, arrested for murder and sentenced to life at the age of 18. Although still serving his sentence, Clayton has been living a Christ-centered life since he turned 28. Now 58, he inspires others to live as full a life as possible.

Episode 68: The 'Incentivized Prison Program'

June 17, 2023 17:45 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

Asst. Warden Scott Siegler details a program that is a method to change people, places and things in preparation for success after release.

Episode 67: Part 2- Holland Ricky White; Facing The Death Penalty

May 26, 2023 03:10 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

"God had His hand on me," says Ricky. While serving 42 years in prison for murder, he was selling drugs, shanked more than once, and was living the 'stinkin thinkin' life. Then God changed everything.

Episode 66: Part 1- Holland Ricky White, A Twice Decorated Soldier and A Red Cadillac

May 15, 2023 11:34 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

Ricky has had an interesting life: A turbulent childhood, three tours of duty in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, and a red car. Learn how the story comes together.

Episode 53: Give God a Shot

May 05, 2023 00:19 - 29 minutes - 380 MB Video

Anthony Smith tried everything but God to get his life together. Then he made a decision. Watch what happened next.

Episode 54: The All-Star

May 05, 2023 00:07 - 29 minutes - 387 MB Video

Frank Murphy Jr. at age 15 was arrested for gun violence and faced a 15 year sentence. From that low point, he raised himself to being twice awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. What a story!

Episode 55: Never Play With God!

May 03, 2023 23:59 - 30 minutes - 382 MB Video

Adam Jolly was serving a 50 year sentence then... discover how his life changed in one instant. Doctor, yes Doctor Jolly tells his story.

Episode 56: Not Arrested - Rescued

May 03, 2023 23:48 - 28 minutes - 379 MB Video

Tara McCard is doing well now but her life has been a struggle. This is her story of survival.

Episode 65: Jack Brewer and The Serving Institute

April 25, 2023 11:27 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

A major part of Jack Brewer's mission is to serve God, fatherless children and prisoners. That's a mix with a Kingdom impact.

Episode 57: Tara McCard - Her Story

April 25, 2023 01:48 - 28 minutes - 368 MB Video

Tara's heart-wrenching story: If I don't die I have one more chance. God gave her more than one.

Episode 58: Part 1- Adam Jolly ‘You’re Gonna Need This’

April 25, 2023 01:26 - 28 minutes - 370 MB Video

Before being transferred from one prison to another, Adam Jolly was given a shank by a fellow prisoner, his uncle.  Talk about a generational curse.

Episode 59: Part 2- Adam Jolly 'The Gold Is With The Dentist!'

April 23, 2023 17:30 - 28 minutes - 361 MB Video

In a society within a society, where a gold smile defines a man, Adam Jolly dialed God's phone number (Jeremiah 33: 3) and got an answer. After hanging up, he dedicated his life according to the promise God made in that verse. 

Episode 60: Pastor Esau Green, From Tragedy to Triumph

April 20, 2023 00:23 - 51 minutes - 392 MB Video

Pastor Esau Green was broken, weeping in the arms of someone who cared. He was in pieces then but is whole today, living a full life as Pastor of a Church in Connecticut. God worked His miracle.

Episode 61: Tramell Thomas; Robbin,' Stealin,' and Smokin'

April 19, 2023 23:16 - 28 minutes - 379 MB Video

Abandonment and separation from parents at a young age can have SERIOUS consequences as in leading to a 45 year sentence for murder.

Episode 62: Tramell Thomas; Changed From The Inside To Get Out

April 14, 2023 00:38

Big Mel was 20 years old and sentenced to 45 years for murder. He didn't feel so big when that happened. Prayers from Mom and a restoration of hope over a lot of years changed him. God gave Big Mel favor. Deacon Mel tells his story. 

Episode 63: Homeless at 17 and a Prison Home at 18

April 14, 2023 00:22

Carl Pugh wanted an education and a house for his Mom. Armed robbery and an arrest changed his path. Part 1 of a testimony of a country boy alone, living day to day making wrong choices.

Episode 64: Part 2- Carl Pugh And 45 Years of Incarceration

April 14, 2023 00:09 - 28 minutes - 364 MB Video

Carl Pugh has had a varied religious past. He tried Buddhism, Islam, and a few more. He finally found what he was looking for when he got down on his knees and accepted Christ.   

Episode 64: Part 2- Carl Pugh And 45 Years of Incarceration

April 11, 2023 01:17 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Carl Pugh has had a varied religious past. He tried Buddhism, Islam, and a few more. He finally found what he was looking for when he got down on his knees and accepted Christ.     

Episode 63: Homeless at 17 and a Prison Home at 18

March 25, 2023 15:07 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Carl Pugh wanted an education and a house for his Mom. Armed robbery and an arrest changed his path. Part 1 of a testimony of a country boy alone, living day to day making wrong choices.

Episode 62: Tramell Thomas; Changed From The Inside To Get Out

March 07, 2023 02:06 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Big Mel was 20 years old and sentenced to 45 years for murder. He didn't feel so big when that happened. Prayers from Mom and a restoration of hope over a lot of years changed him. God gave Big Mel favor. Deacon Mel tells his story. 

Episode 61: Tramell Thomas; Robbin,' Stealin,' and Smokin'

February 18, 2023 19:19 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Abandonment and separation from parents at a young age can have SERIOUS consequences as in leading to a 45 year sentence for murder.

Episode 60: Pastor Esau Green, From Tragedy to Triumph

February 08, 2023 02:15 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MB

Pastor Esau Green was broken, weeping in the arms of someone who cared.  He was in pieces then but is whole today, living a full life as Pastor of a Church in Connecticut.  God worked His miracle.

Episode 58: Part 1- Adam Jolly 'You're Gonna Need This'

January 27, 2023 01:56 - 28 minutes - 370 MB Video

Before being transferred from one prison to another, Adam Jolly was given a shank by a fellow prisoner, his uncle.  Talk about a generational curse.

Episode 52: Timing is Everything

June 18, 2022 16:47 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MB

One of the notorious Rolex Bandits, Anthony Smith found a rewind in his life on God’s clock.

Episode 51: Looking For God, Finding Gus

May 18, 2022 13:55 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Marjorie Rodriguez was a gun carrier, drug dealer, and all around bad girl. Until she found both God and her husband Gus and turned her life around.

Episode 50: Only Plan G

April 18, 2022 15:01 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

In the second of two episodes, Agustin 'Gus' Rodriguez tells us 'I knew I died."  It was his repent or perish moment. Now a "New Creation in Christ," Gus is alive and doing God's work.

Episode 49: From Drive By To Driven

March 24, 2022 14:20 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MB

Agustin 'Gus' Rodriguez was the definition of a thug, 'gangsta', gang leader, hoodlum, a menace to society. You name it; he was it. And he started at age 13. A different man now, what's up with that?

Episode 48: The Chap

February 18, 2022 23:39 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Richard Glau, Manager Faith Based Services, The GEO Group, Inc., left the New York Stock Exchange for a career in prison ministry and the opportunity to bring a 'God Consciousness' to a harsh environment. He loves His work.

Episode 47: Magic Out Of Madness

February 04, 2022 16:13 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Angela Geisinger, Senior Director Academic and Vocational Programs, discusses story topics beginning with a sentence. Sometimes it's a prison sentence.

Episode 46: 3 Overcomers

January 13, 2022 20:53 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Raul, Johnny, and Elmo tell of the dynamic decision that each made to change his life.

Episode 45: From Petrified to Purified

December 21, 2021 15:31 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Manny Alvarez, Regional Director of Operations, Sequel Youth and Family Services, made a big move for a young man; he decided to take a class in college which led to a career in Juvenile Justice.