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Franklin and Paul grew up in a life of crime. They knew no other way, really. The last time they both left prison they vowed it would be the last time they both left prison. Listen to Franklin's heart and pray for his victory! Paul has the voice and heart of a preacher, pray for his purpose! Oh yeah, Franklin and Paul knew each other before, but they didn't realize it. You have to listen to find out how they knew each other, you won't believe it!! Coincidence? Unlikely!

This may be one of my personal favorite Freedom Hour interviews. I love every single one of them so it is hard to, nor do I ever want to choose a favorite. Jolie's story, however touched me personally in many ways, much like my Wonder Woman episode with Cheryl and my One Hot Cheerleader episode with Brooke. I guess it is because I identify with the pain and shame game Satan uses on women, especially on mothers. Oooh, I feel a blog coming on, now I'm getting mad at the devil all over again and I'm going to rant! Check out my blog and see if I carry on my rant: http://thefreedomhour.typepad.com/reflections_of_the_freedo/ In any case, you don't want to miss this episode!! Jolie shares her story in a raw, vulnerable and completely transparent way. This was not easy for her. The courage of my guests always inspires me! After you listen, send me an email and let me know how Jolie's story touched you so I can let her know that sharing her story with the world is already helping to set someone else free! It will mean a lot to her to know that YOU were deeply touched as well!

Brandon Lloyd shares his life story from his traumatic childhood as a choir boy with the Texas Boys Choir to his rock and roll band days that kept his anger repressed through drugs and alcohol. In a state of vast inebriation his inhibitions are erased and he makes a choice that will turn his life completely upside down.

If you are struggling to find reasons to be thankful this year, then this is the show for you!!! Listen to Jane as she reflects on the long and difficult road she and her son Derek walked. As Jane reads to us the Thanksgiving letter she just received from Derek, FROM PRISON, allow his words to put your world in perspective. I know I am more thankful today because I have met Jane and I have listened to Derek's words! Have a Joyful and Blessed Thanksgiving!

See if you can guess what SU4J STANDS 4? There was a little hint right there! I was so excited to interview Craig again! He and his wife were guests on The Freedom Hour over a year ago! So much has happened in their lives since that last interview. Now Craig has some really exciting news to share with U! Check it out right here and let everyone know U heard it 1st on The Freedom Hour!

This show ,one of our earliest recordings, will make you laugh, but it will also hit you right in the heart!! Michael is so honest and candid as he shares his testimony.

Do you struggle with forgiveness? Listen to Grace talk about ultimate human forgiveness! Learn about God's unfailing grace and mercy through the mercy of Grace!

From June of 2009, we give a review of the prior year and a preview of the coming season on The Freedom Hour. We talk about some of the great shows from this year and what we are working toward for the near future.

Lucy Smith talks about her phenomenal Texas prison program - Hope Literacy. Lucy has dedicated many years to helping Texas inmates gain new life opportunities by teaching them the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic and guides them to their GED's.

I am so sorry to have left all of you in suspense!! I did not have internet access much of the weekend so I could not upload Part 2 until tonight!! So, if you listened to last week - then you must listen to Dr. Rob wrap up the basic elements, the extremely urgent and real spiritual warfare review!! If you missed last week - be sure to go back and listen to it! The picture I am using for this week is entitled "Life in High School." Pretty frightening!!!

What are your thoughts about the devil? Is he real to you? Do you hear a lot of talk about the devil or Satan or the enemy? Maybe you even hear that talk in your church, but do you ever hear anyone talk to you about the demons? The demonic realm? The battle the Bible clearly explains to us that we are in the midst of? Why are we not talking about this EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, URGENT subject in our churches?? Why? Because the devil doesn't want us to! He can continue to rage this war and even have victory in it as long as the church remains silent and broken!! Please listen to Dr. Rob Randall as he gives us a grounded, of sound-mind, Bible-based teaching on The Invisible War. This is of most importance to you and to your family!

Listen to this incredible story of a man lost and found and hope restored. This one is for all you star-crossed lovers out there. A romantic story from God's romancing of Craig to His restoration of Craig's life by completing him with his soul mate. Craig is an inspiration to men, a tower of strength, and a hope for all women that God does have their husband in the making!

Actually, Devon found more than gold - he found God! Devon's journey is amazing, but it is also very normal for many all-American guys. More normal than you might think. He spirals out of control before an unshakable emptiness cause him to start the search. Trucks, Utah and rainbows changed his life. I'll let him tell you the rest...

I know of no better example showing why our sin must be exposed in order to be broken, setting us free from its grip of bondage. This show is intense, the subject matter is dark and ominous and may make you uncomfortable. I dare you to listen as Chandler Fozzard has the courage to share with you his journey of darkness and depravity, his ineffective prayer in an altar call and his brokenness before God when he had reached his own end. This is powerful, mind blowing stuff. If you are a Christian, this show will cause you to examine if Jesus is your friend or if He is truly your Lord. If you are not a Christian, this show will open your eyes to a deep and honest look at what Christ-following is all about and it is not always as pretty as America likes to make it look.

Eddie Fears shares the grip fear had on him, the hold Islam had on him and the freedom he found while he was locked up. Troy Freeman is with us as Eddie receives the benefit of Troy's Free Man House.

Brooke was born to be a cheerleader. She exudes joy and loves encouraging others and cheering you on. The enemy went right for Brooke's gift, right for her heart. He robbed, killed, and tried to destroy her spirit, the real Brooke. What the devil meant for evil, God meant for good. God took her broken heart, her ragged spirit and He mended her back together again using her gifted place for His purpose.

In the year plus we have aired The Freedom Hour, Royce Hall's testimony is still one of the most explosive and most touching. Royce has a Divine Dance with Death and God uses that to open his eyes and heart to seek the True Living God! His redemption and restoration make me cry every time I listen! I know it will bless you!

Clark Crawford shares his amazing story. It is a roller coaster ride from athlete to addiction, from prison to salvation, from ministry to prison, and from prison to final freedom! Listen to the highlights of his life story and buy his book to read the whole wonderful testimony! Clark's new website is up so be sure and check it out!! http://clarkcrawfordministries.com/content/ Buy his book Thank God I Got Caught - it is a great read! Check out his new book - Thank God For My Enemies Check out his radio show on The Word 100.7 FM (Dallas, TX): Cross Times Radio

What does this have to do with Prison Ministry?? Listen and you will learn!

This is a replay of our show with Marcus Hill. If you listened to last week's show with Jay Dan Gumm, this rerun will help you put it all together. If you haven't listened to Jay Dan, no worries - the testimony of Marcus Hill will bless you immensely! When you have time, go back and listen to Jay Dan. Don't forget to go to our website and vote on who you think Marcus looks like (Cuba Gooding, Jr? Michael Clark Duncan? Neither?). Watch our website in the coming weeks for the details of how this little contest will be used to bless others!