imsi hope community phase ii

Today Mark is talking with Al Ramirez. Al is the Warden at Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI). 

Today Mark is talking to Sarah Angel Hill. She’s sharing her story of destruction and redemption. Sarah is also a graduate of Chrysalis. Sarah is also a graduate from Celebrate Recovery and was recently baptized at Saddleback Church in California. You can connect with Mark and learn more about Systemic Change of Idaho at systemicchangeofid.org.

Today Mark is talking to Shawna Forsmann from Ignite208, Inc. Having come from a place where most of their time spent is doing nothing alone, it is difficult to find events and activities with people who "get it". Ignite208 works to put into motion activities and events that are critical to the wonderful men, women, and children who need that extra extension of support. Simply put, Ignite208 provides a healthy dose of social and physical activity. You can learn more about Ignite208 at ignite208.com.

Today Mark is talking to Gary McBride. Gary is a volunteer for the Idaho Department of Corrections and a Mentor at Ten Mile Christian Center. He's in with Mark sharing his story of how he got to Idaho and became a volunteer for the department of corrections. 

Today Mark is talking to Lisa Renick. Lisa was a registered nurse at the time of her arrest and is in to share her story. Lisa faced much shame with her arrest and had to decide what was going to happen to her children. As a women, Lisa also faced unique challenges as she entered prison and then parole. And yes, she is also the mother of Mark's children!

Today Mark is talking to Ron Stefanski. Ron is the creator of jobforfelonshub.com. Jobs For Felons Hub presents the most in-depth list of jobs for felons by city and state that exists on the internet. Their list consists of over 750 of the largest cities in the United States and each of the companies listed in those cities are willing to hire felons. 

Mark is in with Johnnie Barnes who is figuring what it's like to be a returning citizens. How has he been successful? How do you succeed as a returning citizen?

This week Mark is in with The Idaho Department of Correction's David Birch, who is the chief of the department’s Division of Probation and Parole. David began his career in the criminal justice system in 1997 with Ada County Juvenile Court Services. He joined IDOC as a probation and parole officer in 2003. In the years since, he has served as a section supervisor, district manager and most recently as deputy chief of Probation and Parole.

Today Mark is sharing a clip from John Oliver's program talking about America's prison system. He is also talking with Justin Morris who has worked along Mark setting the Systemic Change website and social platforms. Visit the website at systemicchangeofid.org

Today Mark is in talking about the issue of Mass Incarceration. He also is talking about some advice for felons who may be looking for a job.

Doug Hardy is in the studio with Mark and they're talking about the progress and direction of Systemic Change of Idaho. 

Today Mark is sitting in with Mark Hubble and Darrell Taylor. Mark is the Prison Fellowship’s Area Director for the U.S. Northwest and has been involved in reentry ministry since 2002. Darrel was a long time chaplain for the Idaho Department of Corrections and is heavily involved in prison ministry. He retired from Ten Mile […]

Today Mark is sharing a word from Glenn E. Martin, who is an American criminal justice reform advocate. Glenn served six years in a New York state prison, and is the founder and president of JustLeadershipUSA.

Today Mark is with Vikki Chandler. Vikki is the Finance Director for the city of Nampa, on the board for the Treasure Valley Kiwanis, and the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Boise Rescue Mission. Vikki is sharing her insights into helping with offenders and those entering back into society.

Today Mark is talking to David Moore who began volunteering for a prison mentoring program rather reluctantly but found great enjoyment and growth in being part of the program. What does prison ministry involve? Should you be nervous about getting involved in the prisons? David talks about the impact that the ministry had on those he ministered to and his own spiritual life. 

Today Mark is talking with Jeff who is a sex-offender and has served his sentence. Jeff talks about the challenge of living with the "sex-offender" label and finding true forgiveness in Jesus Christ. How do you work and live with the stigma of being a "sex-offender"?

Today in the studio Mark is talking with Nicole Bare Kinney about the challenges that those on parole and probation face here in Idaho.

Today Mark is talking with Tim Leigh from the Idaho Department of Labor. Tim shares some insights on the challenges offenders face getting a job and even shares hints on how you can increase your chances at landing a job. 

Mark uses Teddy Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” speech to motivate people to become involved in Systemic Change of Idaho. Mark also sits with Doug Segali, the pioneer in chaplain services, and he shares his history and work in the Idaho Department of Corrections for 3 Oaks Ministries. Mark and Doug talk about the sex-offender issue and the difficulty of housing for registered sex offenders.

Doug Hardy and Mark talk about their initial meeting at IMSI. Paul Graham shares how Systemic Change of Idaho became funded by the groups he represents.