Podcasts
Prison can divide people, but can a simple game of pickleball bring them together? On this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, Roger BelAir shares the surprising story of how one idea sparked a movement inside jails and prisons across the country. From rival gang members playing side by side to correctional officers joining the game, Roger has witnessed moments that challenge assumptions about incarceration and reveal the power of human connection. Hear how […]
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Prison affects more than the person behind bars-it changes the lives of the families who love them, too. In this heartfelt episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, Shalanda Thompson shares how a childhood friendship unexpectedly blossomed into love when she reconnected with her husband while he was serving a 25-years-to-life sentence. Through loneliness, fear of judgment, and the challenges of loving someone in prison, Shalanda discovered a resilience she never knew she had. Author […]
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What happens to a family when a loved one is incarcerated in a U.S. Federal prison and the family lives in another country? In this episode, Nick shares his experience of having a brother in the American Federal prison system while living abroad, and the ripple effects that reach far beyond prison walls. He opens up about the toll on his mother, the isolation that siblings of incarcerated people quietly carry, and the practical […]
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He spent 15 years in prison—then co-founded Dave’s Killer Bread and gave second chances to hundreds of formerly incarcerated people. In this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, host Julia Lazareck talks with Dave Dahl about the rock-bottom moment that turned his life around, how he rebuilt his family relationships, and why second chances and successful reentry became his mission. A must-listen of hope and practical advice for returning citizens and families with incarcerated […]
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Prison, incarceration, and death row are often viewed through headlines—but what happens when love grows in a place most people never expect? In this powerful conversation, Gigi Taylor shares her unconventional love story with her husband, Michael, a man who has spent more than two decades incarcerated, including years on death row. Their relationship challenges the assumptions and stigma often attached to loving someone in prison and offers a deeper look at how connection, […]
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