In this episode, Jerrad sits down with Jake Bodine to talk about the kind of hope that reaches beyond prison walls. Jake shares how his relationship with his father shaped his early struggles and how God used that brokenness to lead him into prison ministry. He tells stories from inside the walls—about the men he meets, the families impacted, and the surprising hunger for God in places most people overlook.
Tune in to hear how the gospel moves through the darkest places and why no one is too far gone.
What You’ll Hear:
- Jake’s story of father wounds, identity, and redemption
- How God Behind Bars started with one yes
- Why prisons are filled with men desperate for truth
- What it’s like to preach in a prison yard
- How addiction and abandonment shape the lives of inmates
- Why the Church often overlooks incarcerated men
- What freedom really means when you're locked up
- How to pray for and support men behind bars
Episode Resources:
- God Behind Bars – https://www.godbehindbars.com
- Jake Bodine’s story – featured at godbehindbars.com/about
- Dad Tired Family Leadership Program – https://www.dadtired.com
- Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com
- Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB