For him
Maggie* doesn’t remember much of the first three years of her life, but she thinks they must have been happy times. Her parents were still together then, living in a…
Kari growing God’s kingdom
We had a chat with Dr. Kari Gobius, a former prison chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy. He was involved with Inside Out for almost 30 years and still supports…
My old man
Bryson’s* mother was a gospel singer on the radio, known for her voice and her faith. His father was a devout Catholic and so it was decided that Bryson would…
Into light
Tina* knew, the moment she stepped into her prison cell, that her life needed to change. Her choices had brought her here and now she was choosing to find a…
From sinner to helper
For more than 40 years, Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy has been providing emotional and spiritual support to people in prison – and helping them to begin their journey of transformation….
The heart of the matter
*Sammy’s family went to church every Sunday, and put on a happy façade, so no one knew what was really going on at home. He learnt very early on that…
From prisoner to award winner
Rata’s story begins when she was a little girl of five years old. Her mum’s new boyfriend didn’t like having her around, so Rata was sent to a Salvation Army…
Just like your father
Ray grew up in a religious home, where life was about following rules, rather than pursuing God. He harboured deep resentment toward his parents, particularly his father, who was renowned…
Behind prison walls, tomorrow is like yesterday
In prison, a place populated by lost souls, each day feels like an eternity and each day is like the last. Walking into prison, new prisoners often feel like their…
Chaplain continuing family legacy
A dedicated Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy volunteer is continuing a family legacy in chaplaincy. Jonathan Stubbs, also known as Jona, has been a volunteer prison chaplain for the past six…
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