Whatever it takes
Like all prisoners, *Shane’s story didn’t begin the day of his sentencing. He was just a boy when his life began to unravel. Shane’s dad was a World War II…
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Calendars inspire Christmas joy
Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy has partnered with Emmaus Correspondence School Ministries (ECS) to help bring some Christmas joy to people in Queensland correctional centres. Myles Waldron, Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy’s…
Welcome to Myles Waldron
Welcome to Myles Waldron, the new Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy Coordinator for Carinity. Myles’ passion for chaplaincy and pastoral care is seated in a deep gladness that recognises God’s call on…
Inside Voice
The Hebrew word “Shatan” means “accuser” or “adversary”. It appears in the Old Testament as an ordinary word referring to the actions of one human being against another. But when…
Chaplaincy is such a privilege
I recently encountered one of the most attentive audiences ever, to one of my messages. I was in prison on a Sunday, speaking from the Letter of James, to a…
David recognised for prison chaplaincy work
Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy volunteer David Briddock has been named Carinity’s Chaplain of the Year. David has been an Inside Out prison chaplain for five years, following 15 years as…
Giving faith a go
The current population of over 9000 prisoners is the largest ever recorded in Queensland history. Recent media reports of violent attacks on correctional centre staff, drug overdoses by inmates, and…
Positive connections
To Jonah*, walking into prison felt as though his life had ended. And it had – because his old life of drugs and crime was finally over the moment he…
What causes fights and quarrels among you?
I recently encountered one of the most attentive audiences ever, to one of my messages. I was in prison on a Sunday, speaking from the Letter of James, to a…
A new life
*Chloe’s childhood was marred by neglect, sexual abuse and the death of her mother when she was just six years old. Drugs and alcohol became her means of escape… and…
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