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Lateria was a mother at 17 and in prison. She kept God in her life during the time but never really committed to Him until the last sentence. In prison in two States, her testimony is compelling.

Lateria was born with a "Silver Spoon" in her mouth. She had everything she could ever ask for; except the lifestyle was made possible by drug sales. Her Mother was the one doing the selling and when she was busted, Lateria turned to shoplifting at the age of 13. There is more to the story.

For 30 years he worked to make people's lives better.

Patrick Mahoney believes human behavior is a central challenge when it comes to law enforcement. Patrick has a helping heart and his career has centered around making successful pathways in life for those individuals dealing with post incarceration probation or parole.

Annie had a dream that changed her life. After the experience, she began a relationship with Jesus and by perseverance and dedication, changed her thinking patterns. Annie is now dedicated to helping others avoid the pitfalls she encountered that put her into prison.

Annie hated God for most of her life. Poverty, molestation and murder of her brother were just some of the events that molded her. She was in and out of incarceration for most all of her life. Annie says, "16.9 years." She never got a chance to be a child. But God never let her go.

After Vietnam and drugs playing a major role in his life, Sam attended a Bible study in San Francisco and discovered Isaiah 53. His life wasn't the same after that encounter.

Drugs, sex, partying and money led to an arrest for armed trafficking. Sam was looking at 30 years until the Lord God Almighty spoke to him through the noise.

While in prison doing his 2 life sentences plus 45, Corre changed and began to pray to God for forgiveness, favor, mercy, spiritual strength, love in his heart and hope. Maturity had a lot to do with his change and his release after serving a total of 27 years.

Corre followed his uncle's lead and started a life of crime at the age of 9. He had multiple arrests when he was young  but all ended up with slaps on the wrist. His crimes became more severe as he got older until he was sentenced to basically die in prison.

Antonio was shot numerous times, died, came back to life and spent the next few years serving his sentence. In all of this, Antonio gives credit to God for helping him get through the pain of it all.

Now a paraplegic and in a wheelchair for the remainder of his life, Antonio tells what led to his getting shot 7 times.

Sentenced to Natural Life plus 180 years Consecutive, Jude then spent years inside hating God, Christians and anyone else who got in his way. Then God had His way.

Most all of his childhood he was abused. Made to fight his brother in a hole they first had to dig, Jude was schooled in survival.

Ricky didn't want a Sex Offender label on him for the rest of his life so he followed his Mom's advice and served 60 months. A good example of a mother's love.

Ricky tells us that he has had his share of hardships. He was a professional at getting into trouble at age 9. In an over-sexed upbringing, he wanted approval. Then came the idea that led to prison.

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It took a shower in prison to make Joe surrender and give his powerless life to God Almighty. At that moment, Joe realized his life mattered and he found a purpose.

Joe had a rough childhood, an abusive father and trauma in his life. Listen up and find out how God had an answer for all of that!

Drugs, drugs and more drugs and that lifestyle took Roddy Martin to a point in his life where he lost everything. He was robbing from his mother, his family, his neighbors, everybody was a target. But it ended once he accepted God Almighty into his life, was baptized in prison, spent 4 years and came out clean! Now working for God and His Kingdom, Roddy will give those who need hope, Christ centered hope. Listen Up!

Roddy Martin artistically known Sound Doctrino C.E.O. of CBT Music Ministry & nonprofit.

An abusive father, family in gangs and a school dropout, how do you think all that would work?

The most Gangsta thing Drew ever did was give his life to Jesus. Drew is a living testimony to the power of God.

Molestation at a young age led to anger, rage and a survival thinking mode through his teens. So Drew joined a local gang and the trouble, heavy drug use and gang-banging began. Fortunately God never let go.

Since he gave his life to the Lord God, Evert has lived his purpose; helping others to understand that the Devil is a liar.

Deepheart has produced this video that speaks to the nature of man's relationship with God.

Deepheart has produced this video that speaks to the nature of man's relationship with God.

God does. Sentenced to 4 Life Sentences, the question for Joe was life or death. The power of God went deep inside him when he heard the answer to his question and immediately he felt the power of God enter his heart and he was born again at that moment! Old things passed away and all things became new, this according to God's promise.

Joe found more acceptance outside of his family than inside. His 'hood' peers took him on a wrong path and he ended up taking the lives of two men.

Vernon came to God after about a decade inside and has been living his life after release in peace.

The Innocent Project took interest in Vernon's case and through a long process proving Vernon's innocence, got him released. He leaned on God through the process and God didn't fail.

While in prison, Sean chiseled away at his reputation by first earning his GED, a proud moment. Seeking his education, Sean found change uncomfortable but he kept at it and has a success story to tell.

Sean describes himself as young and naive to the dangers of the street as they became normal, everyday life. It was 'keep it real or stand the pain,' in his survival mode. A spiritual battle raged around him which eventually led to a 40 year prison sentence and a 15 year plea.

Why is it that we hurt the most --- the people we love the most? How do we learn to forgive ourselves? These are important questions that are asked daily and which need answers. The men discuss this important topic.

Kalen had two crackhead bodyguards, a big stash, a sleeping girlfriend and ... a radical transformation which led to everyone's change of lifestyle.

As a young child, Kalen Salmon was arrested for a prank on a teacher and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. His life took a spiral after that and eventually led to him turning himself into the authorities on a sexual offense charge. A sexual offender is always a target when locked up. Learn how God took a hand in keeping him safe.

Troy Martin had an older "mentor" when he was 8 years old and was taught to steal and not get caught. Unfortunately, bad choices from then on led to a murder and thirty three years spent in prison.

Ivan Blanco kept doing the same thing and getting the same result: more prison, more jail time and more shame. He finally turned his life around only with God's help.

Ivan was sentenced to 15 years at the age of 15. How did he survive?

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Lean On Me USA is happy to partner with DeepHeart to bring the true message of Christmas.

As a drug dealer at 16, Gerard was in charge of his life. So he thought.

Episode 102: Aquil Phillip Shares His Music

Arrested and in handcuffs, Mom arrived with prayer on her lips, salvation in her words and Kingdom in her soul. All for her son.

How would you feel if you got this news? Aquil's father died and when told, something broke inside.

A shank made to kill himself hidden under his pillow and an old white man approaching his cell door, both scenarios make for a disaster about to happen. God had other plans however, and Alonzo saw the face of an Angel looking through the bars.

Alonzo got so upside down in his life, he robbed a church's congregation. From then on his life kept going downhill.

These next episodes detailing the life of Alonzo Dixon are evidence of the depth of evil to which a man can sink. But more importantly is the reality that there is no pit, no black hole, no evil so great, that God can't through His love, reach down, pull a person out and lead that individual to a life of transformation and redemption.

 "We hurt the people we love, to impress the people we don't love." During a prison visit, Ander's daughter looked at him when he was in chains and handcuffs, made a statement and asked a question. How did she impact his life?

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