Sometimes people forget that “the free world isn’t free.” That is, you must literally consistently choose your freedom— and content for it.

Take the Children of Israel, for instance…

… they found themselves free from slavery yet complained— and relished how great their days of slavery were…

Um. No.

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The “good ole’ days” weren’t so good. In fact, they were the environment we prayed to get out of…

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Such is the case with prison re-entry.

It’s easy, when you get out, to forget how good you actually have it.

And to forget how the hassles you handle now ARE THE VERY things you prayed for in the past.

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In this episode we talk about four more barriers to re-entry:

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6️⃣ The Sentence = creates a record that eliminates some jobs and future opportunities

7️⃣ Addiction = = dealing with the root issues, lest the bad fruits continue returning and creating more chaos— is the #1 reason for re-offending

8️⃣ Change = the shift to the “free world” is abrupt— especially with the pace of change in society— you return to a different world than than one you left

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For more info:

Call 205-780-6211 or visit the following links.

Shepherds Fold = www.ShepherdsFold.org

Apply to become a resident = www.ShepherdsFold.org/apply

Discover ways to get involved = www.ShepherdsFold.org/help

Donate to the ministry = www.ShepherdsFold.org/donate

Prisoners face specific barriers when they transition into the “free world.” We mention them NOW, because…

1️⃣ The recidivism rate is astronomically high (i.e.., 65-70% return within 5 years), and

2️⃣ The barriers are all predictable— if we know what they are, we can make a plan to navigate them.



So, let’s break them down. Here are a few…

 #1, Expectations = felons expect one thing from the family & friends while they expect another… leading to conflict

⛺️ #2, Housing = = must have a “safe place to land” away from the hurts, habits, and hangups of the past

🚗 #3, Transportation = = vital to getting to and from work, home, probation officers, and more

🪪 #4, Identification = = required to begin work, but most must “rebuild” their documentation from scratch

Note: you can navigate ALL of these…

… but it’s helpful to know what they are, so you can make an intentional plan and begin living by design instead of default.



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For more info:

Call 205-780-6211 or visit the following links.

Shepherds Fold = www.ShepherdsFold.org

Apply to become a resident = www.ShepherdsFold.org/apply

Discover ways to get involved = www.ShepherdsFold.org/help

Donate to the ministry = www.ShepherdsFold.org/donate

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