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Within the United States, there are currently 2.3 million people in prisons, jails and correctional facilities. Approximately 10 million men, women and youth pass through jail or prisons yearly. Our podcasts are produced to reduce these numbers. The men on the Death or Prison program know what incarceration is and offer their personal experiences in order to tell how a second chance can become a new life. As the episodes unfold, the perspectives of the panel and their guests unlock an undeniable and enlightening path illuminated by their faith.

Death or Prison Lean On Me USA

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 14 Ratings

Within the United States, there are currently 2.3 million people in prisons, jails and correctional facilities. Approximately 10 million men, women and youth pass through jail or prisons yearly. Our podcasts are produced to reduce these numbers. The men on the Death or Prison program know what incarceration is and offer their personal experiences in order to tell how a second chance can become a new life. As the episodes unfold, the perspectives of the panel and their guests unlock an undeniable and enlightening path illuminated by their faith.

    • video
    Episode 87: Marianne Van Dongen, Part 2- A New Beginning At The End

    Episode 87: Marianne Van Dongen, Part 2- A New Beginning At The End

    Episode 87: Marianne Van Dongen, Part 2- A New Beginning At The End
    God's mercy, love and faithfulness is exemplified as Marianne is released from parole April 17, 2024.

    • 28 min
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    Episode 86: Part 1, Marianne Van Dongen- Molestation, Madness and Murder

    Episode 86: Part 1, Marianne Van Dongen- Molestation, Madness and Murder

    A life no one wants to live.

    • 28 min
    • video
    Episode 85: Part 2, Mike Ryan, A Postage Stamp and Death Row

    Episode 85: Part 2, Mike Ryan, A Postage Stamp and Death Row

    Mike asked The Lord to come alongside him during a long journey through Death Row.
    He was released from the wrong and given the right.

    • 28 min
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    Episode 84: Part 1, Mike Ryan and 38 Years Inside

    Episode 84: Part 1, Mike Ryan and 38 Years Inside

    Mike couldn't stay out of trouble and paid the penalty of prison time.
     
     
    The Death or Prison podcast is produced by Lean On Me USA Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
     
    Your support matters, and here is how you can help us! Thanks to our donors and sponsors, we have made a big impact in the lives of at-risk youth, inmates, families of inmates, and returning citizens. We don’t plan to stop. Your support allows us to continue on our path. Within the United States, there are currently 2.3 million people in prisons, jails, and correctional facilities. Approximately 10 million men, women, and youth pass through jail or prisons yearly. Death or Prison podcasts are produced to reduce these numbers. The men on the Death or Prison program know what incarceration is and offer their personal experiences in order to tell how a second chance can become a new life. As the episodes unfold, the perspectives of the panel and their guests unlock an undeniable and enlightening path illuminated by their faith. Our listeners are both civilians and incarcerated individuals. The podcasts are available on 1.5 million electronic tablets in prisons nationwide. As well, the podcast can be found on Apple TV, Roku, and many more platforms, serving viewers worldwide! Reentry information includes but is not limited to mentoring, entrepreneurship, employment, housing, and spiritual guidance. To enable the continuous production and distribution of new podcast episodes, the 2022 goal of Death or Prison is to raise $150,000. This equates to $.10 for each prison electronic tablet. All funds given go directly to our Partners. No portions are used for salaries, administrative fees, or operating expenses. 100% of your gift will be used to further the causes of organizations that partner with us.
     
    Donate at leanonmeusa.org/donate below to send your gift today. Your generous donation is greatly appreciated. 
     

    • 28 min
    • video
    Episode 83: Walter Dunn Part 2, Discovering God's Purpose.

    Episode 83: Walter Dunn Part 2, Discovering God's Purpose.

    "Plea out or trial ?" -  that was the question. He took the trial and lost. But the story has a better ending than the sentence and teaching himself law was the key.
     
     

    • 28 min
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    Episode 82: Walter Dunn

    Episode 82: Walter Dunn

    As soon as he put his fists up, Walter's life changed forever.

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Tonybee01 ,

Excellent!

I will let the returning citizens I work with to tune in. A person can change. It happens every day whether “behind the gate”, in an epiphany or a moment of clarity...it happens! Keep up the great work in sharing these stories of redemption. We’re all better for it.

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