The Prison No One Talks About | Finding Freedom Outside the Prison Walls | BCP14

What if the hardest prison isn't made of concrete and steel?

In this episode of the Bent Christian Podcast, Cliff sits down with Anne to discuss **Kairos Outside**, a ministry that brings hope, healing, and authentic Christian community to women whose lives have been impacted by incarceration.

Whether it's a spouse, child, parent, sibling, friend, or your own past, incarceration affects far more people than those behind prison walls. Families often carry shame, loneliness, broken relationships, fear, and unanswered questions that no one else sees.

But that's exactly where God meets us.

Anne shares how Kairos Outside creates a safe place where women discover they are not alone, not forgotten, and not defined by someone else's mistakes—or even their own. Through honest conversations, prayer, community, and the love of Christ, women begin finding healing and hope together.

Cliff also shares one of the most powerful statements he's ever heard while serving inside prison:

"I didn't get arrested... I got rescued."

It's a reminder that true freedom isn't determined by where you live. Real freedom is found in Jesus Christ.

This conversation is about far more than prison ministry. It's about grace. It's about redemption. It's about ordinary people saying "yes" when God calls them to love others. And it's a reminder that Christianity isn't about religion—it's about a relationship with Jesus, who meets us right where we are and walks with us toward healing.

If you or someone you know has been affected by incarceration, this episode may be exactly the encouragement you need.

### In this episode:

00:00 Welcome to the Bent Christian Podcast

02:00 Meet Anne and her journey into Kairos

07:00 What is Kairos Inside, Kairos Outside, and Kairos Torch?

10:00 Who qualifies for Kairos Outside?

14:00 Why community changes lives

17:00 "I Didn't Get Arrested... I Got Rescued"

21:00 God's timing and serving others

24:00 How churches can better support families affected by incarceration

27:00 How you can attend, volunteer, or support Kairos

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### About Kairos Outside

Kairos Prison Ministry International serves incarcerated men, women, youth, and the families affected by incarceration through three ministries: Kairos Inside, Kairos Outside, and Kairos Torch.

Kairos Outside is a free weekend retreat for women age 20 and older whose lives have been impacted by incarceration. Whether you've experienced incarceration yourself or have a loved one who has, Kairos Outside provides encouragement, community, and the opportunity to experience God's love in a welcoming environment.

Learn more:

Kairos Outside:

https://www.kairosoutside.org/

Kairos Prison Ministry International:

https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/

Find a Kairos Outside Weekend:

https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/kairos-outside/

Volunteer:

https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/volunteer/

Support the Ministry:

https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/donate/

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