From Mount Vernon, New York, Curtis Lambert’s life was marked by violence, pain, and survival. Kicked out of schools, trapped in gang life, and hardened by the streets, Curtis’ story spirals from a childhood of abuse to a life of crime, leading to the unthinkable—shooting his own brother.

But that wasn’t the end.
Locked in a jail cell, broken and desperate, Curtis encountered the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. What began as a life of chaos turned into a testimony of transformation. From guns and gangs to grace and purpose, this is the powerful story of how God rewrote Curtis’ destiny.

In this powerful episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, founder Jake Bodine and worship leader Matt New dive deep into the heart behind God Behind Bars Music — a movement born inside prison walls.They share how leading worship behind bars inspired a brand-new sound of freedom — songs written with and for incarcerated men and women whose voices deserve to be heard. From unforgettable moments inside prison yards to the creation of the upcoming “God Behind Bars Music: Live from Angola” EP, Jake and Matt reveal how God is using music to transform hearts and rewrite stories of redemption.🎧 Listen now to hear how worship behind bars is changing lives — and how you can be part of the movement.👉 Pre-save the “Live from Angola” EP today at godbehindbars.com and help make the voices of those in prison echo far beyond the walls.

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff’s life is the definition of redemption. At 15, he was addicted to meth. At 18, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Inside, he became a “shot caller,” running with power and pride—until it all came crashing down.

After over a decade behind bars and nearly a year in solitary confinement, Peter walked out of prison with nothing but a decision: to never go back. With no high school diploma, no connections, and no plan, he rebuilt from the ground up—turning his pain into purpose.

Today, Peter is a motivational speaker, author, and host of the Roll Call with Chappy podcast. He uses his platform to speak truth about addiction, incarceration, mindset, and faith—helping others find freedom long before the gates ever open.

This is the story of a man who lost everything, found himself, and built a new life from the ashes.

Caesar Isaac was born the day after his dad kidnapped someone over drugs. His father wasn’t in the delivery room, and soon after, prison became part of the family story. What began in chaos and brokenness turned into a journey of forgiveness, faith, and redemption.

From chasing the streets to finding salvation, this is the powerful story of E.I. the King.

Growing up with big dreams but caught up in the wrong influences, E.I. found himself in and out of prison from the age of 18. For over a decade, the cycle of incarceration defined his life—until God stepped in. In the darkest places, behind bars, he encountered grace that would transform everything.

Now free, E.I. the King is on a mission: using music, testimony, and street outreach to bring hope to the hopeless and light to the places he once lived in. His story is raw, unfiltered, and proof that no life is too far gone for redemption.

In this solo testimony, he shares it all—from his broken beginnings to his encounter with God, his transformation, and his vision for the future.

At just 14 years old, Ander Pellerano was jumped into the Latin Kings, thrown into a world of crime, violence, and survival. What began as a search for belonging quickly spiraled into a destructive lifestyle that nearly cost him everything.In this powerful testimony, Ander opens up about the night his life changed forever, the weight of gang culture, and how violence became his identity. But his story doesn’t end there. Through heartbreak, prison time, and the pain of broken family ties, God began to pull him toward redemption in the most unexpected way.

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison at just 16 years old. But Jesus had other plans.

In this raw and powerful testimony, Michael Berrian shares his full story — from gang life, drugs, and armed robbery to a supernatural encounter with Jesus inside one of Georgia’s most dangerous prisons. What began as a prison sentence became a resurrection.

After his release, Michael miraculously returned to the same facility — not as an inmate, but as a Juvenile Correctional Officer. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant and now serves incarcerated youth through music, mentorship, and ministry.

This is a story of redemption, purpose, and the kind of transformation only God can produce.

🎤 Author of From a Convict to a Convert
🎵 16 music projects released
📍 Now ministering across prisons, churches, and cities nationwide

Johnny Chang was raised in violence, joined a gang at 12, and ended up spending over 8 years behind bars. But it was inside a prison cell that everything changed. A simple act of kindness from a pastor led Johnny to Jesus—and it transformed his life forever. Today, he shares his story of redemption, reconciliation, and radical faith with the world, especially the incarcerated. This is a powerful testimony of how no one is too far for God’s grace. PLEASE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!

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