
Abuse, Crime, Prison. Now I Minister to the World I Came From.
Published on July 16, 2026
Patrick Matthews came from a hard life on the streets. Involved in gangs and crime from an early age, he eventually landed in prison for his choices. While there, God finally broke through his hard heart, and Patrick experienced redemption. In this episode, Patrick shares how his life has changed and how he is now on a journey to continual healing despite his difficult past. Now, Patrick focuses on ministering to the world he left behind.
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