Ep. 13 - Pastor Jennifer Stephens

October 30, 2022 01:14:22
Ep. 13 - Pastor Jennifer Stephens
Justice Voices
Ep. 13 - Pastor Jennifer Stephens

Oct 30 2022 | 01:14:22

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Show Notes

Pastor Jennifer Stephens shares her story of experiencing the trauma of victimization, self-medication with alcohol, jail and prison, support from church and family, reentry to community life after release, barriers faced because of her felony record – amounting to permanent punishment – resource recommendations for formerly incarcerated people in the Chicago area, her path to the ministry in the United Methodist Church, lessons learned, and her concluding message to the public about how to view formerly incarcerated citizens.

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