MEET MATEO, Convicted. Lost. Hungry for attention in the neighborhood. That was the old story. But becoming a young dad changed something. It made him lean in. He had always heard God’s voice—now, he’s listening to His direction. Inside, Mateo is using this time not as a setback, but as an incubator—a space to grow into the man God is calling him to be. He’s serious now. Focused. Starting Bible studies in his unit. Building spiritual muscle behind the walls—so when the door opens, he’s ready. Mateo isn’t just hoping for change. He’s preparing for it. Ready to trust. Ready...

MEET DESHAUN, He’s close to his release date and wants a different future; one that breaks his family’s old patterns. He talks about building something real and leaving the street stuff behind. In his words, he wants to “build an empire.” There’s an internal conflict: years in the system and the pull of the streets vs. the new life God is calling him to—the man‑made empire vs. the Kingdom of God. We’ve only been inside since July 1, but already he’s naming the gap: not another class—someone who shows up. Yesterday we asked, “What would help you stay on this...