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Waking Up in a World You No Longer Recognize In Washington Irving’s classic 1819 tale, Dutch colonist Rip Van Winkle, too …
The Breaking Point: What 50 Indictments Over 19 Cases Reveal About Tennessee’s Prison Violence Crisis When a grand jury hands down …
Changing Perspectives: How Community and Connection Overcome Fear Just this week, I was reminded of exactly why the Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry …
Choices: Biblical Failures, Personal Turning Points, and Better Decisions Growing up in Texas, my horizon was defined by old friends and …
From Chains to Calling: My Journey Through Reentry and Redemption. There was a time when my world was measured in …
Four Core Values of Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry At TPOM, what we value most is rooted in our mission and purpose …
From a Prison Chapel to a Community Beacon: Our Journey of Faith and Reentry In 2004, I received an invitation that would …
Growing up as a child, I learned firsthand what it was like to have a parent experience a severe mental health crisis. …
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting five ways we walk alongside those we serve.
Second Chance Month reminds us: like the Prodigal Son, everyone deserves a welcome home. At TPOM, we believe in redemption, not rejection.
April is National Volunteer Month, and at TPOM, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who help our ministry thrive.
Spring is here, and so is our refreshed website! Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry is excited to share a new look.
It’s the season of love, and music is one popular avenue to express the variety of experiences, thoughts, and emotions people have …
February is the month when love is celebrated in full bloom. Flowers arrive by the dozen, and chocolates in heart-shaped boxes become …
Beyond the Bars: A Journey of Self-Discovery Imagine being incarcerated yet possessing a level of self-awareness and determination that could inspire anyone. …