Freed Behind Bars: How God is using Simeon Sturney's book
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Simeon Sturney is a prison chaplain who has spent years walking alongside women at one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives—at the point of release. He joined Mal Pope to share his journey to faith, his calling as a prison chaplain, the impact of this book, You, Me and the Jacket Potato, and the powerful stories of transformation of former inmates.
Released on 30 Apr 2026
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