2.3 million people in the U.S. are affected by incarceration each year, and less than 15% of inmates are serving life sentences (God Behind Bars). This means the majority of people in prison will be released back into society at some point. Yet, these individuals are some of the most unlikely to see and hear the love of Jesus. The truth is, people who live behind bars are often out of sight and out of mind in the day-to-day lives of Christians.

Here to change that reality is today's guest—Jake Bodine, the founder and CEO of God Behind Bars.

Jake is a passionate entrepreneur with a huge heart for seeing those who are lost find Jesus and know Him personally. He is also dedicated to using his gifts and talents to get the Church excited about prison ministry so we can uplift the forgotten society behind prison walls.

In this episode, you'll hear about our biblical call to serve the "least of these," why it is important to bring the Gospel to people who are imprisoned, how serving others deepens your own spiritual journey, and so much more.

Find resources mentioned and our takeaways in the show notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/jake-bodine-s2e2/