The Man Who Robbed Banks and Found God in a Cell: Julian Miller | The Hopeaholics Podcast 


In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, Julian Miller shares his remarkable journey from crime and chaos to redemption and purpose. Once a young man lost to the streets, Julian recounts the pivotal moments that defined his life — witnessing his cousin’s death at ten years old, falling into addiction, and ultimately making the desperate decision to rob a bank that landed him in prison. What began as a story of destruction turns into one of grace and transformation, as Julian reveals how incarceration became his awakening. Inside Rikers Island, amid withdrawal and despair, he found faith, discipline, and a renewed sense of identity. Through scripture, writing, and reflection, he reshaped his future, emerging not only sober but spiritually alive. Today, Julian uses his story to mentor youth, inspire students through poetry, and speak hope into the lives of those still trapped in cycles of pain and poor decisions. His testimony is a raw and inspiring reminder that no matter how dark your past, redemption is always possible when faith and purpose take hold.


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Timestamps:
00:07:46 – Witnessing His Cousin’s Death at Age Ten
00:09:20 – Getting Kicked Out and Drawn Into the Streets
00:17:50 – Robbing a Bank and the Dye Pack Explosion
00:21:50 – The Burning Money and Desperation After the Robbery
00:27:55 – Realizing Prison Was a Blessing in Disguise
00:28:58 – The Horror of Withdrawal in Rikers Island
00:29:58 – Finding Purpose Through Self-Improvement in Prison
00:38:05 – Reconnecting With Faith and Surviving Shootings
00:40:36 – Learning to Control Anger Through Scripture
00:41:55 – Remembering the “What Would Jesus Do” Mindset
00:50:51 – Discovering Poetry and Speaking Opportunities
00:52:16 – Inspiring Students With His Poems
00:58:04 – Teaching High Schoolers the Importance of Purpose
01:00:13 – Using Motivation and Faith to Transform His Life