In this episode, Sheridan Correa shares her journey of transformation and restoration. All her life, Sheridan struggled with feeling unloved, inadequate, and lost. Her search for belonging led her through dark valleys of depression, drugs, attempted suicide, and jail, until she surrendered to the One who loved her first and loves her best. Sheridan Correa is a biblical counselor who is trained in trauma-informed care. She’s a wife, mother of two teenage boys, singer, and avid runner who has been radically changed by Jesus. 

Before Sharon Dutra met Christ, her life was like a desolate place, stripped bare by a swarm of locusts. Everything had been devastated by sin, rebellion, and demonic forces. But thankfully, God has restored what these "locusts" had eaten. Sharon Dutra is cofounder of Be Transformed Ministries and the author of three books that have been translated into over four languages.

Pat Avery is the Partner Care and Development Director for the Victorious Living Magazine. Pat is one of the most encouraging people you could ever meet! He puts the needs of others first before his own, and he lives a life sold out for Jesus. He shares his story of losing his oldest son and how he battled depression shortly after. Pat shares with us the times Jesus met him during the hardest days of his life. He encourages us to trust in The Lord amid the pain! Pat Avery is a wonderful friend, husband, father, and grandfather!

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Kristi Overton Johnson founded Victorious Living Magazine, a free magazine for inmates, to deliver God’s hope into the darkest places: prison. If it weren’t for her, there would be no podcast either! Kristi is a former World Champion Water Skier, lover of Jesus, wife, mother, author and international speaker. She also founded In His Wakes, an organization that hosts water-sports events teaching at-risk youth how to ski and trust their power source: God. Kristi is an author of two books including Hit it! On the mic, Kristi shares the heartbeat behind the VL ministry, her own struggles with balancing a busy life, and how Jesus meets her so sweetly during hectic days. She reminds us that God doesn’t need our performance, He wants to give us His grace! You will have a fresh perspective of how to relate with your Savior who loves you dearly.

Linda Cubbedge-Smith is the Prison Correspondence Director for the Victorious Living Magazine. She sends handwritten letters to inmates to spread the love of Jesus and offer hope. Linda is such a great reminder of God’s grace and kindness! Her interview will encourage you to extend kindness to others to bring them closer to Jesus. She offered amazing perspective on leaving religion behind and pursuing a close walk with Jesus!

Dietra Lovett is a former teacher in the prison system. She has worked with many young men and women who are facing years in prison. She felt The Lord call her back into teaching in the system, and she witnessed many miracles and salvation. God used Dietra in many ways, and He was her source. She shares stories of her student’s life change, and her stories will remind listeners that God can use anyone to accomplish His purposes and plans! God is good!

Jennifer Munson is a mom, author, and lover of all people. Her story is one of forgiveness and beauty. She has a heart for others and helps others step into freedom. Jesus met her at her lowest, and she will never forget the sweetness of her Savior. She shares with us the beauty God has and how she overcame many obstacles with the strength of The Lord doing the heavy lifting. Her episode will make you want to dance for joy!

Kory Gordon was sentenced to prison for 11 years. About 7 years into his cell time, The Lord captured Kory’s heart. Pastor Kory Gordon shares with us how God pursued him, brought him new life, and set his life into continual freedom. Pastor Gordon has so many stories that will compel you to know The Father’s heart and the work of His hands. God never let Kory down even in his sin. God has been faithful, kind, and trustworthy to Kory. He will be to you too!

Venessa Leopold is from Perth Australia and is a professional water skier. She has traveled the world in pursuit of her water skiing dream. However, throughout her life she wasn’t the only one in pursuit of her first love. Throughout Venessa’s journey, God pursued her heart relentlessly. She shares her story of a wonderful couple praying for her for years, how meeting her husband led her even more into the arms of God, and how God always answers our prayers! Listen Now!

Rescued Not Arrested is a ministry started by our guest, Roger Munchian, for inmates. The ministry provides free custom-covered English or Spanish Bibles and correspondence courses to inmates. Contact RNA by mail: PO BOX 90606, Phoenix, AZ 85066 Email: [email protected] Phone: (602) 647-8325 Website: [email protected] Link to Roger's magazine article in Victorious Living: https://victoriouslivingmagazine.com/magazine/issue-35-may/