The Conviction Fiction Podcast

Two Paths, One Purpose: Travis Freeman & Matthew Stephens on Breaking Cycles and Building New Lives


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In this powerful episode of The Conviction Fiction Podcast, host Antoine Rivers sits down with Travis Freeman and Matthew Stephens—two men who walked through the fire of gang life, incarceration, and personal transformation.

Travis, once known for his reputation on the streets and inside, shares how a final arrest, recovery mentorship, and giving his life to God changed everything. Matthew brings raw insight into the systemic divisions behind bars and how education and self-awareness became his tools for liberation.

Together, they explore:

    • The early pull of gang culture
    • How incarceration shapes identity
    • The pivotal moments that sparked change
    • The role of faith, mentorship, and forgiveness
    • Why job access and opportunity are essential for reentry
    • What they’d tell their 13-year-old selves today
  • This episode is more than storytelling—it’s a call to action, a message of hope, and proof that redemption is real when the work is put in.

    🎧 Tune in now and join the movement to rewrite the narrative.

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