L.I.F.E. After Lockup

Join Anthony Walton in his series about L.I.F.E. After Lockup. Rev. Walton was incarcerated over 20 years ago. He tells of how personal tragedy can change your life for the better with determination, a positive attitude, and help from the community.

Crossroads - September 17, 2009
Christy Batts, Director of Crossroads explains how they monitor probation in our area.
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Kimberly Yates - July 10, 2009
Kimberly Yates got mixed up with drugs at a young age and paid the price in state and federal prison. Kimberly shares the story of the worst time in her life. While in federal prison, she was sexual abused by a prison officer and refused to be silent about the abuse despite threats to her and her family if she came forward. Kimberly talks about her devasting time behind bars and how her life has changed since she was released. She talks about taking responsibility for your choices and decisions, the critical importance of having support from counselors, friends, and family, and that it's possible to be successful with a determined and strong work ethic.
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Edward Loving - April 16, 2009
Edward Loving began his life of crime on the streets of Detroit when he was only nine years old. He was even incarcerated at the age of thirteen when his mother passed. Loving tells of how God and his church turned his life around. "The storms are what make us who we are," explained Loving. He has been out of jail for seven years.
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Mike Miller - March 16, 2009
Mike Miller spent 10 years in a Georgia prison for armed robbery. "I used my time in prison as a learning experience" he says. During his incarceration, Miller survived with the support of his family and his faith in God. "Family support must be there. I think it's a must", he states. Upon release, Miller moved to get a fresh start and make a positive change in his life. He went to college and turned his life around with his family's continued encouragement and by trusting in the covenant he made with God to never return to prison.
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Anthony Fagan - February 17, 2009
Anthony Fagan spent nine years in prison. He is now rebuilding his life as a carpenter. After his release, Fagan relocated and made new friends - something he says was important for his new life. He says "a lot of people out there, they will help you, if you try." Fagan "refused to lose and keeps striving to make it." He shares his stories of struggle and success.
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Jim Trimble - January 12, 2009
Paducah's Lifeline Ministries Founder, Jim Trimble joins Anthony Walton to talk about his life changing experience during his time in prison. He also talks about the help that is available for men and women at Lifeline Ministries and Ladies Living Free. Paducah Lifeline Ministries, Inc. is a community based treatment program that helps people who struggle with life-controlling problems through Christ-Centered curriculums. The goal of PLM is to develop men and women into accountable spouses, committed parents, responsible children, and good citizens, that can bring stability into their homes and make positive contributions to the community.
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Robert T Bramley - November 24, 2008
Robert T Bramley explains how dealing drugs can be just as addictive as using drugs. Released from jail nine months ago, Bramley reached bottom and is now climbing back.
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Tolise Moore-Newman - October 27, 2008
Addicted to crack for over nineteen years, Tolise tells her story of dependency to Pastor Anthony Walton. After many attempts to quit, she was only able to after "she" wanted to quit. Tolise Moore-Newman has been clean for two years.
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Darlene Pendleton- September 28, 2008
Darlene Pendleton was facing the electric chair when she was 18 years old. But she says God had another plan. Through a twist of fate, Darlene's sentence was changed and so was her life. While in prison, she accepted Christ and His forgiveness, outlined her goals for the future, and worked in a prison program as a motivational speaker. She now works as an Education Coordinator in Nashville, TN. This is her story.
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Don Hollowell - August 25, 2008
Don Hollowell, Real Estate Investor, joins Anthony Walton to tell his story of incarceration. Hollowell tells how difficult it is for him to get a good job after his release from prison in 2003.
He faces many hardships as he continues to try rebuild his life after lockup.
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William Eric Hutcheson - July 14, 2008
William Eric Hutcheson joins Anthony Walton and tells his story of his life as an ex-offender. He shares about his treatment in jail, the drug court system and early release program, and the support of God and his family that helped pull him through the ordeal.
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Michael Pryor - June 16, 2008
Michael Pryor, Fulton Business Owner, joins Anthony Walton to tell his story. Pryor tells just how difficult it is for a convicted felon to find a good job.
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Silvia Johnson - May 12, 2008
Silvia Johnson joins Anthony Walton and shares her story of life after lockup. Silvia was addicted to drugs and alcohol and in and out of jail for sixteen years. She tells of the pain, guilt, and loneliness that led to her addiction and how God delivered her from her past and brought her full circle into the wonderful life she enjoys today. Silvia is the facilitator for Life Savers, a group that helps others like herself. The group meets every Tuesday at Christ Temple Church in Paducah.
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Richard Jones - March 31, 2008
Richard Jones joins Anthony Walton for the inaguaral episode. Richard tells his story of how difficult life can be for the ex-offender.
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