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Finding Purpose in Prison: the Search for Meaning

Voices Unlocked

Voices Unlocked
Finding Purpose in Prison: the Search for Meaning
Sep 25, 2024 Season 2 Episode 6
More Than Our Crimes

Have you ever pondered the purpose of your life? That's a difficult question to answer for anyone, but in prison it's a challenge to answer.  In this thought-provoking episode of Voices Unlocked, Pam Bailey and Tee Peters explore this question inspired by the book, "The Why CafĂ©." They are joined by Rob Barton, who is still in prison, and Cordell Miller, who was recently released, but then deported. Can e person find purpose and meaning in prison? 

We look at the myriad ways prisoners find a way to spend their time, whether it's learning the law, setting records for burpees, learning to crochet or -- less constructively -- gambling and drug dealing. Rob and Cordell, however, became change makers. 

Tune in, and think about how YOU would answer the question: Why are you here?

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