Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond

Spiritual Survival Guide for Prison and Beyond by Fred Nelson. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781467524292.

This second, expanded edition includes a new chapter on the dynamic of shame as well as 7 new small group Bible studies for inmates or returning citizens. Written with the help of over twenty current and ex-inmates, family members of inmates, pastors and prison chaplains, this is a valuable resource to help inmates thrive spiritually in a prison setting, and prepare themselves for surviving spiritually after prison. There are helpful sections on how people change, an overview of the biblical message, the art of forgiveness, and the spiritual dimensions of addiction, gang life, relationships with family members, fatherhood, re-entry, etc. Each chapter has helpful "Think about it. Talk about it." sections that provide provocative discussion questions for use with cellmates or in small group settings.