Dad Tired Healed Men Heal Others | Sammy Perez 474
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Jun 23, 2025 Sammy Perez, a former prisoner now working with Prison Fellowship, shares his incredible journey of transformation. He discusses the impact of growing up without a dad and the father wounds that shaped his early life. Sammy recounts his powerful encounter with faith in prison and the emotional moment he met his son for the first time. He emphasizes how love and support can heal even the deepest scars, highlighting the significance of spiritual fatherhood in his life. Sammy’s story is a testament to redemption and the importance of helping others who have faced similar struggles.
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Sammy's Prison Salvation Story
- Sammy Perez gave his life to Jesus in prison after wrestling with the idea of change during a harsh sentence.
- A cellmate named Clarence patiently shared Scripture, leading to a powerful emotional and spiritual breakthrough.
Seeing Son Through Prison Glass
- Sammy saw his newborn son for the first time through prison visitation glass, learning to accept fatherhood from afar.
- He initially viewed fatherhood as foreign because of his own upbringing without a dad.
Terry's Fatherly Influence
- Terry, a consistent and caring man in Sammy's life, taught him about healthy fatherhood and God's consistent love.
- Small gestures like turning on a lamp every night showed Terry's love and helped Sammy understand God's care.