20 Years in Prison—How His Failure Turned into a 100% Success Story

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Jim Blum, a man who served 20+ years behind bars and found God, purpose, and healing in the unlikeliest place: prison. We talk about what it’s like to be sentenced to 32 years, what actually happens after the gavel drops, and how God used Jim’s lowest point to launch one of the most successful reentry ministries in America. We unpack why most inmates go back and why Jim’s My Father’s House has a 100% success rate. And we explore what really changes a man: humility, prayer, and the experience of being truly loved.

Timestamps:

2:19  The moment the gavel dropped and Jim was sentenced to 32 years in prison

3:10 What it’s like to see your mom cry as you're led away in cuffs

20:38 When your resume says “20 years in prison”—what happens next

23:02 What it’s like to walk out of prison... with nowhere to go

23:44 Why 60–70% of inmates return and why The Father’s House guys don’t

42:47 What it’s like to personally pick up a man from prison on release day

47:34 The invitation we all need: Love people we’re uncomfortable loving

 

Resources Mentioned:

 My Father’s House: https://myfathershousedenver.org/ 

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