From Prisoner to Pastor: The Kevin Harris Story
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Kevin Harris shares his remarkable story of overcoming his nightmare of growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood and serving 14 years in prison. He credits his faith, his wife, family members and friends that believed him through the difficult transition from prison to reentry. Kevin's story highlights the challenges faced by young people in high-crime areas and the importance of finding hope and purpose in the midst of adversity. Kevin Harris shares his journey of transformation from a life of crime and incarceration to becoming a pastor and advocate for criminal justice reform. He is Pastor of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, and a legislative aide for Representative LaTonya Garrett in the Michigan House. Kevin also ran for the House of Representatives in Michigan in 2020. He emphasizes the importance of finding one's purpose and being passionate about it, as it provides the motivation to overcome challenges and make a difference. Harris also highlights the need for support and opportunities for justice-impacted individuals to successfully reintegrate into society. He discusses his work as a paralegal, his involvement in politics and activism for the community. Harris's story is a testament to the power of hope, hard work, and resilience. Show sponsors: White Collar Support Group prisonist.org START HERE: Autoplaza Direct "Your Personal Car Concierge" autoplazadirect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brent-cassity/support
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