Discover the transformative power of God’s Word with our special guest James Early. James started an amazing bible ministry years ago that is reaching men and women who need it most, behind bars. While many people in our society consider prisoners to be beyond help, it is clear in our conversation with James that God’s Word can work miracles anywhere it’s heard. Please join us today for this heartwarming message about discipleship, courage and obedience hosted by Chris Wilson and Jared Haley. Plus, there is some fun storytelling about James and Chris’s ‘Connecticut Connection’ and Jared’s short stint in a Colorado prison. "I've planted seeds, I've watered the seeds, but like the Bible says, 'God gives the increase'."  — James Early Time Stamps   00:49 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' Podcast  2:40 - Meet today's special guest, James Early, Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster  3:55 - Discover the surprising connection between Host Chris Wilson and James  10:30 - James recounts the roots of his passion for sharing God's word, and his journey into podcasting and Bible ministry  14:45 - Discover his prison ministry's transformative impact, bringing hope and redemption to confined hearts  21:00 - Witnessing an inmate's remarkable transformation  30:02 - Finding spiritual connection through our questions and doubts  36:47 - Co-host Jared Haley shares his prison venture  44:10 - When faith is restored from responding to the Bible  48:53 - How to connect with James Early, 'The Bible Speaks to You' Podcast + Free Resources & Coaching Program    Resources: ·       TheBibleSpeaksToYou.com ·       The Bible Speaks To You Podcast     Connect w/ James: ·       Instagram ·       Facebook  Support the Show. Connect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com