Summary

SummaryI grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana, joined the National Guard, and thought college benefits would change my life. Instead, I fell into drug dealing in my early twenties and, by age 24, faced a life sentence at Angola State Penitentiary. When my money and influence couldn’t save me, I cried out to Jesus and He met me behind those walls. Over 27 years, I led Bible studies, mentored men in the seminary and reentry programs, and witnessed baptisms and miracles—even bringing a man back from the brink in the prison hospital 🛐🙏. Today, I preach, pastor, and run my own ministry—The Keys of the Kingdom and Hour of Power—sharing how God transforms the darkest places into fields of hope 🌟.

In this powerful episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, we sit down with Norman Dozier, a former inmate at Angola State Penitentiary who is now a free man and leading his own ministry. Norman shares his incredible journey from a life of darkness and drug dealing to finding redemption and purpose through Jesus Christ while incarcerated.

Hear how Norman went from facing a life sentence to becoming a pastor, mentor, and inspiration to thousands of men behind bars. Discover the incredible transformation happening at Angola, including the seminary program and reentry initiatives that are changing lives.

Don’t miss this moving testimony of God’s power to redeem and restore. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is hope. Reach out to the God Behind Bars team to connect with resources and support.

Subscribe to the God Behind Bars Podcast for more stories of faith, redemption, and the life-changing work happening in prisons across America. Together, we can bring the light of Jesus to the darkest places.

Timecode:
01:30 – Norman Dozier shares his background and early life in Alexandria, Louisiana
04:15 – Descent into darkness and drug dealing, leading to a life sentence
07:00 – Turning point of finding God and beginning his transformation in prison
10:30 – Powerful ministry and mentorship work at Angola, including the seminary program
14:45 – Impact of the Mike Barber Ministry and reentry initiatives at Angola
17:30 – Norman’s release from prison and continued ministry in the free world
20:00 – Powerful testimony of God’s redemptive work in Norman’s life
22:15 – How to connect with Norman’s current ministry and podcast
23:30 – Closing encouragement and call to action

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2.3 million people in the U.S. are affected by incarceration each year, the most unchurched population in our country. We are on a mission to change that. We will stop at nothing to ensure every inmate in the U.S. has direct and personal access to the Gospel. We want to help them grow their faith, heal trauma and emotional wounds, break addictions and cycles, and allow every person behind bars to step into their calling as sons and daughters of the Most High. It’s a simple fact that less than 15% of inmates are serving life sentences, and up to as many as 90% of all incarcerated individuals will be released back to society at some point. 75% of those released will return to prison within three years. God Behind Bars addresses this drastic recidivism problem with a unique approach that focuses on the spiritual, physical, and relational needs of inmates and their families.
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