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Prison & Crime Episodes

The stories of those who have committed serious crimes and served time in prison, and turned their lives around.
April 5, 2023

IN THE WILDERNESS WITH YOUNG CRIMINALS: THE STORY OF WOLF CREEK

In this episode of Between The Before And After Podcast, Jonathan McLernon interviews Bill Pardue and Joe Pardue, a father-son duo who share their remarkable experiences detailed in the book, "Wolf Creek." They discuss their time in the wilderness with …

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Feb. 21, 2023

Brutally attacked, and then blamed for it, Lynn Forney should not hav…

When home on a break from college, Lynn Forney awoke to a man, a stranger, in her bed. Then he stabbed her repeatedly. Statistically, she should not have survived. And if that wasn’t enough, she was victim-blamed and -shamed by …

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Jan. 17, 2023

Chancellor Jackson: Surviving Prison in Beijing

After graduating from college with a degree in Media and Communications, Chancellor Jackson decided to take off on an adventure and live abroad. Growing up in Georgia, the last thing Chance expected was that he'd find himself in a jail …

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Nov. 11, 2022

Battered Hope: Rape. Cancer. Arrested. Suicide. How Carol Survived

Carol's story reads like a nightmare: raped and left for dead. Husband falsely accused and arrested. Suicide attempts. Cancer. Loss of live savings in business. How is it possible for someone to carry on after going through all of this …

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Oct. 7, 2022

Abused Mafia child and homeless addict opens holistic treament center

John has gone through an incredible life transformation, from the stigma of childhood sexual abuse, homelessness and severe addiction to being a renowned addiction expert with 38 years of sobriety.

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