From Gang Life to God's Grace - S2025-03 - RERUN
From It Is Written Canada by IIW Canada
June 6, 2026 · 29 min · Season 5 · Episode 283
About this episode
Matthias Barry shares his transformative journey from gang life to finding faith in God while in prison.
Matthias Barry unpacks his dramatic story—from growing up in the Caribbean church without real faith, through gang initiation, violent crime, and prison, to a life-changing encounter with Steps to Christ behind bars.
People in this episode
Guest: Matthias Barry
Topics covered
- gang life
- faith
- redemption
- crime
- prison
- spiritual journey
Keywords
- gang life
- God's grace
- Steps to Christ
- prison
- redemption
- faith
- Caribbean
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Steps to Christ
Places: Caribbean
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