THE REWARDING WORK OF PRISON MINISTRY and NEWS ABOUT INCARCERATION IN KC AND JACKSON CTY, MO

About this episode

The episode discusses prison ministry and the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals in Kansas City and Jackson County, MO.

Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host Bev Livingston opens our hour speaking with Bishop Saundra McFadden-Weaver. They are going to tell listeners about Prison Ministry, feeding homeless people and proving the support which benefit reentry and impacted persons as they transition from incarceration to a very different life. Life in prison is defined by a severe lack of personal choices. For example, while held by law enforcement, a person has no choice of the company they share their life. A person’s name and choices is stripped away. Life outside, or "reentry," challenges formerly incarcerated individuals with the heavy stigma of a criminal record which can restrict access to jobs, housing, and civic participation. Many return to distressed communities, making successful social integration difficult. Bishop Saundra McFadden-Weaver was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Lincoln High School, then moving on…

People in this episode

Host: Bev Livingston

Guest: Bishop Saundra McFadden-Weaver

Topics covered

• prison ministry
• reentry
• incarceration
• social justice
• homelessness
• community support

Keywords

• prison ministry
• reentry
• incarceration
• social integration
• homelessness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Places: Kansas City, Missouri, Jackson County, MO

More episodes of Jaws of Justice Radio

• JAIL BILL OF RIGHTS · May 31, 2026 · 58 min
• THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY · May 24, 2026 · 60 min
• FLASHPOINTS ON TRUMP ISSUES; CHRISTOPHER STANDISH IS LOCKED UP ABROAD · May 10, 2026 · 59 min
• UPDATE ON LARRY’S LAW FROM MARIA MILLER; CHRIS GILYARD TALKS ABOUT LIFE IN PRISON · May 3, 2026 · 60 min
• CINDY COHN TALKS ABOUT HER NEW BOOK ON INTERNET LAW: PRIVACY RIGHTS; GUNS TO GARDENS KANSAS CITY, A SAFE ANONYMOUS FIREARMS DISPOSAL EVENT · April 26, 2026 · 55 min
• CHRIS GILYARD, RESIDENT OF CROSSROADS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SPEAKS WITH JAWS OF JUSTICE ON HIS THOUGHTS AND TRUTH; REPRESENTATIVES OF PEACEWORKS KC TELL LISTENERS ABOUT AN UPCOMING EVENT IN OPPOSITION OF NUCLEAR WARFARE · April 19, 2026 · 57 min