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Trent Redwine + The Shepherds Fold Team
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We transition prisoners from the "inside-out" in two ways: 1) we relocate them Alabama's Department of Corrections and 2) we facilitate internal change that manifests externally.

Episodes

  1. 8h ago

    7 | Where you stand depends on where you sleep (Trent, part 2 of 4)

    Where you stand depends on where you sleep. That might sound strange, but think about it this way… 👇 We’re all raised with a certain set of circumstances that all seem NORMAL to us. To others, they might not be normal at all. Toss us into a different environment, and what we think of as routine behaviors (and even “rules”) might not work at all. 🤷‍♂️   This is important. The “rules” of the past that you’re operating on, even if they don’t work where you currently are… They aren’t necessarily bad. In fact, they might have served you well during a different chapter of your life. Or they might be the EXACT rules you would need in a different time and place… But, sometimes, we need to adjust— especially when those rules no longer serve us. ✔️   And that occurs more often than you might think…   👉 This is part 2of a 4-part series with Trent Redwine, the Executive Director of Shepherds Fold. We talk about “reading the present in light of the past.” In extreme cases it looks like PTSD… when trauma is involved. But, we can ALL do it at ANY TIME. And, when new life-situations are involved, it’s important that we take stock of where we are, who will be impacted by our actions, and respond accordingly…   _________________ The Shepherds Fold program = www.ShepherdsFold.org/program  Amplify = www.AmplifyOnline.info/0  GY6, Soul and Spirit Hurts eBook + audio = www.GY6.online/SSHH  Adverse Childhood Experiences Q&A = www.GY6.online/ACE  Referenced episode = The Barking Spider = https://www.jenkins.tv/podcasts/podcast-version-2-0/episodes/2149196514  Episode one of The Fold, Trent’s podcast = https://www.shepherdsfold.org/podcasts/the-fold/

    7 | Where you stand depends on where you sleep (Trent, part 2 of 4)

  2. Aug 5

    6 | Build bigger + beyond yourself (Trent, part 1 of 4)

    Our present circumstances are the accumulated conglomeration of our past experiences, our interactions, what we’ve learned… … and, well… Yes, that’s a bit simplistic, perhaps, but you get the idea. We don’t just “exist” in the present in a vacuum. We all got here somehow… 🙏   Some of the experiences of the past are good, others are negative. Some of the experiences need healing, others don’t. ⭐️   What do we need to do? Well… 1️⃣ Take stock of the past.
Heal what needs to be healed, then turn and help others in any way we can— with whatever we glean… 2️⃣ Live fully present, you continue passing on the lessons you’ve learned from that past… And, as we do… 3️⃣ Think bigger and broader than ourselves, serving the grand purpose that God had in mind when He designed each of us… … and build something bigger and better than “just us.”   ‼️ This is part 1 of a 4-part series with Trent Redwine, the Executive Director of Shepherds Fold. In this episode he talks about growing up in “random places” and, eventually, enlisting in the U.S. Army. We discuss compounding chaos and how we all, really, want order…     _________________ The Shepherds Fold program = www.ShepherdsFold.org/program  The Shepherds Fold podcast = https://www.shepherdsfold.org/podcasts/the-fold  Amplify = www.AmplifyOnline.info/0  GY6, Soul and Spirit Hurts eBook + audio = www.GY6.online/SSHH  Adverse Childhood Experiences Q&A = www.GY6.online/ACE  Referenced episode = The Barking Spider = https://www.jenkins.tv/podcasts/podcast-version-2-0/episodes/2149196514

    6 | Build bigger + beyond yourself (Trent, part 1 of 4)

  3. Jul 1

    5 | Peer Support

    Look back at every major transition in your life— good or bad— and it probably has more to do with a PERSON than an “raw” decision. Or, to say it another way, PEOPLE are a profound influence on our lives. 🚌 Here’s why: God is relational AND we are created in His image. That means we are relational beings… … and we weren't designed to “do life” alone. ❤️‍🔥 Relationships are an accelerator when it comes to re-entry, too… So, we try to keep our graduates connected to OTHER graduates, others who’ve walked the same terrain, who have figured out some things AND ALSO are working on others. ⭐️ Out of prison? One of the biggest factors we’ve seen in who makes it and who doesn’t is sobriety— get rid of the addiction. Another big factor? Relationships— surround yourself with people who are moving in the direction you want to go. Don’t even TRY to swim against the stream. Find a current you can stay in and keep moving.     _____________ For more info: Call 205-780-6211 or visit the following links. Shepherds Fold = www.ShepherdsFold.org Apply to become a resident = www.ShepherdsFold.org/apply  Discover ways to get involved = www.ShepherdsFold.org/help  Donate to the ministry = www.ShepherdsFold.org/donate

    5 | Peer Support

  4. May 17

    4 | Tip the Scales in Your Favor

    Prison re-entry (in fact, any kind of personal development) is hard if you think you need to be perfect in order to make progress. But that’s not how it works. We don’t need to be “perfect.” We just need to “tip the scales” in a positive direction. 🤷‍♂️ In time, the weight accumulates, momentum grows, and we accelerate our progress forward… 📈   Here are a few things that “tip the scales” in your favor— (And, pro tip: the addiction issue = THE magic bullet that takes many men out. Pay attention to it. Deal with it.) 💥💥💥 _____________ For more info: Call 205-780-6211 or visit the following links. Shepherds Fold = www.ShepherdsFold.org  Apply to become a resident = www.ShepherdsFold.org/apply  Discover ways to get involved = www.ShepherdsFold.org/help  Donate to the ministry = www.ShepherdsFold.org/donate

    4 | Tip the Scales in Your Favor

  5. May 16

    3 | Need to Get Dunked On?

    Sometimes people forget that “the free world isn’t free.” That is, you must literally consistently choose your freedom— and content for it. Take the Children of Israel, for instance… … they found themselves free from slavery yet complained— and relished how great their days of slavery were… Um. No. ❌   The “good ole’ days” weren’t so good. In fact, they were the environment we prayed to get out of… 👇 Such is the case with prison re-entry. It’s easy, when you get out, to forget how good you actually have it.
And to forget how the hassles you handle now ARE THE VERY things you prayed for in the past. 💥 In this episode we talk about four more barriers to re-entry: 5️⃣ 6️⃣ The Sentence = creates a record that eliminates some jobs and future opportunities 7️⃣ Addiction = = dealing with the root issues, lest the bad fruits continue returning and creating more chaos— is the #1 reason for re-offending 8️⃣ Change = the shift to the “free world” is abrupt— especially with the pace of change in society— you return to a different world than than one you left   _____________ For more info: Call 205-780-6211 or visit the following links. Shepherds Fold = www.ShepherdsFold.org  Apply to become a resident = www.ShepherdsFold.org/apply  Discover ways to get involved = www.ShepherdsFold.org/help  Donate to the ministry = www.ShepherdsFold.org/donate

    3 | Need to Get Dunked On?

  6. May 15

    2 | Barriers to Re-entry

    Prisoners face specific barriers when they transition into the “free world.” We mention them NOW, because… 1️⃣ The recidivism rate is astronomically high (i.e.., 65-70% return within 5 years), and 2️⃣ The barriers are all predictable— if we know what they are, we can make a plan to navigate them.  So, let’s break them down. Here are a few…  #1, Expectations = felons expect one thing from the family & friends while they expect another… leading to conflict ⛺️ #2, Housing = = must have a “safe place to land” away from the hurts, habits, and hangups of the past 🚗 #3, Transportation = = vital to getting to and from work, home, probation officers, and more 🪪 #4, Identification = = required to begin work, but most must “rebuild” their documentation from scratch   Note: you can navigate ALL of these… … but it’s helpful to know what they are, so you can make an intentional plan and begin living by design instead of default.    _____________ For more info: Call 205-780-6211 or visit the following links. Shepherds Fold = www.ShepherdsFold.org  Apply to become a resident = www.ShepherdsFold.org/apply  Discover ways to get involved = www.ShepherdsFold.org/help  Donate to the ministry = www.ShepherdsFold.org/donate

    2 | Barriers to Re-entry

  7. May 11

    1 | A Different World

    Prison re-entry is a task like no other… … because you deal with imperfect people in an imperfect society who navigate their way from one imperfect world to a completely different imperfect world. 👇 Or, to say it another way: the “free world” isn’t like life behind bars. There are different rules, different expectations, and different ways of navigating each… … and without a support system in place, 65-70% of previously incarcerated persons find their way back to prison within 5 years of release. 😳 Enter Shepherds Fold. We “do” transformation from “the inside-out.” Because re-entry is FAR MORE than just a change of address from inside the prison to outside in the free world… … it requires an internal personal shift. 💥 Let’s talk about it.   ______________ For more info: Call 205-780-6211 or visit the following links. Shepherds Fold = www.ShepherdsFold.org  Apply to become a resident = www.ShepherdsFold.org/apply  Discover ways to get involved = www.ShepherdsFold.org/help

    1 | A Different World
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We transition prisoners from the "inside-out" in two ways: 1) we relocate them Alabama's Department of Corrections and 2) we facilitate internal change that manifests externally.

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  • Creator
    Trent Redwine + The Shepherds Fold Team
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Fold