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Hosted by The Redemption Project · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 22 episodes
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The Redemption Project tells real stories of change, accountability, and second chances. Hosted by Brandon Burley—a retired law enforcement detective, criminal justice educator, and journalist—this podcast features conversations with men and women who have lived on both sides of the justice system, along with the ministries, programs, and people helping them rebuild their lives. Each episode explores what redemption actually looks like after prison: recovery, faith, responsibility, failure, growth, and the long road back to trust and purpose. Some stories are quiet. Some are uncomfortable. newsroom.theredemptionproject.news newsroom.theredemptionproject.news
The Redemption Project hosts The Redemption Project: Redemption Stories, a society show with 22 episodes published.
Derrick Westfield did not begin life with the story many people might expect. He was not raised in a home without both parents. He did not describe his childhood as a broken home. His mother and father worked. His family
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Breanna Houston remembers being 18 years old, living in a college dorm and realizing she was pregnant. She was scared. She was the first in her family to attend college. She had plans. She wanted a future in television.
By Brandon Burley of The Redemption Project Redemption Story of the Week: Steve Smith Steve walked out of prison in August 2025 with nothing but the clothes on his back and a box of books. No family waiting.No friends.No
Dewey Burton’s past isn’t easy to talk about — and it shouldn’t be. Before coming to Men of Valor, Dewey had already been convicted of robbery. After serving his time and being out of prison for just over a year, he was
Dustin Morgan’s story carries a weight that never fully goes away — and he doesn’t pretend that it should. Dustin was convicted of second-degree murder. He shot and killed a man. He pled guilty and received a 15-year sen
In this episode of The Redemption Project, Brandon Burley sits down with TK, a licensed therapist and recovery professional whose life was nearly ended by addiction before it was rebuilt through faith, accountability, an
Sean Luttrell’s first arrest came in 2023. By his own words, he wasn’t confused about how he got there. He was living an evil life — one bad decision stacked on top of another until the weight finally caught up with him.
From Maximum Security to Redemption. Michael Charles King was convicted of murder in 1992 and sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. He spent years in maximum security, planned an escape for over a year—and wa
Matt Holder’s story isn’t about a single bad decision — it’s about how addiction slowly dismantles a life, one rationalization at a time. Growing up in East Tennessee, Matt came from a stable family, earned a degree in c
Do you think Kris has changed? Is he still a criminal or is he reformed? Get full access to The Redemption Project Newsroom at newsroom.theredemptionproject.news/subscribe
Kevin’s story isn’t built on a single dramatic turning point. It’s built on decisions. In this short-form episode, Kevin talks about how small choices stacked up over time and eventually led him to prison. Inside, the no
Clark doesn’t begin his story with a testimony. He starts with the record. Manufacturing methamphetamine. Identity theft. Criminal simulation. Unauthorized use. A list of charges that once defined his life. Addiction dro
Kris shares his story of coming to Men of Valor Knoxville after being released from Bledsoe Prison and choosing to stay—not because he had to, but because he knew he needed structure, accountability, and community. In th
A long-form conversation with Savannah Ford, whose life once revolved around addiction, incarceration, and the belief that she didn’t really matter. Savannah talks about growing up in Sevier County, years of IV drug use
Hey! Welcome to season 2. In season 2, I will be focused on more long form storytelling from individuals who have overcome their demons. Season 1 was more short from storytelling (less than 10 minutes), and we will have
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A short conversation with Duan, who chose to continue his journey with Men of Valor Knoxville after his release from the Knox County Jail. After completing the Men of Valor program while incarcerated, Duan could have wal
Bobby, now works for Men of Valor but it wasn't always that way. Bobby gives us the details on how this transformation was possible! Get full access to The Redemption Project Newsroom at newsroom.theredemptionproject.new
This week’s Redemption Story comes from Knoxville, Tennessee. John Duck graduates from the Men of Valor residential program on December 26, 2025—the day after Christmas, and his daughter’s birthday. Hard to imagine a bet
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