{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Gunfire to Grace: A Story of Forgiveness and Redemption with Mark Corbett and Steve Watt","description":"In this powerful Victorious Living podcast episode, Randy Claypool brings together Mark Corbett and former highway patrolman Steve Watt\u2014two men whose lives became forever connected by a violent encounter over 40 years ago. After a bank robbery, Mark shot Steve during a traffic stop, leaving Steve with life-altering injuries, including the loss of an eye and lasting physical pain. Mark was sentenced to life in prison, where remorse and transformation began to take root. What followed was not just a story of crime and punishment\u2014but a remarkable journey of forgiveness, healing, and redemption through faith in Jesus Christ. Steve shares how anger, bitterness, and hatred consumed him after the shooting until God led him to forgive Mark\u2014an act that lifted a heavy burden from his heart and restored joy to his life. Mark reflects on repentance, accountability, and how Steve\u2019s forgiveness changed the course of his life. Together, they reveal that forgiveness is not just a gift to others but also a source of freedom for ourselves. Their story shows the ripple effect of grace\u2014bringing reconciliation not only between them, but also restoring broken family relationships and inspiring countless others behind prison walls. This episode is a moving testimony of how God can transform even the deepest wounds into a powerful message of hope, brotherhood, and new life. Their story appears in Victorious Living Magazine Issue 1, 2026. ","author_name":"The VICTORIOUS LIVING Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/kojministries.com","html":"