{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Leading With Grace Through Prison Fellowship | Heather Rice-Minus on Justice, Purpose, and Restoring Hope","description":"Heather Rice-Minus is the President and CEO of Prison Fellowship, the nation\u2019s largest ministry serving those impacted by incarceration. With a background in law, public policy, and justice reform, Heather has dedicated her career to helping people encounter hope, dignity, and restoration through faith and community. Through her leadership, Prison Fellowship continues to expand its mission of supporting incarcerated individuals, their families, and the churches and volunteers who walk alongside them. In this episode, Brad and Heather Rice-Minus explore the mission and impact of Prison Fellowship, the organization founded by Chuck Colson after his experience in prison following Watergate. Heather shares her journey from seeing herself as a secondary leader to stepping into the role of CEO, along with the importance of mentorship, vision, and empowering others. The conversation dives into prison ministry, Angel Tree, justice reform, leadership development, generosity, and the powerful ways lives can be transformed through faith, presence, and purpose. \u201cSometimes the people you least expect to teach you about grace are the very people who understand it most deeply.\u201d \u2013 Heather Rice-Minus \u201cLeadership is not about doing everything yourself. It is about equipping others to thrive and succeed.\u201d \u2013 Heather Rice-Minus \u201cWe are not just serving people impacted by incarceration. We are witnessing God transform lives both inside and outside prison walls.\u201d \u2013 Heather Rice-Minus This Week on The Wow Factor:   Heather\u2019s journey from policy work and law school to leading Prison Fellowship   How mentorship and encouragement helped Heather step into leadership   The origin story of Prison Fellowship and Chuck Colson\u2019s transformation after Watergate   The impact of Angel Tree and supporting children with incarcerated parents   Why prison ministry is about presence, dignity, and restoration   The role churches play in serving families impacted by incarceration   Heather\u2019s vision for the future of Prison Fellowship and the next generation of leaders   Heather Rice-Minus\u2019 Word of Wisdom: Do not underestimate the power of vision, encouragement, and showing up consistently for people. Leadership is about helping others discover their purpose, staying faithful to the mission in front of you, and continuing to point people toward hope, restoration, and lasting impact. Connect With Prison Fellowship:   Prison Fellowship Website   Prison Fellowship Facebook   Prison Fellowship Instagram   Prison Fellowship YouTube   Connect With Heather Rice-Minus:   Heather Rice-Minus on LinkedIn   Connect With Brad Formsma:   WOW Factor Website&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Brad Formsma on Instagram&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Brad Formsma on Facebook&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Brad Formsma on X&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Wow Factor","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thewowfactorpodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41272385\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41272385"}