She Lives Freed with Brittany Dawn Nelson

36 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment: a Story of Hope with Judy Henderson

She Lives Freed with Brittany Dawn Nelson

Show Notes

In today’s episode, I have the honor of interviewing Judy Henderson, the inspiring author of When The Light Finds Us. Judy’s story is one of unimaginable trials and extraordinary faith. Wrongfully imprisoned for 36 years, she faced darkness that most of us could never imagine. Yet, through it all, she found hope, forgiveness, and a light that refused to be extinguished: Jesus.

In this episode, we discuss:

Judy’s journey of being wrongfully convicted and spending 36 years behind bars

How she maintained her faith and hope in the face of injustice

Her powerful story of forgiveness and redemption

The inspiration behind her book, The Light Finds Us

Her message to anyone feeling trapped by their circumstances

Judy’s testimony is a reminder that no matter how dark the night, the light of Jesus will always find you. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and unwavering faith.

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