JLP on GLC | Hitman Turned Preacher: Michael Decker (2004, Ep. 76-77)

ARCHIVE (07/27/04, episodes 76-77) Jesse Lee Peterson interviews Pastor Michael Decker of Beyond the Walls prison ministry — author of "From the Heart of Thunder to the Color of Grace: The story of how God transformed a Convicted Murderer into a Minister!" He talks about his relationship with his mother, four stepfathers, and his father who "kidnapped" him more than once. They also discuss the word of God versus the Bible, love, judgment, and calling out sin. (Runtime: 55 mins) TIME STAMPS 00:00 Ep. 76: JLP on GLC 00:42 Intro: Michael Decker 03:00 Prison life, becoming Christian 10:59 Mother, stepfathers, father 13:42 Ministering to prisoners 23:57 Reconciling with parents 25:01 A real man, standing up 27:23 Ep. 77: Michael Decker 28:22 Purpose of the man 33:52 What is love? 37:13 God's word 42:29 What is forgiveness? 47:30 Can you see yourself? 49:52 Are you straight-up honest? 54:00 Support BOND Jesse Lee Peterson hosted a show and made numerous appearances on @God's Learning Channel between late 2002 and late 2005.