PODCAST
A Voice of Hope for the Forgotten

The Worthy People Podcast is more than a show—it’s a lifeline.
Broadcast to over 4,000 prisons and jails nationwide, our weekly episodes bring truth, testimony, and transformation to men and women who need it most.
Every week, hosts Cody and Julia Ford share inspiring stories of redemption, interviews with former inmates, and powerful messages about identity, freedom, and faith in Jesus.
RECENT EPISODES
Bringing Hope Behind Bars. No matter what labels society may place on people, we believe that everyone deserves to be seen and accepted as Jesus does.
Changing Lives,
One Story at a Time
We believe in the power of real-life transformation. That’s why every episode features:

Testimonies of lives changed by Jesus

Honest conversations about addiction, incarceration, and recovery

Messages of grace, identity, and purpose

Testimonies of lives changed by Jesus
In collaboration with God Behind Bars and the Pando App, our episodes stream directly to inmate tablets—meeting people exactly where they are.
Global Reach: 48M+ Views
Our message is reaching the world—garnering over 48 million views across social media and streaming platforms, spreading hope and truth far and wide.
73K+ Decisions for Christ
Lives are being changed. Nearly 73,000 individuals have made a decision for Christ after listening to the podcast—an impact that echoes in eternity.
400K+ Inmate Listeners Weekly
Even behind bars, freedom is found. Over 400,000 incarcerated individuals subscribe and tune in every week, finding light in some of the darkest places.
2K+ Inmate Letters Monthly
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Your story has power.
If you’ve experienced transformation through Jesus—whether from addiction, incarceration, or another life battle—we want to hear from you.
Joining the show gives others hope and reminds them they’re not alone.
Tell us who you are and how your journey reflects God’s redemption.
Support the Mission
Whether you’re praying for our outreach, sharing episodes, or becoming a financial partner—you’re helping bring Jesus into some of the darkest places on earth.
Apr 13
Looking for a job with second chance employers? Join me this Wednesday at 1:00 PM! Over 80 employers will be ready to speak with you. Please share this with someone you may know that is looking for gainful employment. #reentry #employers #jobs #sanantonio ...
Apr 11
THANK YOU • Over 600 inmates will receive value and worth of being seen and not forgotten because of your sacrifice of soap donation to our local prisons. Thank you @cbc.global for your partnership. 🫶🧼 ...
Apr 10
Last week I was invited to open the city council meeting up with prayer to lead the invocation with the San Antonio mayor, chief of police, Bexar county sheriff and many leaders of the city. Always grateful for these opportunities and to share with our leaders the importance of second chances in our community. Thank you for the invitation and opportunity. ...
Apr 10
🧼TOMORROW!! INMATE SOAP DRIVE: We are collecting Irish Spring bar soap to distribute to our local prisons for hygiene purposes while sharing the gospel. You can make a difference! Bring whatever you can! 📅 Drop off this Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. For more information and to sign up, visit: 👉 Link in profile bio ...
Apr 10
From childhood struggles in the projects to prison cells, brothers Cody and Kyle share a powerful testimony of God`s restoration. Kyle, recently released after serving time, sits down with his brother for this emotional episode - less than 90 days ago, he was watching Worthy People Podcast on a tablet in prison.
"I got on my knees and gave it to God," Kyle shares. "Since I`ve done that, my life has been totally different." From addiction and seven felonies to finding purpose through faith, this conversation proves that no one is too far gone for God`s redemption. Kyle`s transformation reminds us that when we stop carrying our burdens alone and surrender to God, all things become possible.
If you`re struggling today - whether inside prison walls or trapped by your past - this episode is proof that restoration is real. You don`t have to do this alone. God is just a prayer away, ready to write a new chapter in your story.
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Going LIVE today! You don`t want to miss this powerful interview with Cody and his brother Kyle as they share never-before details of their childhood and God`s redemptive power. Dropping TODAY at 5:00 PM on YouTube! Join us LIVE in the comments!
From childhood struggles in the projects to prison cells, brothers Cody and Kyle share a powerful testimony of God`s restoration. Kyle, recently released after serving time, sits down with his brother for this emotional episode - less than 90 days ago, he was watching Worthy People Podcast on a tablet in Dallas County Jail.
"I got on my knees and gave it to God," Kyle shares. "Since I`ve done that, my life has been totally different." From addiction and seven felonies to finding purpose through faith, this conversation proves that no one is too far gone for God`s redemption. Kyle`s transformation reminds us that when we stop carrying our burdens alone and surrender to God, all things become possible.
If you`re struggling today - whether inside prison walls or trapped by your past - this episode is proof that restoration is real. You don`t have to do this alone. God is just a prayer away, ready to write a new chapter in your story.
#WorthyPeople #PrisonMinistry #Redemption #RestoredRelationships #FaithOverFear
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🧼INMATE SOAP DRIVE: We are collecting Irish Spring bar soap to distribute to our local prisons for hygiene purposes while sharing the gospel. You can make a difference! Bring whatever you can! 📅 Drop off this Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. For more information and to sign up visit the link in our profile bio. 🔗 ...
THIS SATURDAY! RSVP NOW AT: Link in bio! Join us at: 2477 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA ...
DID JESUS LEAVE US A CLUE? 🕵️ HE IS RISEN! He is not in the tomb. He is alive. He is coming back soon. Are you ready for the return of the King? Not as a baby but on a horse ready to declare war! #easter #resurrection #jesús #secondcoming #king ...
It’s Saturday. It looks like all is lost…people have tried to stop what Jesus said would happened. Be encouraged, no matter how hard people try to stop the plan of God in your life they cannot stop what God is doing. #easter #saturday #resurrection #jesus #encouragement ...
Standing in “The Empty Cross” in Kerrville, Texas with a special Good Friday message. #goodfriday #easter #resurection #sundayscoming ...
Jesus left heaven. He died as a prisoner on a cross in the middle of two “inmates”. We celebrate His sacrifice this week. Jesus said when we visited the prisoner we did it to Him. How far will you go for the one? You can pray, volunteer or financially support this mission. #sacrifice #easter #prisonministry #prison #fortheone ...
Mar 30
This really happened…in prison this past weekend. We praised God, worshiped and gave the hope of Jesus. Freedom rang…where it seems like no freedom exists…but is possible in Jesus. This is what freedom looks like…GREAT ARE YOU LORD! #prison #fortheone #freedom #hopebehindbars #prisonrevival ...
Mar 29
WE GOT TO GO INSIDE PRISON - What happened was that hundreds of men experienced freedom from their past, freed from addictions and given hope in the future God has for them! Thank you to Christian music ministers @rareofbreed, @djwinn and other artists, musicians, and all of our amazing volunteers who locked arms with inmates in prayer. We saw revival as men were hungry and desperate for change. Thank you for eveyone who stands, prays, and supports this work inside prisons. #prison #hopebehindbars #fortheone ...
Mar 27
FIRST PRISON REVIVAL EVENT OF THE YEAR • The team is enroute to one of the largest Texas prisons with some of the biggest names in Christian hip-hop. To lift up the BIGGEST name and that’s Jesus. Please pray as we have approximately 30 volunteers traveling from all over the state and from 6 other states. Also please pray in advance over the service that God bring the inmates who need a touch from heaven and set men free in JESUS name! #fortheone ...
Mar 27
How To Recognize a Seducing Spirit • God created men and women a certain way. But what if manipulation is at work? Why are relationships so hard? On our latest podcast we sit down and unpack what it means to recognize someone operating under the influence of a seducing spirit. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel! #seducing #seduction #deliverance #setfree ...
Mar 24
God sees your worth even when you don’t. It doesn’t matter what the world says about you. God says you are of great value.
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. (Luke 12:6-7)
#youarevaluable #worth #youarevaluabletogod #selfworth #worthypeople
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Mar 22
🛑This is your sign to keep going. God specializes in turning bad situations into great outcomes. Why? It builds your faith and puts His glory on display. What the enemy meant for evil, God will use for your good. Drop a 🙏if you agree and share with someone who needs this reminder to keep going. #encouragement #motivation #keepgoing #fyp ...
Mar 19
Last week we asked people (on social media) to give $5 a week/$20 a month towards our mail ministry. At that time we believe that God spoke to our brothers and sisters in Christ behind bars. Here are the stamps we received today from a prison in Indiana. Sometimes the most generous people are the people with the least and in the hardest situations. I sit here in tears as we read letter after letter of the impact that our podcast had in the lives of those that were at the end of the rope and had no hope. What a blessing to be used of God to reach those people and thank you to everyone out there who believes, prays and sows into this work. We receive over 1 million views every month to our podcast on inmate tablets many call it a light of hope in the darkness. These stamps help us continue passing the good news and hope in the darkness.#chainoflove #fortheone #reachmorepeople #jesussaves #greatfulandblessed🙏❤️ ...