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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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Be a Guest on the Worthy People Podcast

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.
Jul 20

🥳📸 We had the honor of celebrating death to life stories of men going public with their faith! To help support this work, please visit: https://worthypeople.org/give/ #ForTheOne ...
Jul 18

🎉Help us wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our very own…JULIA!! We are so grateful for you and your life ____ years ago! (We won’t say..😉) God has used your life for His purpose and we pray your day is filled with birthday wishes! 🥳 ...
Jul 17

🎉 SHOUTOUT TO @gotchurchmedia for our new website at: https://worthypeople.org If your church or ministry needs graphics, videos, a website, social media management, or a logo. Tell them Worthy People sent you! ...
Jul 14

🥳 THANK YOU to everyone who donated soap 🧼 for today`s hygiene and baptism service! 🌊 The men were so grateful! More photos, baptism photos, and a recap video are coming. 📸 🎥#staytuned #ForTheOne #prisonministry @cbc.global ...
Jul 14

PRAY WITH US 🙏 We lift up the Torres Unit as we prepare for worship, encouraging word, baptisms and passing out hygiene. We ask the Holy Spirit to go before us as we deliver real HOPE in Jesus name. Thank you for your prayers and we can’t wait to share with you what God will do!
#fortheone #hopebehindbars #prisonministry #faithbehindbars #hopeinmotion #WorthyPeople #KeepUsInPrayer
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Jul 13

Thank you to everyone who came out and gave soap and their time! It means more to us and the inmates than you know! #prisonministry #community @cbc.global ...
Jul 13

Some of the Worthy People team after a great service at the Dominguez Unit here in San Antonio today! 5 of the 9 pictured. We love our volunteers! #prisonministry #fortheone #hopebehindbars ...
Jul 12

SUNDAY MORNING INSPIRATION! 🌞 Join us as Mr. Johnson and the Worthy People team bring uplifting music and powerful testimony to ignite hope and transformation in our community! Let`s lift up the men at the Dominguez Unit and the entire Worthy People team as they share the life-changing message of Jesus. ...
Jul 12

We needed 1500 bars of soap. You gave 3000 bars of soap. THANK YOU! 🙏 #wonthedoit🙌 #faithinmotion #fortheone ##prisonministry @cbc.global ...
Jul 11

🧼 SOAP NEEDED FOR INMATES BY THIS SATURDAY‼️ Will you help us get more soap? We need 1500 bars by this Saturday. This 20 count box is $12. $48 buys 80 bars of soap, $96 buys 160 bars. CashApp: $worthypeopleorg Venmo: @worthypeople Credit or debit: https://worthypeople.org/give/
Thank you for your help and generosity as we share the love of Jesus with the prisoner.
#fortheone #prisonministry #hopebehindbars #FaithInAction #ReachingTheForgotten #faithbehindbars #hopebehindbars #hopeinmotion #givingback #servingothers #kingdompurpose
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Jul 10

Help us collect 1500 bars of Irish Spring soap! #fortheone ...
Are you worried? Come to the Father and cast all your worries and cares on Him. #ᴍᴏɴᴅᴀʏᴍᴏᴛɪᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ...
We’ve got a packed schedule this week as we continue serving those incarcerated and their families! 🙏💒
Please keep our team covered in prayer as we step into prisons, deliver hope, and spread the love of Jesus! 🙌❤️
THANK YOU for being part of this mission—because of YOU, lives are being changed behind bars and beyond! 🔥🕊️
#WorthyPeople #PrisonMinistry #Hope #FaithInAction #KeepUsInPrayer #ReachingTheForgotten
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Because of the sacrifice of many, we can practice Christianity freely. 43 million views have seen the gospel of Jesus Christ on inmate tablets on Worthy People. 72,000 death-to-life stories of accepting Jesus: Freedom isn`t free. It cost God everything; it costs something. Home of the free, because of the brave. #fourthofjuly #pandoapp ...
📢 Serve Opportunity Now Live! 📢
Will YOU help us bring hope behind bars?
We’re collecting Irish Spring bar soap to bless 1,500 incarcerated men at the Torres Unit with Hygiene Bags of Hope 🧼💚
🙌 Here`s how you can serve:
🗓 Drop-Off Day: July 12
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Worthy People Discipleship Center
🧼 What to bring: ONLY Irish Spring Bar Soap (12-count at Walmart/HEB/Target for $8 or 20-count at Costco/Sam’s for $12)
Though this outreach on July 14 is not open to the public, we’ll be sharing powerful photos 📸 as these bags remind inmates they are seen, loved, and not forgotten. 💛
🫱🏼🫲🏽 Let’s link arms to serve together—because when we do it unto the prisoner, we do it unto Jesus. ✝️
#WorthyPeople #BagsOfHope #TorresUnit #IrishSpringServe #PrisonMinistry #YouAreNotForgotten #FaithInAction
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Jun 29

Jesus is moving in prisons. Do you see them? ...
Jun 28

In March I met Joe Nester and loved his heart and music. He wanted to do a prison tour with us next year and we had been talking about that. Our hearts are broken at the news of his passing. We are praying over his family, wife and children during this time. May the peace of God fill their hearts. Rest in heaven my brother. 💔🙏 ...
Jun 27

We had a powerful service at the TDCJ - William G. McConnell Unit. They call this service the "Spirit-filled" church service, and the Holy Spirit fell during a powerful time of worship, an a message from Pastor Cody Ford titled "What`s On Your Mind?" and encouraging message to trust in God and don`t live by your thoughts, feeling ands emotions or they will lord your life instead of the Lord Jesus. Followed by a time of one-on-one prayer and fellowship. We always enjoy spending time with these men! There is hope behind bars! #fortheone #prisonministry ...
Jun 26

Do you have any friendly demons in your life? 🤔 Currently the number one most viewed podcast behind a music video and a movie in prisons and jail’s nationwide. Go check it out on YouTube ...