What does true freedom look like?
At age 15, Warner Batty was sentenced to life without parole for taking a life. Fifty years later, he walked out of a Pennsylvania prison—free not just in body, but in spirit.
In this raw and redemptive conversation, Steve sits down with Warner to talk about his journey from hopelessness and self-hatred to forgiveness and freedom in Christ. Hear how one man—“the hound from heaven”—persisted in sharing Jesus behind bars until the Holy Spirit broke through.
Warner shares the pivotal moment of his salvation, his decades-long walk with Christ while incarcerated, and his eventual release under the Miller v. Alabama Supreme Court ruling. This episode is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond redemption, and that freedom begins within.
Topics include:
Growing up in poverty and racism in the 1960s
Life without parole as a 15-year-old
A divine encounter with “the hound from heaven”
Meeting the family of his victim to offer forgiveness
Revival and ministry behind prison walls
Finding peace and purpose after 50 years
“Without Jesus Christ, you are missing something. Without Him, you are lost.” – Warner Batty