Building Bonds: How Storylink Prison Ministry Transforming Families Ep.52
Release Date: 09/10/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of Desert Wanderers, we explore the transformative power of storytelling through the lens of Storylink Idaho, a unique prison ministry that connects incarcerated parents with their children through books. Join hosts Jan and Marian as they interview Maryann Kis, the founder of Storylink, who shares her journey from teaching to clowning, and ultimately to establishing this impactful program. Discover how Storylink not only nurtures familial bonds but also fosters hope and healing within the prison system. Tune in to learn how this initiative is building a bridge between parents and their children, one story at a time. Chapters: (00:00) intro (02:23) Story of Storylink idaho (04:59) QR code technology to allow inmates to read to their grandchildren (12:18) Do you need volunteers that are bilingual then? (13:56) Mary Ann: Where do you guys get your books? (17:20) How many times do you go to prisons (19:22) Residents can leave messages for their children during a recording (20:12) Idaho Department of Corrections focuses on nurturing family relationship through reading (25:29)Sometimes grandparents have a hard time communicating with their grandchildren (30:50) Catholic social teaching goes into Catholic prison ministry (32:45) You never get over the stigma of having your child in prison (42:37) How did you first discover this program Again? You said that you had read this book (44:09) Did you take this to prayer and did you see results (45:05) How many volunteers do you currently have and are waiting for approval (52:16) Are all residents able to be in your program? (54:06) There are several kinds of roles that a volunteer can fill (57:57) Do you guys have someone in a facility advertising for your program or (01:02:55) So what do you guys feel like you need the most right now (01:07:24) Is anyone able to come and sing carols with you guys as well (01:08:12) Desert Wanderers podcast is produced by Salt and Light Radio