A Prisoner’s Pardon Michelle Jackson pt 2 As we witness the continuous degradation of our society, one thing that continues to catch news headlines is the rampant violent crime happening all over America right now. Mainly in our inner cities, but it is not exclusive to those cities.

Teenagers taking guns to school. Elementary kids taking guns to school. Kids killing kids over things that used to result in fist fights. Now, they settle it with guns.

Add to that, the ever increasing alure of “money and fame” by so called, music icons whose lyrics does nothing but promote violence and things like that.

“Well, Brother Bob, that’s just the culture. The music reflects what’s happening in the streets.”

My response, “Why is happening to begin with?” What has caused us to accept it as normal?

Why have we accepted this as normal?

What can be done about it?

What are some of the personal ramifications that others experience, besides the victims and the perpetrators?

Our guest today is Michelle Jackson. I’ve known Michelle for several years now. She is an author and podcast host. She is releasing her long awaited book, “A Prisoner’s Pardon” at about the time you are listening to this episode.

I did an interview with her recently, which you can find on the KCR Podcast as episodes 1294 and 1295, where we discussed her companion book, “Pharaoh’s Butler & Baker, The Unknown Power of Forgiveness.”

Today though, we are focusing on “A Prisoner’s Pardon.”

This is part two of a great, two part interview with Michelle.

I seen in your book you discussed the fact that churches are failing to address sin. Explain that for us.

One guest I had on a few years back, I can’t remember the name right now, he said the church leadership, especially in the African-American communities, has sided up with the politicians for political favors and even monetary favors. This has led to a watering down of the Gospel and actual care for the members. All of this, coupled with the social programs aimed at destroying the family unit in favor of “Government is your provider” type mentality, has actually worked to the opposite effect of their intentions. How do you see this issue?

Back on the topic of your book, “A Prisoner’s Pardon,” I read in one instance, you asked your brother “Why” he kept doing these things. His response was because he “thought he could get away with it.” How true that statement is. Not just for criminals, but for US as well. Whenever we do something that we KNOW is wrong in God’s eyes, it’s because: A. We want to, and B. We think we can get away with it. Often it is just because we tell ourselves, “I’ll ask forgiveness later.” Can you shed some light on that area for us?

In your book, you present a very compelling example of what happens when a person “represents themselves” in a court of law. I have to admit, I had never looked at our Salvation from that perspective. As believers, we have our “advocate,” Jesus represent us. But could you go over that part of your book for us?

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