Prison ministry is where you see mercy and grace at its most intense. In this episode, I’m joined by Marty Arlinghaus, founder of the Serenelli Project, to discuss a radical new vision for prison reentry.

We unpack his journey—from music and the seminary to cabinetry and eventually the mission field of prison ministry. Marty shares the story of an inmate’s jarring question that sparked the creation of a monastery for reentry, why the current model of prison ministry needs a total overhaul, and how business owners can leverage the transformative power of second-chance hiring. If you are looking for how to align your business with God’s design and practice true stewardship, this conversation is for you.

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro: The intensity of mercy
(05:38) - Marty’s Journey: From Cleveland to Cincinnati
(08:02) - The Serenelli Project: The origin story
(16:40) - The State of Prison Ministry
(25:46) - Serenelli Industries: Business & sustainability
(34:35) - The Theology of Mercy
(45:44) - Business Applications: Second-chance hiring
(51:22) - Rapid Fire: Scripture, saints, and devotions
(1:00:18) - Closing Reflections

🔗 EPISODE REFERENCES & RESOURCES:
• Serenelli Project : https://serenelliproject.org/about/
• St. Maria Goretti
• Alessandro Serenelli
• St. Benedict

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