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Oct 17
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Called to Build Bridges w/ Fr. Mike Schm...

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Wrongly convicted at 18, Darryl Woods Sr. spent nearly 30 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. But instead of giving in to bitterness, he found freedom through faith—transforming prison walls into a mission field of hope and redemption.

In this episode of the Called podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Darryl shares his incredible journey from Detroit’s streets to the chair of the Detroit Police Commission. His story is a powerful reminder that God can bring purpose out of the darkest places.

Listen to hear how forgiveness, perseverance, and faith turned tragedy into transformation.

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If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email info@thecatholicinitiative.org.

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