# Charting Dignity: Contraband, Corrections, and the Image of God

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Podcast: [Charting Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charting-life-6307562)
Published: 2026-03-27T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How does an encounter with God change the way you treat people in some of the darkest places on earth? In this episode, I talk with author Lee Monroe to explore his near-decade of experience as a corrections officer. We navigate the gritty realities of the prison system , uncovering wild contraband like homemade swords and D&D dice , and dispelling myths about what it means to be a "guard." Lee shares how his conversion to Christianity completely altered his interactions with inmates and shifted approach. We discuss the extreme tension between strict justice and unmerited grace. Check out Lee's Book: https://a.co/d/095PvRRS Follow Charting Life: https://www.facebook.com/people/Charting-Life-Podcast/100093839421655/ https://www.youtube.com/@ChartingLife Topics Discussed: Prison System Realities, Corrections Officers vs. Guards, Prison Contraband, The Imago Dei (Image of God), Christian Vocation, Balancing Justice and Grace, Evangelism in Hostile Environments, Overcoming Anger.

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