# 27: Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Prison

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Podcast: [Things I Wish I Knew](https://stenobird.com/podcast/things-i-wish-i-knew-6476037)
Published: 2025-11-24T00:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8809262
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Duration seconds: 1715

## Resource

In this episode, Julia speaks with Reverend Jonathan Aitken, a former MP who shares his transformative journey from a life of politics to an 18-month prison sentence for perjury, and ultimately to becoming an ordained minister. Reverend Jonathan reflects on his time in prison, discussing the challenges he faced, the unexpected sense of community he found among fellow inmates, and the profound role that faith played in his life during those difficult times. He shares insights into the power of prayer, the importance of humility, and the grace he has experienced through his relationship with God. Find out more at www.thinkingfaith.org Follow us on Instagram: @tiwik_pod

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