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In this episode of Voices from the Streets, Pastor Robert Briggs talks with Stephen Jarrett, Union Gospel Mission’s Director of Frontline Services. With 39 years of service, Stephen shares his powerful journey from a stable upbringing in New Jersey to a life derailed by addiction, homelessness, and despair and how God’s grace brought him to salvation through the Mission’s chapel ministry.
Stephen reflects on his early days at the Mission in the mid-1980s, the transformation of its programs over the decades, and the unique challenges of serving on the front lines, where compassion, firmness, and wisdom are essential. Hear how his own experience on the streets shapes the way he ministers to those in need, and how his faith, family, and church keep him grounded.
From handling late-night emergencies to mentoring men in recovery, ...
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