What do you do when your life takes a detour you never saw coming?

This week on God-Sized Stories, I sat across the mic from a woman whose life journey left me both humbled and inspired. Judy Henderson’s story is not only powerful—it’s a beacon of God’s redeeming grace.

Convicted and sentenced to life in prison, Judy could have given up. But instead, she clung to hope. She turned to God. And she began a transformation that would eventually open prison doors and set her on a path of purpose she never imagined.

Judy is not just a survivor—she is a voice of justice, healing, and unshakable faith. In our conversation, she opens up about the trauma that led her to that prison cell, the miracle of her release, and how God began to use her pain as a platform to help others.

Her brand-new book, When the Light Finds Us, is a gripping narrative that dives even deeper into her story. It’s a testimony of the strength of the human spirit, the power of a mother’s love, and the unrelenting grace of a God who still sets captives free.

This episode is for the one who feels forgotten. For the woman who wonders if her past disqualifies her from purpose. For anyone who needs to be reminded that light can, and will, break through the darkest places.

I invite you to listen—and while you’re at it, enter our giveaway to win a copy of Judy’s inspiring memoir. It’s a story that will stay with you long after the final page.

Because no matter how broken your past may look…
God is still writing your story.