Podcasts
What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected? In this conversation, Ashley B. Collins shares how a simple step of obedience led her into jail ministry, where stories of brokenness, grace, and redemption reveal the transforming power of the gospel and the truth that no one is defined by their past.
About Ashley Ashley B. Collins is the daughter of Don and Paula Bourland. She grew up in Christ Methodist Church and at Christ Methodist Day School, and now serves in jail ministry through the Neighborhood Christian Center, where she disciples and walks alongside incarcerated women. 
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Ashley Collins never imagined she'd spend 14 years doing jail ministry; she grew up sheltered, surrounded by people just like her. But a chance visit to a nonprofit and a Holy Spirit nudge changed everything. In this episode, Ashley shares how her perspective on incarcerated women was completely transformed, why women behind bars are often more spiritually open than those sitting in church pews, and how prayer circles sparked revival inside a county jail.
When Matt Friedman invited Ashley onto his podcast, she was excited — both because of a trusted recommendation and their shared heart for jail and prison ministry. In the episode, Ashley shares how her ministry began, the lessons she’s learned, and challenges churches to be the hands and feet of Jesus. |
Ashley Collins shares powerful stories of ministry within the prison system and how the Church can walk alongside the incarcerated. This episode highlights transformative, firsthand experiences.
What began as a one-time Bible study at the Morgan County Jail became a 13-year calling. In this conversation, Ashley shares stories of redemption, resilience, and raw faith from her ministry in Decatur, Alabama — including The Maria Challenge, a call to carry God’s Word and offer hope one verse at a time. Learn more at www.lessthantheleast.org. |
