Prison Chaplaincy with Chaplain Susan Bishop

Send us Fan Mail Serving people in prison isn’t a side project of the Church—it’s at the heart of the gospel. Jesus makes it unmistakably clear: “I was in prison and you visited me.” To step inside those walls is to encounter Christ himself, already present among the forgotten. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Chaplain Susan Bishop, who serves at Lee Arrendale State Prison. They explore what 44 years of prison ministry have taught her, including how Susan got involved in this work. Susan didn’t set out to become a prison chaplain, but what began as a step along the way became a life-altering calling. Susan also reflects on why this work matters—even when it’s hard, messy, and emotionally demanding. She speaks honestly about crime and harm, while also pointing to God’s capacity to restore what seems beyond repair. In their conversation, Susan names a truth many prison volunteers quickly discover: you think you’re bringing Jesus into prison—then you realize Jesus was already there. Listen in for the full conversation. Chaplain Susan F. Bishop is an ordained Southern Baptist clergywoman with more than four decades of experience in prison ministry. She currently serves as Director of Chaplaincy Services and Clinical Chaplain at Lee Arrendale State Prison. Over the course of her 44 years of service, she has held a variety of roles, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to spiritual care, pastoral leadership, and the support of incarcerated individuals. Support the show

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Prison Chaplaincy with Chaplain Susan Bishop is an episode from For People with Bishop Rob Wright by Bishop Rob Wright.

This episode is 34:15 long.

This episode was published on Apr 10, 2026.

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