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📝 Behind the Book

It took 7 years for me to complete From Surviving to Living. Some chapters were written in a single night, others took months of prayer and reflection. I wrote the book I wish I’d had years ago. Maybe if I’d had one like this my life, my family’s life, my victim’s life might have been different. I hope reading it will positively change your life!

It is no small thing to step out, put myself out there. On the one hand it’s scary. On the other – it’s more scary to ignore God’s desires. I would not have written this book if I didn’t feel His absolute command to do it. I know He will use it for His glory, and I pray He does. Any public response, good or bad, is His concern and none of mine.

If you’re reading this book, please know you are part of the story too. Your feedback and presence help bring this message to people who need it most. THANK YOU!

What Happened After the Store Was Supposed to Close – Faribault Book Signing Event 12/13/25

https://www.tiktok.com/@hollybot.me/video/7583727224126262542 God is GOOD!! Another great fabulous wonderful awesome book signing event in Faribault MN yesterday!! Thank you to everyone who braved the freezing weather to attend, buy books, and talk about their justice...

Did you miss the Book Launch Party? It was awesome!

December 12, 2025 - Becoming: The From Surviving to Living Experience The night was AMAZING! Take a look... https://www.tiktok.com/@hollybot.me/video/7583348914187783437 Thank you to the men from Adult & Teen Challenge that helped set up the event... River of Days...

Mental Health and God/Finding Faith in the Darkness with Holly Bot

Better Yourself Podcast with Phonchrist Ongouya November 15, 2025 Holly Bot shares her profound journey from incarceration to healing through faith. After spending eight years in prison, Holly discusses her struggles with guilt, depression, and the transformative...

Jesus in Jail: How Incarceration Led to Salvation

The Modern Titus 2 Women podcast, November 28, 2025 In this episode of The Modern Titus 2 Women Unplugged, host Lorna Lewis interviews Holly Bot. She is living proof that God doesn’t just restore—He rewrites. From incarceration to inspiration, she’s a bold voice for...

You Need A Counselor Podcast, January 2025

The podcast episode of You Need a Counselor features Holly Bot, a returning guest who shares her inspiring journey of incarceration, re-entry, and transformation. Holly, an IT solution architect and now a counseling student, recounts her eight-year prison...

You Need A Counselor Podcast, June 2024

In this episode of the “I Need a Counselor” podcast, hosts Dr. Julie Johnson and Chrisa Hunt engage with Holly Bot, an author and advocate for those affected by incarceration. Holly shares her personal journey of spending eight years in prison and the transformative...

Life Support Podcast – Part 2 of 2 May 2024

In this episode of “Life Support,” the host interviews Holly Bot, a podcaster, blogger, and author who shares her transformative journey from incarceration to finding purpose and faith in God. Holly discusses her supernatural love for the Bible while in prison, the...

Life Support Podcast – Part 1 of 2, March 2024

In this episode of “Life Support,” guest Holly Bot shares her transformative journey from incarceration to finding a deep relationship with God. After a troubled upbringing in a Christian family, Holly faced severe depression, leading to a significant crime that...

Keep Hope Alive Podcast with host Nadine Malone

Summary The video features an in-depth, heartfelt interview with Holly Bot, an author, blogger, podcaster, and survivor who shares her transformative journey through incarceration and beyond. Holly spent eight years in a Minnesota prison and has been out for five...

Grief – Let’s Talk About it Podcast with Host Tony Lynch Feb 2024

In this episode of the “Grief Let Talk About It” podcast, host Tony interviews Holly Bot, who shares her incredible journey from a troubled past, including a prison sentence for a serious crime, to a life of redemption and hope. Holly discusses her childhood, her...

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