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COMING SOON! 12.10.2025 👉 What you’ll do: Pray with me that this book reaches the people who need hope most Read an advance copy of From Surviving to Living Leave a short, honest review (Amazon first, then Goodreads, Lulu, and my site if you’re willing) Share the book with your friends, family, or on social media 👉 Why it matters:Your voice will help the book get seen and make a bigger impact...

Chain Breakers – Oak Grove Church Dec. 2020

Holly shares her powerful testimony about her journey from a troubled life, marked by poor decisions and incarceration, to discovering a genuine relationship with God. Growing up in a Christian environment, she outwardly conformed to the appearance of faith while struggling internally. Her life took a drastic turn when she committed a crime that led to her imprisonment for eight years....

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 struggles with marriage, her descent into depression, and the pivotal moment that led to her imprisonment. Throughout her time in...

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 years. She candidly discusses her experiences inside the prison system, including the unexpected opportunities for education, work,...

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 resulted in her imprisonment. During her time in prison, she struggled with her faith and mental health until a pivotal moment sparked...

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 challenges of reintegrating into society, and the importance of family support. She highlights how her faith in God guided her...

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 experiences she had during and after her time behind bars. She discusses her struggles with mental health, the challenges of...

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 sentence starting in 2011, detailing the profound effects of incarceration on identity, mental health, family relationships, and...

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 redemption, resilience, and radical faith. She’s a tech-savvy trailblazer, a passionate mentor, and a woman unafraid to share the...

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 power of rediscovering her relationship with God. She emphasizes the importance of knowing God personally and how her faith helped her...

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 The decorations were amazing, thanks to many volunteers! TimColey The program begins with a reading from chapter 21, "Apologies"...

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 impacted loved ones. God really worked openly at this event!! One man, who had walked by the store many times in the past and...

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