JNI 638 - Louisiana's Angola Prison, once called the bloodiest prison in America, now has a new reputation as a place of hope for more than 5,000 inmates who live out their life sentences without parole.

The prison is ruled by warden Burl Cain, credited for the 'unprecedented transformation'. The hallmark of Cain's 12-year administration is his relentless effort to help each inmate discover value and purpose in life and experience true freedom of the soul, even when the inmate's life is spent behind razor wire and guard towers. "I truly believe these men can rebuild their lives - lives that have been shattered by awful crimes - if they embrace a genuine change of heart," he explains.

This week in Joel News: the amazing story of a prison transformation.