“When I look back, I see how my life was guided to this point by women in Christ,” explained Angela Agnew at the premiere of the documentary “Women in Christ.”
Agnew was raised by an abusive mother, became addicted to drugs and spent time in prison.
Surprisingly, she reflects positively on her time as an inmate: “Just like a toddler who likes to explore and needs to be redirected to stay safe, I have been redirected by my Heavenly Father throughout my life. Just like any parent would do, I found myself placed in a playpen to keep me safe … so I could hear Him.”
Agnew views her past through believing eyes, which is one of the prominent themes of “Women in Christ.” After prison, she started advocating for others in the justice system. Her journey through various churches culminated in