He Committed Murder at Age 16. Then He Got a Second Chance. — Billy Graham

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He Committed Murder at Age 16. Then He Got a Second Chance.

He Committed Murder at Age 16. Then He Got a Second Chance.

Preacher: Billy Graham
Tradition: Baptist — Southern
Published: May 27, 2026
Length: 25:03

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Ronald Olivier shot and killed another teen in New Orleans in 1991. Tried as an adult and facing the possibility of the death penalty, Ronald cried out to God. Right away, amazing things started to happen. Hear how Ronald’s life was transformed during the decades he spent in one of America’s most notorious prisons on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Join with us in prayer for the United States of America at OneNationUnderGod.com. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net. If you’d like to pray with someone, call our Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line at 855-255-7729.

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