Episodes

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July 1, 2022

Brother Kardell Sims shared some of his incarcerated & returning citizen journey that allows him to serve as a Prison Expert, Reentry Specialist, Mentor, Speaker, Author, host of The Re-Entry Journey podcast...

Brother Kardell Sims bio in his own words. "Kardell overcame poverty, gangs, and prison to become a national speaker, 6x author, master certified empowerment coach, and Re-Entry Consultant. After doing state and federal time, Kardell Sims walked out of those prison gates with a blueprint. A blueprint that he put together while incarcerated. His story and his journey is that of Inmate to Inspiration. Kardell shares valuable information he learned and applied to free himself from his own destructi...
June 29, 2022

Preview: Brother Kardell Sims shared some of his incarcerated & returning citizen journey that allows him to serve as a Prison Expert, Reentry Specialist, Mentor, Speaker, Author, host of The Re-Entry Journey podcast...

Brother Kardell Sims bio in his own words. "Kardell overcame poverty, gangs, and prison to become a national speaker, 6x author, master certified empowerment coach, and Re-Entry Consultant. After doing state and federal time, Kardell Sims walked out of those prison gates with a blueprint. A blueprint that he put together while incarcerated. His story and his journey is that of Inmate to Inspiration. Kardell shares valuable information he learned and applied to free himself from his own destructi...
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June 17, 2022

We celebrate & honor fathers who shared their stories as fathers & how they were impacted by their fathers

We thank the Lord for Pastor James Reid, Brother Galvin Danzy & Brother George Stevenson who share their different stories as fathers & how they were/are impacted by their fathers. Pastor James Reid's bio in his own words. "Pastor James Reid- Launch Deep Ministries, Inc- Clinton, MD. Years of marriage - 49/2 Children/3 Grands. Years of service – over 55 years to the church. Profession- James Reid spent 23 years in retail sales before becoming a full-time pastor. Schooling–Pastor James Reid is t...
June 15, 2022

Preview: We celebrate & honor fathers who shared their stories as fathers & how they were impacted by their fathers

We thank the Lord for Pastor James Reid, Brother Galvin Danzy & Brother George Stevenson who share their different stories as fathers & how they were/are impacted by their fathers. Pastor James Reid's bio in his own words. "Pastor James Reid- Launch Deep Ministries, Inc- Clinton, MD. Years of marriage - 49/2 Children/3 Grands. Years of service – over 55 years to the church. Profession- James Reid spent 23 years in retail sales before becoming a full-time pastor. Schooling–Pastor James Reid is t...
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June 3, 2022

Our guest sister Deona Skinner is a stay at home mom who is intentional with living a healthy lifestyle

Sister's Deona's IG: @thatwife_dee Sister Deona's website under construction but deonaskinner.com Sister Deona's YouTube: That Wife Dee
June 1, 2022

Preview: Our guest sister Deona Skinner is a stay at home mom who is intentional with living a healthy lifestyle

Sister's Deona's IG: @thatwife_dee Sister Deona's website under construction but deonaskinner.com Sister Deona's YouTube: That Wife Dee
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May 20, 2022

Our guest sister Francine Perry shared some of her story as a parent impacted by her child’s gender identity change & her current season

Sister Francine Perry's bio in her own words. "I am the mother of Laura Perry, who lived as a transgender for almost 10 years. Paul and I will soon celebrate 54 years of marriage. We have 3 adult children and 2 granddaughters. We have been members of First Baptist Church of Bartlesville for 40 years where I serve as church pianist and accompanist for our sanctuary choir. After years of “working hard” for the Lord apart from a growing and thriving relationship with Him, God brought a devastatin...
May 18, 2022

Preview: Our guest sister Francine Perry shared some of her story as a parent impacted by her child’s gender identity change & her current season

Sister Francine Perry's bio in her own words. "I am the mother of Laura Perry, who lived as a transgender for almost 10 years. Paul and I will soon celebrate 54 years of marriage. We have 3 adult children and 2 granddaughters. We have been members of First Baptist Church of Bartlesville for 40 years where I serve as church pianist and accompanist for our sanctuary choir. After years of “working hard” for the Lord apart from a growing and thriving relationship with Him, God brought a devastatin...
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May 6, 2022

Our guest brother Ambrose Stein shared some of his story of being impacted by divorce & how he serves those impacted by divorce

Brother Ambrose's bio in his own words. "My name is Ambrose Stein, currently hold the position of Servant Leader of the Divorce Care Ministry in with the body of (Ministries 93 to be exact) for Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church working in the Leadership of Rev. Leroy Miles. The purpose of the ministry is to offer a place where people can actively allow healing to happen from devastating effects of Divorce or Separation. I have been involved in this ministry for about 9-10 years. My training came fr...
May 4, 2022

Preview: Our guest brother Ambrose Stein shared some of his story of being impacted by divorce & how he serves those impacted by divorce

Brother Ambrose's bio in his own words. "My name is Ambrose Stein, currently hold the position of Servant Leader of the Divorce Care Ministry in with the body of (Ministries 93 to be exact) for Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church working in the Leadership of Rev. Leroy Miles. The purpose of the ministry is to offer a place where people can actively allow healing to happen from devastating effects of Divorce or Separation. I have been involved in this ministry for about 9-10 years. My training came fr...
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April 22, 2022

Our guest Rev. Dr. Chris Kimmenez, Psy. D. discuss church hurt

Rev. Dr. Chris Kimmenez bio in his own words. The Very Rev. Dr. Chris Kimmenez, Psy D Chief Warrant Officer 3 USMC Retired Executive Director Healing Communities PA HCPA on FB National Director of Advocacy Healing Communities USA www.healingcommunitiesusa.com HCUSA on FB To Donate to Healing Communities PA: Donate to HCPA Founder and President Recovery Christian Center Urban CDC Chaplain Philadelphia Stand Down http://www.philastanddown.org/ PSD FB Page Cell: (267) 582-5013 ###A hou...
April 20, 2022

Preview: Our guest Rev. Dr. Chris Kimmenez, Psy. D. discuss church hurt

Rev. Dr. Chris Kimmenez bio in his own words. The Very Rev. Dr. Chris Kimmenez, Psy D Chief Warrant Officer 3 USMC Retired Executive Director Healing Communities PA HCPA on FB National Director of Advocacy Healing Communities USA www.healingcommunitiesusa.com HCUSA on FB To Donate to Healing Communities PA: Donate to HCPA Founder and President Recovery Christian Center Urban CDC Chaplain Philadelphia Stand Down http://www.philastanddown.org/ PSD FB Page Cell: (267) 582-5013 ###A hou...
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April 8, 2022

Our guest sister Lauren Byrd shared some of her journey impacted by HIV and how she serves others through her business Love Perseveres

Lauren Byrd's bio in her own words. "Love Perseveres started with a vision and a passion. I always knew I wanted to start my business but I didn't know what I wanted to do. I grew up always hustling and I even started working at the age of 14. Even though I didn't have to, it was something about having my own money. Trying out different business ventures I finally found something that finally stuck. It was a crazy time in my life and I found out I was being diagnosed with a so-called deadly dis...
April 6, 2022

Preview: Our guest sister Lauren Byrd shared some of her journey impacted by HIV and how she serves others through her business Love Perseveres

Lauren Byrd's bio in her own words. "Love Perseveres started with a vision and a passion. I always knew I wanted to start my business but I didn't know what I wanted to do. I grew up always hustling and I even started working at the age of 14. Even though I didn't have to, it was something about having my own money. Trying out different business ventures I finally found something that finally stuck. It was a crazy time in my life and I found out I was being diagnosed with a so-called deadly dis...
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March 25, 2022

Our guest sister Antoinette Bethel-Danzy shared some of her story of how some of her struggles as a retired police officer allowed her to walk into her calling

"Antoinette is a Christian author who has written several books from a collection of poetry and sermons that the Holy Spirit has put on her heart during the different chapters of her life. When she is bothered, her heart is heavy, or she is just plain excited, she is led to write it. She is also married with 3 children while she and her husband also run several businesses from home including a Kingdom Principle ministry where they make Kingdom Principle t-shirts as a way to spread the gospel alo...
March 23, 2022

Preview: Our guest sister Antoinette Bethel-Danzy shared some of her story of how some of her struggles as a retired police officer allowed her to walk into her calling

"Antoinette is a Christian author who has written several books from a collection of poetry and sermons that the Holy Spirit has put on her heart during the different chapters of her life. When she is bothered, her heart is heavy, or she is just plain excited, she is led to write it. She is also married with 3 children while she and her husband also run several businesses from home including a Kingdom Principle ministry where they make Kingdom Principle t-shirts as a way to spread the gospel alo...
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March 11, 2022

Our guest sister Kia Stephens discussed how some daughters are impacted by an absent/inconsistent father & how there is still hope

"Kia Stephens is a writer and created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the father. She is a contributor for iBelieve, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Beloved women. Her writing has been featured on Ann Voskamp’s Blog, Christianity Today, Crosswalk, and Incourage." https://www.kiastephens.com/
March 9, 2022

Preview: Our guest sister Kia Stephens discussed how some daughters are impacted by an absent/inconsistent father & how there is still hope

"Kia Stephens is a writer and created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the father. She is a contributor for iBelieve, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Beloved women. Her writing has been featured on Ann Voskamp’s Blog, Christianity Today, Crosswalk, and Incourage." https://www.kiastephens.com/ Full episode scheduled to be released Friday March 11, 2022.
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Feb. 25, 2022

Our guest Aaron Smith shared some of his incarceration & re-entry story & how he is giving back through the Escaping the Odds Podcast

Aaron Smith bio in his own words. "Business has always been a part of my DNA, however after graduating from Columbia College of Chicago, I was arrested on drug charges and sent to federal prison for 9 years 5 months and released in February of 2019. It was because of my experience incarcerated that I realized the many aspiring entrepreneurs behind bars had an innate skill set to be successful businessmen. So, Escaping the Odds media develops a podcast which showcase those individuals successful ...
Feb. 23, 2022

Preview: Our guest Aaron Smith shared some of his incarceration & re-entry story & how he is giving back through the Escaping the Odds Podcast

Aaron Smith bio in his own words. "Business has always been a part of my DNA, however after graduating from Columbia College of Chicago, I was arrested on drug charges and sent to federal prison for 9 years 5 months and released in February of 2019. It was because of my experience incarcerated that I realized the many aspiring entrepreneurs behind bars had an innate skill set to be successful businessmen. So, Escaping the Odds media develops a podcast which showcase those individuals successful ...
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Feb. 11, 2022

Our guest Andy Feds talked about some of his story of being born with HIV & how he is giving back to make a difference in the lives of those he serve & others

Andy Feds bio in his own words. “Andy Feds was born HIV positive, contracting the virus from his mother. His mother died from AIDS-related complications at a very young age, which sparked Andy Feds to create what he calls the Keeping It Positive movement. This movement provides empowerment, entertainment, and education about HIV and AIDS through Andy Feds’ social media, YouTube channel, and stand up comedy." www.andyfedscomedy.com
Feb. 9, 2022

Preview: Our guest Andy Feds talked about some of his story of being born with HIV & how he is giving back to make a difference in the lives of those he serve & others

Andy Feds bio in his own words. “Andy Feds was born HIV positive, contracting the virus from his mother. His mother died from AIDS-related complications at a very young age, which sparked Andy Feds to create what he calls the Keeping It Positive movement. This movement provides empowerment, entertainment, and education about HIV and AIDS through Andy Feds’ social media, YouTube channel, and stand up comedy." www.andyfedscomedy.com Full episode scheduled to be released Friday February 11, 2022.
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Jan. 28, 2022

Brother Charles & Sister Diane Woodford shared some of their story about the marriage vow pertaining to sickness & health

Charles & Diane's bio in their own words. "Diane is a retired Critical Care Nurse, and Educator. She has a heart for serving others and a passion for mentoring young women. Charles is retired from the Federal Services, he also has a heart for serving humanity and a passion for mentoring and coaching young men. Diane and Charles are currently on an incredible journey which has transformed into a "Go Where I Send You Ministry." This ministry has taken Diane and Charles across the United States, sp...
Jan. 26, 2022

Preview: Brother Charles & Sister Diane Woodford shared some of their story about the marriage vow pertaining to sickness & health

Charles & Diane's bio in their own words. "Diane is a retired Critical Care Nurse, and Educator. She has a heart for serving others and a passion for mentoring young women. Charles is retired from the Federal Services, he also has a heart for serving humanity and a passion for mentoring and coaching young men. Diane and Charles are currently on an incredible journey which has transformed into a "Go Where I Send You Ministry." This ministry has taken Diane and Charles across the United States, sp...