EP 161 "I Just Wanted Something Different" KJ and Marcia Holland
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Our interview with KJ and Marcia Holland. You can watch this video on our YouTube channel:
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EP 160 Marriage Miscarriage and Ministry Jay Dan and Jessamys story
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Jay Dan and his wife tell their story of how they got engaged, what it was like going through 4 miscarraiges, and what it's like doing ministry together.
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EP 159 "My Heart is in Corrections" State Rep Carl O Sherman
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My interview with State Rep Carl O Sherman including his journey to become a pastor and eventually in to politics.
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EP 158 February Love Story: “He’s Crazy, But DANG, He’s Cute” Jimmy and Beth Humphus No Turning Back Ministries
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In this episode we do announcements with Jessa including talking about the weekend we had at Breakfast Bible Study and church. We had two ladies drive from a Weatherford transitional house to go to with us. Two men from another transitional house in Dallas came. David was celebrating his 44th birthday for the first time he could remember, that he wasn't drunk, high, or in jail. Robert shows off his juggling skills and man, is he good. We read chapter three in Proverbs for the Wisdom Challenge. Then we sit down with Jimmy and Beth Humphus from No Turning Back Ministries. They are a prison...
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EP 157 "We Are Kings" Erick Wilson JTC X-Change
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Note: These episodes are optimized for video including pics and graphics. If you want to experience the in studio effect please watch on our youtube channel In this episode we begin with Jay Dan and Jessa doing the announcements and talking about different subjects. We also tell some more jokes. Then Jay Dan talks with fellow Steeler fan, Erick Wilson, from JTC X-Change. JTC stands for Join The Conversation and it began a long time ago with just having conversations that matter with people. We highlight some of his prison trips including the Gib Lewis trip. He also talks about why he...
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Special Episode- 7 Part Series, Laws of Growth with Tuan and Jay Dan- "Law of Intentionality"
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This series is mainly for the men and women across the nation in jails and prisons watching and listening on their tablets, but we are making it available to everyone out here as well. You can also listen on all the podcast platforms but video is best. We are asked all the time to be mentors to people in prison and while we can't mentor one on one with everybody, we can teach from our mentor's book and help everyone to grow into the best versions of themselves. Tuan and I (Jay Dan) are John Maxwell Certified Coach/Trainer/Speakers and we love sharing what we learn from our mentors with anyone...
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EP "You Cant Use God Like A Light Switch" Mark Jones, Christian Rapper and Correctional Officer
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“You Can’t Use God Like A Light Switch" In this episode we sit down with military vet, CO, and Christian Hip Hop Artist, Mark Jones. Mark talks about his childhood and how his mom was integral part of the foundation that helped him hold it all together. Mark takes us on a journey through some rough parts of growing up through his anger and identity issues, through his time in the military to now as a correctional officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He speaks about the positive influence from his fellow officers and how he loves the opportunity to speak into the lives...
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EP 154 "Its a Process" with Jonathan AKA "Free JRod" Rodriguez
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This is the audio portion of the video podcast. It is made for video and has several parts where there's just music playing, that is video. This series is mainly for the men and women across the nation in jails and prisons watching and listening on their tablets, but we are making it available to everyone out here as well. You can also watch on our YouTube channel by clicking We are asked all the time to be mentors to people in prison and while we can't mentor one on one with everybody, we can teach from our mentor's book and help everyone to grow into the best versions of...
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EP 153 "He Needed To Prune Our Pride" ALL WE DO IS NGUYEN with Tuan and Olevia Nguyen
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ALL WE DO IS NGUYEN with Tuan and Olevia Nguyen You've heard from Tuan on several occasions but now HE'S MARRIED! We get to hear from his amazing wife, Olevia, and boy do they hit hard. They drop so much marriage and relationship wisdom for only being married a couple of months. Man, there's laughter, transparency, vulnerability, and so much more. Whether you are single, engaged, married, struggling, or fine, this podcast is for you. Of course Jessa nails the announcements. We celebrate on of our residents, Steve Garrett, who graduated from a work training class at Dallas College. ...
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EP 152 "The Hiding Place" with Tyler Bothne, Misfits Missions and Kristin Funderburg, M4 Network
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This episode we sit back down again with a regular guest, Tyler Bothne AND her best friend, Kristin Funderburg, to talk about The Hiding Place. And of course, Jessa nails the announcements. The Hiding Place is a transition home for women coming out of any crisis situations such as but not limited to addiction, incarceration, prostitution, and trauma. They are dedicated to rehabilitating the women by providing housing in a safe environment where they can process and heal from past trauma, equip them how to live a healthier holistic lifestyle, and empower them to grow in their relationship...
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Just obey the last word God gave you, from His word, from a friend, from a sermon, video.
I was challenged by this today so I'm writing in my book. It's a word I've not been completely obedient to.
Luke 11:28
He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Have a great week.
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