Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (88)
Hello! Welcome to episode 88 of Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers.
My guest this week, Jillian Bullock, was the daughter of mobster and she followed his lifestyle throughout her early life. Prostitution and drugs were the norm for her along with a series of other really bad choices. There was a point where she decided to change both her thinking and her lifestyle and move her life down a more positive path. Jillian is now a successful woman and on this week's show, we discuss the transformation that took place in her life.
By listening to the interview, I think you may find some tips on how to sustain the transformation you are making in your life right now.
You can find out more about Jillian by clicking here: Jillian Bullock
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
What Are The Alternatives Out There For Dealing With Stress?
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (87)
On this week's show, we take alook at an alternative method for coping with the stressors in our lives. Everyone has to deal with stress. Having said that, ex-offenders have some stressors unique to their situation. Not coping properly with thesde stressors can have very serious consequences.
This week, we take a look at a more "non-tradional" method of addressing stress.
You can catch the episode by clicking here: STRESS
On this week's show, we take alook at an alternative method for coping with the stressors in our lives. Everyone has to deal with stress. Having said that, ex-offenders have some stressors unique to their situation. Not coping properly with thesde stressors can have very serious consequences.
This week, we take a look at a more "non-tradional" method of addressing stress.
You can catch the episode by clicking here: STRESS
Monday, November 19, 2012
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (86)
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (86)
Welcome to this week's show!
Despite what some people may say or think, offenders can keep their relationships in-tact during as period of incarceration. The real hard work begins upon returning home.
My guests this week, Satyan and Suzanne Raja are relationship experts that have some advice for ex-offenders as they work through this process. During the interview we also discuss how to put that added little spark in a relationship, and even talk about the correct way to have a disagreement.
They have a free gift for couples on their site so you want to be sure and check it out at Ignite Passion Now.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome to this week's show!
Despite what some people may say or think, offenders can keep their relationships in-tact during as period of incarceration. The real hard work begins upon returning home.
My guests this week, Satyan and Suzanne Raja are relationship experts that have some advice for ex-offenders as they work through this process. During the interview we also discuss how to put that added little spark in a relationship, and even talk about the correct way to have a disagreement.
They have a free gift for couples on their site so you want to be sure and check it out at Ignite Passion Now.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (85)
Jennifer Maggio was a victim of childhood sexual abuse and had multiple teen pregnancies. If one had to predict in those days what her life would be like, I doubt anyone would have predicted the success she has enjoyed as a mother, wife, and through her ministry for single mothers.
Jennifer hasn't let the seemingless endless odds get in the way of moving forward and away from a diffulcult past. This is why I respect Jennifer so very much. She is without a doubt a "go getter" and a role model for those of us looking to put the past behind us refusing to let that past be an obsticle to a full and productive future.
For all of you single parents out there, she is an expert by experience and loves to share how she handled raising children while working and attending college.
Check out her web page for some free materials. http://www.jennifermaggio.com/
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Jennifer Maggio was a victim of childhood sexual abuse and had multiple teen pregnancies. If one had to predict in those days what her life would be like, I doubt anyone would have predicted the success she has enjoyed as a mother, wife, and through her ministry for single mothers.
Jennifer hasn't let the seemingless endless odds get in the way of moving forward and away from a diffulcult past. This is why I respect Jennifer so very much. She is without a doubt a "go getter" and a role model for those of us looking to put the past behind us refusing to let that past be an obsticle to a full and productive future.
For all of you single parents out there, she is an expert by experience and loves to share how she handled raising children while working and attending college.
Check out her web page for some free materials. http://www.jennifermaggio.com/
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (84)
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (84)
Welcome to this week's episode!
Do you let your felony conviction get in the way of realizing your dreams? I certainly hope not. I do realize however that it is easy to fall into the trap of letting the past consume us.
I don't do that anymore, but believe me, I useed to. I actually now see my situation as providing me with some opportunities that I most likely wouldn't have been able to persue had I never gone to prison.
If you haven't reached that point in your thinking or you just need a little encouragement ( we all need a little encouragement from time to time), then my interview this week with noted author Jim Donovan is for you. Jim wrote the best seller This Is Your Life Not A Dress Rehearsal and he has some great thoughts for ex-offenders.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome to this week's episode!
Do you let your felony conviction get in the way of realizing your dreams? I certainly hope not. I do realize however that it is easy to fall into the trap of letting the past consume us.
I don't do that anymore, but believe me, I useed to. I actually now see my situation as providing me with some opportunities that I most likely wouldn't have been able to persue had I never gone to prison.
If you haven't reached that point in your thinking or you just need a little encouragement ( we all need a little encouragement from time to time), then my interview this week with noted author Jim Donovan is for you. Jim wrote the best seller This Is Your Life Not A Dress Rehearsal and he has some great thoughts for ex-offenders.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (83)
Welcome to this week's episode!
Marriage after incarceration can be rough. My guests this week, Rev. Dr. Daniel and Penny Loosenort have written an excellent book that addresses issues like spousal roles, finances, and how to resolve conflict in a marriage. Even though Dr. Loosenort and Penny have not been incarcerated, their book is full of fantastic advice that can be used to most definately help a marriage after a period of incarceration.
Their book, We Promise is fantastic and I highly recommend it.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you.
Welcome to this week's episode!
Marriage after incarceration can be rough. My guests this week, Rev. Dr. Daniel and Penny Loosenort have written an excellent book that addresses issues like spousal roles, finances, and how to resolve conflict in a marriage. Even though Dr. Loosenort and Penny have not been incarcerated, their book is full of fantastic advice that can be used to most definately help a marriage after a period of incarceration.
Their book, We Promise is fantastic and I highly recommend it.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (82)
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (82)
Welcome to this week's episode of Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers!
Sometimes it's nice to hear how other people have overcome the adversity in their lives. We can look at just how they did it and maybe even find some tidbits of information that we can apply to our situation and struggles.
My guest this week, Donna Rinelli, has overcome adversity basically on her own and has written a book called Breath of a Child.
Of the dozens of self-help authors I have had on the show, Donna best nails it in my view. I really like how she focuses on healing through examining the past, then letting go of it. It's an effective way to get past incarceration because we should never forget what it was we did, but nevertheless, it's alright to put those days in our rear view mirror!
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome to this week's episode of Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers!
Sometimes it's nice to hear how other people have overcome the adversity in their lives. We can look at just how they did it and maybe even find some tidbits of information that we can apply to our situation and struggles.
My guest this week, Donna Rinelli, has overcome adversity basically on her own and has written a book called Breath of a Child.
Of the dozens of self-help authors I have had on the show, Donna best nails it in my view. I really like how she focuses on healing through examining the past, then letting go of it. It's an effective way to get past incarceration because we should never forget what it was we did, but nevertheless, it's alright to put those days in our rear view mirror!
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Friday, August 31, 2012
Journey Of Hope With Rodney Mathers (81)
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers
Welcome to this week's show!
Want some help dealing with stress? Well, I've got just the thing for you!
Ex-offenders and the people who support them know all too well the pressures, and therefore stresses, associated with reintegration. It can literally be a killer. Everything from blood pressure to eating habits and social interaction skills can be negatively altered. Dealing with stresses in a way that doesn't lean on some sort of addiction can be tricky as well.
My guest this week, Heidi Thompson, has what just might be the answer for you. In her book Calm Focus Joy The Power Of Breath Awareness Heidi explains how a simple exercise can reduce stress and improve focus.
Join us this week for our discussion with Heidi Thompson and after the interview you can learn more about Heidi at the following link: Heidi Thompson
Remember, If God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome to this week's show!
Want some help dealing with stress? Well, I've got just the thing for you!
Ex-offenders and the people who support them know all too well the pressures, and therefore stresses, associated with reintegration. It can literally be a killer. Everything from blood pressure to eating habits and social interaction skills can be negatively altered. Dealing with stresses in a way that doesn't lean on some sort of addiction can be tricky as well.
My guest this week, Heidi Thompson, has what just might be the answer for you. In her book Calm Focus Joy The Power Of Breath Awareness Heidi explains how a simple exercise can reduce stress and improve focus.
Join us this week for our discussion with Heidi Thompson and after the interview you can learn more about Heidi at the following link: Heidi Thompson
Remember, If God is for you, who can be against you?
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Dr. Philip Bralich Stops By To Explain How Meditation Can Ease The Symtoms of PTSD in Ex-Offenders
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (80)
On this week's show we continue our discussion on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in ex-offenders. This week, we take a look an alternative to easing the symptoms - meditation.
Dr. Philip Bralich relates his experiences with PTSD and explains how he used various eastern meditation techniques to address the disorder effectively.
On this week's show we continue our discussion on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in ex-offenders. This week, we take a look an alternative to easing the symptoms - meditation.
Dr. Philip Bralich relates his experiences with PTSD and explains how he used various eastern meditation techniques to address the disorder effectively.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (77)
On this week's show we examine the latest progress of the EEOC and the attempts to stop employers from using criminal background checks as a screening device for employment.
On this week's show we examine the latest progress of the EEOC and the attempts to stop employers from using criminal background checks as a screening device for employment.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (74) mathersrodney@yahoo.com
Welcome to this week's show!
My guest this week, Trish Jenkins, has been where we have been. A successful business woman and mother of three little girls, Trish was living well in Australia. Unfortunately, Trish made some bad decisions and the resulting consequences landed her in prison.
What I like about Trish is that she has since pulled herself up and once again become successful by reinventing herself.
Her story just may have some ideas you or a loved one can use in the reintegration process.
Be sure and check out Trish's web page. She has several great books out and I encourage you to take a look at those as well. I read her book, Treasures of Darkness, prior to our interview and I found it to be excellent for ex-offenders. Just Click here: Trish Jenkins
Remember, If God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome to this week's show!
My guest this week, Trish Jenkins, has been where we have been. A successful business woman and mother of three little girls, Trish was living well in Australia. Unfortunately, Trish made some bad decisions and the resulting consequences landed her in prison.
What I like about Trish is that she has since pulled herself up and once again become successful by reinventing herself.
Her story just may have some ideas you or a loved one can use in the reintegration process.
Be sure and check out Trish's web page. She has several great books out and I encourage you to take a look at those as well. I read her book, Treasures of Darkness, prior to our interview and I found it to be excellent for ex-offenders. Just Click here: Trish Jenkins
Remember, If God is for you, who can be against you?
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Women: This Is How You Realize Your Dreams
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Welcome to this week's show!
Want to realize your dreams? My guest this week, Shanna Beaman, can help you get started on the path to do just that. Shanna has some excellent insight on how women can begin the journey of realizing their dreams.
Shanna has fantastic advice on things like goal setting and time management skills. Although Shanna has directed her work toward helping women realize their dreams, I found much of her discussion useful for men as well! I also found Shanna's advice to be right on target for ex-offenders
You can learn more about Shanna's ideas by clicking here: Shanna Beaman
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome to this week's show!
Want to realize your dreams? My guest this week, Shanna Beaman, can help you get started on the path to do just that. Shanna has some excellent insight on how women can begin the journey of realizing their dreams.
Shanna has fantastic advice on things like goal setting and time management skills. Although Shanna has directed her work toward helping women realize their dreams, I found much of her discussion useful for men as well! I also found Shanna's advice to be right on target for ex-offenders
You can learn more about Shanna's ideas by clicking here: Shanna Beaman
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (72)
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (72)
Hello Everyone!
In every story of success there is always some information that somebody can use. My guest this week, Nelson Trout, has been to bottoms of addiction and has restored his life through successful recovery. His story is inspiring and we talk through it on this week's edition of the show. I think you you might find our discussion very interesting!
People from all walks of life can fall into the depths of addiction. Some go to prison but others do not. In the end, regardless of the results, the "calamities" as Nelson calls them are all just that...the awful results of addiction.
Be sure and check out Nelson's new book , Blood On The Ceiling: The Awesome Calamities Of Addiction And The Miracle Of Recovery after the interview.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Hello Everyone!
In every story of success there is always some information that somebody can use. My guest this week, Nelson Trout, has been to bottoms of addiction and has restored his life through successful recovery. His story is inspiring and we talk through it on this week's edition of the show. I think you you might find our discussion very interesting!
People from all walks of life can fall into the depths of addiction. Some go to prison but others do not. In the end, regardless of the results, the "calamities" as Nelson calls them are all just that...the awful results of addiction.
Be sure and check out Nelson's new book , Blood On The Ceiling: The Awesome Calamities Of Addiction And The Miracle Of Recovery after the interview.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (71)
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (71)
Welcome!
On this week's show we continue to examine addiction and to see shining examples of those who have broken away from its grasps. Dr. Sherry Hoppe and her sister Sylvia Yates explain from the perspective of the addicted and the enabler how Sylvia eventually broke her addiction to prescription pills.
It was a long hard road and a road most of us have traveled. After fifteen years of humiliating arrests and failed therapy attempts, Sylvia finally got sober.
Now that your home, are you struggling with the addictions that cost you your freedom in the first place? I think you will find strength and practical ideas in this interview.
If you you would like more information on the Journey of Sylvia Yates and Dr. Sherry Hoppe, Check out their book by clicking here.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome!
On this week's show we continue to examine addiction and to see shining examples of those who have broken away from its grasps. Dr. Sherry Hoppe and her sister Sylvia Yates explain from the perspective of the addicted and the enabler how Sylvia eventually broke her addiction to prescription pills.
It was a long hard road and a road most of us have traveled. After fifteen years of humiliating arrests and failed therapy attempts, Sylvia finally got sober.
Now that your home, are you struggling with the addictions that cost you your freedom in the first place? I think you will find strength and practical ideas in this interview.
If you you would like more information on the Journey of Sylvia Yates and Dr. Sherry Hoppe, Check out their book by clicking here.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Monday, March 12, 2012
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (71)
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (71)
Welcome!
On this week's show we continue to examine addiction and to see shining examples of those who have broken away from its grasps. Dr. Sherry Hoppe and her sister Sylvia Yates explain from the perspective of the addicted and the enabler how Sylvia eventually broke her addiction to prescription pills.
It was a long hard road and a road most of us have traveled. After fifteen years of humiliating arrests and failed therapy attempts, Sylvia finally got sober.
Now that your home, are you struggling with the addictions that cost you your freedom in the first place? I think you will find strength and practical ideas in this interview.
If you you would like more information on the Journey of Sylvia Yates and Dr. Sherry Hoppe, Check out their book by clicking here.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Welcome!
On this week's show we continue to examine addiction and to see shining examples of those who have broken away from its grasps. Dr. Sherry Hoppe and her sister Sylvia Yates explain from the perspective of the addicted and the enabler how Sylvia eventually broke her addiction to prescription pills.
It was a long hard road and a road most of us have traveled. After fifteen years of humiliating arrests and failed therapy attempts, Sylvia finally got sober.
Now that your home, are you struggling with the addictions that cost you your freedom in the first place? I think you will find strength and practical ideas in this interview.
If you you would like more information on the Journey of Sylvia Yates and Dr. Sherry Hoppe, Check out their book by clicking here.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (70)
Welcome to this week's edition!
Ted Adamson spent years addicted to heroin and suffered great consequences. He also tried to kick his addiction several times.
In this week's interview, Ted describes what his life was like during his strung-out years. He includes all the dirty little details that those who have had similar addictions know all to well. He also gives frank opinions of the various treatment techniques he experienced and describes how he ultimately obtained a sobriety that has lasted over three decades.
Ted's book, Up From Down, is a must read for ex-offenders struggling with addiction issues.
Remember, if God id for you, who can be against you.
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