Who Am I? Why Am I Here? What Is My Purpose?

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Hey Everyone!

As we enter this new year, its a time to contemplate I guess. What we contemplate is up for debate. I have a tendency to to reflect more on broader questions than setting goals or stating resolutions because goals and resolutions are a constant, ever evolving exercise with me. So, in that tradition, here's a question for you: What is our purpose?

Now, you can ask that question to 10 different people and get ten different answers, but I think my guest this week might just have the kind of answers that will get you to........well, contemplate the question. My guest is David Gaggin. 

A different kind of show this week but David Gaggin has some very cool information for us on this week's show. 

If God is for you, who can be against you?

The Twirly Whirly Girls Release Second Single

The Twirly Whirly Girls Release Second Single



Three year old twins Evelyn and Juliet and their six year old cousin April-Lee, better known as the Twirly Whirly Girls, are proud to announce thee release of their latest single: The Itsy Bitsy Spider.



The new single, a follow up to their number one song on Mondo Tunes Radio: The ABC Song is available on all the popular download sites including iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.

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JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS (mathersrodney@yahoo.com) » Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (132)Let's talk jobs this week. It's not always my favorite topic because of the many hurdles ex-offenders have to jump in order to get meaningful employment. I'm not talking about those crap jobs like telephone sales or my favorite - the car wash. ( I got fired from car wash! How does someone get fired from a car wash?)

One alternative is entrepreneurship. Why not? My guest this week, Peter Mehit, is an expert in this area and calls in for chat on how to go about doing this. We had had a nice discussion and I think you will find it informative.

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Great show on this week's episode on dealing with adversity.

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David Rogers discusses how to use the same disciplinary techniques samurai warriors used to fight through the adversity in our lives.

Bob Zima On The Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers

Bob Zima On The Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers



Press release

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JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS (mathersrodney@yahoo.com) » Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (129)Hello,

My guest this week is Clinical Therapist and Blog Talk Radio host Bob Zima. Bob has a an easy going style and through his life experience and counseling experiences has developed quiet a few ideas on overcoming adversity and dealing with addictions. 

His is the author of a book entitled: Toilet Therapy: Healing Anger  and a the producer of a video called: Grief is Like A Vacuum. It Sucks. Both have been well received.

Join me for my interview with Bob Zima and remember, If God is for you, who can be against you?

Resurrecting Rodney Rocks!

Carol Ann



Check out Resurrecting Rodney for free on this internet radio station.

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Hey Everybody!

We have a slightly different focus this week but I'm sure it's something we can all use. Have you ever thought about what you would do if some sued you? My guest this week, Brian Turner, is an expert in how to defend yourself if sued. His book, How To Kill A Lawsuit, describes just how one goes about doing this.

Join me this week for my chat with Brian Turner.

If God is for you who can be against you?

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Hello Everyone!

I really enjoyed chatting with my guest this week and I think you will find Roger Ladig has a great deal of interesting things to say.

Roger is an adjunct professor at Purdue University where he conveys his experiences as a the now retired Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Ladig Inc. to his students. 

In his book, Finding Purpose and Joy, Its a Journey  Roger discusses 10 steps he has discovered just might get you to that destination. He has faced his own adversity and shares with us how he got through it and past it. Join me for my discussion with Roger Ladig on this week's show.

If God is for you, who can be against you?

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Hi Everyone,

Overcoming adversity is what this podcast is all about. As ex-offenders, we can always find some advice, suggestion, or hope in other people's success stories. My guest this week, Megan Cryrulewski, is a perfect example of this. Check out my interview with Megan about her journey through adversity and how she came out on the other side of it a success. 

If you are interested in reading more about Megan's story, check out her book,Who Am I? How My Daughter Taught Me To Let Go and Live Again.

If God is for you, who can be against you?

The Bizarre Frontman of Rockers Resurrecting Rodney Contemplates Solo Career

The Bizarre Frontman of Rockers Resurrecting Rodney Contemplates Solo Career



Found this obscure little press release....

How An Ex-Offender Can Access Good Karma

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Hello Everybody!

I've heard people use the word "karma" a lot. It's never really occurred to me what the term really entails. My guest this week, Joe Nunziata, has written a book that not only explains the concept of "karma" but explains how to rid the "bad karma" from your life and to access the "good karma". 

I enjoyed interviewing Joe and hearing his ideas on how to make positive things happen in your life. We also spent time during the interview talking about what it is that makes people happy. There is some very good information here for ex-offenders.

If you are interested in reading Joe's book, Karma Buster, click here: Joe's Book

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Job Search For The Ex-Offender

JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS (mathersrodney@yahoo.com) » Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (124)Hi Everyone!

My gusts this week is Linda Crowder. Linda heads an organization called Focus Forward. She has helped ex-offenders with job search kills and today will speak with her about the intricacies of the job search for ex-offenders. Linda has some great advice and this is a great interview for gathering job search ideas.

Learn more about Linda at: Linda Crowder

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you? 

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Hi Everyone!

There is probably no other factor greater than addiction when it comes to reasons for incarceration. Getting beyond an addiction is key to successful re-entry. 

My guest this week, Scott Stevens, has written an award winning book called : Every Silver Lining Has A Cloud: Relapse And The Symptoms Of Sobriety 

Scott fills us in on how he came to write the book and, of course, how to get sober and stay sober.

If God is for you, who can be against you?

Some New Thoughts On Children With ADHD

JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS (mathersrodney@yahoo.com) » Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (122)Welcome to this week's episode! Before we get started, have you been following these morons in Brazil? I keep seeing pictures of them throwing rocks and molotov cocktails at the police in the streets. This is being done because the World Cup is there. What? Could that really be the reason? YES! These are the same idiots that eventually come to America, utilize our education system, attend University, all the while maintaining their heritage and bad mouthing America and it's institutions. These are the very same people that claim to be lovers of life but at the same time would never in a million years attempt to see you for who you really are because of your felony conviction. So, given that, I've decided to do the same to them. Screw you Brazillian. Go get a wax! Go back to your "heritage". How does it feel to be judged like that? You know what? I'm guessing you're too ignorant to care. OK - back to what really matters. My guest this week is Craig Wiener. Craig is an author and psychologist that just happens to have a great deal of knowledge about ADHD in children. The reason I decided to have Craig on is that this diagnosis is so prolific in children these days that there is a high likelihood of of a parent coming home from incarceration to a young adult or teen with these issues. Craig has an unconventional approach to the problem and I think this show is full of excellent information for ex-offenders finding themselves returning home to parent a child with this diagnosis.

Check out Craig's book: Click Here

Remember. if God is for you, who can be against you!

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Hi Everyone!

I'm really excited to present to you this week an interview with Christy Monson. Christy is a retired therapist from the Las Vegas area and uses her experience from many years of practice to speak and write. We spoke about her book, Becoming Free, A Womans Guide To Internal Strength.

Christy is the first to admit the topics in the book are just as suited to men as they are to women. Procrastinination patterns, negative energy, an identification of childhood belief systems, and communication skills are all addressed by Christy in her book. We touch on each of these in the interview and the result is some very good information you can begin to use right away.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Carol Ane

Resurrecting Rodney Brings a New Flavor of Rock to the Scene

Resurrecting Rodney Brings a New Flavor of Rock to the Scene: It's not totally metal or any of the derivatives of metal music, yet, that seems to be the best place to categorize it. Band founder, Rodney Crypt calls it, "pop death metal". Whatever the category, there is no doubt that Resurrecting Rodney is delivering a new brand of rock that is strange, creepy, catchy, melodic, and will have you humming the choruses when you least expect it. Resurrecting Rodney is proud to announce the release of their self titled EP, Resurrecting Rodney. Currently, the EP is available on Google Play and Band Camp.

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JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS (mathersrodney@yahoo.com) » Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (120)Hello again and welcome to this week's episode!

My guest this week is Chris Sprague. Chris is an author and speaker with a specialization in helping people discover "how they are wired." If you do what he's talking about correctly, you have an invaluable insight to the reasons behind behaviors and attitudes - especially the ones you would like to get rid of!. What a great tool to help with starting your life anew! Please join me for my interview with Chris Sprague.

If God is for you, who can be against you?

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Hi Everyone!

Marsha Barth from Step Into Life Ministries is my very special guest this week. In her capacity as a volunteer, Marsha goes into the jails and teaches the necessary skills needed for a successful re-entry. 

Marsha is also an author and has written a wonderful book about overcoming adversity called The Shattering

Join me for my discussion with Marsha Barth. Take a look at her book by clicking this link: Marsha Barth

As always, remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Parenting For Ex-Offenders

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There are many offenders that return home to a parenting responsibility. The challenges are numerous. As if parenting under "normal" circumstances had no challenges! In my view, those of us who are able to continue in our role as parent upon returning home are blessed and the challenges, though somewhat unique to our situation, are not insurmountable with the right guidance and the proper dose of determination.

My guest this week, Lynn Sandburg, has a good grasp on what it takes to make these relationships work. In her book, Heaven on Earth, Lynn lays out a biblical model for raising children that covers the questions ex-offenders need answers for with actually targeting our demographic. Amazing how that happens! 

Lynn Sandburg, Heaven on Earth

If God is for you, who can be against you?

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JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS (mathersrodney@yahoo.com) » Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (117)Hi everyone!

I hope you are continuing to experience more success all the time. We all slip. We all have experiences that discourage us from time to time. You are are not alone in this. Here's the key: As long as you don't re-offend, you are O.K.! Keep trying. Never re-offend. if you do those two things, I am totally convinced that eventually, everything will smooth out for you. 

My guest this week, Richard Waldman, has some solid suggestions on how to continue to move forward. Remember, we can always take at least something from one of these interviews. Richard is an author and runs a 10 week re-entry program in California. He knows what he is talking about. 

He's got a free E Book for you to get too!

Always remember, If God is for you, who can be against you?

Starting Over By Using Goal Setting......Correctly

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Hi yall!

My guest this week calls in from London, England to discuss one possible methodology for changing your life for the better. 

The new book by Stuart Young,  How to Change Your Life: One Day at a Time is a great read for an ex-offender looking for some ideas on how to start over. His approach is effective and utilizes goal setting as an outline for success. During our discussion, we get a good idea of how to set goals and why this can be effective.

Join me for our interview as I really feel there are, at the very least, morsels of information you can use to help facilitate and continue your successful return home.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Starting Over By Using Goal Setting......Correctly

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Hi yall!

My guest this week calls in from London, England to discuss one possible methodology for changing your life for the better. 

The new book by Stuart Young,  How to Change Your Life: One Day at a Time is a great read for an ex-offender looking for some ideas on how to start over. His approach is effective and utilizes goal setting as an outline for success. During our discussion, we get a good idea of how to set goals and why this can be effective.

Join me for our interview as I really feel there are, at the very least, morsels of information you can use to help facilitate and continue your successful return home.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Starting Over By Using Goal Setting......Correctly

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Hi yall!

My guest this week calls in from London, England to discuss one possible methodology for changing your life for the better. 

The new book by Stuart Young,  How to Change Your Life: One Day at a Time is a great read for an ex-offender looking for some ideas on how to start over. His approach is effective and utilizes goal setting as an outline for success. During our discussion, we get a good idea of how to set goals and why this can be effective.

Join me for our interview as I really feel there are, at the very least, morsels of information you can use to help facilitate and continue your successful return home.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Starting Over By Using Goal Setting......Correctly

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Hi yall!

My guest this week calls in from London, England to discuss one possible methodology for changing your life for the better. 

The new book by Stuart Young,  How to Change Your Life: One Day at a Time is a great read for an ex-offender looking for some ideas on how to start over. His approach is effective and utilizes goal setting as an outline for success. During our discussion, we get a good idea of how to set goals and why this can be effective.

Join me for our interview as I really feel there are, at the very least, morsels of information you can use to help facilitate and continue your successful return home.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Starting Over By Using Goal Setting......Correctly

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Hi yall!

My guest this week calls in from London, England to discuss one possible methodology for changing your life for the better. 

The new book by Stuart Young,  How to Change Your Life: One Day at a Time is a great read for an ex-offender looking for some ideas on how to start over. His approach is effective and utilizes goal setting as an outline for success. During our discussion, we get a good idea of how to set goals and why this can be effective.

Join me for our interview as I really feel there are, at the very least, morsels of information you can use to help facilitate and continue your successful return home.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

Starting Over By Using Goal Setting......Correctly

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Hi yall!

My guest this week calls in from London, England to discuss one possible methodology for changing your life for the better. 

The new book by Stuart Young,  How to Change Your Life: One Day at a Time is a great read for an ex-offender looking for some ideas on how to start over. His approach is effective and utilizes goal setting as an outline for success. During our discussion, we get a good idea of how to set goals and why this can be effective.

Join me for our interview as I really feel there are, at the very least, morsels of information you can use to help facilitate and continue your successful return home.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

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JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS (mathersrodney@yahoo.com) » Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (115)Welcome to this week's episode!

My guest this week, calling in from Australia, is Nick Theophilou. Nick has been providing counseling for 30 years and has written a book that really caught my attention. The title of his book is Ten Stories About What Men Are Doing Right. Frankly, I didn't know we were doing much right when it comes to relationships but apparently we are!

Nick has some great insight through his many years of counseling people and his ideas are especially important to ex-offenders who have, as a general rule, unique challenges when it comes to relationships. 

Join me this week for my interview and discussion with Nick Theophilou

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

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Hi Everyone!

It always amazes me that there are some us (us = men and women that have been to prison and includes me) that insist on keeping the prison mentality when they are released. They use prison jargon and slang. They dress like someone looking for trouble with baggy pants and obligatory hoody. 

I have a few words for this small, ridiculous looking and acting minority of former offenders. First of all, if you think you look cool with your attempts to be a thug, you don't. You look like an idiot. You act like an idiot. I hope you like waiting for chow, going to commissary, and hoping you get a visit because that will be your life....forever. You'll be going back to that crap soon. I really, really hope you come to your senses before its too late. I think maybe you've been duped into thinking there is something glamorous about being a thug. There is nothing glamorous about doing long stretches of time in prison. Do everything in your power to show people that you have ditched that life style. 

In other news, my guest today is Jan Marquart. Jan is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and has written several books. Join us as we discuss her tested technique of using writing as a therapeutic tool. I found Jan to be very insightful about the issues that ex-offenders deal with.

Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?

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JOURNEY OF HOPE WITH RODNEY MATHERS › POST/Episodes Manager — PodbeanHey There!

 

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and your New Year is off to a great start. Rose and I had all the kids and grand-kids in and out of the house throughout the holidays and we had a great time.

My guest this week is Dr. Jack Pransky. Jack specializes in helping people live in a state of well being with less stress and healthy relationships.

There are a bunch of good ideas in this interview and I hope there is at least one thing Jack mentions that speaks to you as you work toward achieving and maintaining a successful re-entry. Dr. Jack Pransky has a great book called Somebody Should Have Told Us!  Click the link to find out more about Jack and his book.

Always remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?