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?
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (83)
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
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (77)
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
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (74)
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?
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