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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (221)
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Hello and welcome!
My guest this time is Pete Cossaboon. Pete did a little bit of federal time and because of his conviction had to reinvent himself. He's done a a fantastic job of turning his adversity into a successful and satisfying way of life. Pete is a life coach and has several on-line courses which look great and I recommend you take a look at what he has to offer. However, our paths cross with Pete at the point where he turned his situation around. Join me as I talk with Pete about what it took to do that. I think you'll find there are helpful ideas in his story.
If God is for you, who can be against you.
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (220)
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Hello Everyone!
I seldom have repeat guests on the podcast. I've always figured that once someone shares their ideas with us it's time to move on and see what else we can learn. Despite the fact that this podcast is tiny I have never had a problem getting guests. In fact, I turn down many more than I consider and eventually book.
My guest this week, Bracha Goetz is an exception to the rule. A Harvard grad, Bracha can go deep on fighting addictions. Addictions are one of the leading causes of recidivism and if you're struggling, Bracha just may have some ideas that can ease your struggle.
If God is for you, who can be against you?
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (219)
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Welcome!
In this episode I take a look at a Harvard study on what is needed for a successful re-entry. At first it seems to be the same old stuff but there is a surprise addition to this particular study. It's something I've been saying for a long time! Check it out....
Also, I've got some information on a telephone scam that targets felons. You should be aware of this. The scammer almost got me!
If God is for you, who can be against you?
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (218)
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Welcome!
Throughout the time I've been doing this podcast, I've stayed away from looking backwards. Things like prison conditions, abusive guards, sentencing, and other topics related to being in prison are not the purpose of the podcast. I want to put prison behind me and move on with life in a way that proves I am worthy of the second chance I've been given.
However, that 7 years and 11 months I did, is a reality that can not be denied. I think about it all the time. I think maybe I've been a little too harsh about staying away from all that on the podcast.
My guest on this episode is Shane Flemmons. Shane did a few a years and has written about his experiences in two books: Conviction and Deep Convictions. The books are evidence of the disfunctionality of prison and the lessons learned from the experiences and stories of other inmates. Join us as we chat with Shane about these things and more on this episode.
If God is for you, who can be against you?
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (217)
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Hello!
Sometimes I think it's good to focus on ourselves. We' are not being overly self-centered when we think about, consider, and execute strategies to improve "anything" about ourselves. By the word "anything" I mean aspects of our physical and mental health. As we all know, the hurdles to be jumped to achieve successful reintegration are very, very, tall. In my opinion, taking inventory and addressing our physical and mental health is an important part of life after incarceration.
My guest this week, Jenny Mannion, has some ideas on how to address these rough spots - whether they be physical or mental. This is the focus of my chat with Jenny and I think you will find what she has to say insightful and worth exploring.
Jenny Mannion ( click for more info. on Jenny)
Remember, if God is for you, who can be against you?
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (216)
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Hello!
Let's do some thinking about expectations. Is it possible to expect too much from ourselves? Is there a difference between expectations and goals? How about our expectations of other people? How do we keep our expectations reasonable?
My guest on this episode, Ben Winter, helps us figure out how to manage our expectations. He wrote a book about this, What To Expect When Having Expectations. Check out my interview with Ben Winter.
If God is for you who can be against you?
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (215)
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Welcome!
I hope you're doing well!
I've been thinking for quiet some time that doing an episode on sex addiction would probably be a good thing to do but frankly, actually going about doing it has seemed a little awkward. I've looked at guests to interview and there are some experts in recovery with professional credentials that I may still try to interview. But ultimately, I decided to share some facts, look at the negative issues that arise from sex addiction, and share some resources for getting help.
As we work to become productive citizens, we don't need something like this getting in our way!
Bottom line: Sex addictions are a very bad thing. Nothing good comes from porn in general and I'm convinced it's a one way street that goes nowhere. If you need help, it's available for free. I've included three resources below.
If God is for you, who can be against you?
S anon - for familiy members of addicts
sexhelp.com - povides a self evaluation and therapist search tool
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers (214)
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Hello!
I hope everyone is safe and warm. It has been a rough week here in the Houston area! Three has been record cold, ( 11 degrees a couple of nights ago), major power outages, water outages, and empty grocery store shelves. All of this is on top of Covid. Wow! My heart goes out to people walking out of prison into this mess because while freedom feels great, there is a reality here that can make getting restarted even tougher.
My guest this week, Lois Hollis will help us to address some the emotions we feel while getting ourselves going again. Namely, we will be talking about guilt and shame.
Lately, I've been turning down interview requests because I just haven't seen anything we haven't covered before. I can not recall however devoting an entire show to a discussion on how guilt and shame can adversely affect our progress as we reintegrate. Lois talks about the importance of eliminating shame and guilt and how to go about doing that.
Remember, if God is for you, who can be aginst you?
Facts
Rodney is a graduate of Houston Baptist University. The first decade of his career was focused on teaching Special Education where he chaired an elementary Special Education department. He spent the second half (about 8 years) of his career coaching football, coaching track, and teaching History
Rodney and Rose have 5 children. Two of those those children are now teachers and both are, at the time of this writing, in graduate school. One of their children has a Master's degree in Engineering. One of their daughters is having a wonderful career at Amazon. One of their children is currently traveling and observing life.
Rodney and Rose are extremely proud of their children.
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