I Am Refocused Radio

ABOUT JOCKO WILLINK



Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, Dichotomy of Leadership, host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer, leadership instructor, speaker and strategic advisor. Jocko spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, starting as an enlisted SEAL and rising through the ranks to become a SEAL officer. As commander of SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser during the battle of Ramadi, he orchestrated SEAL operations that helped the "Ready First" Brigade of the U.S. Army's First Armored Division bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War.



Jocko returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams. There, he spearheaded the development of leadership training and personally instructed and mentored the next generation of SEAL leaders who have continued to perform with great success on the battlefield. Jocko is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards.



Upon retiring from the Navy, Jocko co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company, where he teaches the leadership principles he learned on the battlefield to help others lead and win. Jocko also authored the Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual, a New York Times Bestseller, and the best selling Way of the Warrior Kid children's book series.



https://echelonfront.com/jocko-willink/

ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK FINAL SPIN



Jocko Willink's life and career following a decorated turn as a Navy SEAL has seen him achieve great success as a writer, businessman, and podcast host. He used tremendous self-discipline to accomplish these goals. He is also a true renaissance man who wants to tell a story that burns in him. One about people down on their luck, struggling to find their way, and of those that, when their one chance arises, don't pass it up. With that he presents a powerful and poignant debut novel, FINAL SPIN: A Novel (St. Martin's Press, On Sale November 9, 2021, $26.99).



Two brothers stuck in separate but equal dead-end worlds. Johnny has watched out for his brother Arty, who is an idiosyncratic person, for as long as he can remember. Along with his best friend, Goat, Johnny knows there's not much future for any of them in their town. Johnny's girlfriend, Jessica, is the type of soul that life has driven hard. Johnny and Goat stock shelves overnight while Arty toils daily in a laundromat. No one in this crew has a chance to walk the path to fame and fortune.

But even those that rarely have good luck smile upon them will at least once in their lives will come face-to-face with extraordinary opportunity. Johnny and Goat may very well have stumbled upon the chance of a lifetime. A chance not just for them, but also to take care of Arty and Jessica. First, though, they have to survive being on the run thanks to their golden "opportunity."

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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.

Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.

She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.

With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָה

https://www.lovegod-ministries.org/

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Blood brothers, Thad and Jonah McClelland, set out to make music that aimed towards each other's strengths and weaknesses in the beginning of 2017. The two had made music in the past, but never took it very seriously. They both used to rap over self produced beats that could be found in a trash can. One day, Jonah was going through Thad's archives and pushed him to release music under a new alias where Jonah would take the sidelines on recording. Against Thad's will, Jonah set out to push, manage, and help provide lyrics for his brother while Thad would handle the music. This was the recipe that they needed to reach and exceed their goals that they had set for the upcoming years.

Currently, Thad resides and makes music in Nashville while Jonah lives and creates the artwork in San Diego, along with handling the business. Valid Point. has fallen under many categories including, bedroom hip hop, lofi, and melodic hip hop. Thad flexes his creative range (and sometimes his love for pop punk music) by covering any genre that he encounters, and never ceases to push himself into the unknown. No matter which song brought you to this page, you can rest assured that whatever comes out next will satisfy you in a different way.

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ABOUT SPONGEBOB BINGEPANTS




Take a deep dive down to Bikini Bottom with this official SpongeBob SquarePants companion podcast from Nickelodeon. Hosts Frankie Grande (Henry Danger) and Hector Navarro (Nickelodeon Animation Podcast) love SpongeBob SquarePants. That's why they've decided to rewatch the entire series, starting all the way back to the iconic first episode. Each week, Frankie and Hector have hilarious conversations, and interview special guests from voice actors to veteran artists, uncovering behind-the-scenes secrets about everyone's favorite sea sponge. SpongeBob BingePants is a weekly celebration of all things absorbent and yellow and porous!




Episodes here:




https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-spongebob-bingepants-86469433/





ABOUT FRANKIE GRANDE




Frankie Grande (born January 24, 1983) is an American dancer, singer, actor, television host, producer, and YouTuber.

On Nickelodeon, he plays the role of Frankini in Henry Danger, The Adventures of Kid Danger and Danger Force. He also guest starred on All That and Unfiltered.




ABOUT HECTOR NAVARRO




Hector Navarro is a self-described "cartoon nerd" who has lived and breathed animation his entire life. He's a host on Geek & Sundry Twitch channel, as well as co-host of Cineverse on Hyper RPG. He also plays Captain Rafael Martinez on Shield of Tomorrow. .Hailing from San Diego, Calif., Hector has a degree in Media Arts and Animation from The Art Institute of California, and is a former Nickelodeon intern. Hector has worked as a visual effects artists on such films as The Avengers, Iron Man 3, and the Shrek movies. His preferred method of bending is water and his favourite characters include Angelica from Rugrats and Leo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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SCOTT ADKINS, star of the new action movie ONE SHOT, hitting theaters November 5th.

With a huge fanbase and 12+ Million followers, multi-hyphenate Scott Adkins is a skilled actor and one of the best martial artists in the world. Mr. Adkins will next be seen in ONE SHOT opposite Ryan Phillippe and Ashley Greene on November 5TH. Other upcoming films include his highly anticipated role in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 opposite Keanu Reeves, CASTLE FALLS, the directorial debut of Dolph Lundgren, DAY SHIFT opposite Jamie Foxx, Karla Souza & Dave Franco.

Last year, Scott starred alongside Donnie Yen in the latest installment of the hit Chinese Box office Franchise, IP MAN, which exceeded expectations by grossing more than Star Wars. Scott also starred alongside Wu Jing in the Chinese action film THE WOLF WARRIOR which grossed over $90 million USD in China alone.

Scott can also be seen in top projects such as Kathryn Bigelow's ZERO DARK 30 for Sony, AMERICAN ASSASSIN for CBS Films, the Marvel/Disney feature DOCTOR STRANGE, the comedic-spy thriller GRIMSBY for Paramount, THE EXPENDABLES 2, CRIMINAL, LEGACY OF LIES & SEIZED for Lionsgate, DEAD RECKONING opposite K.J. Alpha, THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, among many others.

ABOUT ONE SHOT, IN THEATERS AND ON DEMAND NOVEMBER 5th

While one-shot films are not a new concept, the first being Hitchcock's Rope (1948), the technique has had a renaissance in recent years, most notably with Oscar Award Winning 1917. Films shot to look as if they are done in one consecutive shot are difficult to film, but films shot in one shot and in real time are a whole other ball game. ONE SHOT uses this technique to create an action film like no other. As you watch the film you are barreling through the twists, turns and explosions right alongside the characters. This experimental film is raw, riveting and a new addition to an ever growing genre of one shot films.

The film is directed by James Nunn (Jetski, Tower Block), written by: Jamie Russell and starring Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Triple Threat), Ashley Greene Khoury (The Twilight Saga, Bombshell) and Ryan Phillippe (Shooter, Crash).

SYNOPSIS: In an effort to prevent a terrorist attack on Washington D.C., an elite squad of Navy SEALs led by Lt. Blake Harris (Scott Adkins) and a junior CIA analyst Zoe Anderson (Ashley Greene) must retrieve a prisoner from a CIA black site island prison. Tensions flare as Deputy Site Manager Tom Shields (Ryan Phillippe) refuses to release the suspected terrorist based solely on Anderson's intel, but when the base comes under attack by waves of insurgents they must band together to complete the mission.

Screen Media will release ONE SHOT in theaters and on demand on November 5th, 2021.

Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FODkoNg_j9I

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Born and raised in the small city of Flagstaff, Arizona, Trev Yarash began his rise on the music mountain. As a child, Yarash always had a distinct passion for music, taking his creativity and placing it where no other artist had gone before. Singing from birth, it wasn't long before Yarash reached for other instruments. He began to play the piano at the age of 5, mastering each song by ear, and writing original songs by age 13. With time and dedication he found himself learning the guitar as well. With his passion for music overflowing into all areas of his life he didn't just find the keys to music through the piano, he found them in becoming the producer and engineer as well as the artist. He was the key to creating the sound he would eventually call his own and a sound the world would soon fall in love with. He took 1st Place in Northern Arizona's Got Talent and many other musical competitions which encouraged him to record his first album. 

With big dreams and an even bigger voice it wasn't long before someone in Hollywood was drawn in by his talent. After posting a home-made demo of an original song, Trev was recognized by both Ross Robinson (Award winning/Multi-platinum Music Producer) and Jeffery David (Echosmith, Zedd, Seal, Hunter Hayes, Ally Brooke, Mat Kearney). Yarash and David then teamed up to write and produce “I Just Want You”, a demo record released in 2012. Though only a demo the record garnered much success as it became the #4 Most Requested song on Arizona radio. With the success of “I Just Want You”  spreading to New Mexico, Florida, and California radio, it is no surprise it helped Yarash land multiple placements on both National and International Television; all as an independent artist. He released two EP's "Meet Me" and "Reflect You” and shortly after followed by his debut Album “Limelight".

With Yarash continuing to gain momentum from the success of his early records, he gives fans and followers more to look forward to with the official release of  “I Just Want You” in August of 2021. This feel-good Pop Ballad is accompanied with a vibrant visual that takes viewers on a journey to falling in love with Yarash and the 2012 demo-turned single. After writing and producing the demo with Jeffery David, Yarash promised to give more of himself at this height in his career. He says, “ With a revolutionary new sound, keeping it raw and real, twists that challenge this generation to become authentic, and remaining confident in my highest expression.” He is able to create a sound that inspires love in all listeners. The message is universally inspiring and artistically gauges the listener regardless of the age, gender, or spiritual background.


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April Rueda, born in Compton, California residing in San Antonio, TX for the past 9 years. A mother of 2 beautiful girls, wife, and entrepreneur, April has decided to pursue her passion by creating an avenue for others to pursue theirs. New Soul Entertainment was founded by April in 2021 and it is a music entertainment group that hosts events in the San Antonio area that create a safe space for music artists and musicians to explore their creativity and network with other artists. April recognizes that there is an abundance of talented people here in San Antonio and hopes to be a catalyst for the emergence of new artists.

Social Media:
Facebook Page: New Soul Entertainment (business) and April Rueda (personal)
Facebook Group: R&B and Soul Jam Session/Cover Band

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ABOUT HER BOOK AS THE WICKED WATCH

Emmy® Award-winning talk show host and television journalist Tamron Hall launches a new series of crime thrillers, featuring a main character modeled on herself, with AS THE WICKED WATCH: The First Jordan Manning Novel (William Morrow; October 26, 2021; $27.99). A small-town girl from Texas who has broken gender and racial barriers to land a job with a major Chicago television station, Jordan has leveraged her brains, looks, and grit to carve out a niche as a highly respected crime reporter, aided by her master's degree in forensic science. The brutal murder of a beautiful and promising Black teenager named Masey James could be the case that propels her to national stardom. But first, Jordan-who herself has lost a close family member to murder-must overcome the justice system's indifference and incompetence to track down the evil killer who is preying on Black children, and call out the many forces that leave them vulnerable.

When twenty-nine-year-old Jordan arrives in her trademark designer stilettos at the abandoned playground where Masey's body has been discovered, it's a deeply distressing scene. A striking fifteen year-old with a loving mother and a stable home, Masey had recently been admitted to a coveted STEM school. In fact, she reminds Jordan of herself at that age-a golden girl with an unlimited future. Now, her remains have been found wrapped in a plastic sheet, her body showing signs of having been sexually assaulted, abused, and burned. What makes the situation even worse is that Masey's murder is the seventh unsolved killing of a Black woman in Chicago in the past two years. Jordan is appalled by the conduct of the police, who seem to be ignoring obvious leads that she quickly begins to uncover with her own investigative reporting. Disturbed by the tendency of both the police and the media to stereotype Black victims as somehow deserving of their fate, she reaches out to Masey's stunned mother. With memories of her own family tragedy still fresh, Jordan is genuinely compassionate, but she has to maintain professional boundaries in order to do her job. She must also be on guard against backstabbing by rival colleagues who resent her success and don't think the crime beat is appropriate for a young, Black, female reporter.

With the help of her diverse, multiracial work family and her longtime friend Dr. Marvin Chan, a renowned forensic pathologist, Jordan begins to follow the twisting trail that she hopes will ultimately lead to Masey's killer. A veteran activist in the Black community, Louise Robinson, at first offers some tantalizing tips, but then suddenly shuts down. Jordan's secret contact inside the Chicago PD, Detective Joe Samuels, gives her vital assistance, but sometimes seems to be more interested in romance than in crime-solving.

Meanwhile, Jordan's on-again, off-again sexual relationship with Thomas, a personal trainer, leaves her satisfied physically but otherwise not. But if one more person asks her about motherhood and settling down, she's going to scream. Masey's case takes a drastic turn when the DA announces out of the blue that three young Black boys, the oldest just thirteen, will be charged with her murder. Outraged by such an obvious miscarriage of justice, Jordan revs her investigation up even further as protests break out and threaten to plunge the city into violence. Soon after, the murder of another young Black girl in a manner frighteningly similar to Masey's raises the question of whether a serial killer is on the loose. Devoting herself completely to Masey's case, Jordan begins to take risks that place her and those close to her in stark danger. With her nerves rubbed raw and her body pushed to its limits, Jordan begins to question everything about this case and her involvement in it. What if Masey wasn't the innocent girl her mother thought she was? What if there was a dark side to her life that Jordan would have to reveal to her family and the viewers at home? Was Louise Robinson a community heroine or an opportunistic fraud, and maybe even an accomplice? Why has this case gripped Jordan so? Is this even the kind of work she wants to keep doing? She's getting worried about her habit of allowing other people's grief to enshroud her, then trying to drown it in a bottle.

But in the end, Jordan summons every ounce of her ingenuity and courage to put into play a dangerous strategy that will utilize her instincts and allow her to swerve around the lies that threaten to throw her off the trail of a killer. As Jordan knows from the many crime stories she's covered, the wicked watch and strike when they think no one's looking. But this time, the scent is just too strong to back away, and so is her determination to arrive at the naked truth.

With more than two decades of journalism experience, including six years as the host of the "Deadline: Crime" series on Investigation Discovery, Tamron Hall has a unique wealth of knowledge about the world of crime reporting. Furthermore, sadly, her own personal experience of losing a sister to murder has painfully heightened her understanding of the impact of violent crime. Tamron Hall draws on all of this and more to deliver the dazzling debut volume of her new crime thriller series starring Jordan Manning. A taut, tough, and timely mystery, AS THE WICKED WATCH is a compelling and surprising page turner that gives readers an authentic behind-the-scenes view of the life of a top television crime reporter. At the same time, it offers sharp insights into the racial inequities and other glaring, unacceptable flaws of our criminal justice system.

ABOUT TAMRON HALL

From the deeply moving to the purely fun, "Tamron Hall" is a daily destination for all things topical and a platform for viewers to connect with the people who are shaping our world through meaningful, engaging, and entertaining conversations. As a new mom, a newlywed, and a survivor who is proving you can accomplish anything at any age, Tamron Hall brings a refreshing, relatable, unpredictable, and unstoppable voice to television.

Broadcast from New York City featuring a dynamic mix of live and taped shows, "Tamron Hall" airs across the country in national syndication.

Emmy® Award-winning talk show host Tamron Hall is the host and executive producer of the show. Formerly of The Today Show," she has also hosted six seasons of Deadline: Crime on Investigation Discovery. While at NBC, she was a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for her report on domestic abuse. Tamron currently serves as an advocate for domestic violence awareness. A native of Luling, Texas, she lives in New York City.

https://www.amazon.com/As-Wicked-Watch-Jordan-Manning/dp/0063117746

https://tamronhallshow.com/

https://twitter.com/tamronhall

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“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’” — Jeremiah 29:11

Pastor Brenda White Green

In 1968, Pastor Brenda was born in a country town called Floydada, TX. The Lord was present in the home she lived in at all times. At the age of 33, she was called to the ministry of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX where she served others and was taught the Word of God.

In 2004 in Lubbock, Pastor Brenda felt summoned by the Lord to go out into the streets and the world to feed and touch the people that are rejected by society. She made it her mission to let them know that regardless of their circumstances, Jesus loves them all the same.

Pastor Brenda began travelling to different places to learn about outreach ministry. During her travels, she began getting stronger in the Word of God.

Pastor Kevin Green

Pastor Kevin was born on November 17, 1977 to loving parents. He grew up attending the Antioch Baptist Church with them. As the years went by, he began studying the word of God. By the age of 14, Pastor Kevin was already teaching classes.

In the late ‘90s, he moved to Houston, TX and began his journey. He studied Christian Education and became a youth pastor. After a few years, he became an assistant pastor at Mount Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Pastor Kevin’s passion is studying Greek and Hebrew as well as teaching the Word of God and advancing His kingdom. For him, seeing people’s lives changed for the better in accordance with His will is an amazing and fulfilling experience.

Pastor Kevin met his beautiful wife Brenda in 2016. They happily exchanged wedding vows a year later. At present, Pastor Kevin is a cofounder and pastor of Recovering your Harvest of Grace Outreach. He and his wife continue to honor God’s commandment of going out into the world to touch, love, and teach those in need.

https://harvestofgraceradio.com/

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Like a beacon of light in the darkest reaches of our Galaxy, Pulsar Radio's rock n roll transmission has finally arrived on planet earth and is the brainchild of singer/songwriter/drummer/producer N8 Curtis. After drumming, recording and touring in such bands as 28 Gates, Christian Death, Red Elvises and Outernational, N8 wanted to create a Space Rock project inspired by the likes of David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Bad Religion and Radiohead. Pulsar Radio has just released thier first single Sea Of Dreams (available on all streaming platforms) with plans to release thier debut EP Interstellar Sunday very soon! Stay Tuned to Reverb Nation for all the latest sounds from Space Rockers Pulsar Radio!

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