Friendships are an essential part of our journey in life. In this friendship journey, you probably will encounter someone that turns out not to be the friend that you thought they were. In my journey, I have encountered those type of people.  I realized several things that I didn't do that could have prevented it from happening to me.  On this episode, I offer 3 things you can do to help in developing solid friendships. (Episode 12)

Elementary school principal Eric Goodman joins me on today’s Journey with James Podcast. He was faced with some adversities in life growing up in the projects. Statistics point out that he is not supposed to be a success story. Eric has changed that narrative for the better. From being in the military, a teacher, a mentor, to becoming a school principal, Eric shares what got him through. He also shares some ways that he communicates with his scholars at his school because he believes that every child deserves an opportunity to be the best that they can be. (Episode 11)

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 This week I give you a story about how when I was younger I would look at others downfalls and say "I would never do that." I was shown quick that we have to be careful in what we say. I learned that I should never say never and think that I got it all together. I ended up doing what I said I wouldn't do plus a lot more.

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I have been on a quest to find and connect with my family. Through a 23 and Me DNA test I have been linked to a few people who share some part of the same DNA. On this edition of the podcast, I will introduce you to A'uston Calhoun. According to the DNA test,  A'uston is likely my 4th cousin. We have connected and are getting to know one another. On this podcast we talk about some things we have in common including family, going for our goals, and the power of positive thinking. Check out the episode and expect with some encouragement and motivation in your journey through life. (Episode 9)

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On this edition James discusses the residue of rejection. Rejection can negatively alter the way you relate to people and situations in life. You may have dealt with some rejection issues in your childhood, put it in the back of your mind, and now dealing with its residue. James realized that he still dealt with some forms of rejection and had to be honest with himself in order to start the healing process. 

In this episode James will explore rejection as it pertains to his “4” fathers on his journey in life.  You can also listen to this podcast on Spotify, Google or Apple Podcast. (Episode 8) Please Share!

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My close friend and Author Thomas Ashburn Jr. joins me on today's Journey with James podcast. We talk about his books, our 10 year friendship, and focus on the reality of depression. Depression affected us both and we give you some takeaways to help overcome it. Listen here or on Spotify, or Apple/Google Podcast or YouTube.

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 A few weeks ago on the podcast I talked about the death of my mother and how I learned to not carry the could've, would've, and should've's of life. This week my sister Alexis joins me as she shares her perspective of that tragic day. We also share the moments of happiness with our mother that help us get through when we get down from missing her. 

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Things happen in our lives that at times cause us to waver in our faith. My wife and I endured some of those hard times. Today, my wife and I will share some of those stories of struggle and hard times on our journey. Plus, we give you 2 takeaways that you can apply to your journey of faith right away. 

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We all have those could've, should've, would've scenarios in life. Sometimes dwelling on what you could have, would have, or should have done can cause depression and setbacks to occur. In my journey I dealt with that with the loss of my mom unexpectedly. I share my journey with dealing with it, and how I am coping with it today in hopes that it can help someone else.

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