Today we bring you a story of victory, defeat, and love. We talk with Quincy about his time at Ransom and then we follow up with where he is now. We hope you will learn that people will not always make good choices but that does not excuse us from caring. I love Quincy and will always consider him a friend. Never give up and never stop caring for others. Even when they don't do what you think they should but also we must not become enablers by not wanting to say no or be honest. Enjoy todays episode and share with your friends. To find out more about Ransom Ministries go to www.ransomministries.com

Today we talk with Johnnie Rodgers. We met Johnnie through a partner of ours and I am so glad we did. I think you will enjoy our conversation with Johnnie about his life growing up in Grand Bay Alabama, Being in the navy and being married for over thirty years. Join me as we walk through his life and hear of his victories and his struggles. If you want to know more about Ransom ministries go to www.ransomministries.com

Today we finish up our 4 episode series on our Ransom Reprogram Curriculum. In this stage we talk about relaunching into the workforce and stepping towards our goals. This class talks about work culture and also a biblical look at starting a job. We hope you have enjoyed this walk through Ransom Reprogram. All of us need to remember and keep learning what it takes to be a great employee and an even better person. For more information on Ransom Ministries visit www.ransomministries.com

This is our 3rd episode that we are walking through the Ransom Reprogram Curriculum. This stage is what we tell our students is looking through the windshield and a place to start dreaming of what could be. Matt will walk you through the classes and the reasons for each part of the teachings. We hope you will enjoy this and if you want to find out more about Ransom Ministries go to www.ransomministries.com

Last week we talked about the repair stage of Ransom Reprogram. Today we will talk about the rebuilding stage. This is the stage that we learn about being the ideal employee, Goal Setting, Vision Boards, Vocational planning, Resume Writing and Mock Interviewing. Matt will go through the process of Rebuilding what crime and addiction has taken away. If you want to learn more about our programs go to www.ransomministries.com

Throughout the first 31 episodes our guests talked about the how Ransom Reprogram has affected them. We decided to take your through some of the classroom material that has had lasting effects on those that not only go through it but also teach it. Today we will go through the first 5 chapters and let you experience a little of that they do in these classes. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did putting it together. For more info go to: www.ransomminstries.com

Todays episode is a real and raw story from Brandy. She is a participant in this Reprogram class and was part of last weeks episode "Story Day" We really felt her story needed to stand alone. We know it will open your eyes to how trauma can effect you for the rest of your live. For more information on Ransom Ministries check out all our social media accounts as well as www.ransomministries.com

This episode is going to be a little different. Each group that goes through Ransom Reprogram share their story with the class. This is to help them to speak in front of people but also understand we all have a story. This time Matt was sitting in the back of the room and realized if more people could hear these stories it would change the way they look at others. We know you will be blessed by these 4 stories of struggle and victory. For more information check out our website www.ransomministries.com

Today we talk with another partner organization. We will talk to Richard Fisher the Executive Director of Waterfront Mission. We will discuss our partnership, what the mission does and how coming together lets us offer more services for individuals. We are so excited to talk about how this partnership has made both our organizations better. We have learned that we dont have to re-invent the wheel to help others. To find out more go to www.ransomminstries.com

Today we talk with Shannon Long a counselor and leader at our partner organization Home of Grace. Over the past episodes we have heard from clients of Home of Grace that have went through Ransom Reprogram. Today we talk with Shannon about her story as well as how the Collaboration between Ransom and Home of Grace and how it has made each of these programs have better success. You will enjoy this conversation and realize its ok to come together for the common good. For more information about the Home of Grace email us at [email protected]