Gambling Addiction & Grace: From a Successful Attorney, to a Failed Bank Robber, to a Redeemed Man ✝️ | The Dr. James W. Smith Story
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“It was just a spur of the moment, crazy idea.”– Dr James W Smith
Guest Bio: Dr James W Smith was born and reared in Louisburg (Franklin County) North Carolina where he attended the public schools. He graduated from the former Perry’s High School and later attended North Carolina Central University and NCCU Law School where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce and a Juris Doctorate Degree. His seminary studies were done at Southeastern Theological Seminary, Shaw Divinity School and he eventually earned Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry Degrees from Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia. Dr. Smith served as Vice Moderator at Large and Moderator of the East Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Association, Inc., Moderator of Moderators for the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc., President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Durham and Vicinity (IMA) and a member of the General Board of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. He is the retired pastor of Mt. Calvary MBC.
SHOW NOTES:
- Website: https://www.dealbyme.com/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/jsmith9450
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jsmith9450
- Twitter: twitter.com/jamessm76539712
- YouTube: YouTube.com/jsmith9450
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CORE THEMES, KEYWORDS, & MENTIONS:
- attorney, law school, gambling, divorce, crime, incarceration, confinement, African-American attorney, encourage, inspire, transform, transforming lives, only child, single mom, committed Christianity, gambling addiction, bank robbery, mental illness, faith, mental breakdown, time of reflection, acceptance, forgiveness, contemplating suicide, confusion
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