Transformation and Redemption: Frank's Journey from Incarceration to Empowering Others In this episode of the Prisoner's Pardon podcast, host Michi J interviews Frank, a re-entry recruiter at Partners in Hope who was formerly incarcerated. Frank shares his inspiring journey of transformation and redemption, detailing how he changed his mindset and …

Understanding the Root Causes of the Drug Crisis: An Interview with Christina Dent In this episode of the Prisoner's Pardon podcast, host Michi J welcomes Christina Dent, the founder of End It For Good, to discuss the misunderstood root causes of the drug and addiction problem in the U.S. Christina shares her personal journey from a typical upbring…

The Importance of Personal Responsibility and Discernment In this episode of 'A Prisoner's Pardon' podcast, host Michi J emphasizes the significance of personal responsibility and accountability, particularly in the context of avoiding figurative and literal prisons. Through a personal anecdote involving an interaction with a pregnant woman at the …

In this episode of 'A Prisoner's Pardon' podcast, host Michi J wraps up a discussion with former correctional officer turned life coach and bestselling author, Jamal Javan G. They delve into the concept of 'Living For a Living,' exploring how individuals, especially those incarcerated, can find true freedom and empowerment from within. Jamal shares…

In this episode, the host, Michi J, interviews Jamal Jivanjee, a former correctional officer, pastor, and now a life coach and author of 'Living for a Living.' Jamal shares his personal journey from recognizing his repetitive life patterns and the realization of being the common denominator in his own life issues, leading him to seek a deeper under…

The Weapon of Music: It can break chains in the mind [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Spotify | Captivate | Deezer From a life of sin, vice and darkness, the story of Eric Cohen, a Christian hip hop artist from Missouri resonates with our lives and the power of transformation through Christ and seeing the light of God. Have…

[Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Spotify | Captivate | Deezer What happens when you get arrested at 18, get locked up for 20 years for a mistake that you technically did not commit? Listen to the inspiring story of Cherita Rayford as she narrates her experience which started with offering someone a simple ride and how this …

Episode 53: Shownotes Episode 53: It’s Never Too Late [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Spotify | Captivate | Deezer What does transformation look like when you get locked up for years with no hope of getting out? Listen to the inspiring story of Fernando Torres, a convict who was involved in a life of crime but turned his l…

Shownotes Episode 52: Needed Reforms Behind the Walls [Audio] Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Spotify | Captivate | Deezer In this episode of 'A Prisoner's Pardon Podcast', host Michi J. chats with Dori Maloney on why prison reforms are needed behind the walls and the importance of supporting inmates in their course of reformation…

A Thanksgiving Pardon: The Story of Thanksgiving and the Act of Forgiveness In this episode of 'A Prisoner's Pardon Podcast', host Michi J. discusses the tradition of Thanksgiving and its symbolic relevance to forgiveness and gratitude. The discussion covers the origin of the holiday, starting with the turkey pardoning tradition initiated by Presid…

Do you know any police officers personally? What about a police cadet? Today's show features one of the best police cadets in the City of Milwaukee. His name is Jeremiah Lewis. This young man, in my estimation, has the potential to become chief. Why do I say that? I do because I've seen his passion for his family, his job and his community. He is t…

This is a continuation of last week's episode of Black Privilege with Pastor Roy Niedfeldt. Pastor Roy is a Cudahy, Wisconsin native who now lives in the crime-ridden Milwaukee neighborhood of Woodland. He believes Black people and their neighborhoods are ripe for revival. Show Highlights: · Black young people's identity crisis · Economic change ne…

Have you ever heard the slogan “Black Privilege”? Most, I think would say no. My guest Pastor Roy Niedfeldt will discuss what he terms black privilege and why it’s so important that it’s recognized. Pastor Roy Niedfeldt was born and raised in Cudahy, Wisconsin a southeastern suburb of Milwaukee. For several years, he pastored his church and ran a c…

Have you ever heard of Black Privilege? If you have, do you agree or disagree? Well, this show may give you a different perspective. My guest, Pastor Robert Niefeldt talks about an article he wrote about what he feels to be black privilege. His article caused some ruckus because Pastor Niefeldt is white. "What does he know?" some thought. Well, dur…

Community Warehouse and Partners in Hope host special skydiving event - Leap of Faith Saturday, August 19, 2023, Noon to 6:00 pm Wisconsin Skydiving Center N3407 County Road K, Jefferson, WI 53549 Show your support and DONATE: The Community Warehouse and Partners In Hope- Milwaukee WI What's so special? 10 Milwaukee Police Officers and 10 previousl…

Today's show looks at both a governor's pardon and God's pardon. The focus is on the similarities and differences between the two. Show Highlights: Definition of pardon Through one person Forgiveness from judgment Restoration Confession Peers Perishable vs Imperishable How long before a pardon request can be made The offense origination Who can app…

Community Service is Key to Healthy Communities – Guest Eddie Moore Eddie Moore is a retired Nursing Assistant and works now as a mentor for Partners in Hope in Wisconsin. After leaving prison, Eddie's Parole Agent referred him to Partners in Hope. He has never left. He's now a partner. Whether you are involved in community service is a question on…

How to Receive a Pardon – Guest Syreeta Owens Syreeta Owens has overcome her past and is now on a new path in life, all because of receiving a pardon. Admittedly, Syreeta acknowledges her past mistakes, leading her to have a felony record early in life. She wanted forgiveness, and that’s just what she received under Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. S…

Guest is Tony Viola, Part 3 of 3 - Government Accountability Tony Viola, a Cleveland, Ohio citizen 10 years ago, was an ordinary successful real estate broker, having built his company with his wife. That all changed after being targeted by a government task force. He spent 10 years in jail before being exonerated. Tony continues the conversation a…

Our guest is Tony Viola, and this is part 2 of the interview. Tony Viola, a Cleveland, Ohio citizen 10 years ago, was an ordinary successful real estate broker, having built his company with his wife. That all changed after being targeted by a government task force. He spent 10 years in jail before being exonerated. Tony continues the conversation …

Do you think our government needs some checks in place? Do you feel hopeless in reporting injustices about our government to the government? Today we are seeing large abuses of power from lawyers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, police, FBI, senators, aldermen, and women. This doesn’t cover all the offices, but you know what I mean. Do you …

The Imprisonment of Grief We can go through grief by not holding onto the idea of the strangeness of it. Spurgeon's morning devotion from May 31st points to 2 Samuel 15:13. This morning’s devotion spoke of: · Kidron the filthy brook that flowed through Jerusalem as being symbolic of sorrow. · David being both the Lord’s Anointed and the Lord’s Affl…

How a death in the family can cause chaos and confusion and lead to a spiritual, mental, and physical prison. Mostly when a death happens in a family, there is strife. The Enemy uses this time to bring division. We must stay on guard. Thank you to all who have shown me much love. I thank you and appreciate all your support during this time of berea…

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This is a war and you are the product. This is all about the influence of the people. This is just a short monologue on how fundamental values are important. In just a week, my children's book comes out. The week afterward, my book launch party is scheduled. I want to send out invites to my listeners. I promise no spam and none of the many emails t…

Inspirational Rap Artist Quincy Harper out of Flint Michigan Quincy speaks out about his love and passion for the poetic artistry of rap. He first started his career in the World and found himself on a destructive path. His aunt's love and guidance kept him out of prison or, worse, dead. His love of music helped turn his life around once he knew hi…

Take Aways: Think for yourself Know your fundamental values and don't compromise them You only need to know your own values Please sign up on our email list at www.prisonerspardon.com Thank you for listening.By Michi J

Repairs of the Breach – Don’t Forget to Count the Homeless Event: April 8, 2023 Community Day Repairs of the Breach Resource center for homeless adults 1335 W. Vliet Street Milwaukee, WI Open: 7 am thru 3:45 pm Monday thru Saturday Sponsors: Sons of Allen, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Common Grounds Institute, St. Mark Church in Indiana, Pure a…

Kristin Henning is the author of the book Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth. She is a Blume Professor of Law and the Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative at Georgetown Law. She and her law students represent youth accused of delinquency in Washington, DC. some honors she’s received are the 2021 Juvenile Leade…

Kristin Henning is the author of the book Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth. She is a Blume Professor of Law and the Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative at Georgetown Law. She and her law students represent youth accused of delinquency in Washington, DC. some honors she’s received are the 2021 Juvenile Leade…

Michael Pope is an entrepreneur and Men’s Ministry Leader who has successfully overcome drug addiction. This lifestyle is what caused him to spend over ten years in prison. Each time he got out of prison, Mike says he always found it easy to get jobs even though he had a felony record. This is opposite from what we ordinarily hear from people who’v…

Michael Pope is an entrepreneur and Men’s Ministry Leader who has successfully overcome drug addiction. This lifestyle is what caused him to spend over ten years in prison. Each time he got out of prison, Mike says he always found it easy to get jobs even though he had a felony record. This is opposite from what we ordinarily hear from people who’v…

Guest: Phyllis Leavitt Bio: Phyllis Leavitt is a Psychotherapist, with a Masters’ Degree in Psychology and Counseling. She initially co-directed a sexual abuse treatment programs before going into private practice, treating children, families, couples and individual adults for over 30 years. Phyllis is also an author and has written the book A Ligh…

Leslie McCain is an over-the-road truck driver, real estate owner, and motivational speaker. Other than his passion for driving trucks, it's to drive people off the road of drug addiction, gang affiliation, and criminal activity. These were his previous activities. It cost him 25 years in prison and nearly everything. His military family background…

Leslie McCain is an over-the-road truck driver, real estate owner, and motivational speaker. Other than his passion for driving trucks, it's to drive people off the road of drug addiction, gang affiliation, and criminal activity. These were his previous activities. It cost him 25 years in prison and nearly everything. His military family background…

Guest: Jamal Jivanjee Jamal Jivanjee is a best-selling author, podcaster, and full-time life coach. As an author with over twenty years of experience working with people in various stages of personal struggle and challenges, after traveling to many cultures around the globe, and now as a full-time life coach, Jamal has discovered the common roots o…

Jamal Jivanjee is a best-selling author, podcaster, and full-time life coach. As an author with over twenty years of experience working with people in various stages of personal struggle and challenges, after traveling to many cultures around the globe, and now as a full-time life coach, Jamal has discovered the common roots of human suffering alon…

Guest: Rashod Coleman Bio: Rashod Coleman is an African-American Police Officer in Philadelphia who grew up with a father in the home. Despite this disadvantage, Rashod has gone on to be a loving and involved father, an author, criminal justice advocate and to have a successful Law Enforcement career. Some of his achievements are receiving a herois…

Show Notes – Part 1 Guest: Rashod Coleman Bio: Rashod Coleman is an African-American Police Officer in Philadelphia who grew up with a father in the home. Despite this disadvantage, Rashod has gone on to be a loving and involved father, an author, criminal justice advocate and to have a successful Law Enforcement career. Some of his achievements ar…

Guest: Rachel Bruno Bio: Rachel Bruno is a Nashville-based author and advocate for parents in the child welfare system. Her book Fractured Hope: A Mother’s Fight for Justice has been featured in top podcasts such as the Jesse Kelly Show, The Highwire with Del Bigtree, and the Freedom Network. Her personal experience of having her children illegally…

Guest: Rachel Bruno Bio: Rachel Bruno is a Nashville-based author and advocate for parents in the child welfare system. Her book Fractured Hope: A Mother’s Fight for Justice has been featured in top podcasts such as the Jesse Kelly Show, The Highwire with Del Bigtree, and the Freedom Network. Her personal experience of having her children illegally…

Guest: Mike Oulton Bio: Mike Oulton is a professional entertainer out of Vancouver Canada who was a career criminal. He spent 15 of his 46 years of life in prison and survived some of the hardest prison conditions by using his creative skills. Mike is also an author and co-wrote the book Dystopia which depicts two individuals with opposite views of…

Guest: Mike Oulton Bio: Mike Oulton is a professional entertainer out of Vancouver Canada who was a career criminal. He spent 15 of his 46 years of life in prison and survived some of the hardest prison conditions by using his creative skills. Mike is also an author and co-wrote the book Dystopia which depicts two individuals with opposite views of…

Guest: Christy Piper Bio: Christy Piper is an author and a human dynamics and relationship expert. She has received a undergraduate and graduate degrees from Florida State University and is a US Navy veteran and currently lives in New England. Her current book is titled Girl You Deserve More and focuses on women involved in abusive relationships wi…

Guest: Christy Piper Bio: Christy Piper is an author and a human dynamics and relationship expert. She has received a undergraduate and graduate degrees from Florida State University and is a US Navy veteran and currently lives in New England. Her current book is titled Girl You Deserve More and focuses on women involved in abusive relationships wi…

Guest: Anthony Pierre Bio: Anthony Pierre, is a best-selling author, Real Estate Investor and a serial entrepreneur. He’s also an ex-con who has made it his business to help his fellow prisoners get a fresh start in life. Subject: Real Estate Training Designed for Inmates Show Highlights: The design of real estate training for inmates Financial cou…

Show Notes – Part 1 Guest: Anthony Pierre Bio: Anthony Pierre, is a best-selling author, Real Estate Investor and a serial entrepreneur. He’s also an ex-con who has made it his business to help his fellow prisoners get a fresh start in life. Subject: Real Estate Training Designed for Inmates Show Highlights: His book Boundless Success Mindset chang…

Using the Art of Computer Programming to Address Prisoner’s with Mental Illness Guest: Christopher Henningsen Bio: Chris Henningsen is a computer programmer and author from the UK. Among some of his interests are linguistics and spiritual matters. His passion for linguistics helped him to notice a parallel between prison and programming which lead …

Show Notes – Part 1 Using the Art of Computer Programming to Address Prisoner’s with Mental Illness Guest: Christopher Henningsen Bio: Chris Henningsen is a computer programmer and author from the UK. Among some of his interests are linguistics and spiritual matters. His passion for linguistics helped him to notice a parallel between prison and pro…