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Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders

Ep. 43 with Jose Rohena Jr.

In this powerful and emotional episode, Rich Sanders sits down with Jose Rohena Jr., a former inmate turned Kingdom leader, pastor, and prison ministry advocate. Jose shares his gripping testimony—from addiction and incarceration to divine transformation—and how the Word of God found him in a jail cell and rewrote his story.

Jose now dedicates his life to helping others encounter the same life-changing grace he received. He speaks candidly about the trauma of his upbringing, the lure of fast money, and the moment he surrendered to God while facing a 15-year sentence. Today, he leads prison ministry efforts and serves at Destiny Worship Center, where he continues to minister to inmates and youth with a heart full of compassion and truth.

In This Episode:

·       01:18 Meet Jose Rohena Jr.: From Brooklyn to Florida

·       02:42 Early Career and Lessons from Family

·       07:42 Vocational Training and Early Jobs

·       12:00 Journey into Law Enforcement

·       16:19 Challenges and Triumphs in the NYPD

·       20:01 Faith and Recovery

·       27:12 Post-Retirement Ventures

·       31:22 Karate and Overcoming Physical Challenges

·       33:44 Karate's Impact on Business and Faith

·       36:08 Transition to Real Estate Investing

·       41:48 Helping Communities Through Real Estate

·       48:21 Challenges and Blessings in Real Estate

·       54:57 Caring for Family and New Beginnings

Quotes:

• ·  " When I started praying and I started getting closer to God, I, everything, you know, came to circle like, wow, okay, this is what you want. Lord, you know what? I love you. I trust you. I believe in you and everything else. It'll, it'll work itself out. [22:20]

• " God's got me, you know, he's got me in the palm of his hand. Trust me, if, if, if he sees that, you know, something, um, hard is coming or stre, I'm, I'm sure he'll, he'll, he'll get me out the way.." [37:59]

•  "You know, you could give someone just a good morning and, and change their lives." [52:39

Relevant Links:

·       Christian Capitalist Website

From NYPD to Real Estate: Jose Roohina's Journey of Faith and Generosity

In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Jose Roohina, a former NYPD detective turned real estate investor in Florida. Jose shares his life story, including his upbringing in Brooklyn, his time on the police force, and his transition to real estate. Despite facing numerous challenges, including severe injuries and the responsibility of caring for his ailing mother, Jose remains committed to his faith and the principle of giving back. He discusses the importance of hard work, generosity, and trusting God in all endeavors, offering listeners an inspiring account of resilience and community impact.