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Kickin it Off the GridJason Valleen "Relationships"This is part 2 of our interview with Jason Valleen where we dive into the complex world of managing relationships after being released from prison. This area just might be one of the greatest contributors to recidivism and yet probably the most neglected.2025-03-3050 minKickin it Off the GridJustin McNeal Executive Director of Begin AnewJustin and I are partners in training! We've been collaborating, writing, and facilitating for the past 5 years and have developed a number of trainings to meet the needs of the recovery and reentry community as well as the general public. You can check out our work here https://reentrytrainingsolutions.com2025-03-1139 minKickin it Off the GridUnderstanding ResponsivityThe last "R" in the RNR model is often neglected. In fact, it seems to be the last thing we pay attention to when working with individuals coming out of incarceration. Improve your KOG skills by listening to this episode!2025-02-2619 minKickin it Off the GridJason Valleen: Prison culture and reentry challengesJason and I met many years ago in prison (MCF Rush City) and spent a few years together in a program setting (MCF Lino Lakes) so we know each other well. Jason has been out for years now and has decided to invest his time and energy into the reentry and recovery work here in Minnesota. This first interview is focused on the issues and contrast one faces when leaving incarceration and jumping back into the flow out here.2025-02-241h 01Kickin it Off the GridSeason 2 Intro to Kickin it off the GridStart here! Get a feel for what this is about and what we are focused on. I'll be interviewing people and organizations I've known and worked with over the past 3 decades.2025-02-2105 min
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "A Gallon of Rocky Road" - Dr. Nick Willborn talks to Jim McCarthyDr. C.N. "Nick" Willborn has pastored Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) since 2009 and continues to teach at Reformed seminaries as an adjunct after teaching full time for a number of years. Dr. Willborn's many previous sermons and presentations on Presbycast may be found here. Special thanks to Nathan Clark George for our opening and closing instrumental. Nathan serves as the Pastor of Worship alongside Kevin DeYoung at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC. You can access Nathan's fantastic catalog here. 2024-10-012h 03
Redefining Recovery: A Recovery RevolutionEp. 20: Justice involved conversationThis week we talk about mentorship and peer support for individuals with a justice involved background with two guests, Justin McNeal & Rocky DeYoung.
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Monsters, Madness and MagicEP#224: Within a Burning Heart - An Interview with Jim PeterikJoin Justin as he chats with musician Jim Peterik about the secret sauce behind songwriting, The Ides of March, writing Eye of the Tiger, forming the band Survivor, TV jingles, and more!Jim Peterik bio:"James Michael Peterik (born November 11, 1950) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the founder of the rock band Survivor, as vocalist and guitarist in The Ides of March, and as co-writer of the anthem "Eye of the Tiger", the theme from the 1982 film Rocky III.Peterik has co-written songs for 38 Special ("Rockin' into the...2023-11-1930 min
Michigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots PodcastPart 2: Life After LockupThe conversation continues with Ms. Marjon and the Kingsmen Project group (Erick Washington, Aref “Steve” Nagi, and Andre Lundy) about life after being lockup. Rocky DeYoung shares insight on being a mentor to the Kingsmen Project and other incarcerated individuals. Listen as the group dives deeper into what life is like after getting out of prison and the evil fears of reentry.
2023-04-0826 minMichigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots PodcastPart 1: Life After LockupMs. Marjon speaks with the Kingsmen Project group (Erick Washington, Aref “Steve” Nagi, and Andre Lundy) about life after being lockup. Rocky DeYoung shares insight on being a mentor to the Kingsmen Project and other incarcerated individuals. Listen to the real stories of men affected by criminal justice.
2023-04-0829 minKickin it Off the GridInterview with Wyatt Lim-Tepper #2 Executive Director of A Curiae.Wyatt has been busy since our first interview (episode 6) and has recently started a nonprofit called A Curiae (short for Amicus Curiae, Latin for “friend of the court”). Wyatt informs us about the pressure of starting a nonprofit and also the rewards that come with creating something that you've thought about for years.2023-03-1436 minKickin it Off the GridUnderstanding ResponsivityA look at the last "R" in the RNR model used by most correctional agencies and how the private sector can collaborate to make a greater impact. This is another skills builder in the KOG series.2023-02-2819 minKickin it Off the GridTammi Washington. Peer Recovery Specialist / The Kingsmen Project nonprofitTammi Washington is a certified Peer Recovery Specialist with a criminal justice endorsement here in Minnesota. Tammi also serves as a mentor with the federal reentry court. She is a valuable member of our community and serves both recovery and reentry individuals and agencies.2022-12-2233 min
Doctrine 4 Doxology (formerly "Bear Christianity")1946 the Movie, Part 2: Affirming vs. Non-Affirming viewpoints regarding the translation of Malakos and ArsenokoitesI discuss some of different ways the greek words, "malakos" and "arsenokoites" are translated, and why I believe the Apostle Paul is speaking of the general act of homosexuality, and not limiting it to sexual abuse or pagan temple worship.Resources1946 The Movie TrailerInterview with Rocky Roggio (Director / Producer of 1946 The Movie)James White Sermon: ArsenokoitesAsk Kevin DeYoung: What does arsenokoites mean?Kathy Baldock: Untangling the Mess (video lecture)Matthew Vines: For the Bible Tells Me So Hermeneutics (video lecture)My...2022-11-0832 minDoctrine 4 Doxology (formerly "Bear Christianity")1946 The Movie. Malakos. Arsenokoites. Homosexuality in the Bible.I discuss the upcoming movie 1946 and the claims it will be making concerning the "mistranslation" of homosexual for the greek words "malakos" and "arsenokoites". Resources1946 The Movie TrailerInterview with Rocky Roggio (Director / Producer of 1946 The Movie)James White Sermon: ArsenokoitesAsk Kevin DeYoung: What does arsenokoites mean?My Friend’s Podcast“Andrew’s Daily Five” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old!MusicMusic by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro)Music by JuliusH...2022-11-0131 minKickin it Off the GridJustin McNeal Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist ManagerJustin McNeal manages the criminal justice program at Minnesota Recovery Connection. He has been developing training that will soon be offered at MRC as an endorsement to the Peer Recovery Specialist.2022-09-0735 minKickin it Off the GridCarly Weingart, Minnesota Court of AppealsAn in-depth look at the track a 24 year old is taking to make a difference in the criminal justice world. Carly has already been on the inside of some pretty interesting and challenging programs that have enabled her to see first hand the ups and downs of working with individuals coming out of prison.2022-08-0233 minKickin it Off the GridBride Sky interview, CPRS Minnesota Recovery ConnectionBridge Sky is a certified peer recovery specialist that serves MN Recovery Connection through Americorps. Bridge has a lot of energy and passion to serve people in recovery and re-entry.2022-07-2627 minKickin it Off the GridInterview with Wyatt Lim-Tepper, Federal Collaborative Courts ManagerWyatt is the Federal Collaborative Courts manager in San Francisco California. He is pretty much my clone on the west coast. 2022-07-1949 minKickin it Off the GridKOG Skills - "5 Steps to a better employment path"Here are 5 steps you can use to improve the employment experience for the individuals you are working with and the employers you collaborate with. It's not enough to just send someone to a job. There's a lot of preparation and strategy to use if we are going to strive for employment retention.2022-06-0341 minKickin it Off the GridKOG Skills - Institutional Change and RecidivismThis is the first episode of KOG Skills. These episodes will center on issues related to the criminal justice systems and the skills needed to maintain some level of sanity if you hope to make some progress and improve outcomes. We take a basic look at what recidivism is and how it's defined. We also look at the reality of change happening within the institution.2022-05-0924 minKickin it Off the GridKen Ehling / Businessman, Mentor, EntrepreneurKen Ehling has been involved with business for the past 50 years. He has used this platform to bring services and education to countless individuals who need help or are looking to advance both personally and professionally. Ken started Montage Reentry Solutions in 2018 and works closely with the criminal justice systems here in Minnesota.2022-04-2025 minKickin it Off the GridThe Kingsmen Project with Erick WashingtonErick Washington is the founder and Executive Director of The Kingsmen Project in Minneapolis Minnesota. Erick and I have been working together in reentry for the past 10 years and I'm proud to introduce him to you.2022-04-151h 02Kickin it Off the GridIntroduction to KOGIntroduction to "Kickin it Off the Grid"Yep - this is a quick intro to this unique podcast that interviews people doing the work of reentry both inside prison and outside in the community.2022-04-1210 minKickin it Off the GridCivil legal assistance from the Pro Bono InstituteWe interview Eve Runyon on our first full episode. Eve is the President and CEO of the Pro Bono Institute in Washington D.C. Hear how the D.C. based nonprofit came to Minnesota and started an impactful project focused on reentry.2022-04-1240 min
Chuck Shute PodcastJim Peterik (songwriter w/ .38 Special & Sammy Hagar, formerly of Survivor)Jim Peterik is a guitarist, singer and songwriter. He started his career fronting "Ides of March" and wrote the #2 hit song "Vehicle." He also co-wrote many songs with .38 Special including "Hold On Loosely" & "Caught Up In You" as well as the song "Heavy Metal" with Sammy Hagar. And of course he was formerly in Survivor and wrote or co-wrote all their hits including the #1 hit smash "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky 3. In this episode we discuss writing with Brian Wilson, Sammy Hagar & Tom Keifer, songwriting tips, producer style and more! 00:00 - Intro01:03 - Jim Peterik & The Wo...2022-03-0125 min
Mortification of SpinSelfhood, Sexual Identity, and PCA OverturesAfter a few weeks of solo hosting chores, Carl and Todd are back together and ready to tackle some pressing current affairs. The hot button issues of the day include the notions of “personhood” and “identity” as represented by Revoice, the PCA study committee report, and the opposition to passing overtures 23 and 37 to amend the Book of Church Order. Is the definition of “identity” ambiguous or unclear in the proposed overtures, or are some ministers backpedaling on what they previously affirmed to be true? An objective question requires a clear-cut and unequivocal answer, so Todd poses his queries to Carl, who—literally...2021-12-0826 min
Time Warp Radio Presents: Shock TreatminuteEpisode 4: "I'VE BEEN HAD - ALL ABOUT BRAD"Time Warp Radio Presents: 🎶OOooh Shock Treat-Minute🎶, the Shock Treatment Movie-by-Minute Podcast that gets you jumpin' like a real live wire with every five minutes of the Rocky Horror Picture Show sequel/equal! Welcome to Marriage Maze, DTV Community Audience, as we analyze minutes 00:14:44-00:19:30, and do YOU know the rules to this game show? Is there any way to actually "win"? Maybe it has something to do with waiting to sign contracts until tomorrow? Also, don't you put the squeeze on me (or Jim Sharman) as we profile Shock Treatment's Bradley J., Cliff DeYoung-- it's not just his charac...2021-06-102h 06
Everyone Loves GuitarJim Peterik - Ides of March, formerly of Survivor, .38 SpecialOne of the most successful songwriters in rock and roll history, having penned two #1 hits, a Grammy winner and an Oscar nomination. On top of this, he’s also written hit songs with The Ides of March, .38 Special, Sammy Hagar, Survivor, Rocky III & IV (“Eye of The Tiger”), The Doobie Brothers, Blackhawk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Cinderella, Brian Wilson, Anthony Gomes, Dennis DeYoung (Styx), along with the theme song for the Chicago Cubs and two best-selling books Jim talks about the many unlikely events that all randomly occurred which ultimately allowed him to write his first #1 song, “Vehicle...2020-07-161h 36
DizRadio’s “The DizRadio Show” A Pop Culture Celebrity Guest ShowDisneyBlu's Disney on Demand v9.09 No.227 November 7, 2019It's Time D-Heads! This week we jump into holiday season with a look into the past and into the future at the same time as we welcome CLIFF DeYOUNG (Flight of the Navigator, The Craft, Glory, Grey's Anatomy, Shock Treatment, X-Files, Musician and more) to the show! Cliff stops in and talks about Flight of the Navigator, being part of The Craft and the Rocky Horror Sequel, Shock Treatment, Glory and his endless credits in television and movies! In addition no show is complete without the D-Team and Erin has his hand in the bag taking a break from raking lea...2019-11-0600 min
Everyone Loves GuitarJim PeterikOne of the most successful songwriters in rock and roll history, having penned two #1 hits, a Grammy winner and an Oscar nomination. On top of this, he’s also written hit songs with The Ides of March, .38 Special, Sammy Hagar, Survivor, Rocky III & IV (“Eye of The Tiger”), The Doobie Brothers, Blackhawk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Cinderella, Brian Wilson, Anthony Gomes, Dennis DeYoung (Styx), along with the theme song for the Chicago Cubs and two best-selling books Jim talks about the many unlikely events that all randomly occurred which ultimately allowed him to write his first #1 song, “Vehicle...2019-06-051h 41
Dangerous R&R Show PodcastHGRNJ DRR Show #24 Killers, Hobby Horses & the GovernmentHey Brothers and Sisters! We're starting off this show with a blast from my past...The Rocky Fellers - Killer Joe on Scepter Records 1963...this was on the turntable in my household always when my older sister, Janet would have her friends over for "sock hops"! Yeowza….bullet bras and everything!Set 1 - Come backs & MarblesChuck Wiley formerly of The Rock-its with a solo blast from 1965..."Come Back Baby" on Music Center Records / a killer 45 rpmFoghat follows with "Sara Lee" offa their 1st offering from 1972 on Bearsville Records....basically Foghat is Sav...2018-12-1058 min
The Voice of ChoiceFinding Our Way Back: Peek Behind the CurtainIn this episode I'm taking you behind the curtain to my process in creating a new class that's evolved from my journey of exploring choices. My vision for Finding Our Way Back: Healing the Rift, is to give you the tools to listen without judgment and speak without anger to those you're in relationship with, who matter to you, whether it be a child, sibling, romantic partner or friend. It's for you if you care about the relationship you’re in, but it's not where you want it to be, and you crave a way to get there. In t...2018-04-0942 min