Shawn Serfass - Podcast Details

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Forgiven AF“Inspiring Change” with Ryian InspiresJoin Shawn and Ryian as they explore the critical role of a strong community and the significant impact a father figure has in the home. This engaging discussion is packed with valuable insights and unexpected gems that could transform your perspective. Tune in and discover ideas that might just change your life!2025-04-2841 min

Forgiven AFJust Clocked Out With Allen JonesCheck out this episode as Shawn and Allen Jones discuss his book "Just Clocked Out” on overcoming adversity and how to work towards the personal and financial freedom we want in our lives. Don’t miss this episode with tons of wisdom we could all use to advance our purpose.2025-02-1040 min

Forgiven AFA Passion for Youth Ministry with Micah SpeckJoin Shawn and Micah as they discuss the “Brothers in Christ” youth ministry that Micah started to bring high school boys to Christ. Tune in as Micah shares his testimony and where his passion for youth ministry started. 2025-01-2042 min

God Behind BarsDRUG OPERATION LEADER to SECOND CHANCE MENTOR | God Behind Bars PodcastIn this episode we connect with Shawn Serfass who went from drug dealing to leading a ministry called Second Chance Mentors. Grew up with a normal family but after getting introduced to cocaine in college his world went down a slippery slope. Kicked out of college and later kicked out of the marines, Shawn made the decision to dive into a drug operation. Where he found success he found his world without success and decided to step away, but charges still found their way to lock him up. Losing his time with his family he decided to take the...2025-01-0753 min

Forgiven AFImportance of Christian CommunityTune in with Shawn, Chris, and Connor as they explore God’s intention for us to share life with fellow believers and highlight the significance of a Christian community. Don't miss it!2025-01-0647 min

Forgiven AFConversation with ASAP PreachJoin Shawn and Ian aka Asap Preach as they discuss their similar backgrounds and their journey to faith. Ian had years of struggles before his life change and he now spreads the gospel all over the world through Christian rap. Check it out! 2024-11-041h 01

Forgiven AFImportance of Mentorship with Paul Facchina Jr.The world needs mentors to step up and guide young men to success. Check out this episode as Shawn and Paul discuss how important mentorship is and the multiple benefits that come from these relationships. It is time to get off the sideline and get into the game of giving back.2024-10-211h 01

Forgiven AF"Started From the Bottom" with Anvalon ElliotFrom a small town in Louisiana to the city lights of DFW, Anvalon Elliot made his own path to success without taking any handouts. Shawn and Anvalon discuss his journey to opening multiple successful businesses through trial and error and his keys to success that anyone could incorporate into their daily lives. 2024-10-0754 min

Forgiven AF3 Generations of Faith with Pastor MacJoin Shawn and Pastor Mac Shirley as they discuss how important it is to listen to Gods calling on your life, even if people around you don’t see it. See how God won’t give you a calling and not equipt you to follow it out. Listen in as they also discuss the highs and lows of ministry and how important it is to stay connected to the will of God. 2024-08-1951 min

Forgiven AF“Giving Back” with Paul Facchina JrWelcome Paul back on the show as he and Shawn discuss the importance of serving and giving back. Both Shawn and Paul have seen the direct positive impact on their lives and lives of the people they serve. Listen in as they hope to persuade some people to get off the sideline and get into the game of serving others. 2024-08-0549 min

Forgiven AF"Mentor Talk" with Andre WilliamsJoin Shawn and Andre as they talk about youth empowerment and the importance of mentorship. Andre has a non profit called CACI designed to help young men and women to be prepared for all lifes challenges. Check out this episode to see how this program was started and find out the direction this amazing program will take in the future.2024-07-2245 min

Forgiven AF"Born Loser" with Cory LosierUnable to fit in at school and uncomfortable with his circumstances Cory turned to a life of drugs, especially when introduced to methamphetamine. Check out this episode and see how Cory overcame his addiction and created an amazing life for his family. His new book “Born Loser” is out now and definitely worth the read for anyone that struggles with addiction or knows someone struggling with addiction. 2024-07-0852 min

Forgiven AFFrom Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer with Dax BrunerJoin Shawn and Dax as they explore how Dax was able to overcome addiction and find his purpose in ministry. God has allowed Dax to use his past experiences to connect with the youth and we are super excited to share about his huge upcoming project in Bonham, TX.2024-06-2446 min

Forgiven AFAdolescents to Adults with Big CAfter retiring from the military and playing professional basketball overseas, Charles Caldwell aka "Big C" saw death in his brother’s eyes a week before his brother was murdered. After losing his brother, he felt called to start a non profit called Adolescents to Adults and has helped thousands of young men grow into their potential through his mentorship program. Join Shawn and Big C as they discuss the importance of having father figures in the lives of these young men.2024-06-1043 min

Forgiven AFShawn's 5 Keys to SuccessHaving mentored young men in 2nd Chance over the last three years, Shawn has compiled five essential principles that can pave the way for success. Feel free to pass on these insights to anyone who could benefit from guidance on how to establish a successful and fulfilling life.2024-05-1325 min

Forgiven AFOff The Wall with Chris DavilaAfter forming a strong friendship and helping Shawn open his first gym, Chris made a a few small mistakes that sent him back to prison. Now that he is home again, Shawn and Chris have reconnected. This episode is a huge step in vulnerability and accountability into Chris’s life so he can step into his purpose. 2024-04-2949 min

Forgiven AFFaith and Fitness with Freddie "Flawless" JenkinsFreddie “Flawless” Jenkins had to overcome a troubled past before connecting with God and guiding hundreds of individuals through fitness and nutrition transformations. Join Shawn and Freddie in their conversation about leaving behind a fast-paced lifestyle and sustaining a life dedicated to Jesus, despite its imperfections.2024-04-1549 min

Forgiven AFA Complete Life Change with Dre HarrisA tough upbringing had Dre taking from the streets and after encountering God and turning his life around he is now serving and giving back to the streets. Listen to Shawn and Dre as they discuss fathers, gang banging, prison, and how all these things shaped Dre into the God honoring man he is today. Don't miss this story of Gods redemption. 2023-11-1352 min

Forgiven AFA Glimpse of Heaven with Jais MunozWhile Jais Munoz was fighting for his life, enduring 4 strokes and 9 brain surgeries, he explains how he experienced a glimpse of Heaven. Don’t miss this episode as Jais explains the extreme peace and beauty he experienced while the doctors considered him gone from this earth as he layed lifeless in the ICU. This experience has launched Jais into a mission to make sure people know what is to come and make sure they are on the right path to get there. 2023-10-3029 min

Forgiven AFWhat is a man? with guest Dr. Chris HarperJoin Shawn as he interviews Dr. Chris Harper about biblical manhood and challenges facing men in society today. Many men act like they have it all figured out and struggle in silence. This episode will give any man tips and advice on how to live this life according to Gods will and help them pursue purpose over pleasure.2023-10-0940 min

Forgiven AFExploring a Creative Mind with Joe ClineJoin Shawn as he interviews the creative genius behind his gym content creator and podcast editor Joe Cline. Joe Cline is the CEO of Social Vibes and this episode covers everything from marketing to marriage. Tune in to see what happens behind the scenes and gain some insight into the life of a marketing guru. 2023-10-0237 min

If Nothing Changes...Drug Dealer to Hope Dealer - Shawn’s Story Pt.2Shawn Serfass finishes his life-change story. Shawn describes how God has changed him from a drug-dealer to a hope giver through his life in prison. Shawn now has new life and purpose! Wow! 2023-09-2928 min

Forgiven AFFrom Prison Cells to Rooftops with Bryan BurnsA must listen for anyone battling drug abuse and looking for purpose. Join Shawn as he interviews Bryan Burns, owner of Trinity West Roofing, about how years of prison and addiction took everything from him and how he has overcome that to start a successful roofing company. Bryan gives great advice on battling addiction and how his faith has been a major part of his recovery.2023-09-2533 min

Forgiven AFInterview with Jesse Jackson, CEO of Inner Strength FitnessJoin Shawn as he engages in a captivating conversation with Jesse Jackson, the visionary behind Inner Strength Fitness. Together, they discuss aging, fitness, and triumphing over a harmful religious upbringing, ultimately leading Jesse to discover his purpose and form an authentic connection with God. 2023-08-2839 min

Forgiven AFInside the Wire with Wayne EdsonWayne is the founder of Inside the Wire, a nonprofit prison ministry. He has devoted his life to aiding incarcerated men in establishing a profound connection with God. In an exclusive interview, Shawn dives into Wayne's motivations and uncovers the remarkable story of Wayne's own healing, which unfolded through the power of prayer within the confines of the prison walls.2023-08-1452 min

Forgiven AFOvercoming Tragedy with Abe Walzer, CEO of Alpha AestheticsJoin Shawn as he interviews the founder and CEO of Alpha Aesthetics Abe Walzer about overcoming tragedy and addiction. This is a great conversation to show anyone that you can't allow your past to completely dictate your future. You can overcome anything with the right people in your corner.2023-07-3155 min

Dear Son,A MAN'S IDENTITY | A DSN SERIES | PT 4 OF 5 #manhood #vulnerability #purposeMy eBook is finally available! I appreciate your support. https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1The journey of manhood is nuanced. We are often called to be everything to everyone at the expense of knowing our purpose and identity. Some would argue that those concepts are interchangeable, and yes, they are similar; however, they are not the same. In this series launch, we assembled 16 panelists, men from varying walks of life, to discuss what some might consider a very simply defined word, identity. We learned very quickly th...2023-07-1831 min

Forgiven AFQ and A (pt.2)Join Shawn and show producer James Kline as they answer questions from listeners that have come in over the last few weeks. Tune in and get to know a little bit more about Shawn and where his passion to help others comes from. From prison to politics, they answer all the questions. 2023-07-1051 min

17TwentyE141 || Shawn Serfass || A 2ndChance at LifeThis week, Shawn Serfass with 2ndChanceFitness & 2ndChanceMentors joins us in the studio for a powerful conversation. He opens up with us to share his early struggles with drug addiction and drug dealing that lead him to be arrested by the DEA and receive a 6+ year federal prison sentence. He used that time in prison to find his faith, improve his life, and get ready for his 2nd chance at life. He found his calling as a gym owner, husband, father, and founder of 2ndChanceMentors which pour into at risk youth. #17Twenty #movemountains #mountainmovers #2ndchancementors #giveback #community #buildtexasproud #ment...2023-07-101h 25

Forgiven AFMoving Mountains with Kevin CareyJoin Shawn as he interviews Kevin Carey about his new book Mountain Mover Manual. We all have "mountains" in our life such as addiction, anxiety and insecurity that stand in the way of our purpose and this manual will get you started in overcoming these obstacles. We all have a purpose and this book will get you started on that journey.2023-06-2646 min

Forgiven AFSelf Mastery with Kelly BurkeWelcome back! Join Shawn as he interviews professional body builder, keynote speaker and business owner Kelly Burke and learns his keys to success and self mastery. Listen for some good advice on establishing discipline and taking your life to the next level through his newest course available now.2023-06-1255 min

Forgiven AF8 Ways To Love Yourself with Nate CottmanIn order to love others properly, we must first love ourselves. We have to have self love in order to believe and walk out Gods purpose for our lives. Check out this episode with Shawn and Nate Cottman discussing 8 ways to love ourselves better. 2023-03-0652 min

Forgiven AFFighting Recidivism with Ladarius BascomJoin our host Shawn Serfass and Ladarius Bascom as they discuss how they used their time in prison to better themselves so they could avoid becoming part of the recidivism rate. The recidivism rate in the United States is higher than any other country in the world. Listen in as they discuss how they were able to not return to prison and what tools are available to anyone getting out of prison thats wants to life a positive law abiding life. Prison doesn't have to be the end, for Shawn and Ladarius it was just the beginning. 2023-02-1242 min

Forgiven AFMentor to the Pros - Texas Rangers Strength Coach Jose VazquezListen as Shawn talks to Jose Vazquez, the strength coach for the Texas Rangers as he explains his journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to playing/coaching pro baseball. Interesting stories about mentoring pro athletes and how it compares to mentoring his own kids. This conversation is awesome to show how we have to mentor and coach differently based on our relationship with them. 2023-01-0948 min

Forgiven AFDope interview with Reggie George, founder of the Father Figure MovementJoin Shawn as he interviews Reggie George, the founder of The Father Figure movement. Listen to how Reggie was provoked into his purpose. It's a crazy story no father should have to experience but its awesome how God used such a traumatic experience to push Reggie to start the Father Figure Movement. Check it out! 2022-12-1845 min

Forgiven AF"Generational Differences" with Forrest LaurentJoin us as Shawn interviews influencer and content creator Forrest Laurant about differences between generations. Don't miss this episode to help bridge the gap between mentors and mentees and how to communicate more effectively with a younger generation. 2022-12-0543 min

Forgiven AF"The Dope Method" with Registered Dietitian Percy Bass.Join Shawn as he interviews Percy Bass about his new book "The Dope Method." Percy Bass is an author, registered dietitian, certified trainer, and gym owner. He has many years of experience in the health and fitness industry and this book was written to share that information with you. More than 1/3 of adults in the US are pre-diabetic. We have to make some serious changes in our eating habits. 2022-11-2831 min

Forgiven AFFinding your "Code of Behavior" with Jason NemesJason Nemes is a successful entrepreneur and highly sought after motivational speaker that just published his first book called "Code of Behavior". Join us as Shawn interviews Jason and you don't want to miss out on all the life changing information this episode has to offer. 2022-11-2144 min

4 Fit FatherhoodDon't Waste Your Second Chance w/ Sean SerfassBe present not perfect! Just being there is super important. A lot of times we will get things wrong and for that we must apologize, however it is that understanding that helps us become better. Fatherhood is a journey that we must all take one step at a time. For some of us it will be leaps and bounds while for other it may be tip toeing. On this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast I sat down with Shawn Serfass a talked about his fatherhood journey. At 16 Shawn was on the verge of living...2022-11-191h 12

Forgiven AF"Get up and Go Get It" with guest Paul Facchina Jr.Join us as we interview one of the directors of 2nd Chance Mentors as he explains how he overcame some tough obstacles and how he found his passion to teach financial literacy. 2022-11-1439 min

Forgiven AFConversation with the Derek Johns, the founder of the Dear Son Network.After realizing the struggles in fatherhood, Derek Johns created the Dear Son Network to help fathers be better and to have available conversations for young men without the blessing of a present father. 2022-11-0742 min

Dear Son,Reprogramming How We Parent | Default Dad | Ep 47 | Reggie George, Shawn Serfass, James JohnsonWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/-wwAu0DM5-AFatherhood is a learned behavior. Many of us mimic the behaviors that we saw or experienced growing up...sometimes to a fault. Children are like algorithms that are constantly being updated by some supernatural software. What worked on us as children isn't guaranteed to work on our children, and, inevitably, there will be a need to reprogram the way we parent. In addition to the child evolving, the parent is also evolving. That evolution may have positive and negative phases, which might be...2022-11-0459 min

Forgiven AFA story that changed my life....In this episode, Shawn shares a story that changed his life. Tune in for this short story and see how it can translate to your life. 2022-10-3116 min

Forgiven AFTurning Pain into Purpose with guest David WeyandAfter losing his son in a devastating way, our guest David Weyand has made it his mission to share his experience with others. One person passes away every 45 minutes from this preventable cause of death. Join us as David shares what he is doing to continue the legacy of his late son Adam. 2022-10-2423 min

Forgiven AFUpdate on 2nd Chance & Nutrition 101After a brief update on 2nd Chance Mentors, Shawn dives into some basic nutrition advice because we believe like Deion Sanders says "If you look good, you feel good and if you feel good, you play good." Tune in for some easy to follow nutrition tips to help regain your energy and confidence. 2022-10-1833 min

Forgiven AFInterview with Jay Dan Gumm, the founder of Forgiven Felons.Join us this week as Shawn interviews Jay Dan Gumm, the founder of Forgiven Felons which is a non profit started to help inmates upon release from prison to get back on their feet. His story of redemption and how his mission to give prior incarcerated individuals a 2nd chance at life is amazing! 2022-10-1039 min

Forgiven AFGuest Kyle Dosterchill, founder of Uplift Dallas, a non profit for at risk youth in Dallas, TX.Come join us as we discuss Kyle's passion for helping at risk youth in Dallas, TX through explosive olympic weight training programs. 2022-10-0340 min

Forgiven AFMens mental health and why it's important.Shawn and special guest Tim Nicholas (host of Loc's Lounge podcast) discuss mens mental health and why it is so important to seek guidance. Listen for signs of mental health struggles and ways to encourage the men in your life to find help.2022-09-2641 min

Forgiven AFQ & AY'all ask, we answer. Shawn and his producer James Kline run through a Q&A session with questions from episode 1. 2022-09-1938 min

Forgiven AFWho is Shawn Serfass?!Our host Shawn Serfass shares his testimony to give listeners a basic understanding of who he is and what he stands for. In his first ever podcast, he shares about his past and vision for this podcast. 2022-09-1217 min

KRLD Difference MakersDifference Maker gives at-risk students a 2nd chanceWe're proud to call Shawn Serfass and 2nd Chance Mentors this weeks KRLD Difference Makers.2022-01-2802 min