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'83 DutchmenTHADDEUS BEREDAY: 200 Federal Agents Busting Down the DoorIn this final episode of the series before the fiscal year of Collegiate ends on Friday, June 30th, Taylor talks with Thaddeus Bereday, who left after 7th grade but says we did a much better job of celebrating our 40th reunion then the school he actually graduated from (suck it, Groton Academy)! Thad speaks eloquently about his successes, struggles, failures, and the importance of mercy, second chances, compassion, and reform. Please be sure to check out his podcast, Redemption Radio, wherever you get your podcasts. Although you must be a member of the Collegiate class of...2023-06-2553 min
Redemption RadioEpisode 17: Season One Wrap UpIn the season one finale, Thad Bereday wraps up what we have learned this season on Redemption Radio. Questioned by his friend and guest host Evan D. Smith, executive director of Love INC of Metro Tampa, Thad describes his favorite and most memorable moments from the first season; how producing the podcast has changed him personally; and why he sees the podcast as being effective. Thad also explains what he will be doing during the interim break before the planned relaunch of season two of Redemption Radio. Stay tuned for further episodes of Redemption Radio coming this fall!2022-07-1133 min
Gin & JusticeThad Bereday: Redemption RadioOn this weeks episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda chat with Thad Bereday. Thad is the host of the popular podcast Redemption Radio which just wrapped up the first season. He shares his story about how he got involved in the criminal legal system and what he's doing now. For more of Thad:Redemption Radio is available wherever you get your podcasts: https://4redemption.com/redemption-radio/Facebook: @tberedayInstagram: @thadberedayTwitter: @thadberedayLinkedIn: @thadberedayTikTok: @thadberedayAmanda also bums us out with a story of an innocent man fac...2022-07-0558 minRedemption RadioEpisode 16: Annette ScottAnnette Scott is my yoga teacher! I came to yoga unwittingly, when my life was at a low point, and I felt I had struck bottom. More than any other yoga instructor, Annette showed me how to feel this discomfort, learn to breathe and be present through my feelings and then take the practice of yoga off the mat into real life. Beyond physical exercise, yoga is a practice that shows us how to maintain compassion for others, and for ourselves.What does yoga have to do with criminal justice reform? Everything! As Annette explains, and Thad...2022-06-2747 minRedemption RadioEpisode 15: Justin LaRosaRev. Justin LaRosa is my pastor! When I got released from prison in 2018, Justin was one of the first people I turned to who became an important part of my support system. As Director of the Portico (the downtown Tampa location of Hyde Park United Methodist Church), Justin is a faith advisor for many souls and has walked with me throughout my journey to criminal justice reform. This episode will showcase an intimate conversation between a returning citizen and his pastor. Justin and Thad discuss their work together, starting in homeless ministry and including their c...2022-06-1349 minRedemption RadioEpisode 14: Charles Neal and Morgan GodvinCharles Neal is a corrections officer with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Morgan Godvin is a returning citizen working as an advocate, academic, journalist, and content creator. Together, Charles and Morgan have founded the Humane Justice Foundation, a coalition of people with lived experience from inside the criminal justice system, including victims, law enforcement, prisoners and everyday citizens. Humane Justice Foundation advocates for principles of restorative justice. In this episode, Charles describes his experience working as a corrections officer, reviewing the institutional and personal challenges affecting this community. Morgan shares how these dynamics are surprisingly si...2022-05-3156 minRedemption RadioEpisode 13: Ray CokerRay Coker is one of my best friends. When I got cancer, Ray was among the inner circle who nursed me back to health. We walked together once a week, helping and supporting each other through life’s challenges. Ray was the guy I asked to drive me to prison on the day I self-surrendered.In this episode, Ray and Thad share the story of their journey to federal prison in Jesup, GA. Ray explains what it felt like to drop off his friend Thad to jail, and then recalls what it was like to visit...2022-05-1638 min