Success isn’t built by accident. It’s built by intention.

In this episode of the Forgiven AF Podcast, I sat down with Preston Woody to discuss what separates men who drift through life from those who lead with purpose.

As a former pastor and now a business coach, Preston shares lessons on optimizing every area of life—from business and leadership to faith, marriage, and personal growth.

This conversation will challenge you to raise your standards and become the man God created you to be.

Watch the full episode and share it with someone who’s committed to growth.

🎙️ New Forgiven AF Podcast Episode

I sat down with Tyler Osborne, financial advisor to professional athletes, for a conversation that applies whether you’re building a business, rebuilding your life after prison, or simply trying to create a better future.

We talk about mentorship, financial stewardship, wealth-building, and the mindset needed to break cycles and build a legacy. Success isn’t just about making money—it’s about making wise decisions, surrounding yourself with the right people, and staying committed to growth.

If you’re an entrepreneur, an inmate preparing for release, or someone looking for practical wisdom on life and finances, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and let us know your biggest takeaway.

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In this episode of Forgiven AF, I sit down once again with my friend and mentor, Jay Dan Gumm, founder of Forgiven Felons, host of The Background Check podcast, and one of the most respected voices in the prison and reentry community.

Years ago, Jay Dan gave me an opportunity to share my story on his podcast when I was just getting started. Being one of his early guests gave me the confidence to launch Forgiven AF, and I’m grateful for the impact he’s had on my journey.

This episode is a simple but powerful check-in conversation. We talk about what’s been happening in our lives, ministries, businesses, and missions since we last connected. From helping men transition from prison through his halfway house and reentry programs to what’s next for Forgiven Felons, Jay Dan shares encouragement, wisdom, and insight from the front lines of second chances.

Whether you’re currently incarcerated, recently released, supporting someone in reentry, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation is a reminder that your past doesn’t have to determine your future.

What’s new? What’s next? And what does it look like to keep moving forward with purpose? Tune in and find out.

In this powerful episode of Forgiven AF, Shawn sits down with Alex Loredo, a fellow roofing company owner, husband, father, and man who understands what it means to get a second chance. Alex shares his journey from spending seven years in prison—from age 18 to 25—to building a successful business, a strong marriage, and a life centered on faith and purpose.

Together, Shawn and Alex have an honest conversation about fatherhood, marriage, self-forgiveness, and the lasting impact of the choices we make when we’re young. Alex opens up about finding God while sitting alone in solitary confinement, the lessons he learned behind bars, and how those experiences shaped the husband, father, and leader he is today.

This episode is for anyone struggling to forgive themselves, rebuild after failure, or become the person God created them to be. It’s a conversation about redemption, responsibility, faith, and proving that your past doesn’t have to determine your future.

Topics Covered:

-Finding God in solitary confinement

-Life after prison

-Building a roofing business from the ground up

-Marriage after hardship

-Becoming the father your kids deserve

-Self-forgiveness and healing from the past

-How faith changes everything

A raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about second chances and the power of God’s grace.

How do you know if a decision is truly God’s will—or just something you want for yourself?

In this powerful episode of Forgiven AF, Shawn sits down with Paul Facchina Jr., a board member for 2nd Chance Mentors, to discuss one of the hardest challenges people face in their faith journey: waiting on God.

Together, they explore the tension between pursuing opportunities and trusting God’s timing, how to recognize the difference between God’s direction and personal desire, and what to do when you’re faced with major life decisions. Paul shares practical wisdom, biblical insight, and personal experiences that have helped him navigate uncertainty while remaining faithful to God’s plan.

Whether you’re considering a new career, relationship, business venture, ministry opportunity, or simply seeking clarity for your next step, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, seek God first, and trust that His timing is always better than our own.

Topics Covered:

* Why waiting on God is so difficult

* How to discern God’s voice from your own desires

* Signs a decision may or may not be God’s will

* Finding peace in uncertainty

* Trusting God’s timing when answers seem delayed

* Faith, patience, and obedience in everyday life

If you’ve ever asked, “God, is this really what You want for me?” this episode is for you.

In this episode of Forgiven AF, Warren McKamey Jr. shares his incredible journey from growing up in Waco, Texas with limited opportunities to becoming a self-made millionaire and successful entrepreneur.

After joining the military, Warren learned the discipline, work ethic, and mindset that would completely change the direction of his life. Those lessons became the foundation for building multiple businesses and creating success far beyond what most people expected from his circumstances.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your past does not define your future. No matter where you come from, what obstacles you faced, or how you were raised — you have the ability to choose your path and create a different life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or counted out, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Watch now and hear how discipline, faith, and perseverance can change everything.

I sat down with Geoff Barker, and this one’s real. He went from fame, money, and atheism to addiction, depression, and rock bottom—then had a life-changing encounter with Jesus.

We talk about his seven-year search for truth, the 40-day fast, and how God turned everything around. Now he’s helping others find freedom through Hope Is Alive.

If you feel stuck or empty, this one’s for you. God’s not done with you yet.

Please look up "Hope Is Alive" at hopeisalive.net

Some people hear "15 felonies" and write a man off. John Reel heard it about himself and decided to prove everyone wrong — including the voice in his own head. This one hit different...John grew up in Texas, dealt with childhood trauma he buried for years, ran with the wrong crowd, joined a gang, went in and out of prison for about seven years, and got out in 2014 with nothing but a decision to change. Today he owns a seven-figure concrete construction company, is raising two boys, and is one of the most real conversations I've had on this show. What We Talked About: • The childhood trauma John Reel carried for years — and how prison is where he finally faced it • What it's like being a white dude in an all-black gang — inside and outside the walls • Getting baptized in a horse trough in prison and what that moment meant • Coming home and going right back — three DWIs, fighting parole, and finally surrendering everything to God in 2017 • Losing seven figures, hitting rock bottom again, and rebuilding from zero • Why your circle determines your ceiling — and how John Reel built his way into the right rooms • Reverse engineering your goals — starting with $500 a week and ending up with a company doing seven figures a year • What John Reel would tell his 16-year-old self Why This Matters: Your past is not your future. That's not just something we say on this show — John Reel is living proof. If you're locked up right now, just got out, or you feel like you've blown too many chances — this episode is for you. You can still build something real. All it takes is putting your back against the wall, locking in, and giving God everything — not just the parts that are easy.

If you're watching this, you're loved and you're forgiven — and there ain't nothing you can do about it.