I Am Refocused Radio

I Am Refocused Radio

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for videos: https://www.youtube.com/@RefocusedNetwork "I Am Refocused Radio" is more than just a podcast—it's a movement of purpose-driven storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and empowers. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, a calm and thoughtful creative with a background in media, music, and the arts, the show dives deep into conversations that resonate. From a humble start in a San Antonio barbershop, Shemaiah’s journey has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,000 interviews with a diverse array of guests—celebrities, CEOs, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode offers a blend of faith, personal growth, perseverance, and hope, fostering a space where listeners can find clarity and rediscover their purpose. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, or a moment of peace in a busy world, "I Am Refocused Radio" invites you to refocus your mind and embrace a life aligned with meaning and authenticity. Tune in to join this global community and hear the stories that connect us all. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 30 mins
Cam F Awesome is a 12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic Trials winner, and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team. But beyond the titles and trophies, Cam is a true comeback story — a powerful example of how setbacks can become stepping stones to greatness. Once a bullied kid who found his voice and confidence inside the boxing ring, Cam rose to the top of his sport with grit, heart, and relentless determination...
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Austin is a visionary leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction treatment, spending the past 15+ years committed to transforming the lives of teens & their families. He uses the power of faith in the recovery process to help his clients grow into healthy and happy members of their community. He is the founder and CEO of Clearfork Academy, the go-to treatment center in Texas for troubled teens. 

His dedication to teen men...
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As a child, Julie held two conflicting beliefs. She knew Germans had murdered her Jewish grandfather in occupied Yugoslavia, yet she somehow believed the Holocaust had never come to his hometown of Belgrade. The family anecdotes her father passed down, a blend of his early memories and what his mother told him, didn’t match what Julie had heard about Germany, Poland, and Anne Frank in Holland during World War II.With so few Jewish ...
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April 23, 2025 10 mins
ABOUT KRISTIN CASEY AND CASEY DANCER  

The follow-up to Kristin Casey's widely acclaimed memoir Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh Casey Dancer is the true story of a thirty-nine-year-old part-time stripper, full-time real estate agent, and struggling writer navigating the chaos of love and ambition. Fresh from a tumultuous breakup and newly sober, Kristin finds herself struggling to re-enter the dating scene. When she falls for L...
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April 23, 2025 8 mins
ABOUT DEBORAH ARCHER AND DIVIDING LINES
 
From an eminent legal scholar and the president of the ACLU, an essential account of how transportation infrastructure-from highways and roads to sidewalks and buses-became a means of protecting segregation and inequality after the fall of Jim Crow.
Our nation's transportation system is crumbling: highways are collapsing, roads are pockmarked, and commuter trains are unreliable. But as acclaim...
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Buckle up, Refocused fam—today we crack open the vault of raw, untamed grace. Host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dr. Andrew Farley—best‑selling author, president of The Grace Message, and lead pastor with a reputation for torching religious red tape—and John Lynch—story‑driven speaker, former pastor, and co‑author of the cult‑classic The Cure. Their new co‑release, Gospel Zero (dropping March 18, 2025), isn’t just another devotional...
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April 22, 2025 29 mins
What began as a passion project during PhD research on the coach-athlete relationship quickly evolved into something more. It became evident that most popular-press books prioritize the coach’s voice when discussing best coaching practices, while the athlete’s perspective is largely absent. As athletes’ lived experiences were collected for a dissertation, it became clear that these stories needed to be shared beyond academic public...
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What happens when a real‑estate mogul with a multi‑million‑dollar empire realizes success can’t silence the voice that says, “You’re not enough”? In this episode, host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Brad Chandler—a man who built a business that runs itself, lost nearly everything that mattered, and then rebuilt his life from the inside out. Brad unpacks:
  • Why our “bad habits” aren’t moral failures but outdated survival programs.
  • The...
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What happens when “Christian” is just a label and not a life‑shaping force? Host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dr. Don Sweeting—Chancellor of Colorado Christian University, seasoned pastor, scholar, and cultural commentator—to tackle that question head‑on. Dr. Sweeting shares:
  • Why being Christian is not enough in today’s academic arena.
  • How CCU bucked the nationwide enrollment slump with a 128 % surge.
  • The growing ideological imbal...
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On this powerful episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with author and survivor Harold Phifer, whose life reads like a movie script—except it's all real. From growing up in 1960s Mississippi with a schizophrenic mother, an abusive aunt, and the weight of racism and bullying, to surviving a Taliban suicide bombing and navigating war zones as a contract air traffic controller, Harold's story is nothing short of jaw-dropping. W...
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What happens when life throws you a curveball—loss, divorce, or the blending of families—and suddenly your finances feel just as uncertain as your emotions?

On Wisdom and Wealth, financial expert and widow-turned-warrior Donna Kendrick guides you through the real-life challenges of navigating money during major life transitions. Whether you're reeling from grief, building a new family, or trying to regain your financial footing, Don...
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Inspiration meets real-life transformation. The Inspired Stewardship Podcast is your weekly guide to aligning your time, talent, and treasures with your God-given purpose. Hosted by coach and author Scott Maderer, each episode is packed with practical tools, biblical wisdom, and honest conversations designed to help you live an inspired life—on purpose and without apology. Whether you're a high-achieving Christian feeling stuck, a ...
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ABOUT POPPY O'TOOLE AND POPPY COOKS: THE POTATO BOOK 
You asked, and she delivered-this is Poppy Cooks' all-potato cookbook. Whether you like them fried, baked, mashed, or roasted, TikTok's High Priestess of the Potato gives you the ultimate potato book. The spud-the humblest of ingredients-can be made into more than just mashed potatoes (but if it is mash, make it the best mashed potatoes ever), and in this book Poppy O'Toole celeb...
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In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we catch up with comedian, writer, and viral content creator Shannon Fiedler—just as she hits the road for her hilarious Pregnancy Brain tour. With over half a million followers online and her debut stand-up special Thirty, Flirty & Crying still cracking people up on YouTube, Shannon joins us to talk about the comedy behind the chaos of real life.

ABOUT SHANNON FIEDLER  

After announcing h...
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In this powerful episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with Congresswoman Marie Newman—former U.S. Representative, movement-builder, and author of the upcoming memoir A Life Made From Scratch. Known for her unapologetic stance on healthcare reform, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ rights, Congresswoman Newman shares what it really takes to stand on your values in Washington—and why she’s still hopeful about the future of America...
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Brittney Tollinchi is a dynamic speaker, high performance coach, best selling author, and inspiring podcaster known for her unwavering commitment to helping individuals make meaningful changes, uncover their inner greatness, and live authentically. As a Purpose Warrior, she inspires actionable shifts in perspectives and aligns habits to reveal the light and abundance within each person. 

Brittney treasures her role as a purpose-driv...
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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.

Pastor Vera has been teac...
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Shannon Russell is a Career Transition and Business Coach, an Exit Strategy Expert, and the CEO of Second Act Success® Coaching. Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer before she decided to stop producing shows for others and start "producing" her own life. Shannon pivoted her career from the entertainment industry to entrepreneurship, and she now empowers women to leave unfulfilling careers and build joyful, purpose-...
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Catherine has worked in allied health,  before transitioning into a career as an intuitive healer and leadership coach. She has run and sold successful companies, mentored students and others in her profession, as well as guided and healed many souls globally. Catherine hosts a podcast called Willow Healing Matters and interviews guests from around the world about their healing journeys. This title is also shared for her Substack w...
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April 8, 2025 9 mins
A former baseball standout from one of Texas' top-ranked high schools, Britton made a bold pivot from the field to the stage in 2022. After an accomplished athletic career filled with championship victories and junior college play, he chose to follow his musical calling instead of pursuing sports scholarships. Music has always been in his blood. His father was a gospel singer before founding a church with Britton's mother, where Br...
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