Purpose Didn't Wait Until We Got It Together

Waiting on God with Paul Facchina Jr

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.

A Path to Success with Warren McKamey Jr

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.

From Atheist to Jesus with Geoff Barker

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

Your Past is Not Your Future with John Reel

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.

Purpose Didn't Wait Until We Got It Together

Me and Bryan are back and this one got real, fast. We catch you up on the Teen Summit, the D.C. mentoring conference, and the gym flood that's had me paying $10K a month on a space I can't use. I'm not pretending everything's good when it's not — that's not what this is. We also get into the lies we believed about ourselves, why your community determines everything, and what we'd tell anyone coming home: stop chasing the image, build the credit, stack the bread. Full transparency — I'm only a few weeks into complete sobriety. I’m done convincing myself a couple drinks was fine and I feel better than I have in a long time. This podcast exists for you! You're loved, You're forgiven and there's nothing you can do about it. New mailing address: 8001 Valcasi Drive, Suite 131 — Arlington, TX 76001 We read every letter.