The Straight Outta Prison Podcast
Most people who know James K Jones today are surprised to discover that he spent a significant part of his life in prison. Despite being released for more than two decades, based on his numerous charges (including a federal offense), he should still be incarcerated. However, James has since moved on to marry and raise three wonderful children while also owning a business. This is the narrative of how he ended up in prison, his experiences inside: the people, the challenges, the dishonesty, and the deep self-realizations he encountered. Ultimately, James believes that his time behind bars actually saved his...
Stats on Fatherhood
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James & Haley share their own personal stories... and the statistics about the importance of Fathers.Â
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The Best of the Best: Season 1
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The “Best of” Season 1 of The Straight Outta Prison Podcast!
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Better Together
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James & Haley are back in the saddle. In this episode they are talking about the Royal Grant Initiative Launch…and a whole lot more. Thanks for tuning in.Â
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The Royal Grant Initiative
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James & Haley are back and heading on a new adventure. In this episode they discuss the events that led to the creation of The Royal Grant Initiative... a non-profit that helps single moms (and caretakers) navigate raising boys without an active Father. This epidemic is close to their heart, and it is a major part of their story.Â
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It's been over two years since they taped an episode... and now James & Haley are back and heading on a new adventure. Tune in for more...
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Family Reunion
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James and Haley wrap up Season 8 with the story of Joseph finally reconnecting with his Father Jacob… and the impact his family had on the whole world…
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Reunited
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James and Haley talk about Joseph revealing himself to his brothers…and the emotional aftermath…
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Straight Outta Prison Live Stream 2nd Anniversary Celebration
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James and Haley tape their first Live Podcast to Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of The Straight Outta Prison Podcast! Click the link below to see the Video Stream on their YouTube Channel!Â
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James and Haley talk about Joseph’s sudden rise to prominence… and his Youthful Dreams that come true…Suddenly.
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Freedom
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James and Haley talk about Joseph’s long years in Prison… His attitude during the process…and how lending a helping hand to a fellow inmate led to not only his Freedom, but his Destiny.
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James and Haley walk through Joseph’s time in an Egyptian Prison for a crime he didn’t commit… He kept a good attitude, worked hard, and recognized that even though he didn’t understand… God was with him. After a few years, Joseph helped out two high profile prisoners… and he had hope that his situation could be turned around…
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James and Haley awkwardly navigate through Joseph’s path to a Prison Cell… and it’s all about The Sexy Time! This is an episode that will keep you laughing…and blushing.
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James and Haley follow Joseph into Egypt… and Slavery after he is purchased by a high ranking Official named Potiphar… Joseph kept a good attitude, worked hard, and his new Master recognized that when Joseph was around, good things came to his household…
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In this episode James and Haley talk about Joseph’s family dynamic, and how resentment grows quickly with his older brothers… Joseph’s arrogance, and his Rainbow Robe helped pave the road that ultimately led him to a prison cell…
“He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold as a servant. His feet they hurt with fetters; he was laid in chains of iron and his soul entered into the iron…” Psalm 105-18-19 Amplified Bible
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Chef James K Jones...The Backstory: Joseph’s Daddy
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In Season 8 we are telling Joseph’s Straight Outta Prison Story… In this episode James and Haley dig into his family history (and lots of their drama) that helped pave the road that ultimately led him to a prison cell…
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James and Haley kick off the first season of telling Straight Outta Prison Stories!Â
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Best of The Straight Outta Prison Podcast 🎩
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6 Seasons, 100+ Episodes, and this is the Best of the Best.Â
James and Haley share the “Best” moments from The Straight Outta Prison Podcast.
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The Best of Season 6
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Season 6 Recap
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James and Haley recap Season 6 of the Straight Outta Prison Podcast, and give updates about what's coming next... stay tuned.Â
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<...The #12 Key: Writing the Vision (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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In Season 2 (Straight Outta Prison Podcast) James learned the power of “Writing the Vision” and a few weeks before he was set free, he had one for his future. James tells Haley in this episode that this is the greatest podcast he’s ever recorded, and how excited he is to share his story with all of you!Â
Prayer: Father God, today, I come asking you to connect me to the source of your power, which only comes through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. I believe that Je...
The #11 Key: Strategy (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James and Haley talk about Developing a Strategic Plan. In Season 2 (Straight Outta Prison Podcast) James learned that if he had a plan to make parole, and answered every question the parole board had, they would have to release him… They did, and he adopted the Strategic Plan as a recipe for a successful life.Â
“The most Hyper Successful people are the most Hyper Self-Aware.” -James K Jones
“Have a plan. Follow the plan, and you'll be surprised how successful you can be. Most people don't have a pl...
The #10 Key: Connecting (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James and Haley talk about Connecting, the Tenth Key, and the steps it takes to intentionally connect to the right people, while also disconnecting from the wrong folks...
“Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of...
The #9 Key: Fear (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James and Haley talk about Fear, the Ninth Key, and the necessity of pushing through it to reach your destiny... James discovered this Key in 1997 at the most violent prison in the State of Alabama... In Lockup, he learned the only way out was through facing his Fear and taking the next step.
(Listen to Straight Outta Prison Podcast: Season 2 Episode 7 “Lockup” for context)
“We think fear means the feelings that we sometimes feel. No matter how courageous we are, at times we will all experience the “feelings of fear” b...
The #8 Key: Perfection (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James and Haley talk about the Myth of Perfection, the Eighth Key, and a necessary step in getting from where you are to where you want to be.
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The #7 Key: Failure (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James and Haley talk about Fails and Failure, the Seventh Key, and a necessary step in getting from where you are to where you want to be.
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The #6 Key:The Futility of Regret & Self-Pity (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James and Haley talk about Regret and Self-pity, the Sixth Key, and a necessary step in getting from where you are to where you want to be.
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The #5 Key: Inner Promises (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James and Haley talk about Inner Promises (or Vows), the Fifth Key, and a necessary step in getting from where you are to where you want to be.
A Vow is a promise. A belief. It goes into our core, our subconscious, similar to the #4 Key about how we see ourselves. Inner Promises are the things we say to ourselves, and we will see them played out in our lives eventually.
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The #4 Key: Creating a Positive Self-Image (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James & Haley discuss Creating a Positive Self-Image, which is the Fourth Key, and a necessary step in getting from where you are to where you want to be.
James is giving you the tools to get you from where you are to where you want to be. His story started out as hopeless, but over time he learned a set of keys that helped him unlock every door that was stopping his life from going forward. Those same keys will work for you no matter what you’re facing. The keys are...
The #3 Key: Embracing The Process (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James & Haley discuss Embracing The Process, which is the Third Key, and a necessary step in getting from where you are to where you want to be.Â
James is giving you the tools to get you from where you are to where you want to be. His story started out as hopeless, but over time he learned a set of keys that helped him unlock every door that was stopping his life from going forward. Those same keys will work for you no matter what you’re facing. The keys are not...
The #2 Key: Acceptance (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James & Haley discuss Acceptance, which is the second Key, and a necessary step in getting from where you are to where you want to be.Â
James is giving you the tools to get you from where you are to where you want to be. His story started out as hopeless, but over time he learned a set of keys that helped him unlock every door that was stopping his life from going forward. Those same keys will work for you no matter what you’re facing. The keys are not magic, the...
The #1 Key: Commitment (The 12 Keys to Life After Prison)
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James & Haley discuss Commitment, which is the first Key, and the foundation to seeing success in any area of your life.Â
James is giving you the tools to get you from where you are to where you want to be. His story started out as hopeless, but over time he learned a set of keys that helped him unlock every door that was stopping his life from going forward. Those same keys will work for you no matter what you’re facing. The keys are not magic, they’re just simple truth...
Season 6 Intro to the 12 Keys of Life After Prison
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James is giving you the tools to get you from where you are to where you want to be. His story started out as hopeless, but over time he learned a set of keys that helped him unlock every door that was stopping his life from going forward. Those same keys will work for you no matter what you’re facing. The keys are not magic, they’re just simple truths that are easy to understand and apply. Join James for a journey into the unknown… out of what is and into what could...
The Best of Season 5 🌟
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James and Haley share the “Best” of Season 5 from The Straight Outta Prison Podcast.
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Straight Outta Prison Series Finale
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Their Story is winding up… at least for now…In this episode James & Haley talk about the miraculous events that led them to starting The Straight Outta Prison Podcast… and they tell you about what’s next.
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Blindsided
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In this episode James & Haley recap one of the most confusing seasons in their journey… it left them feeling bewildered, betrayed, hurt, and confused… but it would serve as a catalyst to set them on course with Destiny...
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Repositioning
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In this episode James & Haley talk about his final days at The Foundry and his experience with Highlands College…
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Luann Hobart
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In this episode James & Haley chronicle the final days of Haley’s Mom, Luann Hobart…
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Judah James & Royal Grant Jones
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In this episode James & Haley talk about the miracle of the birth of their Twins Judah James & Royal Grant Jones.
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Anonymous
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In this episode James & Haley talk about what they call the “anonymous” years… James was no longer a restaurant owner, and Haley was no longer an “International” Teacher… it all came to a head with a busted septic pipe, and a neighbor singing “Sweet Home Alabama” with Bud Light and clouds of cigarette smoke…
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James & Haley discuss a very monumental hire James did when he brought in a man who had served over 32 years in Prison…. Michael Wayne Gilbert…
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Village Chapel for Michael Wayne Gilbert, 71, of Attalla, who died Sunday, May 15, 2022. Rev. John Wall will officiate. Everyone acquainted with Wayne knew that he spent a total of 32 years in prison, 17 of those in federal prison. He was released on Jan 3rd, 2014, and went into The Foundry re-entry program on January 9th, 2014.
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