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Forgiven AF

Forgiven AF

By: Shawn Serfass
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Prison saved his life and gave him a 2nd chance to make a difference in this world. Shawn has turned his life around, he now owns a successful fitness studio and runs a mentorship program for at-risk youth. The goal of this podcast is to bring motivational content but at the same time we will have hard conversations regarding our current society.Copyright 2025 Shawn Serfass Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • "OGBruhMike" Redemption Story
    Nov 3 2025

    In this powerful episode, we sit down with a man who went to prison at a young age — but that wasn’t the end of his story. After getting out, he turned his life around, got his record erased, found faith, and became a Christian rapper using his story to inspire others. Now he’s working inside the juvenile justice system, helping young people avoid the same mistakes he once made.

    This is what redemption looks like. This is what 2nd chances are all about.

    🔥 Topics we cover:

    • How prison changed his mindset

    • The process of getting his record cleared

    • Finding purpose through faith and music

    • His mission in the juvenile justice department

    • Why second chances matter

    If you’ve ever felt like your past defined you — this episode will change that.

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    55 mins
  • Breaking Generational Chains with William Winfield
    Oct 27 2025

    This convo with Will Winfield—aka Will is Blessed—was one of the most powerful episodes we’ve done.

    We talked about everything from father wounds and forgiveness to calling, purpose, and what it really means to walk out your faith with boldness. Will’s journey proves that you don’t need a degree or platform to impact lives—you just need obedience.

    What We Talked About:

    • How he overcame rejection and identity struggles

    • What forgiveness did for his life and calling

    • Public speaking tips (especially if you’re scared to try)

    • Knowing when God is telling you to move

    • Checking your heart and staying humble as a leader

    Why It Matters:

    This episode is for anyone who’s been playing it safe. You’ve got a calling, and it’s time to shift gears and walk in it. As Will said, “If the enemy’s attacking you, it’s because you’re a threat.”

    Let’s go.

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    54 mins
  • Failure, Faith, and Freedom with Tuan Nguyen
    Oct 20 2025

    This episode hit different. I got to sit down with my friend Tuan Nguyen—someone who’s been through it and came out stronger. From multiple stints in prison to leading people as a certified John Maxwell speaker and coach, his story is raw, real, and full of redemption.

    What We Talked About

    • His journey from addiction and incarceration to faith and freedom

    • The trauma that shaped him—and how he’s healing through it

    • What prison taught him about leadership, communication, and identity

    • How he’s now empowering ex-offenders and entrepreneurs through coaching

    • Why personal development is spiritual development

    Why It Matters

    Tuan’s story proves that you can lose everything and still build a life that honors God. If you’re stuck in the streets or struggling to believe you’re more than your past, this episode is for you. There’s purpose in your pain—and freedom on the other side of surrender.

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    58 mins
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