Have you ever experienced a painful rejection? Life is full of these moments, but it's a topic most people avoid. Upon a closer look, rejection provides opportunities to learn, grow, and move forward with a new perspective. Join Dr. John today as he shares a few of his own moments of rejection, a framework on how to deal with them, and some practical ways to turn those moments of rejection into a recipe for success.

Today's episode features Brandon Warren, a prison transition specialist who helps formerly incarcerated people find jobs and continue their education after prison. What makes Brandon so unique is his personal experience with prison - he went from a prison inmate to a doctor of education and he gives back with his occupation. For the last 10 years, Brandon has worked full-time for two college programs inside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He has also been an adjunct professor of courses in philosophy, theology, ethics, and academic skills between Lee College in Huntsville, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, on the Darrington Unit, south of Houston. In this episode, we dig into Brandon’s story, some of the turning points in his life, and how he’s giving back to others through his vocation.