The Joe Rooz Show

In this episode, I catch up after a short break, reflect on Holy Week, and share updates on our live stream plans. Then we dive into a powerful conversation with entrepreneur and author Debra Griffin.Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989 at age 30, Debra describes how that experience reshaped her life, deepened her faith, and led her to champion patient advocacy and data ownership. She walks us through the gaps in healthcare interoperability and why patients need control of their medical records—drawing from her work building a patient-centric data platform.We also explore her provocative book, “Why Judas Was Born to Betray Jesus,” discussing purpose in suffering, the “secret things of the Lord,” and how faith can grow through struggle without turning into dogma. Whether you agree with her perspective or not, Debra’s story is a reminder that we can’t choose everything that happens to us—but we can choose what we do with it.We also touch on upcoming show schedules, the importance of Bible study during Holy Week, and the everyday mission field right where you are.If this conversation made you think, I want to hear from you—send your questions and takeaways our way.Guest: Debra Griffinhttps://debragriffin.com/ Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:41) Cold open, theme, and live intro from Southwest Texas(00:01:27) Show updates, breaks, and shout‑outs to Ruben Camarillo(00:03:48) Platform changes, livestream plans, and Holy Week focus(00:04:52) Palm Sunday recap and upcoming Resurrection message(00:05:26) Tonight’s agenda and guest setup: Deborah Griffin(00:06:14) The provocative question: What if Judas was chosen?(00:06:40) Housekeeping: website, contact, comments, live schedule(00:08:02) Programming notes: crypto Saturdays and Bible study Sundays(00:09:17) Engagement push: like, subscribe, and share strategies(00:10:21) Guest introduction: Deborah Griffin’s journey and book(00:12:06) Icebreakers with Deborah: early lessons and discernment(00:15:16) Cancer at 30: the voice, diagnosis, and choosing action(00:19:03) Radiation, refusing chemo, and learning to advocate(00:23:24) From fear to purpose: faith awakening and Gideon Bible(00:26:57) Host’s testimony: a radio sermon that changed everything(00:30:00) Different paths to faith and knowing the Lord’s voice(00:33:04) Diagnosis as foundation: compassion and healthcare rights(00:36:01) Patients, records, and ownership of data(00:39:52) Building PPX: patient‑provider exchange and obstacles(00:41:30) How PPX fits: outside the EMR and the data ecosystem(00:42:47) Why US healthcare feels complex by design(00:44:46) From Katrina to Cures Act: slow road to interoperability(00:47:21) Patient‑centric tools and staying the course(00:47:27) Pivot to the book: Why Judas was born to betray Jesus(00:48:18) Calling the foolish to confound the wise: writing the book(00:49:21) Reframing Judas: destiny, remorse, and redemption(00:51:02) Reception, website, and purpose over profit(00:52:38) The secret things of the Lord and thinking for yourself(00:54:00) Who the book is for: whoever has an ear(00:55:07) Faith in hardship: mustard seed, doubt, and deliverance(00:57:19) Mission fields at home: your sphere of influence(01:00:01) Church, doctrine, and membership debates(01:03:20) Authority, Holy Spirit, and personal accountability(01:05:47) Practical first steps for the struggling(01:07:16) Progressive sanctification: loved as you grow(01:10:01) Wisdom from the margins: lessons from the homeless(01:12:02) Closing reflections and rapid‑fire life lessons(01:12:10) Who inspires Deborah most: her mother’s influence(01:19:08) Where to find Deborah and her book online(01:20:20) Host’s closing monologue, value‑for‑value, and sign‑off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In tonight’s impromptu live show from the Asylum, I shared a candid behind‑the‑scenes look at what happens when a scheduled guest is a no‑show—and how we keep the conversation rolling with help from the bullpen. Maverick County judge candidate and friend of the show, Ruben Camarillo, jumped in last‑minute to talk about burnout, resiliency, and the difference between reacting and responding under pressure.We dug into practical ways to decompress when life stacks up—family time, tactical pauses, and hunting the good stuff—plus how work dynamics, community responsibilities, and even local tax debates can compound stress. I also teased a darker, recorded spinoff project we’re building with fresh graphics and format, while reaffirming this live show remains my baby.We wrapped with community notes on a Cub Scout Pack 8562 plate sale, a quick word on keeping politics focused on issues over personal attacks, and reminders on how you can support the show through our value‑for‑value model.  Imperfect night, real conversation—thanks for rolling with us when the bullpen phone rang. Catch our Palm Sunday deep‑dive Bible study (Episode 287) on Rumble, and join us for our regular weekly schedule, including Sunday studies at 2 PM CT. If you’ve got questions or topic ideas, drop them via joerooz.com or in the live chat—your feedback steers the show. Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:41) Opening from Asylum Studios and show setup(00:01:27) Guest no-show, weekend recap, Palm Sunday study(00:03:56) New spin-off podcast idea and production planning(00:05:14) Team shoutouts and bullpen backup on standby(00:07:48) Introducing guest Ruben Camarillo(00:09:07) Topic pivot: burnout and life balance(00:10:59) Housekeeping: website, schedules, platforms(00:12:29) Content flagging story and platform talk(00:14:01) Icebreakers: childhood cool, hidden talents(00:16:21) Campaign check-in and local politics vibe(00:18:13) AI art, creativity, and campaign graphics(00:20:08) Using AI as "mister producer" and fallback graphics(00:21:04) Injuries, couch time, and segue to burnout(00:23:49) Ruben’s podcast relaunch and local media network(00:26:21) Juggling roles and the reality of burnout(00:27:56) Workplace stress, coworkers, and mental load(00:29:16) Beyond workload: sources of burnout(00:29:48) Resilience tools: hunt the good stuff(00:32:20) Reacting vs. responding under pressure(00:35:00) Military and law enforcement training on reaction(00:38:29) Managing stress spills and decision missteps(00:41:24) Decompression outlets and podcasting as relief(00:42:51) Local school bond, taxes, and tough choices(00:44:39) Property taxes, cost of living, and utilities(00:46:39) Energy prices, gas, and economic ripple effects(00:48:28) Summer bills dread and wrapping toward close(00:50:09) Guest booking logistics and bullpen concept(00:50:25) Community plug: Cub Scout Pack 8562 plate sale(00:53:59) Plate sale value, thanks, and family shoutouts(00:54:19) PodMatch grace period and show recovery(00:55:05) Positivity over politics and campaign tone(00:59:01) Sponsor read: local tax prep and filing push(01:00:57) Team credits and the "Anonymous Angela" story(01:02:03) Value-for-value: time, talent, treasure(01:03:44) Final thanks, plugs, and show sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In this Palm Sunday edition of the show, I walk through Matthew 21 and the Triumphal Entry to explore why the same crowds who cried “Hosanna” later shouted “Crucify him,” and what that contrast reveals about redemption, freedom, and the personal choice every one of us must make about Jesus Christ.We trace the biblical symbolism of the unbroken colt, the need for redemption through the Lamb, and the “door” at the fork in the road—unpacking passages from Job, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Romans, Mark, John, and 2 Timothy to show how Scripture interprets Scripture and points to Christ’s kingship and mercy. From the round-pen picture of gentle submission to the garments of salvation, I encourage you to let Jesus take charge, choose the path of life, and prepare for next week’s Resurrection Day study before we resume our Revelation series. If you’re at a crossroads today, choose the Door—choose Jesus Christ. Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:41) Opening from Asylum Studios and show intro(00:01:02) Welcome, purpose of Sunday Bible Study, Palm Sunday greeting(00:04:20) Housekeeping, contacts, show schedule, community notes(00:07:14) Boosting the algorithm and transition to today9s study(00:07:49) Text announced: Matthew 21 and the triumphal entry(00:13:13) Palm Sunday context and timeline toward the crucifixion(00:17:05) Second advent parallels vs. Palm Sunday humility(00:20:08) Symbolism of the colt and Old Testament foreshadows(00:23:02) Redemption picture: the ass redeemed by a lamb(00:27:20) The curse, the tree, and Christ bearing our place(00:30:05) Tied to sin vs. liberty in Christ (Romans 6)(00:36:08) Accounts across the Gospels and objections to loosing the colt(00:41:11) Opposing ourselves: instruction in meekness (2 Timothy 2)(00:43:48) Round pen lesson: learning submission and rest(00:47:12) The Lord hath need of him: purpose and calling(00:51:14) Saul of Tarsus: persuasive grace and being used by God(00:51:26) By the door where two ways met: choice at the fork(00:55:17) Set before you life and death: choose life (Deuteronomy 30)(00:58:27) Clothed with garments of salvation; Jesus in control(01:03:09) Living sacrifice and daily submission (Romans 12)(01:06:38) Slow Bible reading and meditation for depth(01:08:49) Who is this? Hosanna to the Son of David(01:12:12) Longing for the King9s exaltation and personal decision(01:13:47) Closing prayer and appeal to choose Christ(01:18:26) Final exhortation: at the fork in the road, choose life(01:19:45) Farewell, weekly show reminder, sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sat down with Brian Brady—former police officer turned corporate security executive and now crime fiction author—to separate TV mythology from real-world investigations. We got into what Hollywood condenses or gets flat-out wrong, why integrity and smart customer service still define great policing, and how DNA and forensics really work on a realistic timeline.Brian walked through his journey from Berkeley PD to East LA, New Mexico, and the chief’s chair in Northern California, then into the high-stakes world of NBCUniversal security, where movie sets, global productions, and a major theme park reshape how you think about risk and response.We then dug into his newest novel, Still Waters Run Deep, which shifts from San Francisco streets to the rural American West, following two Wyoming detectives as they collide with a violent militia network. Brian explained his research into militia movements, how he balances factual events with fiction, and why he avoids gratuitous gore while keeping investigations authentic.We closed on advice for aspiring officers, the importance of treating the public like valued clients, and why most people—beneath the noise—are better than we think.Find Brian and his books at GoldenGateTales.com and major retailers.Guest: Brian Bradyhttp://www.goldengatetales.com/ Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:42) Live from Asylum Studios: Friday kickoff(00:01:12) Joe Ruse intro, schedule updates, and Star Trek binge(00:03:10) Tonight’s theme: Crime myths vs reality(00:05:00) Housekeeping: website, contact, show times, and series plans(00:07:03) Guest intro: Brian Brady’s law enforcement and security career(00:08:28) Warm‑up questions: bullies, leadership, and performance cars(00:13:12) Origins in policing and lessons from Berkeley to East LA to New Mexico(00:19:02) Comparing big city and small town policing, gangs, and volume of crime(00:22:29) Snow, pensions, and the jump to corporate security at Universal(00:24:08) From cases to craft: starting to write crime fiction(00:25:16) What TV gets wrong: timelines, chain of command, and CSI effects(00:30:02) Customer service mindset and practical forensics on patrol(00:32:26) Media realities: production life, celebrities, and security logistics(00:37:31) Building believable investigators and character‑driven stories(00:41:33) Balancing realism without gore and respect for victims(00:42:41) Still Waters Run Deep: setting, research, and AI as a tool(00:46:40) Portraying militia groups and crafting the antagonists(00:50:00) Deep dive on research sources: SPLC, FBI data, and on‑the‑ground checks(00:53:10) Accuracy matters: editors, details, and reader trust(00:55:01) Twists, endings, and why the good guys should win(00:56:37) Are militias growing? Polarization, social media, and risk(00:58:49) Human nature, advice for new officers, and what’s next(01:01:31) Leadership that lasts: lessons from Universal’s Jim Waters(01:03:44) Where to find Brian Brady and his books(01:04:47) Host wrap‑up: reflections, calls to action, and sign‑off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sit down with author Sidney Pines to dig into how 2020 changed America—and why she started documenting everything she was seeing and feeling. We talk about her law-enforcement-informed perspective, the media environment, election controversies, and how a private family journal evolved into her Patriot’s Diary series.Sidney shares the heart behind her writing: helping families understand each other across today’s deep political divides and preserving a record for her future grandkids. We also touch on censorship, TDS, faith, and what it means to stay grounded while sifting through claims, “conspiracy theories,” and hard truths. Sidney’s first book, Awakening: A Patriot’s Diary of American Deception, tracks her early observations and research from 2019–2021, while book two, Golden Age Rising, explores today’s climate, from media narratives to cultural flashpoints and why she’s continuing the series into a third installment. If you’ve felt something “off” since 2020 or you’re trying to bridge family conversations, this episode is for you.Guest: Sidney Pineshttps://mailchi.mp/cfc1ba317208/sidney-pines Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:42) Opening monologue and show setup(00:01:26) Joe’s intro, yesterday’s guest recap, and shift to politics(00:04:12) Introducing tonight’s theme and guest background(00:08:16) Guest introduction: Sydney Pines joins the show(00:11:26) Light banter and icebreakers: travel quirks and simple joys(00:16:20) From small talk to show rhythm and housekeeping(00:17:54) Sydney’s path to authorship and awakening pre‑2020(00:23:02) From apolitical to engaged: media bias and 2020 election views(00:28:59) Deciding to document: journals become a book(00:33:00) Publishing realities and family alignment(00:38:00) Parties, term limits, and the state of U.S. politics(00:44:05) Conspiracy facts vs theories and media skepticism(00:49:00) Personal limits, difficult rabbit holes, and boundaries(00:50:48) Book Two: Golden Age Rising and TDS discussion(00:56:06) Future scenarios: polarization, midterms, and secession talk(01:06:03) Responding to critics and explaining MAGA to family(01:12:07) Faith, resilience, and role models(01:14:18) Where to find Sydney’s books and socials(01:15:13) Closing thoughts, calls to action, and show wrap - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sat down with Tom Lee, a Texas sheriff’s sergeant and former mental health unit lead with over 23 years on the job. Tom shared how cumulative trauma—not just one critical incident—nearly broke him, even after surviving being shot in the face with a crossbow during a 2019 welfare check.We talked through the realities of policing in rural Texas with thin backup, the split-second decisions that come with life-or-death calls, and why the real weight of the job often comes from bureaucracy and moral injury as much as it does from scenes themselves. Tom opened up about recovery, faith, and the importance of actually asking for help before alcohol and isolation take over. He also detailed his work in mental health diversion, critical incident stress management, and why follow-up care with both citizens and first responders can change outcomes.We also previewed his forthcoming memoir, Scars of the Badge, which captures 50 snapshots from his career—from child deaths and mass-casualty responses to the crossbow shooting—and how faith steadied him through the darkest stretches. If you’re a first responder, know one, or just want an honest look at the cost of the badge, this conversation is for you. And if you’re struggling or someone you love is, please reach out—help is there, and you’re not alone.Guest: Tom Leehttps://www.scarsofthebadge.com/ Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:45) Opening monologue, date, and a rough day at the studio(00:02:38) Introducing guest Sgt. Tom Lee and his crossbow incident(00:03:22) Housekeeping, how to contact and follow the show live(00:07:41) Guest intro redux and service gratitude(00:09:18) Warm‑up chat: quirks, pickles, and simple pleasures(00:14:36) From engineering student to policing after 9/11(00:17:02) Department politics, morale, and a firing over speed(00:20:09) What really wears cops down: bureaucracy vs. the calls(00:21:08) Path to mental health policing and co‑response model(00:23:20) Measuring impact and success stories from the field(00:24:11) Critical Incident Stress Management and mass‑casualty responses(00:26:17) Three hardest calls: murder, fatal house fire, crossbow(00:29:04) PTSD vs. moral injury and signs of struggle(00:32:00) Why help is hard to ask for and the cost of silence(00:34:49) Suicide, stigma, and a plea to seek help(00:37:34) Faith, setbacks, and finding the way back to God(00:44:39) The 2019 crossbow shooting: setup and red flags(00:50:25) Shots fired: the ambush, wounds, and stopping the threat(00:55:04) Aftermath: hospital, investigation, and the long night(00:59:05) Why the job breaks you: accumulative trauma and notifications(01:01:25) Writing Scars of the Badge: purpose and audience(01:07:15) Advice for first responders without a faith framework(01:09:39) Big Bang, belief, and closing the interview(01:12:27) Host wrap‑up, takeaways, and closing messages - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In tonight’s live show from the Asylum, I kick off the week with author and entrepreneur S.R. Fabrico to unpack what really happens after you hit publish on a book.We talk candidly about the realities of authorship: why so many people get stuck before they start, how to push through fear and feedback, and the uncomfortable truth about book sales and marketing. Stacy shares her journey from high school math teacher and world‑level dance coach to novelist, how a personal gift for her husband became her debut, and why treating writing like a business matters.We cover practical marketing rhythms, managing expectations, building a backlist, and why persistence beats perfection. We also dive into her Southport series—character‑driven romantic suspense set in a North Carolina beach town—and her nonfiction project chronicling the history of All Star cheer. She closes with what’s next, including a meaningful fiction‑based‑on‑truth project about life after an MS diagnosis.Housekeeping highlights: ways to connect with the show, our weekly live schedule, and where to find Stacy and her books.If you’ve ever said “I want to write a book,” this episode is a nudge to start—and a roadmap to keep going after you do. Guest: S.R. Fabricohttps://www.srfabrico.com/ Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:41) Opening riff, weekend blur, and Sicilian Sunday sauce(00:03:30) Single life jokes, Sunday Bible study recap, and show schedule(00:04:58) Tonight’s topic: finishing a book, money in writing, and getting unstuck(00:09:49) Guest joins: SR Fabrico (Stacy) and social media banter(00:12:16) HOA horror stories and neighborhood drama(00:14:34) Icebreakers: time, simple pleasures, and Pink Floyd’s Time(00:17:43) Who Stacy was before books: math teacher to cheer and dance entrepreneur(00:21:00) First book origins: a gift for her husband and tough early feedback(00:23:38) Falling in love with writing and storytelling roots from coaching(00:26:38) What happens after you hit publish: fear, judgment, and pressing go(00:31:08) Life after publishing and doing book fairs with family support(00:32:16) Why listen to Stacy’s advice and the biggest publishing myth(00:35:28) Persistence, the 10‑year arc, and beating the averages(00:36:00) Marketing realities: pick channels, go narrow, and never stop(00:40:25) Can you make a living writing? Volume, reinvesting, and realism(00:42:15) Treating authorship like a business: goals, budgets, and always be marketing(00:46:22) Live vs recorded shows, authenticity, and energy(00:46:24) Inside the Southport Series: Call Her Janie and small‑town suspense(00:49:42) Handling 1‑star reviews and keeping perspective(00:53:12) Series arc and characters: Janie grows up(00:55:21) Pioneers of All Star Cheer: interviews and sport history(00:57:05) Remembering Jeff Webb and community impact(00:57:47) What’s next: 10,000 Steps and writing about MS(01:00:05) Closing questions, shoutouts, and where to find Stacy(01:02:21) Host wrap: value for value, support links, and sign‑off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In this Bible Study Sunday, I walk through Revelation chapter 5 and the breathtaking throne-room scene where a sealed book appears and no one is found worthy to open it—until the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Lamb who was slain, steps forward.We explore possible identities of the book, why only Jesus can open it, and how true understanding of Scripture is given by the Lord. I trace cross-references in Luke 24 and Acts 16, highlight the seven Spirits of God, and reflect on the Lamb bearing the marks of sacrifice. We also look at the prayers of the saints as fragrant offerings stored in heavenly vials and what it means that Christ has made us kings and priests who will reign on earth. The chapter crescendos with heaven and earth joining to declare, “Worthy is the Lamb,” reminding us that our prayers are never wasted and that believing God’s Word opens up living truth. Key takeaways: Only Jesus is worthy to open the book and our understanding; prayer is a real sacrifice that God collects; songs worth singing say something—anchored in the blood of Christ; and one day every creature will confess, “Worthy is the Lamb.”Resources and mentions: Previous episode with Fire Captain Mark Andrew on leadership; cross-references: Isaiah 11:1–3 (seven Spirits of God), Luke 24:44–45 (Christ opening understanding), Acts 16:14 (the Lord opening Lydia’s heart), Psalm 74:5–7 (insight from Scripture), Revelation 5 (full chapter study). Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:57) Live from Asylum Studios: Opening and Welcome(02:24) Weekend chat, cooking, and fresh pasta banter(03:34) Recap of Fridays leadership episode with Mark Andrew(04:30) Transition to Revelation study and housekeeping notes(08:57) Turning to Revelation 5: the sealed book and Johns tears(11:17) What is the book? Speculations on Revelation, the Bible, or Daniel(15:24) Only Jesus opens understanding: cross-references in Scripture(23:12) Believing the Bible: examples from Psalms and creation(28:12) The Lamb in the midst: seven horns, seven eyes, seven Spirits(32:13) Harps, golden vials, and the prayers of the saints(37:11) A new song of redemption by the blood from every nation(40:11) Kings and priests: David, Melchizedek, and reigning on earth(42:42) Myriads around the throne: what heavenly songs should say(45:28) Every creature praises: creations chorus and Amen(49:38) Wrapping Revelation 5 and prayer: highlights and takeaways(53:41) Final exhortation: only Jesus is worthy; grow your prayer vial(56:21) Closing remarks and sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sat down with Fire Captain Mark Andrew, author of Leading Through the Heat, for a straight-talking conversation about real leadership when it truly counts.We dug into how preparation and training before a crisis enable quick, decisive action under pressure, why trust is built long before the sirens blare, and how great leaders shield their teams, own mistakes, and hold high standards without ego. Mark shared down-to-earth stories from the fireground—venting roofs, scarce water, split-second calls—and translated those lessons into practical takeaways for any workplace: be present, listen hard, train together, and be decisive. We also explored where leadership fails—micromanaging, indecision, passing blame—and how to fix it by leading from the front and caring enough to have tough, private conversations that help people refocus.If you lead a team (or want to), this episode is packed with actionable insights you can use tomorrow. Check out Mark’s book, connect with him on social, and share this with someone who could use a boost in their leadership game.Guest: Mark AndrewAmazon: https://a.co/d/0ebPgAQz Barnes & Noble: Leading Through the Heat by Mark Andrew, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® IG: @markdbnfireX: @theconversat Watch and Follow https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:43) Opening monologue and week-in-review mishaps(00:03:18) Show housekeeping, schedule, and how to connect(00:06:10) Tonights theme and guest introduction: Capt. Mark Andrew(00:08:10) Icebreakers: random skills, maps, and dumb injuries(00:14:18) A day in the life at Dearborn Fire: tempo and roles(00:18:45) From legacy to badge: how Mark became a firefighter(00:23:13) EMS reality check: paramedic pipeline and pay(00:26:54) Leadership before the fire: train, brief, and execute(00:27:55) Trust on the line: shielding your crew and owning up(00:35:15) Decisiveness vs. delay: Handle it in the moment(00:39:06) Modern leadership, empowerment, and retention(00:41:26) Earning respect the hard way, not by title(00:44:41) From recliner to responsibility: credibility gap(00:45:59) Inside the book Leading Through the Heat(00:51:30) Lead from the front: roof work and real examples(00:52:46) Blast radius of blame: damage inside a tight crew(00:55:48) The real cost of weak leadership: time and presence(00:56:46) Care without going soft: accountability with empathy(00:59:26) First step if youre in over your head: listen and walk the floor(01:01:26) Inspirations, where to find Mark, and wrap-up - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Broadcasting live from the Asylum, I kicked off the show with a quick update: our first-hour guest was a no-show, so longtime friend of the show Wayne “Mister W” Rankin jumped in early for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation. We covered Wayne’s life on his Washington State mountain homestead—yes, including his very real chicken-plucking rig, year‑round egg production, bartering for elk, DIY know-how, and survivalist humor—and then dug into heavier topics: ballooning taxes and fees in Washington, pension and legal frustrations post–postal service, the blue-state exodus, and the personal calculus many families face to beat punitive tax brackets.From there, we pivoted to national and geopolitical currents, weighing mixed feelings about U.S. strategy on Iran, the cost of undeclared forever-wars, and the importance of clearly stated objectives—while keeping the main thing the main thing: faith, encouragement, and prayer for our leaders and troops.We wrapped with Wayne’s trademark grit and wisdom: leave well enough alone and don’t manufacture your own problems—and keep your sense of humor intact while you prep the farm for spring.Guest: Wayne RankinHousekeeping:Catch our live shows weeknights at 7 PM CT (8 PM ET) and Bible Study Sundays at 2 PM CT—we’re in Revelation 5 this week.Visit joerooz.com to send questions, guest/topic ideas, or email [email protected] us on Rumble at rumble.com/joerooz and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share.Value-for-value supporters can find ways to help at joerooz.com/support.Tomorrow night: Caramel Lucas joins us on a special Thursday show. Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:43) Opening from Asylum Studios and show kickoff(00:01:52) Schedule shake-up and teasing the surprise guest(00:02:30) Housekeeping: website, contact, comments, and show times(00:04:40) Growth on Rumble and community invites(00:05:48) Introducing guest Wayne Rankin and first banter(00:06:46) Rapid-fire questions: random skills and chicken plucking(00:08:24) Farming wisdom, river soil, and year-round eggs(00:11:30) Barter life, elk hunts, and practical handyman tales(00:15:34) Tremors, prepper humor, and survivalist riffs(00:16:42) Dumbest injury story and fish-club adventures(00:18:56) Life on the mountain: thaw, farm prep, and Squatch jokes(00:20:14) Washington State woes: taxes, fees, and budget frustrations(00:23:21) Wayne vs. USPS: lawsuit, retirement, and setbacks(00:26:58) Leaving blue states? Licenses, tabs, and local snitches(00:31:08) Relocation talk: Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and beyond(00:32:22) Boomers under pressure: pensions and squeezing retirees(00:33:56) Blue-state exodus, Hochuls plea, and captives(00:36:05) Israel travel halted and Bible study tensions(00:37:26) Core doctrine over differences and little Jesuses(00:39:26) Suffering, gratitude, and Mondays Catholic guest recap(00:41:30) Doing the work: charity over talk(00:41:58) Politics as pro wrestling: one-party cynicism(00:43:58) Warnings, dehumanization, and the guys behind them(00:46:49) Star-studded rally vibes vs. current discouragement(00:48:12) Mixed feelings on Iran strikes and no-clear-objective wars(00:50:35) Deep state theories, 1979, and real threat questions(00:51:36) Gold Star story, CIA doubts, and Trump critiques(00:52:45) Kushners, influence, and praying for leaders(00:53:13) Embassies, Persians vs. Arabs, and patience in conflict(00:55:05) Decoys, chess moves, and fog of war(00:55:26) Who inspires Wayne now: Tulsi Gabbard and clear objectives(00:57:17) Parting wisdom: leave well enough alone(00:59:27) Prayers, perspective, and enough is enough(01:00:57) Sign-off: thanks, shout-outs, and value-for-value reminder - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In this episode, I sit down with Noah May—journalism graduate, multi-show creator, and host of Lethal Venom—to dive into the messy, honest realities of mental health, storytelling, and building a voice when the world would rather you keep quiet. Noah opens up about battling depression and anxiety since age 13, the turning point that led to his diagnosis, and how music, therapy, and an unwavering mother’s support helped him push through his darkest seasons.We talk candidly about stigma—especially for men—why silence can be dangerous, and how his podcast became a place where blunt truth beats performative “awareness.” We also get into the grind behind podcasting: editing, booking, rankings, and the real work it takes to deliver meaningful conversations—plus a few laughs about leaderboard rivalries and the day a blue cat guested on a show.If you’ve ever felt unseen or stuck, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Resources and links from the show: Check out Noah’s work at noahspodcast.com for Lethal Venom, blogs, and socials. Catch last night’s episode with Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummings on Rumble.com/JoeRooz (and on YouTube@JoeRooz). Join us live weeknights at 7 PM CT/8 PM ET, plus our rotating Saturday crypto show with Marisa Lee and Sunday Bible Study at 2 PM CT.If you’re struggling, consider reaching out to a licensed professional—help is real, and it helps.Guest: Noah Mayhttps://www.noahspodcasts.com/ Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:43) Live from Asylum Studios: Opening and Date(00:01:24) Saint Patrick’s Day banter and boiled meats take(00:02:22) Recap of last night’s guest and pro-life mission work(00:03:30) Tonight’s theme: Rethinking mental health narratives(00:04:16) Housekeeping: website, contact, comments, and reviews(00:05:58) Show schedule: weeknights, crypto Saturdays, Bible study Sundays(00:08:32) Guest intro: Noah May of Lethal Venom(00:10:00) Icebreakers: claw machines and accidental injuries(00:13:02) Growing up in rural Alabama and early family life(00:14:42) At 13: depression, bad crowds, family illness, and addiction(00:18:17) Confession, diagnosis, and the Jenga analogy of collapse(00:20:02) Choosing journalism and discovering a calling(00:22:10) Starting podcasting amid the pandemic to finding momentum(00:24:22) Running multiple shows, discovering PodMatch, and growth(00:27:31) Leaderboards, numbers, and the grind behind podcasting(00:32:09) Solo creators vs. teams: workload, assistants, and revenue realities(00:36:46) Why Lethal Venom: truth-telling without exploitation(00:42:13) Opening up about mental health and breaking stigma(00:45:29) Oversharing risks, anonymity, and avoiding lawsuits(00:47:23) Bullying, support systems, music, and a mother’s role(00:50:53) Is culture helping or hindering healing?(00:52:48) Advice for those struggling: therapy, time, and finding your people(00:54:49) Has podcasting helped? Relief, purpose, and seasonality(00:59:02) Most uncomfortable conversations—and the Blue Cat surprise(01:04:01) Who inspires Noah: friends, family, and PodMatch’s impact(01:07:50) Wrapping with Alex, short interviews, and future plans(01:08:41) Host’s close: praise for Noah and calls to support(01:11:17) Final reflection: struggles, growth, and seeking help - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sat down with Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummings, a retired dentist turned Catholic deacon whose second act is anything but quiet. After four decades in dentistry and ordination in 2011, Kevin helped found Deacons of Hope and Saint Mary’s Home for Mothers—an 18‑bed residence in Missouri serving homeless pregnant women. We talked candidly about turning convictions into concrete action, why so many people want to help but don’t know how, and how faith, fatherhood, and service intersect when you decide to do the hard work in front of you. Kevin shared the origin story of the homes, the crucial role of volunteers and “angels” on a 24/7 hotline, and why creating real alternatives changes lives—45 babies born at Saint Mary’s last year alone.We also dug into marriage and fatherhood, the dignity of life, and what it means to protect and provide in a culture that often sidelines men. Kevin spoke powerfully about redemption, practical mercy, and building community across denominational lines—because real help doesn’t check your church label at the door. If you’ve ever wondered how to move from debate to doing, this conversation is a blueprint. Resources and ways to support are below—every bit helps.Guest: Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummingshttps://deaconsofhope.org/ Watch and Follow livehttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:42) Live from Texas: Welcome to the Joe Ruse Show(00:01:24) Tech hiccup, weekend recap, and show lineup(00:03:20) Tonight’s guest: Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummings and his mission(00:04:08) Housekeeping: website, contact options, and platforms(00:06:24) Live schedule: weeknights, crypto Saturdays, and Bible study Sundays(00:08:33) Guest joins: Kevin Cummings introduces himself(00:10:15) Icebreakers: random skills, art, pottery, and stained glass(00:18:26) Faith and beauty: holiness, spirit, and the good, true, and beautiful(00:18:32) Dumbest injuries: roof fall and a boiling water mishap(00:28:18) From dentistry to the diaconate: the call to serve(00:41:04) Formation, marriage first, and being "all in"(00:47:35) Founding Deacons of Hope and St. Mary’s Home for Mothers(00:53:58) Adoption-focused home and making care affordable(00:57:14) Why people talk but don’t act: from pews to volunteers(01:01:55) Role of deacons, expanding homes, and pro-life infrastructure(01:11:00) What the public doesn’t see: angels, trauma care, and no judgment(01:16:16) Fatherhood and masculinity: protecting and adoring(01:21:10) Seeing and believing: Eucharist, faith, and joy(01:23:06) How to support: websites, volunteering, and growth(01:25:07) Rapid fire: confidence in fatherhood and guiding scriptures(01:30:09) Heroes: Mother Teresa, JPII, and the ultimate model—Jesus(01:32:05) Closing thanks and call to action(01:33:14) End credits: value-for-value, shout-outs, and final thoughts(01:36:57) Sign-off: upcoming show and parting words - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In today’s Sunday Bible Study, I walk you through Revelation chapter 4, wrapping up our multi-week dive into this pivotal section of Scripture.We revisit last week’s intensive focus on Revelation 4:1 and then explore what John saw when he was caught up: the throne of God, the jasper, sardine, and emerald imagery, the rainbow encircling the throne, and the sea of glass like unto crystal.We connect these visuals across Scripture—Genesis 1, Job 26–38, Psalms, Isaiah 6 & 11—to illuminate biblical cosmology, the “waters above,” the seven Spirits of God, and the identity and significance of the 24 elders, their white raiment, and their crowns. We also consider the four living creatures, heavenly worship, and what all this reveals about God’s holiness, eternity, and our purpose: that all things were created for His pleasure.The takeaway is both doctrinal and devotional—amid the chaos of our age, there is a throne in heaven, and God reigns. I also encourage listeners to review earlier parts of our Revelation series (intro, the glorified Christ, the seven churches, and last week’s deep dive into 4:1) to follow the flow.As we look toward Revelation 5 next week, keep your eyes upward, stay grounded in the word, and remember: our worship, hope, and endurance are anchored in the One who sits on the throne. Watch and Follow livehttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:01:53) Opening: Asylum Studios and show intro(00:02:14) Date, host introduction, and study focus(00:03:41) Recap of Revelation study and plan to finish chapter 4(00:05:19) Watching world events and the prophetic timeline(00:07:39) Expectation of the rapture in our lifetime (no date setting)(00:08:44) Transition to tonights topics: throne, elders, sea of glass, worship(00:08:59) Housekeeping: website, contact, comments, and show schedule(00:12:07) Opening prayer and beginning of Revelation 4 study(00:16:00) Revelation 4:23 The throne and gemstones symbolism(00:22:58) The emerald rainbow round about the throne(00:24:31) Sea of glass like crystal and the frozen deep(00:26:08) Cross-references: Job 26 and Genesis 1 cosmology(00:31:00) Lucifer, the cherub that covereth, and the fall(00:37:13) Why the second day was not called good(00:41:25) Job 3738: North, frost, mirror of the heavens(00:48:01) Three heavens and waters above the heavens(00:55:04) No heat in heaven: absolute zero and eternity(01:03:03) Twenty-four elders: crowns, white raiment, and rewards(01:11:03) Seven lamps as the seven Spirits of God (Isaiah 11)(01:14:27) Four beasts around the throne and their praise(01:16:01) Isaiah 6 seraphim and heavenly altar connection(01:22:12) Elders casting crowns and our purpose: for His pleasure(01:24:44) Closing prayer and next steps: Revelation 5 preview(01:28:42) Final exhortation: keep eyes upward and closing remarks - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In tonight’s episode, I sit down with songwriter and music catalog creator Jonathan Steele—an Air Force veteran who’s written more than 100 compositions and released over 90 tracks across rock, pop, country, inspirational, and Christian genres. We dig into the craft behind building a long-term songwriting catalog: how ideas spark, when lyrics lead versus when rhythm drives, working with professional demo companies, and why he’s chosen to focus on publishing and ownership over touring.Jonathan shares candidly about perseverance through health challenges, the discipline he carried from the military into music, and how his Christian faith fuels both his life and his art. We also talk drummers, classic rock influences, and the practical steps indie creators can take to protect and release their work without getting lost in the industry noise.Jonathan highlights standout songs like In a Soldier’s Stance, Crossing Paths, Lost in the Rain, Hope, and Good Life Elsewhere, plus some of his comedic tracks—and he opens up about his goal to pursue publishing deals, placements, and eventually live performance.If you’re building something real—song catalog, business, or brand—this conversation is a masterclass in consistency, ownership, and sticking with it until the world catches up. Guest: Jonathan Steelehttps://jonsteelemusic.comhttps://JonathanSteelemusic.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/4n8ouVy7Mjbf5OEDG9yS6o (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4n8ouVy7Mjbf5OEDG9yS6o)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgLHwyDkRvE2j76SQd142Ahttps://soundcloud.com/jonsteelemusic Watch and Follow live tonight at 7PM CT.https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:44) Opening: Live from Asylum Studios(01:05) Host intro, date, time, and tech hiccups(02:13) A rough week and insomnia talk(02:56) Recap of last episode with Dr. Trevor Harris(03:53) Tonight’s guest: Jonathan Steele, songwriter and veteran(04:08) Housekeeping: site, contact, shows, and email(05:53) Guest bio: catalog, genres, and Air Force service(07:16) Icebreakers: time frozen and coffee habits(09:52) Who is Jonathan Steele? Day job and demos(11:12) Drummers as backbone: Nick Mason, Rush, influences(12:39) Roots in Pennsylvania and early music tastes(15:30) Discovering drums and wishing to learn(15:39) Songwriting origins and Weird Al influence(17:15) Air Force years: logistics and classified work(18:41) Writing during service and first demos(19:27) Military-themed songs and hoped placements(20:45) From hobby to career and first releases(21:50) A songwriter’s day-to-day and creative flow(23:39) Process: lyrics first or drums first, pro demos(26:54) Why focus on catalog and publishing(27:47) Live performance history and future interest(28:32) What gets licensed vs. what sits(29:19) What’s next: comical, Christian, and personal songs(30:35) Choosing genre and comfort zones(31:45) Signature tracks and key influences(33:06) Goals: releases, publishing, and performing(33:40) Perseverance, service, and faith in songwriting(36:42) Discipline, routine, and independent radio work(36:42) Navigating the music business and PROs(37:55) Connecting with Liam through Modern Beats(39:38) Where to find Jonathan’s music and sites(40:52) Testimony: coming to faith and church support(44:09) People who inspire Jonathan(45:59) Wrap-up and takeaways from the conversation - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I’m joined by Dr. Trevor Harrison, a retired sociology professor and leading researcher on populism, nationalism, and political movements.We dig into why trust in institutions is eroding across the Western world, what “the people” and “the elites” really mean, how immigration and identity get pulled into populist narratives, and why party incentives and career politicians amplify polarization.We compare U.S. and Canadian dynamics, talk third-party hurdles, oligarchy concerns, and what history teaches about states under stress—plus where decentralization and regional identity may be heading. We also touch on Trevor’s forthcoming travel memoir, Safarname, tracing the 1970s “hippie trail,” and his recent poetry exploring war, culture, and our turbulent times. If you’re looking to understand the roots of political frustration—beyond the headlines—this conversation offers context, caution, and a few surprising laughs along the way.Guest: Dr. Trevor W. Harrisonhttps://www.facebook.com/[email protected] Watch and Follow live tonight at 7PM CT.https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:43) Opening from Asylum Studios and show intro(00:01:04) Host welcome, date, and setup for tonights topic(00:02:57) Housekeeping: website, contact info, live schedule(00:07:08) Guest introduction: Dr. Trevor Harrison on populism(00:08:09) Icebreakers: unexpected skills and mishaps(00:11:11) Origins and path to sociology and travel influences(00:13:13) Defining populism: elites, the people, and boundaries(00:19:00) Who are the people and the elites? Constructs and targets(00:24:24) Rising polarization and the role of parties and leaders(00:28:36) Career politicians, term limits, and voter habits(00:34:45) Why populism surges: war, recession, corruption(00:36:48) Money, oligarchy concerns, and third-party barriers(00:44:55) Are todays populists new? Historic echoes and state complexity(00:48:59) Union versus nation: U.S. scale, regions, and future scenarios(00:52:12) Texit, CalExit, and secession talk compared with Canada(00:55:08) Leadership, referendums, and lessons from history(00:55:48) New book Safarname: the hippie trail from Istanbul to India(01:00:05) Poetry projects: reflection and grim times(01:03:01) Travel as education and lens for society(01:06:12) Where to find Trevors work and closing thanks(01:09:35) Hosts closing reflections on populism and division(01:10:49) Final sign-off and tagline - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight, I sat down with Eric Fisher—trauma therapist, addiction recovery counselor, black belt martial artist, and author of Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt. We dug into what it means to feel “buried alive” by trauma, addiction, regret, and overwhelm, and how recovery isn’t magic—it’s a disciplined practice much like martial arts. Eric explained EMDR and ART in clear, accessible terms, shared why resilience and community are essential, and offered first steps for anyone feeling stuck, including practical stabilization strategies and where to find immediate support.We also talked about his father’s near-fatal trench collapse that inspired his book, how faith complements therapy, and why curiosity, introspection, and agency (his CIA framework) can move us from paralyzed to proactive.I also shared show updates, gave a birthday shout-out to Producer “Anonymous Angela,” and reminded listeners how to connect, send guest/topic ideas, and catch our live schedules—including our Saturday crypto segment and Sunday Bible study series.If you or someone you love is battling addiction or trauma, this episode is a grounded, hope-filled guide to taking that crucial first step out of the hole.Guest: Eric Fisher, MS, CCC, CTwww.recoveryartscounselling.com Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:56) Opening Theme, Show Setup, and Stream Hiccups(00:04:38) Shout-out: Producer Angelas Birthday and Gratitude(00:06:50) Tonights Topic: Feeling Buried Alive and Introducing Eric Fisher(00:08:55) Housekeeping: Website, contact, platforms, and show schedule(00:11:02) Guest Bio: Eric Fishers path trauma, addiction, martial arts(00:12:22) Warm-up chat: Random skills and humble martial artists(00:13:51) Dumb injuries: Avocado knives, boiling water, and kitchen lessons(00:18:44) From Tennessee to Calgary: Faith, friendship, and a move north(00:20:00) Entering addiction counseling and discovering trauma work(00:23:02) Therapy 101: ART explained in plain English(00:25:30) EMDR demystified: Eye movements, beliefs, and healing(00:28:43) Choosing ART vs. EMDR: Single events, complex PTSD, and fit(00:30:28) What real trauma looks like body, shame, and triggers(00:31:48) Faith and therapy: Reconciling EMDR/ART with Christianity(00:33:21) Why addictions stick: Loneliness, shame, and disconnection(00:36:23) Gamblings pull: The chase, escape, and consequences(00:37:18) Recovery as a martial art: Discipline, balance, and defense(00:38:45) The biggest lie: I cant change and unworthiness(00:41:03) Buried Alive the trench collapse that shaped a book(00:45:21) The CIA framework: Curiosity, Introspection, Agency(00:45:21) Psychologically buried: Everyday shame, isolation, and COVID loneliness(00:46:09) From FBI internships to humility and community(00:48:07) What readers gain: Empowerment, actions, and hope(00:49:13) First steps at rock bottom: Pray, reach out, and InTheRooms.com(00:51:16) Sharing testimonies: Faith journeys and life experience(00:59:02) Shout-out: Kim Titus and turning loss into advocacy(00:59:52) Where to find Eric: Website, socials, and the book(01:01:03) Host wrap-up, takeaways on resilience, and closing - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Today on the Sunday Bible Study edition of The Joe Rooz Show, we step into one of the most important turning points in the entire Book of Revelation — Revelation Chapter 4.After delivering messages to the seven churches, John suddenly sees a door opened in heaven and hears a voice like a trumpet saying, “Come up hither.” Many Bible scholars view this moment as a powerful picture of the Rapture of the Church — the event that removes believers from the earth before the seven-year Tribulation begins.In this episode, we explore how Revelation 4 launches the prophetic timeline that carries us through the Tribulation, the rise of the Antichrist, Armageddon, and ultimately the return of Jesus Christ.We’ll connect Revelation 4 with key passages like 1 Thessalonians 4 and 1 Corinthians 15, examine what the Bible says about the resurrection body believers will receive, and unpack why the rapture must occur before God’s wrath is poured out on the world.This is the launching pad for the rest of the Book of Revelation, and understanding it helps unlock the prophetic structure of Scripture. Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:50) Opening, date, and Sunday Bible Study kickoff(00:02:06) Weekend recap and upcoming podcast appearance(00:03:11) Transition to Revelation study and focus on chapter 4:1(00:04:11) Revelation 4:1 as a turning point and rapture question(00:06:03) Housekeeping, contact info, and Hebrews 10:37 clarification(00:07:14) Reading Revelation 4:1 and setting church age context(00:09:56) Door in heaven, voice like a trumpet, and who goes up(00:12:35) Cultural parallels: Close Encounters and biblical overtones(00:17:04) Seven-year tribulation overview and Revelation structure(00:21:22) Cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 4 and the trumpet(00:24:21) Resurrection body explained from 1 Corinthians 15(00:29:01) We shall be like Him: bearing the heavenly image(00:31:39) Mystery of the rapture and change in the twinkling of an eye(00:33:38) Capabilities of the resurrected body and two sets of laws(00:36:01) Spirit, Holy Ghost, and bodily manifestations(00:41:13) Victory over death and the spiritual body described(00:43:56) Why the rapture? Reason 1: The marriage of the Lamb(00:46:42) Boaz and Ruth, reapers as angels, and bridal imagery(00:48:59) Isaac and Rebekah as a type of Christ and the Church(00:49:05) Parables of the wedding feast and the wedding garment(00:53:00) Ten virgins, oil, and mid-tribulation rapture view(00:58:06) Distinguishing multiple raptures and who the bridesmaids are(01:00:57) Judgment Seat of Christ, purification, and wedding sequence(01:01:35) Millennial honeymoon and paradise restored(01:02:48) Reason 2: The Church removed so tribulation wrath can come(01:04:39) Not appointed to wrath: comfort from 1 Thessalonians(01:10:33) Signs of the times: earthquakes and increasing birth pangs(01:13:04) Reason 3: Fulfilling Old Testament types—Enoch and Noah(01:16:01) Defending the ark: feasibility, species, and the Flood(01:20:26) As in the days of Noah: programming and alien narratives(01:22:14) Revelation 12: Israel in the wilderness and the great eagle(01:26:02) Who helps Israel? Sheep and goat nations judgment(01:28:20) Time, times, and half a time; the serpent’s flood(01:31:01) Rapture then tribulation flood; Christ as the ark(01:32:23) If you miss the rapture: works, commandments, and endurance(01:37:14) Mark of the beast, 666, and cashless control systems(01:40:59) How to be saved in the tribulation: endure or be martyred(01:41:22) Closing prayer and call to salvation by grace now(01:44:18) Final reflections on Revelation 4 and personal challenge(01:45:15) Show wrap-up and sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In this episode, I sit down with author, podcast host, and foster/adoptive mom Kim Patton for a candid conversation about infertility, open adoption, and the realities of foster care.Kim shares how years of waiting and hard conversations in marriage reshaped her faith and family, the beauty and challenges of open adoption, and what it’s like to foster teen girls working through profound trauma. We talk about struggling well, setting boundaries with compassion, and trusting God’s timing when life doesn’t go according to plan.Kim also gives a peek into her memoir, “Nothing Wasted,” why she chose a reflective, memoir approach over self-help, and how her Book Therapy podcast encourages foster and adoptive families one book at a time. If you’ve faced a detour in building a family—or you’re considering foster care or adoption—this episode offers honest insight, hope, and a reminder that God can redeem even our hardest seasons. Guest: Kim Pattonhttps://kimpatton.com/ Follow and Watchhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:03:42) Live from Texas: Joe kicks off Friday night(00:05:05) Recapping recent guests and a content warning(00:06:03) Introducing tonight’s topic and guest background(00:07:11) Framing the discussion: infertility, foster care, open adoption, and faith(00:10:23) Show housekeeping and Bible study series teaser(00:11:41) Guest intro: Author and foster/adoptive mom Kim Patton(00:13:37) Icebreakers: time-paused hour, extrovert vs. introvert, and coffee talk(00:20:29) Setting the stage: late start, moving into Kim’s story(00:20:51) Kim’s upbringing: Michigan, six brothers, church, and early faith choices(00:24:10) College ministry, burnout, and meeting her husband(00:26:36) Seminary years in Dallas: tight budgets and newlywed lessons(00:29:37) Transition to Florida and the onset of infertility(00:30:03) Hospital moment and the weight of repeated negative tests(00:33:59) Finding family through adoption: perspective and hope(00:34:03) Marriage, denial, and hard conversations about growing a family(00:38:47) Paths to parenthood: treatment, costs, ethics, and adoption timing(00:41:32) Open adoption stories and building a relationship with birth mom(00:42:49) Foster care vs. infant adoption: systems, expectations, and realities(00:49:03) Fostering teens: trauma, trust, and modeling healthy relationships(00:55:02) Faith in practice: worship, childlike belief, and messy growth(01:00:41) Why teens push away: fear, vulnerability, and survival patterns(01:03:07) Parenting balance: compassion, boundaries, and marriage dynamics(01:05:05) Pivot to the book: Nothing Wasted(01:06:28) Struggling well: surrender, character, and long prayers answered(01:08:07) Why memoir, not self-help: humility over formulas(01:11:32) Book Therapy podcast and author conversations(01:13:20) Closing reflections: depending on the Lord in hard seasons(01:16:07) Mentors who inspire and leading with grace(01:17:24) Where to find Kim: books, audiobook, and foster mama journal(01:18:47) Host wrap-up: value for value, takeaways, and Sunday preview - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sat down with Dr. Mark Defant, a geologist and geochemist whose work on volcanoes and continental crust formation led him into a broader public conversation about science, ideology, gender, and how culture can distort evidence.We covered his fieldwork from Kamchatka to Central America, why adakites matter to understanding early continental crust, and the pitfalls of centrally planned systems he witnessed in the late Soviet Union. From there, we dug into evolutionary psychology: sexual selection, why men and women tend to want different things in mates, how “patriarchy” can be understood through evolutionary pressures, the pay gap as a story of preferences and trade-offs, and why slogans like “health at any size” conflict with medical evidence. We also talked about the state of academia, DEI policy swings, free speech, and why open inquiry matters more than ever.I closed with a reminder that science isn’t about pleasing narratives—it’s about testing ideas against data, even when conclusions are uncomfortable. Stay curious, examine claims, and don’t be afraid to ask hard questions; that’s how knowledge moves forward. If you enjoyed this one, share it, leave a comment, and let us know what you want us to cover next.Resources mentioned: Dr. Defant’s site (markdefant.com), his recent Skeptic magazine piece on interstellar objects, his book “Voyage of Discovery,” evolutionary psychology literature on sexual and natural selection, and classic Twilight Zone episodes referenced (“The Obsolete Man”). Guest: Dr. Marc J. Defanthttps://www.marcdefant.com Follow and Watchhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:37) Cold open and on-time streak at Asylum Studios(00:02:04) Recap of last episode with Randy Lee and audience shoutouts(00:03:16) Tonights theme: Where science ends and ideology begins(00:04:14) Housekeeping, contact info, show schedule, and engagement push(00:06:54) Guest intro: Dr. Mark Defant on geology, science, and culture wars(00:08:37) Icebreakers: Time-stopping and Twilight Zone reflections(00:11:30) Coffee talk: Beans, roasting, and French press geekery(00:14:31) Origin story: From Journey to the Center of the Earth to volcanology(00:22:58) Research focus: Adakites, continental crust, and a comet hypothesis(00:25:07) Fieldwork in the Soviet Union and a first-hand look at communism(00:28:58) From policy to daily life: Central planning, lines, and control(00:33:09) Marxism in academia and the long march through universities(00:38:48) Capitalism vs. communism through evolutionary lenses(00:39:56) Pivot to evolutionary psychology and teaching human behavior(00:45:38) Big brains, helpless infants, and division of roles in evolution(00:49:42) Mate choice: Resources, attractiveness, and hunter-gatherer logic(00:56:03) Modern dating, expectations, and men opting out(01:02:48) Health at any size and scientific critiques of obesity claims(01:06:57) Patriarchy examined: Evolutionary roots vs. ideological claims(01:15:54) Campus culture, DEI debates, and due process concerns(01:21:44) Policy whiplash: Executive orders, Title IX letters, and stability(01:21:53) Ending on inspirations: Darwin, sexual selection, and Twain nod(01:23:48) Where to find Mark Defant and closing reflections on science and debate(01:27:36) Hosts value-for-value model and final sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight we sit down with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh — Canadian National Champion kickboxer, Pan-American Games silver medalist, cancer survivor, author, and outspoken mental health advocate.From living with depression since the age of 14 to receiving an adult diagnosis of Autism and CPTSD in her 30s, Randi-Lee’s journey is one of grit, clarity, and refusing to quit. She worked more than six years in frontline social services after graduating top of her class in Community and Justice Services, gaining firsthand insight into addiction, recovery, and marginalized communities.We discuss her book Good-Bye Too Soon, written after losing her brother to overdose, and the difficult balance of loving someone while protecting yourself. We also explore how combat sports forged her mental toughness, how cancer reshaped her perspective, and what resilience actually looks like when you don’t feel strong. Honest, intense, and unexpectedly funny, this conversation is about grit, compassion, and choosing discipline when motivation is gone. Resources mentioned: Randy’s website (rbwriting.ca), The Write or Die Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, and her book Goodbye Too Soon: A Family’s Loss by Drug Overdose (expanded edition) on Amazon. For immediate peer support, consider attending an AA/NA meeting locally or online. Follow and Watch https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:54) Cold open, intros, and a rough week(00:01:41) Host apologies, illness, work call, and lunar eclipse(00:05:06) Tonight’s theme: depression, grit, and discipline(00:06:59) Housekeeping: contact, email, comments, platforms, live schedule(00:09:20) Guest intro: Randy Lee Boslaw—resilience and recovery(00:11:08) Setting the tone: serious topics with humor(00:17:38) Icebreakers: time freeze and stubbornness over caffeine(00:23:06) Tea, coffee detour, and comfort routines(00:28:01) Why social services? Early instincts and placements(00:33:00) Inside a men’s recovery house: relapse, return, and hope(00:36:11) Realizing difference: depression and later autism diagnosis(00:39:00) Why speak openly about mental health(00:43:00) Kickboxing origin story and chronic pain setbacks(00:46:47) Training with depression: endorphins, goals, and meds(00:55:19) Pivot to the book: Goodbye Too Soon(00:56:14) Expanded edition: research, grief, and education(00:58:30) Boundaries and loving from a distance(01:03:01) Safety without abandoning love: hard family choices(01:08:04) What families should understand and first steps(01:11:31) AA, NA, and opening the door to help(01:11:37) Never tap out to tired: the mantra’s origin(01:14:13) One takeaway and final reflections(01:15:49) Where to find Randy: books, site, and socials(01:17:48) Wrap-up: calls to action and closing monologue - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In today’s Bible Study Sunday, I walk us through Revelation chapters 2 and 3 with a clear roadmap for avoiding the theological knots these chapters can create. We revisit the threefold lens for every passage—historical, inspirational, doctrinal—and show how the seven letters were written to real churches in Asia Minor, offer timeless commendations and warnings for us today, and doctrinally point forward to the Tribulation rather than the Church Age.We unpack why “overcoming” in these letters cannot be laid on Church Age saints without creating contradictions with Pauline doctrine, explore church history parallels from Ephesus to Laodicea, and trace the long arc of Babylonian religion from Nimrod to Pergamos to Rome, tying in Jezebel’s influence, the Nicolaitans, and the dangers of ecumenical, doctrine-light religion. Along the way, we emphasize right division, dispensations, and why context dissolves confusion—highlighting what God commends (discernment, endurance, keeping His word) and condemns (leaving first love, false doctrine, lukewarmness). I close by previewing Revelation 4, where the scene shifts to heaven and the study accelerates. If you missed last week’s introduction to Revelation 1 and our earlier dispensations series, circle back—those foundations will make today’s material click. Watch and Follow on:https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:41) Opening from Asylum Studios and show setup(00:01:01) Sunday Bible Study kickoff and date stamp(00:02:27) Weekly recap and preview of Revelation series(00:03:37) Review of Revelation 1 and plan for chapters 2 and 3(00:04:34) Dispensations as foundation for Revelation(00:05:40) Housekeeping: site, contact, reviews, live schedule(00:08:24) Entering the study: seven churches overview(00:09:24) Three applications of scripture: historical, inspirational, doctrinal(00:11:03) Why misapplying Rev 2 causes confusion(00:12:35) Who must overcome? Church age vs. overcomers(00:14:28) Hidden manna, second death, and sitting with Christ(00:16:19) Trichotomy of man and being seated with Christ(00:17:17) Historical application: seven real churches and eras(00:19:23) From Ephesus to Laodicea and modern lukewarmness(00:22:12) Why church history matters and dangers of revisionism(00:23:33) Inspirational application: Gods commendations and rebukes(00:27:10) Ephesus: works, first love, and hating Nicolaitan deeds(00:33:31) Correcting scripture and the deeds God hates(00:34:31) Smyrna and Pergamos: suffering, courage, and Satans seat(00:36:21) From Nimrod to the Babylonian mystery religion(00:41:15) Sunday, the Lords Day, and pagan terminology(00:43:58) Christmas origins, liberty, and balanced practice(00:47:14) Queen of heaven and Jezebels long influence(00:49:48) Pergamos to Rome: tracing Satans seat(00:51:06) Thyatira: charity and works; Sardis and Philadelphia(00:52:19) Condemnations: Balaam, Nicolaitans, and false doctrine(00:54:11) Doctrine matters vs. ecumenical minimization(00:55:15) Failure to watch and the Laodicean lukewarm church(00:57:40) Doctrinal application: who must overcome and why(00:59:59) Tree of life and the second death in Revelation(01:01:44) Why Rev 2 is not church age doctrine(01:02:51) Dispensational sweep: conscience, law, grace, tribulation(01:04:10) Abraham: imputed righteousness and justification(01:06:17) Apostolic transition and the gospel of the kingdom(01:07:23) Grace as a parenthesis and the rapture(01:09:33) Tribulation reinstates overcoming and signs(01:11:17) Kingdom forerunners: healings, tongues, and timing(01:14:09) Second advent ahead; overview purpose of this study(01:15:55) Looking ahead: Revelation 41 focus next week(01:16:49) Closing prayer and invitation(01:20:34) Final exhortation: rightly divide and overcome(01:22:01) Teaser: a door opens in heaven; see you next time - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sat down with author and speaker Sam Tschritter for a raw, honest conversation about grief, healing, and hope. We explored how loss reshapes identity, why there’s no cookie‑cutter timeline for grieving, and the power of giving ourselves and others grace. Sam shared the winding path behind Love Unedited, her early work supporting miscarriage and infant‑loss parents, and her profoundly difficult new book, The Prodigal Son: Crackhead to Jesus Freak—her late husband’s story of addiction, relapse, pastoral ministry, cancer, and radical grace. We laughed through the heaviness, talked about blending humor with hard truth, and highlighted how real life’s small moments can carry us through the darkest seasons.We also dug into common misunderstandings about grief, the unhelpful things people say, and what actually helps: listening, presence, and patience. Sam’s core message is simple and needed—you’re not alone. For anyone walking through loss or supporting someone who is, this episode offers empathy, candor, and a reminder that grief isn’t the end of your story; it’s a chapter on the way to purpose and hope. Guest: S.E. Tschritterhttps://loveunedited.comhttps://Linktr.ee/LoveSamEvans.Watch and Follow on:https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:01:09) Opening from Asylum Studios and Friday setup(00:02:58) Returning to the original intro and Friday vibes in Eagle Pass(00:03:54) Week recap, family time plans, and show housekeeping(00:04:47) How to connect, live schedule, and platform preference(00:07:47) Guest intro: Sam Schritter on grief, loss, and hope(00:08:41) Warm‑up banter, quirks, and humor before the heavy topics(00:11:02) Host’s cascade of losses and setting the tone on grief(00:12:32) Grace in grief and what made Sam a storyteller(00:14:10) Author vs. writer, platforms, and identity shifts(00:15:37) From miscarriages to Grief Unedited and LoveUnedited(00:16:55) Daily life, teens, and parenting through grief(00:20:00) Misunderstandings of grief and giving grace(00:23:50) Live show hiccups and rolling with imperfections(00:27:17) Dogs, kids, and finding levity amid heaviness(00:27:19) Leadership in the church and learning to listen(00:31:02) Writing others’ stories and blending humor with pain(00:33:34) Sticky moments: levity in loss and oncology quips(00:38:20) Football, family anecdotes, and shared laughter(00:38:46) Hardest book: Prodigal Son and telling the dark truth(00:41:06) Why stay, judgment, and cards people don’t see(00:45:03) Relapse, discovery of cancer, and strained support(00:47:05) Interviews as counseling and home life interludes(00:53:04) New work, back‑cover read, and opening church doors(00:55:00) Plan to revisit after reading and tech delay laughs(00:55:39) Sucker‑punch comments and boundaries in grief(00:58:23) Identity after loss, names, and who am I now(01:00:35) Mentors matter: shout‑out to author Terry Whalin(01:03:10) Where to find Sam and newsletter bonus(01:04:00) Backstage wrap and host’s closing setup(01:07:24) Producers, support tiers, and final reflections on grief - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight, I sat down with veteran trial attorney, former prosecutor, and law professor James Porfido to pull back the curtain on the American criminal justice system. With over 35 years in courtrooms—on both sides of the aisle—James shared how justice can tilt toward the state, why the move from prosecutor to defense changed how judges treated him, and how resources and delay tactics can pressure defendants long before a jury is ever seated. We explored bail reform, risk algorithms, the ethics of public defense, and the real meaning of the Sixth Amendment. We also dug into false accusations, high‑profile cases, COVID-era court disruptions, and why “justice” is often a moving target rather than a guaranteed outcome. James also discussed his new book, Unequal Justice: A Search for Truth to Balance the Scales, reflecting on notable prosecutions, complex defense cases (including clergy and campus cases), and systemic fixes—from prosecutorial culture to judicial backbone. Whether you work in the system or may one day rely on it, this conversation is a candid guide to how courts really function and what it takes to protect your rights.Guest: James M. Porfido, Esq.https://porfidolaw.com/Watch and Follow:https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:41) Cold open and show identity from Asylum Studios(00:01:01) Joe sets the stage and reflects on recent shows(00:02:19) Tonights theme: pulling back the curtain on criminal justice(00:06:03) Guest intro: James Porfidos 35+ years in courtrooms(00:07:08) Icebreakers: biohacking and 14 marathons(00:10:01) Early career: internships, prosecution, and tragic case that changed laws(00:13:06) Crossing the aisle: prosecutor to defense and learning the jury(00:16:18) Appointments, politics, and the DA track in New Jersey(00:18:26) Are the scales tipped? Resources, delays, and wearing down the defense(00:21:12) Sixth Amendment in practice: counsel versus competent counsel(00:24:21) Public defenders, plea pressure, and trial readiness(00:25:40) Municipal court realities and conflicts of interest vibes(00:26:21) Theory vs. reality of constitutional rights roadside(00:29:21) Media, virality, and the court of public opinion(00:33:33) Bodycams and DWI videos: evidence cuts both ways(00:35:25) Unequal Justice: why James wrote the book(00:37:35) COVIDs impact: remote hearings, detention, and a collapsed case(00:41:06) False accusations, credibility, and consequences(00:45:04) The books core message and systemic fixes(00:46:33) Bail reform by algorithm: risk scores over judging(00:49:40) Elections vs. appointments: incentives and integrity(00:51:41) When justice goes wrong: juvenile detention kickbacks case(00:52:14) If James could reform the system tomorrow(00:54:21) Chasing wins versus seeking justice(00:54:28) Ethical lines: conflicts, retainers, and staying on a case(00:57:18) What to remember: justice as a moving target(00:59:18) Best system, common law roots, and American imperfections(01:00:06) Inspiration of the week and a bit of hockey rivalry(01:01:51) Where to find James Porfido and Unequal Justice(01:03:14) Closing thoughts: justice belongs to every citizen - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Granger—full-time volunteer ministry leader, host of the “Where Did You See God?” podcast, and a man committed to living as an ambassador for Christ—to tackle identity, purpose, faith, and what success really means. We unpack how easily we tie our worth to titles and paychecks, and why true purpose holds firm when the externals fall apart.Paul shares powerful stories about taking “crazy” steps of faith—leaving traditional paychecks behind, praying through an impossible house purchase, and redefining success away from outcomes and toward obedience and love. We also dive into scripture-rich insights on trusting God’s provision, embracing discomfort, and learning to see God in everyday life. We talk shepherding gifts, honest conversations about hardship, and the hard truth that sometimes we are the mission field God is working on. From Exodus and John 6 to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, this is a practical, convicting, and hope-filled conversation for anyone feeling stuck in work, marriage, or faith. If you’ve been wrestling with calling, provision, or what it means to represent Jesus in real life—this one’s for you.  Guest: Paul Grangerhttps://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/Follow and Subscribe onhttps://rumble.com/joerooz/livehttps://youtube.com/@joerooz Resources/Links mentioned:• Paul Granger: wheredidyouseegod.com • “Where Did You See God?” podcast (search your favorite podcast app) • Joe Rooz Show on Rumble: rumble.com/joerooz• Contact the show: joerooz.com (use the contact form) • Email: [email protected] • Live show times: Weeknights 7 PM CT / 8 PM ET; Bible Study Sundays 2 PM CT; “Crypto Psychic” Saturdays (biweekly) at Noon CT Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:02:24) Opening from Asylum Studios and show vibe shift(00:03:03) Joe on intro music, energy, and show format(00:03:58) Recap of last episode with Gerald Everett Jones(00:05:04) Platform notes: Rumble vs YouTube and strikes(00:06:00) Tonights theme: identity beyond job and success(00:06:26) Housekeeping: contact, schedule, and Bible study series(00:08:33) Guest intro: Paul Grangers ministry and focus(00:10:16) Warm-up banter: strikes, platforms, and podcasting life(00:16:12) Icebreakers: small talk, introversion, and parody songs(00:18:30) Where Did You See God? podcast and Joes testimony request(00:19:45) Pauls testimony and redefining testimony(00:22:18) Ministry beyond titles: love God, love others(00:23:09) Joes comfort zone story: street preaching lessons(00:26:26) Learning from Exodus 15 and the three days nuance(00:30:20) Ambassador for Christ: what it really means(00:35:00) Hard seasons in ministry: gaslighting, staying, and trust(00:39:16) Jeremiah moments and Elijahs burnout to whisper(00:45:10) No regrets: Joes conversion story and growth(00:50:28) Back to theme: shepherding gift explained(00:54:18) Living as a full-time volunteer: provision without paychecks(00:58:17) Rethinking success: outcomes vs. eternal fruit(01:03:01) Origin of the question Where did you see God?(01:05:02) Crazy prayer stories: the impossible house(01:09:17) When steps of faith backfire and everyday calling(01:12:03) Mission field everywhereand sometimes its us(01:15:05) For the stuck listener: toe nudges and furnace faith(01:20:15) Honoring influences: Oswald Chambers and Scripture(01:24:58) Read your Bible: apps vs. physical copies(01:28:37) Pauls hub: wheredidyouseegod.com and invitation(01:29:48) Closing reflections and sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sit down with award-winning novelist Gerald Everett Jones for a wide-ranging conversation on history, storytelling, and the hidden forces that shape our world. We dive into his new novel, Jonathan’s Journal, which springs from a real 1919 soldier’s diary and unravels a lesser-known front of World War I across Mesopotamia, Palestine, and India. Gerald walks us through the “Eastern Question,” the Berlin-to-Baghdad railway, the fall of the Ottoman Empire, and why sea lanes and warm-water ports still drive geopolitics today. We also swap notes on film craft, acting, and how close observation—Le Carré-style—helps readers see between the lines of both fiction and history. Beyond the pages, we talk creative origins, research rabbit holes, and the personal stories that inform Gerald’s work—from family histories touched by two world wars to Hollywood lore and the evolution of media. If you’re curious about the threads connecting past and present, and how a discovered diary can challenge the way we think about cause and effect, this episode’s for you. Resources and links: GeraldEverettJones.com • Gerald Everett Jones on Substack • Jonathan’s Journal (releases April 14) • LA Times Festival of Books appearance (Writers & Publishers Network booth) • Get Published Radio podcast.Watch on https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:48) Live from the Asylum: Opening, music throwback, and show setup(00:03:15) Weekend recap, Bible study series, and platform shift to Rumble(00:04:58) History is happening now: Framing tonights conversation(00:07:12) Guest intro: Award-winning novelist Gerald Everett Jones(00:08:16) Icebreakers: Calculus, hair, and humor before the deep dive(00:12:21) From early awards to choosing writing over acting(00:20:34) Film craft insights: Stars, speeches, and modern pacing(00:23:28) Shakespeare on screen and the lost art of long dialogue(00:23:35) Turning to history: Researching art, archives, and mystery(00:26:28) The found 1919 diary that sparked Jonathans Journal(00:31:47) Making fiction from facts: A COVID-era professor investigates(00:35:41) Identity threads: Initials, family secrets, and cinematic mothers(00:42:10) What really caused World War I? The Eastern Question revealed(00:46:14) Berlin-to-Baghdad Railway and the Suez calculus(00:51:42) Geopolitics 101: Warm-water ports, Crimea, and sea lanes(00:59:17) War at sea: Carriers, LSTs, and a familys Pacific history(01:01:10) From war to consumer goods: Japans postwar pivot and toys(01:02:36) Oil, plastics, and the refinery laddera primer(01:06:20) Whats next: Book launch, LA Times Festival of Books, and future topics(01:10:01) Influences and links: Le Carre9, site, Substack, and podcast(01:11:02) Closing remarks and show community shout-outs(01:13:59) Final reflection: Keep questioning and claim your narrative - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In this Sunday Bible Study edition of The Joe Rooz Show,  we begin our journey through Revelation Chapter 1—the moment when Jesus Christ is revealed in His full authority, power, and prophetic role. This is not the humble servant seen in the Gospels. This is Christ revealed as the eternal Alpha and Omega—the One who was, who is, and who is to come. In this foundational chapter, we explore: • The true meaning of the “Revelation of Jesus Christ” • The spirit of prophecy and its role in Scripture • The three-dimensional structure of biblical prophecy—past, present, and future • John’s vision of the glorified Christ • The prophetic timeline of the Church Age, the Rapture, Tribulation, and Second Coming • Why Revelation is as relevant today as ever This episode sets the stage for everything that follows and reveals why Revelation is ultimately a message of both warning and hope. Join us as we begin one of the most important and powerful journeys in all of Scripture.Watch and Follow https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz/Livehttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:35) Live from Asylum Studios: Welcome and Purpose(00:03:34) Show schedule, platforms, and community housekeeping(00:06:46) Opening prayer and study plan for Revelation(00:07:48) Revelation 1:1 Jesus revealed, not mere symbolism(00:10:32) The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy(00:18:58) A promised blessing for reading Revelation(00:20:49) Revelations three dimensions: past, present, future(00:23:58) Letters to seven churches and why church matters(00:26:26) Seven Spirits before the throne explained (Isaiah 11)(00:31:11) Prophet, Priest, and King: Christs three offices(00:37:42) Washed in His blood, not by baptismal water(00:41:58) Kings and priests now? Clarifying future reign(00:44:53) Behold, He comes: Second Advent vs. Rapture(00:50:46) Rapture types and timeline from Scripture(00:54:55) In the Spirit on the Lords Day: Sabbath vs. Sunday(00:58:38) Seven churches named and their meanings(01:03:12) Candlesticks and stars: letting Scripture interpret(01:05:58) The unveiled Christ: eyes of fire, feet of brass(01:11:37) The sharp two-edged sword and what it does(01:14:54) Sun in His strength: Trinitarian typology(01:18:25) Fear not: Keys of hell and death, write the vision(01:21:14) Mystery solved: stars as angels, critics answered(01:29:31) Closing exhortation: Revelation begins with Jesus - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

Tonight I sat down with Ruben J. Camarillo—U.S. Army veteran, small business owner, and host of the Now You Know Eagle Pass podcast—who’s now running for Maverick County Judge. We dug into leadership, accountability, and what transparency should actually look like in county government. Ruben talked about how Army values shaped his approach to responsibility, why he believes Maverick County needs to work together across factions, and his priorities around public safety, EMS and fire services, and funding the Sheriff’s Office. We also covered infrastructure gaps in rural areas like Quemado and El Indio, response times, meeting accessibility, budget visibility, and what real economic growth should look like beyond more fast food—think warehousing, higher-paying jobs, and responsible use of grants. Beyond policy, we got personal: the importance of faith in his daily life, what community means in a border town, and why unity—without uniformity—is essential for the future of Maverick County. If you’re voting this primary season, this conversation will help you get a clearer picture of Ruben’s leadership style, his platform, and his vision for a stronger, more transparent Maverick County.Follow The Joe Rooz Show:https://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:56) Opening from Asylum Studios and show setup(00:01:51) Recap of Wednesdays episode with Paul Schrader(00:03:01) Texas primary season and call to vote(00:04:20) Introducing guest Ruben J. Camarillo and his background(00:08:04) Lighthearted icebreakers and language confessions(00:11:42) Path to service: community, Army values, and mentors(00:18:39) From podcasting to candidacy and media philosophy(00:21:00) Local politics intensity and audience Q&A begins(00:24:27) Origins of the Now You Know Eagle Pass podcast(00:27:31) Supporting small businesses and neutral coverage(00:28:59) Top issues: division, community unity, and the big freeze(00:31:43) Border security stance and public concerns(00:34:06) Transparency in local government and meetings access(00:35:56) Budget gaps, Sheriffs staffing, and public safety funding(00:39:05) Infrastructure challenges in rural areas(00:41:00) Plans: grants, engineers, and candid updates(00:44:18) Why services stall in Quemado and working together(00:45:34) Attracting higherpaying jobs and industry growth(00:45:51) Life on the border: perceptions versus reality(00:47:42) Balancing security, stability, and budgets(00:48:54) EMS, fire, and Sheriff response times(00:52:32) Vision for a united Maverick County(00:54:27) Faith, leadership, and accountability philosophy(00:56:39) Closing case to voters and personal inspirations(00:58:22) Where to find Ruben and show wrapup - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and operator Paul Shrater for a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation about turning ideas into real businesses. We cover his early days in e-commerce when customers still feared entering a credit card online, why he built not just a store but an entire infrastructure spanning contract packaging, fulfillment, and distribution, and how that positioned him to partner with today’s creator-led brands. Paul shares the story of supplying NASA’s food lab and sending fruitcake to the International Space Station—twice—plus what he looks for when launching new products and why the creator economy and TikTok’s algorithm are fundamentally reshaping how products get discovered and sold. We dig into the mindset divide between “MBA entrepreneurs” and operator-builders, the trap of ego when scaling, why storytelling beats hard-sell tactics, and how live selling will evolve in the U.S. Paul also breaks down practical next steps for anyone stuck at the idea stage, from using AI to map a plan to finding mentors who can help you avoid common pitfalls. If you want a candid blueprint for execution—team, systems, and discipline over hype—this one’s for you.Guest: Paul Shraterhttps://www.paulshrater.com/WATCHhttps://rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Marisa LeeExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeSponsored by:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeDiamond Dynasty Tax Group LegacyMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:48) Cold open, studio intro, and on-time brag(00:02:25) Platforms, free speech pitch, and boosting the algorithm(00:04:08) Housekeeping done—tonight’s guest teaser and theme: from ideas to execution(00:06:30) Guest joins: banter, cats vs. rabbits, and live show vibe(00:08:05) Icebreaker: what do you pretend to understand? AI for fast research(00:10:05) Hooks, setups, and payoffs—storytelling lessons from film and TV(00:14:14) Origin story: Ivy League, film career, and pivot to early ecommerce(00:19:00) Founding Minimus: the miniature products insight and first scale-up(00:20:31) NASA calls: honey packets, space food, and fruitcake to the ISS (twice!)(00:24:50) From one store to an ecosystem: contract packaging and small MOQs(00:26:55) Distribution and fulfillment: solving snack gaps and 3PL pain points(00:31:02) New launches: Apetrol20 and expanding into health products(00:32:19) Creator-led commerce venture studio and media capabilities(00:33:17) Builders vs. talkers: mindset, fear, and loving the journey(00:35:26) Systems over self: scaling teams, culture, and self-sustaining ops(00:39:30) Can entrepreneurship be taught? Operator vs. MBA entrepreneur(00:40:57) TikTok deep dive: algorithm power, echo chambers, and marketing edge(00:48:11) Applying TikTok to podcasts: clips, auto-editing, and live options(00:51:53) Back to creator economy: what most miss and why authenticity wins(00:56:15) Live selling: China’s playbook vs. US storytelling and show production(00:58:38) Where to market now: creators, TikTok, and storytelling over ads(01:00:56) Five-year outlook: creators dominating commerce and experiential rise(01:03:04) AI’s impact and the comeback of live theater and analog experiences(01:04:34) Beyond white label: real brands, platform hedging, and equity wins(01:07:49) From idea to action: fear, time, mentors, and AI as a planning tool(01:09:16) Scaling mistakes: ego, delegation, and building the right team(01:10:42) First steps for founders: assess the will, love the process, get guidance(01:12:08) Who inspires Paul: tactical, actionable playbooks over hype(01:13:56) Links and how to work with Paul—fulfillment, packaging, and TikTok(01:15:00) Host wrap-up: execution over ideas, credits, and sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com