All Things New Podcast

From Trauma to Transformation: Michelle Rhodes’ Journey Through Juvenile Justice and Hope

Michelle Rhodes shares her powerful testimony of faith, redemption, and purpose—from her early struggles with insecurity and a distant faith, to becoming a champion for broken children and families in Mississippi’s juvenile justice system. In this deeply personal conversation, Michelle reveals how God used her own pain to fuel a calling to help others, including directing a juvenile detention center and founding Shannon’s Home of Hope, a ministry for children in crisis.
💡 Learn how Michelle went back to college in her 40s, became a probation officer, and now serves as Deputy Administrator at Oakley Youth Development Center. Her insights into trauma, poverty, parenting, and faith-based restoration are both eye-opening and inspiring.
🎯 Topics Covered:
Michelle’s salvation and spiritual growth
Juvenile justice and family cycles of trauma
The birth of Shannon’s Home of Hope
Biblical submission and marriage testimony
Helping kids in crisis: real stories from the field
Overcoming the poverty mindset with faith and work
How churches and communities can make a real difference
📖 Scripture Themes: Revelation 21:5, Hebrews 11, Ephesians 5
📬 Connect or Support:Email: shannonshomeofhope@gmail.comWebsite: shannonshomeofhope.orgFacebook: facebook.com/shannonshomeofhopePhone: (601) 201-9270
🙏 Consider supporting Shannon’s Home of Hope with monthly donations or auction items for their annual fundraiser. Your generosity brings hope to kids in desperate need.
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Bridging the Gap: Unity, Discipleship, and Gospel Power with Cameron Tate

Cameron Tate joins All Things New to share how God saved him at age 11 and called him into full-time ministry as a traveling Christian speaker. In this powerful episode, Cameron unpacks the origin and impact of Bridging the Gap Outreach Ministries, a movement bringing unity to the body of Christ across churches, neighborhoods, and cities.
From childhood salvation to street-level revival in Jackson, MS, Cameron reminds us that it's not your background—it's the blood of Jesus that saves. We talk discipleship, jail ministry, unity among denominations, spiritual warfare, and how the church is meant to transform communities, not compete within them.
🔹 Learn how Bridging the Gap is organizing citywide coalitions, leading to reduced crime and greater outreach🔹 Hear testimonies of salvations through creative events like praise parties, movie nights, and unified worship🔹 Be challenged to break down walls of division for the sake of the Gospel
📖 Key Scriptures:John 17:21–22 – "That they may all be one..."Matthew 5:13 – "You are the salt of the earth..."Matthew 28:19 – "Go and make disciples of all nations..."
🙌 To support or join Bridging the Gap:🌐 www.btgom.org📧 Email: bridgethegapms@gmail.com
🙏 Support All Things New:📦 PO Box 2183, Brandon, MS 39043💳 Venmo: @all-things-new-ministry💻 PayPal: paypal.me/allthingsnewinc
🕊️ Revelation 21:5 – “Behold, I make all things new.”

From Bank Robbery to Ministry: The Gospel Changes Everything | Daniel Awabdy Testimony

Addiction. Prison. Hopelessness. Then—Jesus.In this powerful episode of All Things New, Pastor Scott Walters, Aubrey Pridgen, and Damien from Power Digital Media sit down with Pastor Daniel Awabdy of Care Center Ministries Mississippi. Daniel shares his incredible journey from growing up in Madison County as a Palestinian-American outsider, falling into addiction, facing life in prison for bank robbery, and ultimately hearing God speak directly to him in a jail cell: "Daniel, I love you."
Now a pastor, husband, and leader of Hilltop Church and multiple outreach programs, Daniel reveals how the gospel truly changes everything.
🔥 Highlights:
22 years of addiction and over 17 felony charges
A radical encounter with God in a Raymond jail cell
The founding of Care Center Ministries Mississippi
Outreach programs like Soul Snatchers, Camp Care, and the Basket Food Pantry
Ministering to over 300 families weekly in Jackson, MS
A courtship that honored Christ, and a restored relationship with his children
Weekly ministry inside Marshall County Prison and more
📖 Scriptures Referenced:
Revelation 21:5 – "Behold, I am making all things new"
2 Corinthians 5:17 – "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation..."
Galatians 2:20 – "It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me"
📬 Support & Connect
Care Center Ministries MississippiWebsite: https://carecenterms.comGive: https://carecenterms.com/give
All Things New Ministry📫 PO Box 2183, Brandon, MS 39043📧 allthingsnewinc@gmail.com📞 Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495📞 Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816📲 Venmo: @All-ThingsNew-Ministries💳 PayPal: allthingsnewinc@gmail.com

From Soldier to Servant: Bubba Holifield’s Journey of Redemption and Purpose

Law enforcement veteran. Military hero. Faithful servant.In this powerful episode of the All Things New Podcast, we sit down with Bubba Holifield—state trooper, Iraq veteran, and founder of Warriors by Grace—to hear his inspiring testimony of salvation, survival, and calling. From being shot in the line of duty to leading mission trips in Costa Rica, Bubba’s life is a living testimony of God's grace and purpose.
🎧 You’ll hear:
Bubba’s salvation story at 32 years old
How Jesus changed his heart toward addicts and offenders
His military and law enforcement experiences and the trauma he overcame
The founding of Warriors by Grace after surviving a critical shooting
Stories from jail ministry, Celebrate Recovery, and mission work in Costa Rica and Ukraine
A challenge for believers to serve and disciple, not just convert
This episode is packed with raw testimony, spiritual encouragement, and a clear message: God is still making all things new.
 
📍 Support the Ministry:Want to partner with us in reaching jails, schools, and the nations with the gospel?💌 Email: allthingsnewinc@gmail.com📞 Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495📞 Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816💳 Donate: Visit AllThingsNew (or provide your updated site once live)Support Bubba’s ministry at Warriors by Grace to help send youth to Costa Rica: [Link coming soon]

Episode 1: Aubrey's Testimony

"I lost everything—but Jesus gave me everything new." In this powerful first episode of the All Things New Podcast, co-founder Aubrey Pridgen shares his raw testimony—from growing up in South Jackson and running a bar, to a tragic accident that landed him in jail, and ultimately, to his transformation through Christ that led him to become a chaplain at the very jail he once served time in.
Now leading All Things New Ministry, which reaches six correctional facilities and multiple Celebrate Recovery programs across Mississippi, Aubrey’s story embodies the message of Revelation 21:5 — “Behold, I am making all things new.”
🎧 Topics Covered:
Alcohol addiction and the trap of “legal idols”
The moment of repentance that changed everything
Serving time in Rankin County Jail and finding God in “the dungeon”
Becoming a trustee and later a jail chaplain
How Celebrate Recovery helped him forgive—and be truly free
Supporting others post-release through faith, not just programs
How churches can join the Kingdom Team to reach the incarcerated
📖 Scriptures Mentioned:
Revelation 21:5
Matthew 6:33
2 Corinthians 5:17
John 3
Hebrews 11:1
Proverbs 3
Romans 12
Mark 10
1 Samuel 15
📬 Want to support or get involved?Visit: https://allthingsnewms.orgEmail: allthingsnewinc@gmail.comAubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816
🙌 Whether you're struggling with addiction, looking for a fresh start, or supporting someone who is—this episode is for you. Jesus can still make all things new.