What happens when a “good, normal, suburban” life collides with addiction, shame, and a God who refuses to let go? 

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Cheri Garcia, founder of Cornbread Hustle, a second-chance staffing agency that’s helped thousands of formerly incarcerated men and women find work and hope. 

Cherry shares her raw story—from teenage meth dealer and alcoholic to sober entrepreneur and soon-to-be bride—and how God met her in a New Year’s Eve church service, a single Bible verse, and a recovery community she now calls her sunflower sisters. 

If you or someone you love is wrestling with addiction, this story will remind you: no one is too far gone for God.

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Listen in to learn more : 

(00:42) From Suburban Teen to Second-Chance CEO
(05:25) Shame, Hustle, and the Lie of Proving Yourself
(12:20) The First “Felon Hire” That Sparked Cornbread Hustle
(18:30): “Wine Is a Mocker”: The Verse That Broke Her Denial
(24:14): Why You Can’t Heal Addiction Without Community

 

Donna’s Resources:

 

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

 

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

 

Connect with Cheri 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cornbreadhustle/ 

Website -https://cornbreadhustle.com/ 

 

Connect with Donna 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/    

What happens when a &ldquo;good, normal, suburban&rdquo; life collides with addiction, shame, and a God who refuses to let go?&nbsp;
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Cheri Garcia, founder of Cornbread Hustle, a second-chance staffing agency that&rsquo;s helped thousands of formerly incarcerated men and women find work and hope.&nbsp;
Cherry shares her raw story&mdash;from teenage meth dealer and alcoholic to sober entrepreneur and soon-to-be bride&mdash;and how God met her in a New Year&rsquo;s Eve church service, a single Bible verse, and a recovery community she now calls her sunflower sisters.&nbsp;
If you or someone you love is wrestling with addiction, this story will remind you: no one is too far gone for God.
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
Listen in to learn more : (00:42) From Suburban Teen to Second-Chance CEO (05:25) Shame, Hustle, and the Lie of Proving Yourself (12:20) The First &ldquo;Felon Hire&rdquo; That Sparked Cornbread Hustle (18:30): &ldquo;Wine Is a Mocker&rdquo;: The Verse That Broke Her Denial (24:14): Why You Can&rsquo;t Heal Addiction Without Community
&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
&nbsp;
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.
&nbsp;
Connect with Cheri&nbsp;
Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cornbreadhustle/">https://www.instagram.com/cornbreadhustle/</a>&nbsp;
Website -<a href="https://cornbreadhustle.com/">https://cornbreadhustle.com/</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Connect with Donna&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule:
<a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed

The Power of Second Chances: A Journey to Sobriety and Purpose with Cheri Garcia

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