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Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale

Shawn A. Barksdale

The show is about truth and how telling it can be cathartic and helpful to many! Look for Shawn to challenge his guest, to tell the truth, be transparent, and offer their life’s personal perspective on the many obstacles they have overcome. Shawn will place a special emphasis on prison life, how it affects the prisoner, his friends, and family. You will be amazed at how successful some have become after facing a portion of their life behind bars.

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5:32

When Clergy Speaks with Overseer J. Troy Blackwell

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2026/03/09

The Men of Faith Brotherhood is launching a special three-part series titled “When Clergy Speaks.”In this series, three different pastors will share personal insights about their lives—some of their journeys before salvation, their walk after being saved, and what it took for them to step into the pastorate. They will also speak honestly about personal struggles, lessons learned, and what it truly means to be both a man and a pastor.Our first episode features Overseer J. Troy Blackwell,

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10:15

When Clergy Speaks with Bishop Alphonso L. Smith

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2026/03/09

“When Clergy Speaks.”In our third episode, we feature Bishop Alfonso L. Smith, who is known for combining strong preaching with encouragement and personal testimony about overcoming serious health challenges.Our second episode features Overseer B. Stephon Brown, Pastor of Noah’s Ark Full Gospel Baptist Church, who delivers a message that is raw, transparent, and deeply honest about the realities of life and ministry.Our first episode featured Overseer J. Troy Blackwell, Pastor of Cedar

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When Clergy Speaks with Overseer B. Stephon Brown

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2026/03/09

The Men of Faith Brotherhood is launching a special three-part series titled “When Clergy Speaks.”Our second episode features Overseer B. Stephon Brown, Pastor of Noah’s Ark Full Gospel Baptist Church, who delivers a message that is raw, transparent, and deeply honest about the realities of life and ministry.Our first episode featured Overseer J. Troy Blackwell, Pastor of Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise, sharing the path that shaped his ministry.In this series, three pastors share personal

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47:47

Tedx: The Journey to Fluvanna Women's Correctional...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2026/03/04

Tedx: The Journey to Fluvanna Women's Correctional Center with Delia Cohen 🎙️ New Episode | #TenMinutesOfTruth PodcastIn this powerful and insightful conversation, Shawn A. Barksdale sits down with Delia Cohen, Founder of Proximity For Justice, to discuss an extraordinary journey connected to Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Virginia.Their discussion centers on the upcoming TEDxFluvanna event and the meaningful work being done to bring powerful voices, ideas, and human stories

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7:45

Grow It. Raise It. Share It.

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/11/07

🌱 Grow It. Raise It. Share It. 🐓Shawn A. Barksdale and Lawrence Howerton spent the day at a local community garden talking about something powerful: self-sustainability.From planting your own vegetables to raising backyard animals, we have the ability to take control of our food — and our future.✅ Learn how to start growing your own food ✅ Understand the value of local gardens and small farms ✅ Connect with community resources and support networks📌 Know Your Local Resources. Food is

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6:27

SNAP & EBT – Use It Right or Pay the Price

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/11/05

🎥 New Episode Drop: SNAP & EBT – Use It Right or Pay the PriceShawn and Lawrence sat right in front of the Halifax County Courthouse to break down the real truth about SNAP and EBT benefits. This isn’t just about getting help — it’s about doing it right. Because when these benefits are misused or turned into a hustle, people will get caught… and the consequences are no joke.🔍 In this 6-minute segment, they break down:What counts as SNAP/EBT fraudHow the system tracks misuseWhat you

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4:50

THIS ISN’T ABOUT VIEWS. IT’S ABOUT SURVIVAL SNAP &...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/11/01

THIS ISN’T ABOUT VIEWS. IT’S ABOUT SURVIVAL. Let’s get one thing straight: the videos we’re producing on SNAP & EBT benefits and the pitfalls of abusing the system — we’re paying for them out of our own pockets.No grants. No sponsors. Just us. Big props to all the community members that support Feed Halifax, Hitachi Energy South Boston and Ryland Clark for there phenomenal efforts and successes providing community support in so many ways...the food pantries need all the support they can

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7:02

Real Talk from the Ground Up With Shawn and Lawrence

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/11/01

🎙️ Real Talk from the Ground UpShawn and Lawrence got real today — sitting right on the grass outside Social Services — to speak directly to the MEN in our community.They talked about what it means to truly step up as fathers, to lead with love, and to raise our children with purpose. They spoke on the responsibility we have not just to our kids, but to respect and work with the mothers of our children, even when it's hard.Shawn didn’t sugarcoat it — he said clearly:“I’m a work in

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64:32

Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council Full Promo &...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/23

🎤 Full Promo and Keynote Speech by Dr. Tony Dice — Region 5 Recovery Advisory CouncilThe Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s first-ever Peer-Led Recovery Conference was a powerful success — and now you can watch the full keynote speech by Dr. Tony Dice right here.This dynamic and thought-provoking presentation captures the heart of Region 5’s mission to Bridge the Gap between recovery, family, and community. Dr. Dice’s message of faith, perseverance, and purpose left the audience inspired

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6:31

The Government Shutdown, SNAP/EBT Benefits & You!

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/21

🚨 CALL TO ACTION – HALIFAX COUNTY & SOUTH BOSTON 🚨 If the government shutdown and SNAP/EBT benefit stoppage are going to affect your family, go to the Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast Facebook page and tell us what challenges you’re facing and how you’re planning to cope if benefits are delayed or cut off. Your voice matters — we want to hear from you. 🎙️ SPECIAL EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENT Because of the urgency of this situation, Shawn A. Barksdale recorded a real, unfiltered conversation

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5:50

A Conversation With Dianna Wegkamp & Rebecca Graser...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/14

💡 Medicaid Billing Made Clear — Supporting Peers Through KnowledgeAt the 2025 Region 5 Advisory Council First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast Series, Dianna Wegkamp and Rebecca Graser joined Shawn A. Barksdale on the Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast to discuss their dynamic sessions — Medicaid Billing Part 1 & Part 2.Together, they broke down how understanding Medicaid billing empowers peer recovery specialists and agencies to sustain their work, expand services, and improve

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4:53

A Conversation With Ann-Marie Byrd & Jamie Easley at...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/14

🌉 Bridging the Gap Through Justice SupportAt the 2025 Region 5 Advisory Council First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast Series, Ann-Marie Byrd and Jamie Easley sat down with Shawn A. Barksdale on the Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast to discuss what it truly means to support peers with justice involvement.Their conversation highlights how lived experience, compassion, and person-centered recovery can transform lives far beyond the walls of the justice system. Ann-Marie and Jamie share

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38:55

Patrick Henry's Red Hill 2025 Legacy Roundtable...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/11

🕯 Patrick Henry’s Red Hill Presents: 2025 Legacy Roundtable & 4th Annual Quarter Place Tribute 📅 October 4, 2025 | Brookneal, VirginiaPatrick Henry’s Red Hill hosted the 4th Annual Quarter Place Tribute alongside the Legacy Roundtable Discussion, bringing together voices dedicated to preserving history and honoring the legacy of the enslaved and their descendants. For more information and how you can get involved go to: www.redhill.org Featured participants included:Lucia Butler —

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A Conversation With Pastor Justin Goodman & Keira...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/11

Listen to Pastor Justin Goodman talk about how Hope City Church welcomes all just as they are.Email: info@hopecitychurchva.com540 East Constance RoadSuffolk, Virginia 23434757-439-6755 www.hopecityva.com

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🎙 A Conversation With Keira & Sam at the 2025 Region...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/10

🎙 A Conversation With Kiera Moore & Sam at the 2025 Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast SeriesIn this 10 Minutes of Truth episode — recorded live at Hub757 in Suffolk, Virginia — Shawn A. Barksdale talks with Kiera Moore and Sam about what it took to make the Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference such a success.Kiera, the Conference Coordinator, and Sam share how months of hard work, collaboration, and

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🎙 A Conversation With Kattrell Lewis at the 2025...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/10

🎙 Kattrell Lewis | Region 5 Recovery Advisory CouncilAt the 2025 Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference, Kattrell Lewis was everywhere — guiding attendees to breakout sessions, helping vendors find their tables, running messages, and jumping in wherever help was needed. 💪🏽Kattrell shared how being part of Region 5 feels like being part of a family — where everyone supports one another and the leadership encourages independent thinking and initiative.She

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7:07

🎙 A Conversation With Lauren Pegram at the 2025...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/10

🎙 A Conversation With Lauren Pegram at the 2025 Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast SeriesRecorded live at Hub757 in Suffolk, Virginia, this 10 Minutes of Truth episode — produced in partnership with the Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council — features Lauren Pegram, Secretary for Region 5 and one of the many dedicated members who make the council feel like family.Lauren wears many hats and always “gets in where she fits in.” On conference

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11:40

🎙 A Conversation With Sherri Wiggins at the 2025...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/09

🎙 A Conversation With Sherri Wiggins at the 2025 Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast SeriesIn this follow-up interview, Shawn A. Barksdale reconnects with Sherri Wiggins, who spoke with 10 Minutes of Truth months ago as Region 5 was preparing for the conference. This time, she reflects on how everything came together — the teamwork, the dedication, and the sense of family that made the event such a success.Sherri shares how Region 5 truly

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🎙 A Conversation With Andrea Triplett at the 2025...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/09

💜 Special Thanks to Andrea Triplett Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council | 2025 First Peer-Led Recovery ConferenceAt the Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference at Hub757 in Suffolk, Virginia, Conference Coordinator Keira Moore selected Andrea Triplett to serve as Shawn A. Barksdale and 10 Minutes of Truth’s personal assistant during the event — and she was nothing short of amazing.Andrea met every challenge with professionalism, grace, and focus. She

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3:34

🎙 A Conversation With Daniel Srebro at the 2025...

Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale ·

2025/10/09

🎙 A Conversation With Daniel Srebro at the 2025 Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast SeriesRecorded live at Hub757 in Suffolk, Virginia, this 10 Minutes of Truth episode — produced in partnership with the Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council — features Daniel Srebro, a key part of the team that made the conference possible.Daniel was instrumental in setting up the event’s materials, backdrops, PA system, and technical equipment — all the

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