Reality Check Radio

Larry Lawton’s Personal Story

larry — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:50:40 +0000

Host Larry Lawton explains to his listeners the whole story of his arrest, conviction and what he does now. This is a powerful story of hurt and healing. As a very straightforward speaker, Mr. Lawton will hold nothing back. The bad and good. Mr. Lawton wants people to know that he asked for forgiveness from God and his mission now is to help others not follow in the footsteps he did that lead to a life of crime.

Visit Lawton911 to learn more about what Mr. Lawton does. Click here to view Larry Lawton’s wikipedia. Click here to view Larry Lawton’s BIO.

9/17/2011 Guest: Steven Cardamone and Emily Ryan – Young People Making Good Choices

larry — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:57:48 +0000

Steven Cardamone was born in New Haven, CT in 1993 and now resides in Grant, Florida. Steven is a student at Brevard Community College and graduated Bayside High School in 2010. Steven was the Cadet Battalion Commander and the Armed Drill Team Commander and was heavily involved with the school’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program. Steven also volunteered with the NJROTC and multiple other community organizations; and continues to do so. To read Steven’s full BIO click here

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Emily Ryan was born in 1996 in Walden, NY. At age five, her family moved to Westbrookville, NY, and it was there that her mother began homeschooling her. Emily considers this to be her parents’ greatest gift to her. ”Being home-schooled has given me the ability to think differently than other kids my age, and to be more independent in my studying skills” said Emily Ryan. Although Emily has struggled with a mild form of dyslexia, she has been able to maintain solid A’s and B’s. To view Emily’s full BIO click here

To learn more about the host Larry Lawton, visit Lawton911 and the Reality Check Program DVD.

9/10/2011 Guest: Mike Marino from New Jersey’s Bad Boy Comedy Tour and Art Grenci from the Remember 9/11 Foundation.

linda — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Mike Marino a well know comedian who has appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman, with the USO overseas to help our troops and all over the world and Art Grenci from Remember 9/11 Foundation will be my guest today at 10am on WMEL AM1300 “The Talk To Me Station” or worldwide on the web at www.RealityCheckRadio.org – click on the WMEL sign. To learn more about Mike Marino click here.

Hear about what Art is doing and where Mike Marino and I will be tomorrow to salute and remember the brave men and woman of 9/11. I was in prison at the time of the attack and it was crazy. I am a New Yorker and my Dad was a construction worker on the twin towers and as a young kid my Dad used to take us to the towers when they were under construction. Very Sad time but it also brought the country together.

8/13/2011 Guest: Ken Jones – Author of – A Prodigal Return: Reflections from a Grateful Heart

linda — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:30:24 +0000

Let me start by telling you a little about myself. In 1978 I became sober with the help of a Twelve Step Group. I had been drinking alcoholically from the time I was sixteen until I was almost twenty-one. I did many things that I have been ashamed of, things that went along with drinking. I hurt all those who loved me. It took time to rebuild those relationships. Although I was brought up in a church, I lived a life that was on the broad road and gave very little credence to what I had learned there.

Since becoming sober I have enjoyed helping others. I have worked with other alcoholics, helping them to find sobriety. I have worked with developmentally challenged children and loved getting to know and love them. I have conducted child abuse investigations to help protect vulnerable children. I have also worked as a substance abuse counselor. My intentions were always good and I have always wanted to help others. I believed in God, but I certainly didn’t always follow his commands or even understand him.

In March of 2004 I began looking for a closer relationship with God. As I evaluated some of the things I had done in my life I believed God was going to send me to Hell. I began talking with God. I told him that I knew I was going to Hell, because that is what I deserved and I understood why he would have to send me there. I also told God I was willing to go to Hell, but I now wanted to live my life for Him and follow his commands.

I began attending a church near my home; it was the Church of Christ. One afternoon I spoke with one of the Elders from that church, Pat. I told Pat what I have just told you, only in more detail. He explained to me that he could not forgive me, but he knew someone who could. Regarding what I considered unforgiveable sins, Pat said the most amazing words, “let’s see what the Bible says.” I confessed my sins to God; I understood the reason Jesus died for me, and I was baptized for the remission of my sins that evening.

I have found the Bible to be the way God truly communicates with me. I have found the Bible to be a love story, a plan for living, directions to live, and I have found a friend and savior, Jesus. My life has not been the same since. When I read Bible stories I always think of something in my own life to compare it to. I have taken Bible stories and brought them together with events in my own life. I have taken stories from life and also shared their similarity to the Bible.

This is what you will find within the pages of this book. You will find conversations with God through the Bible. You will find a prodigal who has come home and receives God’s grace daily through Jesus. The stories you will read are from the Bible and my heart. They are about me and they are about you. This is a very personal book based on a grateful heart for the grace given me. Enjoy the stories as I take real stories from life and combine them with Bible stories.

Like my first book, “A Prodigal Return: Reflections from a Grateful Heart,” this book

See my website:
www.aprodigalreturn.com

8/6/2011 Guest: Chris Hollyfield – Actor, Athlete and Motivational Speaker

linda — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:18:57 +0000

Chris is an African American, 4’4” tall, 41 year’s old little person. He was born to average height parents, family of five, and the oldest of three. He was born with Achondroplasia and dwarfism; which does not run in his family. Chris is a caring person that has always given everything he has, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Chris says he has lived his life around the idea that “I’m different to make a difference”. He feels that spending a day in his life would inspire people from all walks of life.

He has accomplished many things in his life which he is very proud of. Many of these things he hopes to continue to do as they have made such an impact, not only on his life but the people around him. He had a very successful wrestling career in high school and has excelled in his endeavors as an entrepreneur.

Chris started a group home for troubled kids where he has become a mentor to some of the city’s most forgotten children. To date, this group home is the accomplishment Chris is the proudest of.

This path has led Chris to become a motivational speaker for schools across the country and to speak about bullying and acceptance of all people. He has a foundation called 3D T.E.A.M, an Anti Bulling program.

His recent acting credentials are as follows:

Movie: Gamers, 2005. - Host of Party at the Palms, E-entertainment, 2005. - Miami Ink, TLC, 2005. 106 & Park, BET, 2006. - Little Boogie Man, WWE Pro-Wrestling, 2007.
Host of Hell Date, Season 2, BET, 2008.

7/30/2011 Guest: Tom Frey – New York City Detective (retired) – Owner, The Cigar Shoppe

linda — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:10:53 +0000

Tom Frey a 20 year veteran detective with the New York City Police Department, now retired, resides in Brevard County and is the owner of The Cigar Shoppe (located in West Melbourne FL.) and the Hilton Gift Shop (located in the Hilton On the Beach). Tom is a very positive person and believes in a pro active approach when dealing with kids.

Early on in Tom’s career, he worked in community policing in New York where he would be able to talk to school age kids and even helped some of them get jobs. It showed the kids that he cared as a person and a Police Officer.

Tom is married and has an 11 yr. old daughter.

Come meet Tom, all the regulars, meet some new people and enjoy the great atmosphere.

7/16/2011 Guest: Joe Crews – Host of Brevard Notes Television Show

linda — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:00:37 +0000

Joe Crews has lived in Melbourne, Florida for 54 years. He grew up watching the space program develop into what it is, the greatest movement in human history. Both before and after graduating Eau Gallie High School in 1973 he traveled the world and has visited 12 countries.

In 1982 he received a B.S. in Graphic Design from Florida State University. During the 80’s while working a illustrator at the Florida Solar Energy Center he became involved with the Brevard Young Democrats and their effort to find a media outlet to tell people about the newly passed Domestic Abuse Law. With the help of his mother, Bonnie Crews, the co-founder of the Brevard Notes TV show, he was able to get Cablevision of Central Florida to tape and televise a public forum on the new law. After which, both Bonnie and Joe volunteer to work with other programs on the local cable channel until they were given the opportunity to start our own show, “ Brevard Notes ”. The mission of the show is to give television airtime to non-profit organizations in the community. During this time Joe started branching out into video production, doing contract work at BrightHouse Networks, KSC, CCAFS and others. The Brevard Notes Television Show

In 1996 Bonnie retired from the show due to health reasons and Joe became the full time Host and Producer of the show. Thanks to the great group of volunteers Joe has had working with him he has been able to produce the Brevard Notes TV show for over 20 years.

7/09/2011 Guest: Judge Michael J. Rudisill – Civil/Family Court – 18th Circuit

linda — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:00:15 +0000

Judge Rudisill is currently assigned to the Civil/Family Division of Seminole County. He and three other Circuit Judges serve the people of the 18th Judicial Circuit at the Civil Courthouse in Downtown Sanford on Lake Monroe. In the same day he may rule on a personal injury damage issue, dissolution of marriage, a construction litigation claim, a mortgage foreclosure, an adoption, a domestic violence injunction, an eminent domain taking, a child support award, a personal property seizure, and a wrongful death suit and virtually anything in between. He also does everything he can to make sure that litigants without attorneys have access to the Court and fair hearings. Judge Rudisill also presides over Juvenile Drug Court.

Michael Rudisill came to the bench by applying for the position vacated when Judge James E. C. Perry was elevated to Florida Supreme Court. Nearly thirty prominent attorneys from Seminole and Brevard Counties applied for the seat. Applicants had to first submit to an interview by the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission. They recommended whom the Governor should interview. After meeting with the candidates and carefully considering their qualifications and demeanor, Governor Crist appointed Michael Rudisill to the bench.

Michael Rudisill met his wife, Summer, not long after he graduated from law school and became a prosecutor. Born in Cape Canaveral Hospital, Summer is a Brevard County native. A few days after Michael Rudisill was appointed to the bench, Summer gave birth to their first children, twin boys, Conrad and Cortland.

7/02/2011 Guest: Jason Brodeur – Florida Representative, District 33

linda — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:00:59 +0000

Jason Brodeur worked for Procter & Gamble for nearly 12 years and then started his own local health care consulting business headquartered in Sanford, Florida. Being a local business owner and a leader in various community organizations across Central Florida, Jason has always put the well-being and strength of his community first.

The son of Tim and Rene Brodeur of Winter Springs, Jason grew up in our community — graduating from Jackson Heights Middle School and Oviedo High School. While in high school he was a member of the volleyball team and the wresting team where he learned leadership and hard work. He continued his education at the University of Florida, where he attended on a Florida Academic Scholarship.

As a college student, Jason participated in a number of different student organizations including the Student Senate, The College of Agriculture Honor Court and the Interfraternity Council. Jason graduated from University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the College of Agriculture, and also earned his MBA from the University of Florida. Jason is proud member of the University of Florida leadership honorary, Florida Blue Key.

Jason continued to be involved in his community by serving on the City of Sanford Charter Review Board and the Seminole County Planning and Zoning Commission. In both roles Jason took an active part of helping shape our local community. Those roles helped prepare Jason for when the Governor selected him to serve on the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee.

Jason is active in a number of community organizations, including being a member of the Board of Directors for Community Based Care of Seminole County, as a volunteer for the Seminole County Div-i-dend public school program, as a Sanford Rotarian and as a American Cancer Society volunteer. Jason is an also an active member at St. Andrews Chapel in Sanford.

6/25/2011 Guest: Kendall T. Moore – Attorney at Law

linda — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:27 +0000

Attorney Kendall T. Moore is a native of Brevard County, Florida. He was born in the City of Rockledge and graduated from Cocoa High School. He continued his education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and at the University of Florida where he received a law degree.

After serving in several capacities for the Lockheed Martin Corporation in Washington, DC, and Miami, Florida, Mr. Moore returned to Brevard County. He’s currently a partner in the law firm of MooreEavenson, PLC – Attorneys. Their practice focuses on automobile accidents and all other types of personal injuries caused by the negligence of a third party. In addition, he is the President and CEO of Space Coast Strategies, a governmental lobbying firm representing clients before all local government agencies in Brevard County.

In November of 2000, at the age of 29, he was elected to the Rockledge City Council garnering more than 60% of the votes cast. He was re-elected without opposition in November of 2003 and served as the Council’s Chairman and City’s Vice Mayor in 2004.

With all other constraints on his time, Mr. Moore still finds the time to dedicate to various religious, civic and social causes in the local community including but not limited to the:

Advisory Board – Wuesthoff Hospital/HMA;
Board of Directors – Goodwill Industries of Central Florida;
Board Chairman – LEAD Brevard (formerly Leadership Brevard);
Advisory Board – Webster University;
Former Chairman – Civilian Military Community Relations Council;
Former Vice Chair, Board of Directors – United Way of Brevard.

Mr. Moore is happily married to Dr. Kelley Moore, a general dentist in private practice in the City of Rockledge, Florida. They have two wonderful children; eight-year old Kendall T. Moore, II, also known as Ty and seven-year old Kaelyn.

Attorney Moore is a firm believer in the proverb, “To whom much is given, much is required.” Therefore, he takes every opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with those who could benefit from it.