THE PROGRESSION PODCAST
HOSTED BY 007 OF 5thWard Boyz
HIGHLITING EX-FELONS AND TELLING STORIES OF REDEPTION
The Progression Podcast
Our purpose is to empower and equip incarcerated and ex-incarcerated individuals through the Progression Podcast, sharing personal stories and practical advice, so that they can reintegrate into society and break the cycle of recidivism.”
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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
007 enters the pod with a message about activating your God-given abilities
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
007 enters the pod with a message about determination to get to your goals
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
007 enters the pod with a message about serving others to further your success
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
007 enters the pod with a spirited message about getting serious about life
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
007 enters the pod with a message about honoring those who believed in you by being successful
Saturday Aug 05, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
007 enters the pod with a message about training your mind to know that you can persevere through anything
OUR FOUNDER
Andre “007” Barnes is a 5th Ward native whose story is a perfect example of how positive opportunities and role models can lead to dramatic life change.
In the mid-90’s 007 gained fame and notoriety as a founding member of the hard core gangsta rap crew the 5th Ward Boyz. Unlike many of today’s street rappers, 007 was never a “studio gangsta.” His lyrics reflected his actual life. That included a murder case for shooting and killing a man trying to steal his car (later ruled a justifiable homicide) and armed robbery as well as selling and abusing drugs.
Eventually greed consumed 007. After a European tour in the year 2000, he was caught robbing three banks and sentenced to more than four years in prison. Upon release he caught another case that earned him an additional 15 months behind bars.
It was there, in jail once again, that Andre Barnes had his “Road to Damascus” experience. Finally encountering and understanding the true grace of God through the sacrifice of His one and only son, Barnes began to change.
When he walked out of the yard this time around, it was with a renewed mind. Barnes pursued ministry, established Taking Back the Streets, and opened Blessings Christian Bookstore with his wife and family.
Now a new creature, 007 has returned to the mic with a much different message.
“I’m just trying to show young people that you don’t have to let street life consume and define you,” Barnes said.