"Stop Disqualifying Yourself" is Ron’s an empowering podcast that challenges you to pursue your dreams with confidence and resilience. Each episode explores strategies for overcoming self-doubt, persevering through rejection, and recognizing opportunities for growth. Whether you're starting a new career, launching a business, or simply trying to level up in life, this podcast offers practical advice and inspiring stories to help you stop holding yourself back. Join Ron as he dives into topics like finding mentors, taking bold action, and using your journey to uplift others. Get ready to unlock your potential and create the life you've always imagined – because you're more qualified than you think.
Send us Fan Mail Anchor Scripture: Isaiah 28:10 God doesn't hand you the entire blueprint. He hands you the next step. Then the next. Ron discovers that faith isn't about seeing the destination; it's about trusting the breadcrumbs that show up one by one.
12 Oct 2026
EPISODE 6: God Doesn't Waste Your History
Send us Fan Mail Anchor Scripture: Romans 8:28 You can't go back and rewrite your past. But what if God isn't asking you to? What if everything you've already lived through—the hard parts, the failures, the seasons that looked like dead ends—is exactly what He'll use next?
5 Oct 2026
EPISODE 5: What the Crack Epidemic Taught Me About People
Send us Fan Mail Anchor Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 Ron's years on the Oakland streets weren't a detour. They were an education. They were preparation. Every person he encountered, every crisis he walked into, every question he answered — it was all being woven into something bigger.
5 Oct 2026
EPISODE 3: The Dream That Wouldn't Die
Send us Fan Mail Anchor Scripture: Psalm 37:4 Not everyone around Ron believes he can make the leap from the police force to television news. Some think he's crazy. But God plants a dream deep enough that no amount of doubt can kill it. What does it take to keep dreaming when nobody else sees it?
5 Oct 2026
EPISODE 4: The Undercover Prayer
Send us Fan Mail Anchor Scripture: James 1:5 Sometimes wisdom comes in moments nobody's watching. Ron learns how to pray in secret, in his car, in the middle of ordinary days — not for show, but for real direction. The prayers people don't see often do the most work.
4 Oct 2026
EPISODE 2: When Someone Says You'll Never Make It
Send us Fan Mail Anchor Scripture: Isaiah 54:17 A news director looks Ron in the face and tells him he'll never make it in television. One sentence. One moment. One word that should have ended the dream. But what happens when a disqualifying label becomes the exact thing that launches you forward?
4 Oct 2026
EPISODE 1: The Prayer in the Car
Send us Fan Mail Anchor Scripture: Mark 11:24 Ron kneels in an unmarked police car in downtown Oakland and prays the most honest prayer of his life. This is where everything begins — a moment of pure surrender that becomes the launch point for a 22-year journey. What happens when you truly believe God before you see the proof?
4 Nov 2024
SURVING A NEGATIVE NEWS CYCLE: Anchored in Hope!
Send us a textVeteran news anchor and former police officer Ron Jones brings 30 years of frontline experience to tackle one vital question: How do we stay positive in an increasingly negative world?From toxic politics to crime headlines, daily struggles to global challenges, Ron shares raw, honest conversations about choosing hope without ignoring reality. Drawing from decades behind the anchor desk, he reveals why optimism isn't just feel-good advice – it's a strategic advantage in today's c...
29 Oct 2024
Triple Homicide Surprise: The Company That We Keep Lesson
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of "Stop Disqualifying Yourself," host Award award-winning journalist and former Oakland Police Officer Ron Jones shares a haunting story from his law enforcement days that changed his perspective on the company we keep forever. Drawing from his first-hand experience responding to a tragic scene in East Oakland, Ron reveals how a simple card game among friends turned deadly when the wrong person was trusted into their circle.Through this gripping narrati...
24 Oct 2024
The Cold Steel of a Screwdriver: How Anger Blinds Us All
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of "Stop Disqualifying Yourself," host Ron shares a haunting story from his days as a young Oakland police officer that forever changed his perspective on anger and conflict. After responding to a tragic incident where an argument between friends ended in death by a screwdriver, Ron unpacks four essential keys to de-escalation that can help listeners avoid letting heated moments spiral out of control. Drawing from his law enforcement experience and exper...
21 Oct 2024
The Drive-by Shooting That Changed Everything!
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of "Stop Disqualifying Yourself," host Ron Jones takes you on a gripping journey through the streets of Oakland, where a near-tragedy becomes a life-changing lesson in gratitude and second chances.Ron shares a heart-stopping story from his days as a police officer – a young teenager shot in a drive-by, miraculously surviving against all odds. This brush with death becomes a wake-up call not just for the young man, but for all of us.Discover the three key...
19 Oct 2024
BEATING THE ODDS: From Street Smarts to Self-Empowerment
Send us a textJoin host Ron Jones in this gripping episode of "Stop Disqualifying Yourself" as he takes you on a journey through the gritty streets of Oakland, California. Drawing from his experiences as a police officer, Ron shares a powerful story of persistence, creativity, and the courage to keep believing in yourself even when the odds seem stacked against you. Through a nail-biting chase and an ingenious sting operation, Ron illustrates how refusing to disqualify yourself can lead to un...
16 Oct 2024
Generational Curses: A Cop's Wake-Up Call
Send us a textIn this powerful episode of "Stop Disqualifying Yourself," host Ron Jones takes listeners on a gripping journey through his experiences as a police officer in Oakland. Through a heart-wrenching encounter with domestic violence, Ron illustrates how destructive beliefs and behaviors can be passed down through generations. But more importantly, he reveals how we all have the power to break these cycles and create positive change in our lives and the lives of others.Drawing on cutti...
10 Oct 2024
Undercover Courage: Buying Crack Cocaine and Facing My Greatest Fear
Send us a textIn this episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the scariest experiences in my career as an Oakland police officer—going undercover to buy crack cocaine in a dangerous part of the city. It was a moment that tested my courage and taught me lessons that changed my life forever. We'll talk about the power of facing fear head-on, and I'll share three actionable steps to help you take bold steps toward your goals, even when they seem terrifying. Don’t miss this episode of 'St...
7 Oct 2024
Taking Bold Action: Overcoming Fear and Doubt
Send us a textIn this episode of "Stop Disqualifying Yourself," host Ron Jones explores the powerful theme of taking bold action despite fear and doubt. Drawing on his own experience of leaving a stable career as a police sergeant to pursue his dream in journalism, Ron shares how overcoming fear and taking courageous steps can open new doors and create opportunities. He emphasizes that doubt is a natural part of the journey, but it doesn't have to define your path.Listeners will discover prac...
5 Oct 2024
Finding Your Mentors: The Power of Guidance
Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of "Stop Disqualifying Yourself," host Ron Jones delves into the crucial topic of mentorship and its transformative power in achieving your dreams. Drawing from his personal journey from police sergeant to a successful journalist, Ron emphasizes the pivotal role mentors played in his career transition.Ron shares the inspiring story of his mentor, Sherry Hu, a news anchor who recognized his potential and pushed him beyond his comfort zone. He discusse...
5 Oct 2024
Ignite Your Dream - Turning Passion into Purpose
Send us a textIn this inspiring 4-minute episode, host Ron Jones shares his personal journey from police sergeant to journalist, illustrating how dreams can become reality when we stop disqualifying ourselves.Key points covered:The importance of recognizing and valuing your dreamsOvercoming self-doubt and perceived lack of qualificationsThree steps to ignite your dream: Clarify your visionWrite it downTake daily small steps towards your goalRon encourages listeners to see their passions ...
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