Embracing Change

Charles passed away September 17th after a second stay in hospice.  Charles’s children Jamar and Amber come on the show to share unflinching memories and grief at the loss of their dad. Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Podcast recorded on September 26, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com  For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com

In this episode, we wrap up the season by discussing Charles’s cremation and how this season felt like such an ode to Charles.   Thank you, Charles, for all you did for everyone.  You were truly a gift. See you on the other side in the presence of Jesus. Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Podcast recorded on October 17, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com  For more informat...

Geneva know Charles before she knew Lucretia and she talks about how the impact she had on him and her experience with meeting Lucretia. Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Podcast recorded on August 29, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com  For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com

The Bowmans’ son, DeLorean Hamilton, comes on to speak about Charles and Lucretia, beginning with his entry into their lives at 9 years of age. Before he jumps into that, we talk about Charles’s unexpected first stay in hospice. Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Podcast recorded on August 22, 2025 B & D Marathon Movers Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com  For more informati...

The Bowmans discuss the next phase of their marriage and how circumstances from their past reconciled to their present. Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Podcast recorded on June 15, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com  For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com

Charles & Lucretia Bowman started the ministry many years ago.  While Lucretia is up front and the face of Having the Courage to Change, Charles was an equal lead in the background.  This episode is getting to know Charles and his impact on this influential ministry as well as the start of Bowmans’ marriage and how this couple jumped into ministry Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Podcast r...

We've had some wonderful women this season.  Join us as we recap, and well, gush, about all the great guests. Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on April 14, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com

Judge Trotter Bratton's mission in serving Hamilton County echoes not only through the municipal court but in a mission-oriented court called "Change Court."  In this arena, she can impact the lives of those affected by human trafficking.   Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on April 7, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on L...

God can surprise us all with unexpected turns. Ebony shares her life's journey and how God's fingerprints were all over her when she came to Cincinnati and her mission to see others thrive. https://www.citylinkcenter.org/ Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 31, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, pl...

Dr. Courtney L. Walton is a highly respected thought leader when it comes to gender and racial studies.  She mentors and nurtures other black and brown women as they navigate unfamiliar waters with empathy and connectivity.  To find out more information about Dr. Walton, please visit: https://www.thebrwnplace.com/ Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 24, 2025 Qu...

Travina Adams faced adversity early in life.  Rather than succumb to the pressures and unplanned events, she overcame them triumphantly!  Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 17, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com Copyright 2025 - Lucretia Bowman

Dr. Rhonda has focused her life on helping those in the throes of addiction.  Helping others realize they can learn to love themselves, she is on a mission to change the world. https://selflovedoctor.life/ Dr. Rhonda is a Doctor of Naturopathy, Clayton Collage Birmingham Alabama,  Master of Science, Andrews University, Berrin's Michigan, and. Certified Life Coach, Institue for Life Coaching. Podca...

As a Councilmember, Meeka Owens leads the Climate, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee and is also a member of the Budget and Finance and Equitable Growth and Housing Committees. In her first term, she successfully advocated for the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan and now aims to maintain the collaborative approach that drives significant systemic changes within and around City Hall.  Podcast Pro...

As director of the Office of Reentry, Trina has had great opportunities to pour into the lives of those who may have been written off by society.  But seeing with the eyes of hope and who people can be, she was able to help others transform their lives. For more information on the Office of Reentry in Hamilton County, Ohio, please visit: https://reentrytoday.com Recorded 2/24/2025 Edited by Jennif...

As a professional woman, she never thought she would "break." When it happened, her life radically changed in a way that only God could do.  Now, she has a ministry called "Give Me a Break" that helps others work out issues. From her website, to TikTok, to Facebook "lives" she offers a vulnerable look at transformation.  www.givemeabreakjc.com Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded o...

At 40 years of age, Venita Turner suffered the unthinkable: a heart attack. Not long after, a second heart attack left her dead for over 15 minutes and required a heart transplant.   This event sent her down a path of realizing God was leading her to help others who have experienced the same sort of life-changing event.  Join us for a conversation with this incredible woman. https://www.beatgoeson...

Vice Mayor of Cincinnati Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney shares her insights into listening to the voice of God through simple nudges and how that can lead to the most unexpected joy.  Join us as we have a conversation with her. https://www.instagram.com/kearneyforcincinnati/?hl=en Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on January 27, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.c...

Season 12 premiere: Special guest Michelle Smith.  After her son was incarcerated, she embarked on a journey to let others see a path to restoration of not only a relationship with an incarcerated loved one but a restoration of a relationship with God.  Join us for this insightful conversation. https://faithfreedomlife.org/ Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on January 20, 2025 Q...

Lucretia expands on her steps after incarceration and how she moved from "la-cre-sha" to "la-cre-ta."  God transformed and continues to transform.  God is good. Book cited as "Learning to Forgive" is actually "For the Love of God" and can be purchased by clicking here. Recorded 7/15/2024 Edited by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com

Do you ever have moments when someone else is in control, and you have no choice?  Incarceration can be like that.  When that happens, a learned helplessness can set in, something to be overcome.  Join us as we discuss just that. Recorded July 8, 2024 Edited by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com

"Resentment is a complex, multilayered emotion that has been described as a mixture of disappointment, disgust, and anger. Other psychologists consider it a mood or as a secondary emotion that can be elicited in the face of insult or injury. " **Wikipedia Do you struggle with Resentment?  Is it a part of your everyday life, but don't know what to do with it?  We discuss resentment in all of its nu...

Anger is often considered a secondary emotion because it's a response to other emotions, rather than an emotion that arises on its own.  It can come out of feelings of rejection, fear, frustration or pain.   But how do you get a handle on what is going on inside of your own head?  Join us as we discuss those very things. Recorded: 6/10/2024 Edited by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracin...

Do you know that you can compete not only with others, but with yourself?  That can lead to a very unsatisfying life and focus.  Join us as we talk about that.   Recorded: 6/3/2024 Edited by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com

Control.  Do you try to control things around you?  Control is an illusion.  We actually control very little, but that doesn't stop us from trying.  Join us to discuss how we've tried to control and lost.   Recorded: 4/29/2024  Edited by Jennifer Osborn  Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com

Defense mechanisms can be healthy or unhealthy. If unhealthy, they can alter how you see things. We discuss how to identify them and stop the unhealthy cycle.   Recorded: 4/22/2024 Edited by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com