Gambling Addiction & Grace: From a Successful Attorney, to a Failed Bank Robber, to a Redeemed Man ✝️ | The Dr. James W. Smith Story

Send us Fan Mail“It was just a spur of the moment, crazy idea.”– Dr James W SmithGuest Bio: Dr James W Smith was born and reared in Louisburg (Franklin County) North Carolina where he attended the public schools. He graduated from the former Perry’s High School and later attended North Carolina Central University and NCCU Law School where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce and a Juris Doctorate Degree. His seminary studies were done at Southeastern Theological Seminary, Shaw Divinity School and he eventually earned Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry Degrees from Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia. Dr. Smith served as Vice Moderator at Large and Moderator of the East Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Association, Inc., Moderator of Moderators for the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc., President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Durham and Vicinity (IMA) and a member of the General Board of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. He is the retired pastor of Mt. Calvary MBC.SHOW NOTES: Website: https://www.dealbyme.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/jsmith9450LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jsmith9450Twitter: twitter.com/jamessm76539712YouTube: YouTube.com/jsmith9450 REMARKABLE LISTENER SPECIAL OFFER:N/A CORE THEMES, KEYWORDS, & MENTIONS:attorney, law school, gambling, divorce, crime, incarceration, confinement, African-American attorney, encourage, inspire, transform, transforming lives, only child, single mom, committed Christianity, gambling addiction, bank robbery, mental illness, faith, mental breakdown, time of reflection, acceptance, forgiveness, contemplating suicide, confusion For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/. Enjoy!Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!