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Four Time Felon: Finding Hope in the Ashes
Society’s labels never define who you are—or who you are capable of becoming.
Barely an adult, Rick Scadden’s future looked bleak. He was a convicted felon battling addictions, unable to break free from the darkness pulling him under. The patterns he repeated were destructive. The healthy relationships he formed were broken. In time, he would be homeless, dead, or in prison for life.
Then everything changed.
In Four Time Felon, Rick shares his story of recovery and rebirth and reveals that it’s never too late to start again. This is one man’s story of being given a divine second chance—at rock bottom—and finally deciding to take it. No matter the obstacles you face, the wrong turns you’ve taken, or the damage you’ve caused, discovering the path toward redemption is possible. Raw, heartbreaking, and inspirational, Four Time Felon will help you hang on to hope and know that God is always on your side.
Barely an adult, Rick Scadden’s future looked bleak. He was a convicted felon battling addictions, unable to break free from the darkness pulling him under. The patterns he repeated were destructive. The healthy relationships he formed were broken. In time, he would be homeless, dead, or in prison for life.
Then everything changed.
In Four Time Felon, Rick shares his story of recovery and rebirth and reveals that it’s never too late to start again. This is one man’s story of being given a divine second chance—at rock bottom—and finally deciding to take it. No matter the obstacles you face, the wrong turns you’ve taken, or the damage you’ve caused, discovering the path toward redemption is possible. Raw, heartbreaking, and inspirational, Four Time Felon will help you hang on to hope and know that God is always on your side.
173 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2026
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January 18, 2026
The writing in this was fine. It was a little confusing when he appeared to be telling the story chronologically but suddenly referenced his multiple siblings (only to actually introduce them later). I also didn't particularly care for the charismatic flavor, in particular the repeated prophecies spoken over him that later came true - of course with no mention of any that didn't come true.
But what really knocked this down to 3 stars for me was how he used generational trauma as an excuse for his own decisions. I'm not denying the impact it can have, but to use it as a way to justify your own choices and actions felt gross. He also talked about how his dad's bad choices were the real him, and the good choices weren't. But Rick gets an exception from that?
It wasn't all bad. It was encouraging to see how God can redeem a life that feels beyond redemption. That just because we can't see *how* God is going to redeem something doesn't mean He can't or won't. And it was mostly well written, so I did enjoy it overall and I'm glad I read it.
But what really knocked this down to 3 stars for me was how he used generational trauma as an excuse for his own decisions. I'm not denying the impact it can have, but to use it as a way to justify your own choices and actions felt gross. He also talked about how his dad's bad choices were the real him, and the good choices weren't. But Rick gets an exception from that?
It wasn't all bad. It was encouraging to see how God can redeem a life that feels beyond redemption. That just because we can't see *how* God is going to redeem something doesn't mean He can't or won't. And it was mostly well written, so I did enjoy it overall and I'm glad I read it.
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