Justin Visitacion and I have been talking about this conversation for over a year. We actually recorded a two-hour episode a while back, but only one clip ever saw the light of day. So we sat down again—this time with clarity, intention, and no holding back.

Justin’s story isn’t the typical redemption narrative you usually hear on this podcast. He’s never been incarcerated. But what he does bring is a powerful perspective on entrepreneurship, faith, and fatherhood—one that many men coming out of prison need to hear, especially when they’re trying to figure out what comes next.

Justin went from being a college baseball player to becoming a father at just 19 years old. That moment changed everything. He was forced to grow up fast and make real decisions about the kind of man he wanted to be. With only one semester left, he walked away from nursing school to pursue roofing sales—a move that seemed reckless at the time, but ultimately reshaped his entire future.

Today, he runs Ember Roofing, a roofing company built on integrity, experience, and treating people the right way. That decision didn’t just change his career—it gave him the freedom to provide for his family in ways he never thought possible.

We've been trying to get Sylvester Stemley on this podcast for three years. When he finally explained why he waited, it all clicked — he was watching to see if I was answering an agenda or answering an assignment.

This conversation hits deep. Sylvester went from managing trainers and working with pro athletes to full-time youth ministry, realizing God had been preparing him all along. We talk about the Teen Summit, the challenge of reaching kids in a noisy world, and a powerful truth: don’t waste the wait. While you’re waiting, are you picking up the weight to grow stronger?

If you feel stuck, overlooked, or are waiting on a breakthrough, this episode is for you. Sylvester unpacks Joseph’s time in prison and how purpose can still be lived out in the hardest seasons.

We cover:

• His transition from fitness to youth ministry

• Why he waited three years to come on the podcast

• Lessons from the Teen Summit

• The real obstacle in youth ministry

• Why discipleship starts at home

• Agenda vs. assignment

• Not wasting your season

• Using influence the right way

Sylvester is humble, intentional, and serious about reaching the next generation. I’m fired up about what we’re building.

If this episode spoke to you, share it. And if you’re in a season of waiting — don’t waste it. Pick up the weight.

In this episode, we sit down with Will Clewis, a man who went from believing he’d play pro football… to facing the heartbreak of going undrafted and spiraling into depression. But instead of letting that moment define him, Will rebuilt everything from the ground up.

He became a teacher, poured into students, and eventually took a massive leap of faith by opening his own gym. That gym didn’t just survive—it blew up, becoming one of the most successful fitness spots in his city. After scaling it to the top, Will sold the business and stepped into his true calling: coaching entrepreneurs on how to build, scale, and sell companies the right way.

This conversation is packed with real talk about identity, purpose, failure, entrepreneurship, and the mindset it takes to reinvent your life when the dream you were chasing falls apart.

Whether you’re behind bars, building a business, or trying to find your next chapter, Will’s story will show you what’s possible when you refuse to stay down.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with a man who went to prison at a young age — but that wasn’t the end of his story. After getting out, he turned his life around, got his record erased, found faith, and became a Christian rapper using his story to inspire others. Now he’s working inside the juvenile justice system, helping young people avoid the same mistakes he once made.

This is what redemption looks like. This is what 2nd chances are all about.

🔥 Topics we cover:

• How prison changed his mindset

• The process of getting his record cleared

• Finding purpose through faith and music

• His mission in the juvenile justice department

• Why second chances matter

If you’ve ever felt like your past defined you — this episode will change that.

This convo with Will Winfield—aka Will is Blessed—was one of the most powerful episodes we’ve done.

We talked about everything from father wounds and forgiveness to calling, purpose, and what it really means to walk out your faith with boldness. Will’s journey proves that you don’t need a degree or platform to impact lives—you just need obedience.

What We Talked About:

• How he overcame rejection and identity struggles

• What forgiveness did for his life and calling

• Public speaking tips (especially if you’re scared to try)

• Knowing when God is telling you to move

• Checking your heart and staying humble as a leader

Why It Matters:

This episode is for anyone who’s been playing it safe. You’ve got a calling, and it’s time to shift gears and walk in it. As Will said, “If the enemy’s attacking you, it’s because you’re a threat.”

Let’s go.

This episode hit different. I got to sit down with my friend Tuan Nguyen—someone who’s been through it and came out stronger. From multiple stints in prison to leading people as a certified John Maxwell speaker and coach, his story is raw, real, and full of redemption.

What We Talked About

• His journey from addiction and incarceration to faith and freedom

• The trauma that shaped him—and how he’s healing through it

• What prison taught him about leadership, communication, and identity

• How he’s now empowering ex-offenders and entrepreneurs through coaching

• Why personal development is spiritual development

Why It Matters

Tuan’s story proves that you can lose everything and still build a life that honors God. If you’re stuck in the streets or struggling to believe you’re more than your past, this episode is for you. There’s purpose in your pain—and freedom on the other side of surrender.

Today I sit down with my friend Robert Walsh—18 years with Arlington PD, former undercover/homicide sergeant, and founder of NEX Metropolitan. Robert was the first person to invite me to share my testimony with students after I came home, and it changed my life. This one is honest, nuanced, and full of hope and accountability.

In this episode I sit down with my guy Bryan Burns—board member, brother, and friend—for a raw Q&A pulled straight from your emails. We get into turning points, imposter syndrome, building “Fresh Out,” and the real heart behind Second Chance Mentors. No fluff—just hope, truth, and what God can do with a messy past.