Reconciling With What Wasn’t Fair

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All My Friends Are Felons

Mark Hugentobler

111 episodes

4 months ago

Welcome to the All My Friends Are Felons Podcast. Join host Mark for a compelling journey into the transformative power of those trying to rehabilitate and change their lives following their experience of the prison system. Your host Mark, has spent years on the inside and has witnessed firsthand how education can turn anyone’s life around. With a focus on compassionate advocacy, we strive to share the narratives that shatter stereotypes and showcase the power of learning behind bars. Drawing from his time working with the incarcerated, Mark brings you face-to-face with current and former inmates who have harnessed the power of learning for change. Join us as we explore the uncharted territory of second chances and spotlight the potential that exists within everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

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Reconciling With What Wasn’t Fair | Ron Williams

All My Friends Are Felons

45 minutes

8 months ago

Reconciling With What Wasn’t Fair | Ron Williams

Ron Williams life began in Montana. The son of alcoholic parents, he found himself alone and unsupervised most of his young life. He describes how he felt uncomfortable with the mainstream kids. At 12 he spent the night in an adult drunk tank. At 13 he stole his first car. The only love and belonging he felt through his youth was one summer he spent at a youth ranch where momentarily he felt love belonging and security. Ron learned to run at an early age. He ran away from home, from the law, from anything that was difficult. That trend continued for many years. In and out of prison 6 times he found himself getting old and tired of running. Finally with the support he has found at The Other Side Academy, he has stopped running, found value in his life and learned to face his demons. His story of triumph over a lifetime of pain is one you will want to hear.

Sponsors & Partners
Freedom Scholars Academy
My Story Matters / Captain Your Story - mystorymatters.org
The Other Side Academy (TOSA) - theothersideacademy.com

00:00 - Ron WIlliams
01:39 - Sponsors
02:45 - Young Life
04:35 - Being Fed Beer in a Bottle
06:30 - Withdrawn as a Child
07:40 - Spent the Night in a Drunk Tank at 12
12:40 - Landing in the Juvenile System
14:00 - Learning to Take Care of Himself
18:00 - Joining the Army
19:45 - Getting Kicked Out
22:45 - Prison
27:00 - Losing his Brother & Parents
28:50 - The Other Side Academy
39:00 - Doing The Work