New Ground: Rebuilding Through Hard Work and Training
Description
In Episode 84, host Houston Blackwood meets with Doug Layton, who shares his extraordinary journey from serving a 20-year prison sentence to rebuilding his life through hard work, humility, and second chances.Doug opens up about his struggles, the events that led to a life sentence, and the moment everything changed. After walking out of prison, he faced the challenges of reentry head-on like securing his first job, taking on side work, and eventually earning his CDL.His story is a powerful reminder of resilience, redemption, and the opportunities that open when someone is willing to start again. This episode shines a light on what’s possible when communities support second chances and individuals commit to rebuilding their lives one step at a time.




