Faith In Second Chances: A Conversation with Jessica Younts

In this episode of The Edge, we welcome you into a powerful conversation with Jessica Younts, Executive Director of the Florida Justice Center. Once incarcerated as a young adult, Jessica shares how her life was radically transformed—rising to become a lawyer, consultant, and national advocate for justice-impacted individuals.

Together, we explore her journey from prison to policy work, her leadership at FLJC, and the essential services they offer to those currently incarcerated and returning to society—including legal aid, rights restoration, reentry support, and advocacy. Jessica opens up about her role in the nonprofit arena and the mission of empowering those often left behind by the system.

We also incorporate a powerful clip from an interview with Mike Tyson, where he discusses turning disadvantages into advantages—and learning how not to be offended by what others say. His reflections provide a meaningful layer to our conversation on resilience, identity, and growth.

This is more than a story of redemption—it's a call to believe in transformation, advocacy, and grace.