Life Switch Conversations

Does reentry actually begin in the Garden of Eden? In this episode of Reentry: A Biblical Journey, Doc Simon sits down with Brother Yuri (host of Crip to Christ), Ernest Young, Claudette Santiago, and other guests for an honest, unfiltered conversation connecting Scripture's greatest reentry stories — Joseph, the Prodigal Son, Saul turned Paul, David — to the real-life journey of coming home from...

Today, we explore powerful insights from men who spent decades behind bars and have successfully re-entered society. With the increasing awareness of criminal justice reform, their experiences shed light on the challenges of re-entry and the importance of personal transformation.   Have you ever wondered what it feels like to receive a life sentence? Or how individuals who have spent decades in pr...

Episode 1: When Did Things Start Changing? Nobody grows up dreaming of prison, addiction, broken families, or lost opportunities. So what happened? In the premiere episode of Life Switch Conversations, host Derron Simon, MD sits down with a panel of returning citizens to explore the pivotal moments, decisions, influences, and life circumstances that set them on a path they never intended to travel...

Episode 3: The Real Test Begins When You Come Home Many people find faith, purpose, and hope while incarcerated. But what happens when the prison gates open and real life begins? In this thought-provoking episode of Life Switch Conversations, host Derron Simon, MD is joined by Brian Rowe for an honest discussion about faith, character, personal transformation, and the challenges of maintaining spi...

Episode 2: It Has to Be Us — Reentry, Ownership, and the Post-Release Industry What will it take to truly change the outcomes for people returning home from prison? In this powerful episode of Life Switch Conversations, host Derron Simon, MD is joined by a panel of returning citizens, advocates, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have experienced incarceration and reentry firsthand. Together, th...