What does it look like to chase greatness… and then discover an even greater purpose?

In this episode of The Krista Escamilla Show, I sit down with Marcus Jones from College Golf Fellowship to talk about his incredible journey from being ranked #2 behind Tiger Woods as a junior golfer, to playing collegiate golf at the University of Texas, to now pouring into the lives of college athletes through mentorship, faith, and community.

Marcus shares:

• What it was like competing at the highest level as a young golfer

• The pressure and identity challenges that come with elite sports

• His college golf experience at UT

• How his path shifted from performance to purpose

• The mission behind College Golf Fellowship and impacting the next generation

This conversation is about more than golf...t’s about identity, faith, and discovering your purpose beyond achievement.

✨ If you’ve ever wondered “what’s next?” after a big dream… this episode is for you.

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Thank you Marcus for your time and all you do for Junior/Collegiate Golfers.

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DREAM BIG~BELIEVE~NEVER GIVE UP

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“My past does not define me, but it does give purpose to the work I do today.”-JD Leach

In this powerful episode of The Krista Escamilla Show, Krista sits down with JD Leach, author, actor, father, and juvenile justice reform advocate, to share his deeply personal journey through the Texas juvenile justice system and beyond.

JD is the author of the memoir Behind Closed Eyes: The Echoes From Texas Juvenile Prison, where he courageously details his survival, rehabilitation, and the realities faced by young people inside the system.

Having spent many years in the oilfields of Midland, JD’s story is one rooted in West Texas, resilience, and redemption.

Today, JD lives in Granbury, Texas, where he continues to advocate for reform, raise awareness, and share his story to help protect and empower vulnerable youth.

He has also appeared in the film Lioness and recently filmed Stan the Man, using storytelling both on and off screen to spark conversation and change.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:

JD’s experience inside the Texas juvenile justice system

What inspired him to write Behind Closed Eyes

The long road to healing and purpose after incarceration

How he went from the oilfield to the big screen.

The time he rode a lawn mower across Texas to raise money for a great cause.

This is an honest, raw, and hopeful conversation about resilience, accountability, and the power of sharing your truth.

👍 Please like, subscribe, review and share this episode, these stories matter.

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WE are cheering for you. Dream Big~Believe~Never Give Up

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