In this episode, Jon Antonucci and I talk about how as a 19-year-old he and 3 friends made plans to burn evidence of embezzlement crimes… the result, his best friend died in the fire, and he found himself in handcuffs facing crimes that could have ended with the death penalty. During his 12 years in prison, Jon, with the help of a loving God, changed himself and went to work to help change the system and the minds and opportunities of others who were now labeled felons.  Jon Antonucci had an early entrepreneurial start as a child and an amazing level of success by early adulthood, the last place that anyone expected Jon to be was jail. Yet, at 19 years old, as the handcuffs clicked onto his wrists, that is where Jon found himself being taken. His arrest forced him to face the fact that, at his core, he was not nearly as successful as it appeared outwardly. Over the course of 12 years of incarceration, Jon was able to address his own character flaws, grow in all areas of his personhood, and assist others in their own journeys of rehabilitation and recovery. His redemption story has continued in the free world as he serves in his church, volunteers in his community, adds value in his career, and shares his inspiring story of redemption with others.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Jon: Website: LinkedIn:   Find Marci at: Website- marcinettles.com. YouTube-   (@YoureBlankWhatNow) Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Jon by going to Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: Please Subscribe and ring the bell for notifications of new content!   If you loved this story, you may also enjoy these YBWN Podcast Episodes:  Episode 67: “You’re Doubting God after a Childhood full of Physical, Sexual, and Relational Abuse, What Now?” with Michael Kalous    Episode 38: “You’re a Prisoner Turned Professor, What Now?” with Andre Norman