This week I'm joined by Allen Langham. He is one of life's rare characters; truly inspirational and truly authentic. Allen was abandoned by his father when he was a child, grew up into a life of drugs, professional rugby, crime, heroin and subsequent jail. In this interview we catalogue Allen's organic rollercoaster story through this time - in and out of jail, back to Rugby and crime and back to jail. Then....privotal moments that changed Allen's life forever to the point where he is now a Christian minister, Father, Author, Inspirational speaker, innovator, business owner, charity CEO. This is singly the most inspirational story I have had the pleasure of hearing.
This story is also not without personal affliliation. Allen met my brother Ronan Walker in Doncaster prison and Bruce Dyer who were both running a prison ministry at the time of Allen's revelation. It was their combined efforts with Allen's desire for true change that brought about an amazing redemption story. Allen has subsequently been awarded “The most inspirational Individual for Doncaster" at the CVS awards for his work with charity. His charity 'Steps to Freedom CIC' was officially registered in 2016 as non-for-profit organization. It aimed to act as a catalyst to promote change and positivity for individuals with behavioural issues. Its targets offenders, ex-offenders and those who are at the risk of confronting the criminal justice system. Its thought-provoking programs are hard hitting but when delivered in the right environment, they create impact. its programs are delivered in schools, prisons and at local communities. According to recent statistics, there are 85,000 people in UK prisons, from them 61% re-offend within two years of release and for those who are reintegrated with the society and got a job, that figure drops to only 19%. These results clearly suggest that there is a pressing need of not only helping ex-offenders to rehabilitate, but also stopping people from offending in the first place.
Allen is a truly inspirational character, his story illustrates that anyone can turn their life around, take responsibility, accountability and make an amazing impact. Please enjoy this account by one of life's true legends.
To find more out about Allen and his work please see here:
https://www.allenlangham.com/about
https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Villain-Message-Allen-Langham/dp/0857219375
