Sam Newton: Embracing pain and serving others through tragedy

Blake had served in the military in Iraq and suffered from PTS when he returned home. On January 21, 2010, Blake tragically took his own life. In this episode, Sam, Blake's father, talks about the healing process, what it looks like to embrace our pain, and how he has chosen to serve others through this tragedy. 

Sam is an eight-time Ironman finisher (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) and business owner. He is married to his wife, Marlow, and they live in The Woodlands, TX. 

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