From Wrongfully Convicted to Spiritually Unshaken: The BACKBONE of Stacy Wagner

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In this powerful and emotional episode, Logan sits down with Stacy Wagner, founder of Backbone Gym and a man whose faith and resilience defied the odds. Stacy shares his harrowing story of being wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison for crimes he didn’t commit. Instead of letting bitterness consume him, Stacy leaned into his faith, ultimately using his time in prison to mentor others, teach literacy, and create the acronym and philosophy that would become Backbone — Believing All Can Keep Balance Over Negative Experiences.

He opens up about how he stayed true to his values when offered parole in exchange for false admission, his journey of forgiveness after betrayal by family, and the power of choosing to respond rather than react. Stacy also shares how he met his now-wife, started his business, and how God used even the darkest places to create purpose.

This is more than a story of injustice — it’s a masterclass in faith, integrity, and emotional maturity