Ex Gang Member Turned Pastor Meets The Man Who Changed Hi...

Mark Laita, the creator of Soft White Underbelly, sits down with me to reveal why he dumped $3.5 million of his own money into interviewing people on America's most dangerous streets, and the dark parenting truths he learned along the way. In this full-circle reunion, the self-proclaimed anti-religious photographer explains his uncanny ability to spot a liar in seconds, and how he accidentally built the exact platform that led me to launch my preaching career.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:06:27 How he chooses what to publish
00:13:19 Starting YouTube and early growth
00:18:53 Investing money into interviews
00:28:36 Addiction and recovery patterns
00:35:16 Safety risks and street realities
00:39:33 Are there interviews you couldn’t release?
00:43:01 How do these stories affect you?
00:49:16 What’s your mindset and lifestyle?
00:55:04 How did you find the Whitakers?
01:09:57 What makes a great interview?
01:13:28 What interviews stand out most?
01:22:55 What’s the purpose behind your work?
01:36:33 How do you view society today?
01:44:06 Advice for thinking independently
01:49:35 What makes a good parent?
01:57:04 Should people have children?
02:02:16 Closing thoughts and reflections

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