What happens when your biggest dream ends overnight—and you have to rebuild everything? In this powerful episode of Be Crazy, former NFL running back Jonathan Franklin opens up about his life after a career-ending injury, his mental health battles, and how he found purpose leading social justice initiatives with the LA Rams.

From setting records at UCLA to becoming a voice for underserved communities, Jonathan’s story is one of resilience, faith, vulnerability, and transformation. He shares how community, mentorship, and fatherhood redefined his identity—and why sitting with discomfort might just be the way forward.

👉 Whether you’re an athlete, parent, coach, or simply someone searching for purpose, this conversation will move you.

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⏱️ YouTube Chapters:

00:00 – Opening & Gratitude for Jonathan Franklin
 02:22 – Football Legacy & Early Identity
 05:26 – Pediatric Hospital Visits & Logan’s Story
 08:15 – From UCLA to the NFL Draft
 13:32 – The Hit That Changed Everything
 17:04 – Emotional Fallout & Loss of Identity
 21:06 – Embracing Vulnerability & Starting Over
 29:00 – Social Justice Through Football
 36:45 – Athlete Mental Health & Community Impact
 41:21 – Life After the NFL & Ministry Work
 47:06 – Equity in Education & Mentorship
 52:44 – Fatherhood, Legacy & the Future