We are pulling one out of the BTN Vault today. This was originally aired on Christmas last year.

In Genesis, after the fall, God’s first recorded question to humanity is simple yet profound: “Where are you?” It is not a question of location, but of relationship. God is pursuing man after separation.

This message was inspired by a sermon preached by Rodney Garrison, a volunteer and a member at one of our church partners, The Way of Life Church, reflecting on that moment in Genesis and its meaning for our lives today.

As I continued to sit with that truth, another question came into focus. In Matthew’s Gospel, the Magi ask the first recorded question of the New Testament: “Where is He?” It is humanity searching for God.

Taken together, these two questions frame the entire story of Scripture. From the Garden to the Manger, from separation to reconciliation, the Bible tells the story of a God who seeks us and a people learning to seek Him.

This episode explores that journey—and what it means for us today.

In this powerful episode of The Edge, we sit down with Rustin Pangburn, a former federal inmate who transformed his life through a radical shift in mindset. Today, Rustin is an author, blogger, podcaster, and national collaborator committed to helping formerly incarcerated men and women navigate reentry and pursue lasting freedom.

Rustin shares his personal journey from incarceration to purpose and the heart behind his book Mindset Matters. Together, we explore how setbacks, especially self-inflicted ones, can become comebacks when ownership, humility, and intentional thinking replace blame and despair. Rustin explains why taking responsibility for our choices does not minimize a setback but often becomes the very catalyst for lasting change.

This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging for anyone wrestling with their past, facing reentry, or seeking freedom from mental and spiritual strongholds. Rustin’s story is a reminder that while circumstances matter, mindset matters more.

The Edge, where transformation happens.

In Season 2, Episode 80 of The Edge, we sit down with Clay Britton, a graduate of the Houston Health Department’s Community Reentry Network Program and a man whose life story embodies restoration, resilience, and radical faith.

Clay grew up a regular church kid alongside his mom — but like so many, he drifted into drugs, destructive choices, and eventually prison. In this powerful and transparent conversation, Clay walks us through the full arc of his journey: the lure of sin, the pain of addiction, the reality of incarceration, and the moment he discovered that faith wasn’t just a belief — it was a weapon and a way forward.

Today, Clay stands in victory, living proof that transformation is possible for anyone willing to trust God and take the next step. His message to those just beginning their spiritual walk is simple but life-altering:
“Faith it until you make it.”

This episode is a testimony of hope for anyone who feels stuck, ashamed, or uncertain of the future. Clay’s honesty will challenge you. His courage will inspire you. And his story will remind you that God specializes in comebacks.

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