The Edge

In this episode of The Edge, Bill and Stephanie sit down with Chris Valka, CEO of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (P.E.P.), and Jeremy Jones, a P.E.P. alumnus and Life Caddie, to explore how this transformative program is turning reentry from a second chance into a pathway to lasting success.

Chris explains how P.E.P. combines business training, character development, and lifelong mentorship to build confident, purpose-driven men ready to succeed beyond prison walls. Jeremy shares how the program helped him not only gain practical tools, but also reshape his identity—seeing himself no longer through the lens of his past, but through the promise of his potential.

He opens up about his struggle with stuttering, how P.E.P.’s leadership and communication training helped him find his voice, and what it means to now mentor others walking the same road. Together, Chris and Jeremy show that real transformation isn’t just about being given another chance—it’s about being equipped to walk a new path with confidence, faith, and purpose.

In this special interview, Dr. Kevin Hrebik joins Executive Director Bill Everts to discuss the Self-Assessment Survey found in Appendix A of When Jesus Meets Your Scars. Dr. Hrebik explains how the survey helps participants reflect on their personal growth throughout the 10-week journey and how the Scoring Sheet provides a measurable way to track progress. He also shares how completing and mailing in the survey allows participants to receive a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their commitment to applying faith and family systems to emotional healing.

This final episode of When Jesus Meets Your Scars offers two practical relaxation exercises you can use anytime stress takes hold. They’re a reminder that God’s presence brings peace—not just during this series, but in every moment of your life. Don’t forget to complete the self-assessment survey in Appendix A and mail it in to receive your certificate of completion.

We’re back with Robert Hawkins on The Edge! In this exclusive episode, Robert shares updates on The Recovery Gathering events, his brand-new distribution deal, and his latest album. You’ll also hear the exclusive release of his “Better Days Remix” and his powerful new single “Serenity.” You're seeing these before anyone else!We’ve included brief footage from our Behind the Razor Wire concert at the Byrd Unit—more footage from this and other events is coming soon. And don’t miss an exclusive first look at the trailer for Robert’s upcoming documentary, Behind the High.This episode is packed with hope, music, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t find anywhere else!

In this powerful episode of The Edge, six voices come together to share stories of pain, redemption, and the surprising ways God brings healing. Former inmates, their partners, and ministry leaders reveal how the darkest beginnings can give way to lives filled with purpose.

What you’ll hear:

• From gangs to grace — Bryan opens up about his journey from gang affiliation to a life transformed in Christ. His story shows how God’s love can break through even the hardest walls.

• Overcoming childhood abuse — Four of the six guests reveal painful experiences of abuse in their early years. Their testimonies declare that the wounds of childhood do not have the final word; Christ brings healing and a new identity.

• Partners in life, partners in ministry — Priscilla Johnson and Kevin, now engaged, share how their relationship is more than a personal commitment — it’s a calling to walk side by side in ministry. Together, they illustrate the strength that comes when life partners also become ministry partners.

• A mother’s “Why” — One of the touching stories in this episode comes from a mom whose heartfelt “Why?” to her incarcerated son pierced his heart and led him to make a life-changing decision. Her pain became the spark that set her son on the path of transformation.

• Legacy Rock Ranch — Founded by a former prison warden, Legacy Rock Ranch provides housing, job training, accountability, and discipleship for men reentering society. It is a living example of how faith and structure together create lasting change. (legacyrockranch.com)

• Stay Close to the Master — Priscilla’s ministry continues to bring hope to families, helping them overcome brokenness, restore relationships, and discover their true identity in Christ. (stayclosetothemaster.org)

Why it matters:
This episode is a testimony to the God who redeems: from cycles of abuse to gang life, from broken families to restored partnerships, from incarceration to ministry. Each story reminds us that with Christ, no past is too broken and no future is beyond hope.

You asked for another Hodgepodge, and here it is! In this episode of The Edge, we bring together a mix of videos to encourage, inspire, and even make you laugh.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• A Zoom call with multiple ministries, including Background Check and others, sharing how God is moving behind bars.
• Apologetics shorts to help strengthen your faith and answer tough questions.
• An exclusive trailer from the upcoming Robert Hawkins documentary.
• A clip from the Worship Catalyst Podcast on the difference between practice and rehearsal for worship teams.
• A lighthearted break with a barbershop quartet singing modern songs in a fun way.
• A thought-provoking Charlie Kirk campus visit excerpt (recorded November 3, 2024).

It’s a little bit of everything—ministry, teaching, music, and encouragement—put together just for you. Enjoy this second round of Hodgepodge!

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In Week 11 of When Jesus Meets Your Scars, Dr. Kevin Hrebik explores the supernatural side of healing. How do faith, God’s presence, and unseen spiritual forces shape the way we process emotional scars and live out our relationships? This lesson examines the tension between science and faith, reason and belief, and points to the wholeness that comes when God meets us in our brokenness.

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In this episode of When Jesus Meets Your Scars, we widen the lens to explore how our thinking and emotions are shaped by the world around us—our ancestors, our communities, culture, and society. Dr. Hrebik unpacks how influences from prior generations affect the way we feel and respond today, and how understanding these patterns can help us find healing in Christ.

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In this week’s episode of When Jesus Meets Your Scars, Dr. Hrebik unpacks how birth order and sibling position shape our personality, roles, and sense of responsibility. Even in the messiness of family, God is at work, shaping something good. Discover how sibling dynamics influence emotional scars—and how faith in Christ can bring healing and new purpose.📖 Grab your copy of the Applying Faith and Family Systems to Emotional Scars workbook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRT4SCBT

In this powerful episode of The Edge, we sit down with Hogmob rapper Emcy (hogmob.org / checkerdpast.org) to hear his incredible story of transformation—from thug life to eternal life. Emcy opens up about his past, his faith journey, and the mission behind his music. We feature three of his songs, dive into his new book Forged in the Fire, and celebrate the hope found in Christ. Plus, we give a special shoutout to the men at the Stringfellow Unit, where the Behind The Razor Wire Prison Concert Tour will be making a stop on August 23, 2025.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss—real talk, real testimony, and real transformation.