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Patterns of pain, dysfunction, and brokenness often run through families for generations. But awareness—and God’s grace—can break the cycle.

In this week’s session of When Jesus Meets Your Scars, Dr. Kevin Hrebik explores how emotional patterns are transmitted across generations, how they shape us, and how you can become the turning point in your family’s story. You are not bound by your past.

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In this episode of The Edge, we visited with Kristen Johnson, Reentry Coordinator for Graham and Greenlee County. After years of battling mental health struggles and addiction, Kristen discovered her true purpose—to help others walking a similar path. Today, she works with the Sunrise Project in collaboration with the justice system, and she also shares hope through her prison newsletter, The Light. Kristen’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and purpose, and she’s now using her journey to inspire lasting change for others.

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Family projection is the process by which parents—often unintentionally—pass their unresolved immaturity, pain, or anxiety onto one or more children. This can leave deep emotional scars, shaping identity, relationships, and behavior well into adulthood.In this week’s When Jesus Meets Your Scars lesson, Dr. Kevin Hrebik unpacks how family projection works, the lasting effects it can have, and the difference between helping and enabling. You’ll also discover how God’s truth can break destructive cycles, bringing freedom and healing.📖 Keep growing in your journey of healing. Get your copy of Applying Faith and Family Systems to Emotional Scars on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRT4SCBThttp://www.mypaperwhisperer.com/https://lessthantheleast.org/#familysystems #christianpodcast #lessthantheleast #whenjesusmeetsyourscars

Join us for a moving and eye-opening conversation with Jeremy Coe and Chris Aleman of the Real Vida podcast. From launching their own church to stepping into prison ministry at Tennessee Colony, these two men share the remarkable journey that led to one of the most recognized prison podcasts in America.

They reflect on the powerful beginnings of their radio broadcast—born from the heartfelt plea of a former inmate—and how it grew into a ministry that now reaches thousands. We also hear about the emotional loss of Jeremy’s beloved wife, “Mama Eve,” and the legacy she continues to leave in the hearts of incarcerated listeners.

But it’s the moment at the end of this episode that will leave you speechless. A hidden connection, long buried in the past, surfaces and ties the story of Real Vida to something much bigger. Could it be that their journey was shaped by a voice they didn’t even realize was guiding them all along?

You’ll have to watch to the end to uncover the twist no one saw coming.

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Shame is a powerful force that can shape our identity, relationships, and even our spiritual walk. In this week’s lesson, we explore how shame develops, the difference between healthy and toxic shame, and how God’s Word provides a path to freedom. Drawing from Genesis 3, we see the very first experience of shame in the garden, and we learn practical ways to break free from the chains that keep us hiding from God and others.You’ll discover insights from Brené Brown on shame resilience, explore how cultures view honor and shame, and consider how empathy and God’s grace provide the ultimate antidote to the emotional scars of shame.Support this ministry HERE.#familysystems #whenjesusmeetsyourscars #podcast Learn more here:http://www.mypaperwhisperer.com/https://lessthantheleast.org/

In this episode, Dr. Hrebik explores the difficult topic of emotional cutoff—why we sometimes withdraw from those we love, and how true healing requires courageous reconnection. Discover how faith and family systems principles can help break cycles of isolation and bring restoration to your relationships.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• Understanding the roots of emotional cutoff

• How withdrawing impacts your emotional and spiritual health

• Biblical insight and practical steps toward reconnection

📖 When Jesus Meets Your Scars is a 12-week journey through applying faith and family systems to emotional scars.

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In this unique episode of The Edge, Bill shares a wide-ranging collection of video clips and reflections gathered over the past few weeks. From powerful apologetics moments and an unforgettable analogy comparing husbands to umbrellas, to Hulk Hogan’s testimony on The 700 Club and raw, faith-filled hip-hop from Emcy of Hog Mob Ministries — this is a true spiritual mixtape.Bill also offers commentary on upcoming tech changes in Alabama prisons, including new tablet rollouts and the uncertain future of The Edge on the Pando platform.Whether you're here for truth, testimony, or rhythm and redemption — there’s something in this hodgepodge for everyone.#theedgepodcast #theedge #lessthantheleast #christianhiphop #hogmob #emcy00:00 Introduction: What Is a Hodge Podge Episode?00:28 Bill's Hello & Shout-outs05:11 4Given Me by Emcy from Hog Mob Ministries09:44 Hulk Hogan’s Testimony on The 700 Club21:12 Your man is an umbrella23:55 Is Jesus Credible26:50 Do you believe in Mother?28:44 What about corrupt churches?31:36 Where does faith come from?35:47 Friend God by Emcy from Hog Mob Ministries39:53 Outro

Life is full of triangles and are automatic since childhood. Triangles are the emotional configurations that form the basic building blocks of human relationships. Understanding the dynamics in them is key to relieving tension and stress. If you want to improve your relationships; friends, family, and others, then you need to understand the concepts in this lesson.

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What happened to the corn hole showdown that everyone was talking about? In this investigative episode of The Edge, field correspondent Doc Dueñes goes on the trail of the vanished Corn Hole Challenge at the Real Via Conference. With exclusive, on-the-scene footage featuring Emcy and Jay Dan Gumm, we dig into the behind-the-scenes twists and turns that led to the cancellation of this highly anticipated event. Was it sabotage? Logistics? Or just a comedy of errors? Join us as Doc unravels the truth, interviews the key players, and uncovers what really went down. You won’t want to miss this playful but revealing investigation!

In this session, we explore the cornerstone of family systems theory—differentiation—and learn how to separate our emotions from our thoughts to gain clarity, peace, and deeper spiritual growth. Drawing on Dr. Hrebik’s teaching, you will discover practical steps to:Recognize when you’re reacting emotionally rather than responding thoughtfullyExercise self‑control by pausing between stimulus and reactionEmbrace the identity God gives you, instead of the one your emotions constructThrough guided discussion and workbook exercises, you’ll practice distinguishing emotional reactivity from reflective faith, so that your scars become catalysts for holy transformation rather than sources of shame.

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