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.

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