Not Only Redeemed, but SUSTAINED!

Ryan Scantling, senior pastor at Eastside Baptist Church and PhD candidate in evangelism, joins Angela to unpack Genesis 45:6-11. Through Joseph’s story, Ryan reveals how God both delivers and sustains us—even in life’s darkest valleys. Learn how this passage anchored Ryan through personal loss and reshaped his view of God’s faithfulness.   Episode Highlights

• Joseph’s Redemption: How betrayal, slavery, and leadership in Egypt mirror Christ’s work (Genesis 45:6-8).
• Bitterness vs. Purpose: Why Joseph’s “It wasn’t you, but God” reframes life’s injustices.
• Sustenance in Suffering: Ryan’s testimony of losing his sister at 18 and finding hope in God’s daily care.
• For the Spiritually Dry: Practical ways to trust God’s sustenance when faith feels barren.

Great Quotes 

• “Bitterness is bricking up your windows to avoid pain—but it keeps out the fresh air too.”
• “God doesn’t just deliver you from hard times—He sustains you through them.”
• “Faith is like film. It develops best in the dark.” (Adrian Rogers)

Resources Mentioned

• Key Passage: Genesis 45:6-11 (CSB)
• Related Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 (transfer from darkness to Christ’s kingdom)

Related Episodes

• Ep. 6: “The Steadfast Love of the Lord” (Kim Cusimano)
• Ep. 5: "Chosen to Produce Fruit" (Na'Kedra Rodgers)
• Ep. 2: “Walking by the Spirit” (Cally Logan)

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