Podcasts about The Prodigals

Why do some believers grow deep roots while others fade out fast? Jesus answered that question 2,000 years ago in the Parable of the Sower. Turns out, spiritual growth isn’t one big decision—it’s thousands of small, daily choices. Bible or phone? Church or no church? Those choices add up, and they shape who you become. Pastor Greg Laurie walks us through the four kinds of hearts Jesus describes: Hardened, shallow, crowded, and fruitful. And he shares the real “golden key” to lasting spiritual growth. Notes: Luke 8 The Christian life is more than praying a prayer and getting “fire insurance.” It's following Jesus as your Savior and as your Lord. Life is one long string of choices. By not choosing spiritual growth, we choose spiritual decline. Deuteronomy 30:19 (NKJV)"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life.” If you want to go forward as a Christian, you will. God has given us everything we need for spiritual growth and progress.2 Peter 1:3 Read Luke 8:11–15 (NLT) Which of these four soils represents you best?Only one out of four makes it. The job of the Sower is to throw the seed out far and wide. This type of sowing seed was known as “broadcasting.” Our job is to sow the seed of the word of God. God does the work of conversion. The Apostle Paul shows us how we each have a role to play.1 Corinthians 3:6–7 The only way to tell if someone is really a Christian is through the test of time. 1 John 2:19 (NLT)These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us. Prodigals come to faith, fall away, and return later. Some people have a weak beginning but a strong finish.That is better than a strong beginning and no finish. The Hardened HeartLuke 8:12 Mark 4:15 (NLT)“Only to have Satan come at once and take it away.” Whenever you share the gospel with people, expect satanic opposition. Every time you hear the gospel, your heart can get softer or harder. Shallow HeartsLuke 8:13 These are the hearers who seem to be converted but never get grounded in the faith. They are living on an emotional high and a state of spiritual euphoria. Perhaps they have experienced a supernatural touch from God. Faith that cannot be tested is faith that cannot be trusted. Christianity is Christ! “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried.”—G.K. Chesterton Some people are simply impulsive by nature.Some people fall away because they have built their faith on the wrong foundation. Some people fall away because of persecution. Mark 4:17 (NLT)But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word. 2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV)Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Some people fall away because unbelief set in, causing them to doubt God at the first emotional low. Infested HeartsLuke 8:14 Second best is often the worst enemy of the best. Excessive worry can crowd out spiritual growth.Mark 4:19 We live in a time when people are obsessed with extending their lives. God determines the length of our lives.Job 14:5 Fruitful HearersLuke 8:15 The golden key to spiritual growth is how you hear and respond to God’s word. Mark 4:20 (NLT)“Those who hear and accept God's word.” The difference isn’t exposure to the word.It’s what the heart does once it lands. The Bible is everywhere, but it’s not in our hearts. The issue is not access. It’s appetite. Luke 12:48 (NIV)From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. The hardest thing about studying the Bible is sitting down and opening it. Standing the test of time, finishing the spiritual life well, is not a mystery.It is maintaining a close and vibrant relationship with Christ. Read the Bible daily.Pray about things.Go to church regularly.Share your faith. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some believers grow deep roots while others fade out fast? Jesus answered that question 2,000 years ago in the Parable of the Sower. Turns out, spiritual growth isn’t one big decision—it’s thousands of small, daily choices. Bible or phone? Church or no church? Those choices add up, and they shape who you become. Pastor Greg Laurie walks us through the four kinds of hearts Jesus describes: Hardened, shallow, crowded, and fruitful. And he shares the real “golden key” to lasting spiritual growth. Notes: Luke 8 The Christian life is more than praying a prayer and getting “fire insurance.” It's following Jesus as your Savior and as your Lord. Life is one long string of choices. By not choosing spiritual growth, we choose spiritual decline. Deuteronomy 30:19 (NKJV)"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life.” If you want to go forward as a Christian, you will. God has given us everything we need for spiritual growth and progress.2 Peter 1:3 Read Luke 8:11–15 (NLT) Which of these four soils represents you best?Only one out of four makes it. The job of the Sower is to throw the seed out far and wide. This type of sowing seed was known as “broadcasting.” Our job is to sow the seed of the word of God. God does the work of conversion. The Apostle Paul shows us how we each have a role to play.1 Corinthians 3:6–7 The only way to tell if someone is really a Christian is through the test of time. 1 John 2:19 (NLT)These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us. Prodigals come to faith, fall away, and return later. Some people have a weak beginning but a strong finish.That is better than a strong beginning and no finish. The Hardened HeartLuke 8:12 Mark 4:15 (NLT)“Only to have Satan come at once and take it away.” Whenever you share the gospel with people, expect satanic opposition. Every time you hear the gospel, your heart can get softer or harder. Shallow HeartsLuke 8:13 These are the hearers who seem to be converted but never get grounded in the faith. They are living on an emotional high and a state of spiritual euphoria. Perhaps they have experienced a supernatural touch from God. Faith that cannot be tested is faith that cannot be trusted. Christianity is Christ! “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried.”—G.K. Chesterton Some people are simply impulsive by nature.Some people fall away because they have built their faith on the wrong foundation. Some people fall away because of persecution. Mark 4:17 (NLT)But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word. 2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV)Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Some people fall away because unbelief set in, causing them to doubt God at the first emotional low. Infested HeartsLuke 8:14 Second best is often the worst enemy of the best. Excessive worry can crowd out spiritual growth.Mark 4:19 We live in a time when people are obsessed with extending their lives. God determines the length of our lives.Job 14:5 Fruitful HearersLuke 8:15 The golden key to spiritual growth is how you hear and respond to God’s word. Mark 4:20 (NLT)“Those who hear and accept God's word.” The difference isn’t exposure to the word.It’s what the heart does once it lands. The Bible is everywhere, but it’s not in our hearts. The issue is not access. It’s appetite. Luke 12:48 (NIV)From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. The hardest thing about studying the Bible is sitting down and opening it. Standing the test of time, finishing the spiritual life well, is not a mystery.It is maintaining a close and vibrant relationship with Christ. Read the Bible daily.Pray about things.Go to church regularly.Share your faith. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it truly mean to be lost, and what does it look like when we are found? In this exploration of one of Jesus' most beloved parables, the story of the prodigal son opens up into something far richer than a simple tale of a wayward child coming home. At its heart, this is a story about the nature of the Father's love -- a love that is sacrificial, relentless, and utterly indifferent to cultural expectation or personal dignity. We see a father who willingly absorbs the humiliation of a son's rejection, divides his estate at great personal cost, and then runs -- robes hiked up, legs exposed -- to embrace a child who had written him off entirely. This is the picture of God's love for us. The parable challenges us to examine where we place our hope and what we are truly chasing. The younger son's journey from fortune to feeding pigs is a vivid portrait of what happens when we pursue the things of the world -- the desires of the flesh, the pride of life -- in place of relationship with the Father. And yet the moment of hitting rock bottom, described in scripture as the son 'coming to himself,' is not a moment of defeat but of awakening. It is the beginning of repentance, and it is exactly the kind of moment God uses to draw us back home.

Here’s the main claim God makes in this text this morning: Heed wisdom’s warning and invitation. Wisdom calls us to cut ties with the world and to build our lives upon God Himself. To know Him and enjoy Him forever.

The Prodigals Father Pastor James Burke

From Hawk Nelson to Rock Bottom & Back: Jason Dunn on Prodigals, Deconstruction, and Starting Over Former Hawk Nelson frontman Jason Dunn joins Josiah and Micah Kennealy to share his powerful prodigal story—from Christian rock fame, burnout, and blowing all his money in New York… to moving back in with his parents at 30, meeting his wife Neve, and rediscovering Jesus. Jason opens up about deconstruction, doubt, and calling, and why he believes young adult years are so critical. He also shares the heart behind his new solo album “Formerly Known As” and his passion to make music that reaches everybody, not just Christians. Order Jason Dunn's New Music and See Tour Dates: https://jasondunn.bandcamp.com/album/formerly-known-as Follow Jason Dunn Music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason.dunn.music/ More about us: www.youngadults.today Resources & Action Steps: Sign up for the FREE June 2026 DIGITAL CONFERENCE: www.youngadults.today/digital-conference Give to the mission of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ 

Is your loved prodigal addicted? Drugs? Alcohol? Gambling? Our guest today offers a different approach for healing. Christina Dent, founder of End It for Good, advocates for approaches that prioritize life and the opportunity to thrive. She offers help and hope for families pursuing freedom and healing.Christina's Resources:Website: https://enditforgood.com/Christina's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/christina_dent_end_the_war_on_drugs_for_goodChristina's Book: Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction https://a.co/d/01A7Ju7pEnter for a chance to win a copy of Curious: judydouglass.com/giveawayJudy's Resources:Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417X: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

God is a God of prodigals. He is a God who is for prodigals. In this passage, Isaiah puts the fatherly heart of God in perspective for us, showing us that He is a God who recovers prodigals, who restores prodigals, and who uses prodigals to expand His kingdom.

Ever feel like your life is about to fall apart, but somehow it doesn't? This message explores what might really be holding things together behind the scenes. Through a powerful story about a boy, his piano, and a messy home, we talk about family, choices, and the quiet love that doesn't give up—even when you walk away. It's for anyone who feels stuck between two worlds, or who wonders if their prayers or tears even matter. If you've ever asked, “Does anyone really care what happens to me?” this is a message you'll want to watch.

God's heart for the lost - Luke 15

Paul McAree continues his exploration of the Knock apparition, the apparition which lasted for two hours, the figures did not speak but the Mass itself was visible, and Knock is a Eucharistic apparition. Knock has now been officially approved by the Vatican as an international shrine of special Eucharistic and Marian devotion. Irish missionaries throughout […] L'articolo Praying the Prodigals Home – Irelands faithfulness to the Mass – Eucharistic Divine Mercy with Paul and Marian McAree proviene da Radio Maria.

Recorded live on 5/3/26The Oasis Church, Middletown OhioTim Sheets | Senior Pastor, Apostle, AuthorRachel Shafer | Oasis Worship Pastor, Author---CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://bit.ly/3aNHq76Oasis Church Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WeeZuOOasis Church Instagram: https://bit.ly/2WiHqbpTim Sheets Website: https://bit.ly/2UdCHVNTim Sheets Facebook: https://bit.ly/38FCOhSTim Sheets Instagram: https://bit.ly/2THGco6

Hello and welcome to the Unedited podcast!   The goal of this podcast is to help you develop and enjoy the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer. It is through the Word of God and the presence of God that we GET TO KNOW God.         In this Unedited conversation, Rev. Charles Robinette shares very vulnerably from his personal experiences. He talks about his journey to ministry after returning to the Lord as a prodigal, how the church can prepare to receive prodigals, relational prayer, and some of his own personal struggles with hopelessness and a near suicide attempt. We also discussed how sensitivity to the voice of God can literally save lives, and more. Brother Robinette served as a missionary with his wife, Stacey, for many years before becoming a global evangelist. He and his family have witnessed many powerful moves of God and you won't want to miss everything he has to share in this episode.    You can find Brother Robinette's resources here:  

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your child grows up and begins to walk a different path than the one you hoped for?In this deeply honest and needed conversation, we sit down with Lori Ross to talk about the reality of parenting prodigals—especially adult children. It's a journey marked by love, grief, questions, and often… silence. Because the truth is, there aren't many spaces where parents can openly talk about this season without shame or fear of being misunderstood.Together, we explore the weight parents carry:– The fear of “what if I got it wrong?”– The tension between setting boundaries and staying connected– The challenge of trusting God when the story feels unfinished– And the deep longing to see their child returnLori brings both compassion and clarity as we unpack what it looks like to stay grounded in faith, love well without enabling, and hold onto hope—even when things feel uncertain.If you're walking this road, or love someone who is, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that you are not alone.A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Support the showContact Us:Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast!Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

Paul McAree continues his exploration of the Knock apparition, reading it this week in the light of the Transfiguration: human figures of dazzling light appearing on a hill, St John present at both, the glory of Jesus revealed. But where the Transfiguration speaks, Knock is silent — and Paul proposes a striking reason why. Next […] L'articolo Praying the Prodigals Home – Comparing Knock to the Transfiguration – Eucharistic Divine Mercy with Paul and Marian McAree proviene da Radio Maria.

You've heard of the Prodigal Son, but what if the real main character is the Father? This message dives into God's love as unfathomable—not just for the wild child who runs away, but for the “good kid” who stays home, keeps the rules, and still feels empty. Whether you relate more to the partier or the perfectionist, this talk exposes the lie that you have to earn God's love. It is finished. Come hear how a Father sprints toward both sons, tears up the scorecard, and invites you into a grace‑filled party you didn't pay for.

Paul McCreery presents the third episode of his Eucharistic Divine Mercy series praying for a new Pentecost in Ireland. This week draws a sustained parallel between the Beatitudes and the suffering of the Irish people across 350 years of persecution, the Penal Laws and the Great Famine: a million dead, countless exiles, the Mass celebrated […] L'articolo Praying the Prodigals Home – Penal Laws and the Beatitudes – Eucharistic Divine Mercy with Paul and Marian McAree proviene da Radio Maria.

What if you did everything “right” and still felt empty? This message dives into the older brother side of the Prodigal story—the loyal one, the responsible one, the one who never left…but low-key resents everybody else's party. We talk burnout, overachieving, feeling invisible, and the lie that you have to earn love from God or anyone else. If you're exhausted from striving, comparing, or constantly proving you're “enough,” this is for you. Discover a God who isn't a slave driver, and a love you don't have to perform for—you just receive.

Paul presents the second episode in his Easter series praying the Eucharistic Divine Mercy through scripture for a new Pentecost in Ireland. He opens with the question put by Pope Paul VI — “What is the greatest need of the Church?” — and his answer: her eternal Pentecost, a Church with fire in her heart, […] L'articolo Praying the Prodigals Home – Understanding Knock – Eucharistic Divine Mercy with Paul and Marian McAree proviene da Radio Maria.

Ever feel like you're running on empty, trying to escape your life instead of actually living it? This message dives into why we run — not just out of rebellion, but out of longing, exhaustion, and disappointment. Through the story of a runaway, we unpack regret, shame, and that moment you suddenly think, “How did I get here?” and “Can I even go back?” It's about remembering who you really are, not who your mistakes say you are, and discovering that you don't have to earn your way back to love, purpose, or home.

Hello and welcome to the Unedited podcast! The goal of this podcast is to help you develop and enjoy the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer. It is through the Word of God and the presence of God that we GET TO KNOW God. In this episode, Meg encourages herself and listeners to prepare for a great harvest of prodigals, and shares an Unedited journal entry: “Dear Parent of a Prodigal.” Meg's books, “Unedited: Hope and Healing Through the Simple Habit of Bible Reading and Prayer” and “Overflow: The Fine Art of Cultivating Joy In Sorrow,” (in English and Spanish) are available on Amazon and through Pentecostal Publishing House. Thank you for joining me for this journey. I look forward to meeting up with you again next Friday! If you have questions, please visit megunedited.com Go grab your Bible and your journal! Looking forward to the power of this habit in YOUR life. This is Unedited. This is for U. Happy Friday! IG: @unedited_meg

Two pastors describe the challenges they've experienced with prodigals — who grew up in loving, Christian families, yet were far from God. But through unconditional love and godly hope, their prodigals were restored and now serve in ministry today.

Paul McAree opens with a rich meditation on forgiveness as the heart of the Christian life, weaving together the story of two brothers reconciled at a hospice deathbed through his mother's intervention, the witness of Gordon Wilson and his Protestant counterpart as peacemakers after their children were killed in the Troubles, and the story of […] L'articolo Praying the Prodigals Home – Forgiveness: From the Passion to the Troubles – Paul and Marian McAree proviene da Radio Maria.

It's easy to categorize those who leave their faith as prodigals. But how many prodigals are still active in church? Two pastors share their experience with prodigals and the valuable spiritual lessons God taught them about unconditional love and accountability.

Pastor Danny shares a special message on returning to God, built on Jesus's famous Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32. ---- If you like our podcast, share it with your friends! ...and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to learn more about Pastor Danny and DFEA, check out https://www.dfea.com

Loving a Prodigal can be long, exhausting and heartbreaking. Perhaps you have been there. I've been there. Dena Yohe has been there. And she has written a 31-day devotional book just for people like us. You will love listening in on our conversation about surprises you didn't want, waiting well, and what if, even if. Dena's Resources:Website: https://hopeforhurtingparents.com/Contact us: hope@HopeforHurtingParents.comBuy Dena's new book Strength for the Brokenhearted: https://a.co/d/03mtmEN6Enter for a chance to win a copy of Strength for the Brokenhearted: judydouglass.com/giveawayJudy's Resources:Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417X: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

We Are All Prodigals, Brian is launching a new series on the parable in Luke 15, we discover how both sons are lost in different ways, and how the Father's relentless grace meets us wherever we are and calls us home.

Pastor Steve and Jimmy Lann discuss last Sunday's sermon!

Paul McAree begins this episode with his own story: reading John's Gospel in a friend's apartment in North America at twenty years old, recovering from an accident and very low, and being so captivated by the person of Jesus in the Passion that he consented that night to follow him. He describes how, in a […] L'articolo Praying the Prodigals Home – Paul's Testimony and Mary at the Tomb proviene da Radio Maria.

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship. Opening PrayerRay BorrettBible verseIsaiah 63:17 Thought for the dayDeb BorrettBible PassageIsaiah 63Good News Translation® (Today's English Version, Second Edition) © 1992 American Bible Society. All rights reserved. For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible.Prayer Handbookprayer handbook WTW 2026.pdfSupporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribeTo contact Ray: Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Resources mentioned were:The Power of Prayer, E.M. BoundsPrayer - Our Glorious Privilege, Chuck SmithRadical Prayer: The Power of Being Bold and Persistent, Manny MillWith Christ in the School of Prayer, Andrew MurrayIf You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer, Oswald ChambersPrayers for Prodigals, James BanksThe One Year Praying Through the Bible for your Kids, Nancy GuthrieFriends with God: Discover How to Pray, Jeff White and David HarringtonFamily Worship, Donald S. WhitneyCalvary Live is an outreach ministry of GraceFM at Calvary Church in Aurora, Colorado.Pastor Ed Taylor is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Church – you can find more about him at edtaylor.org.If you like what you hear on Calvary Live – don't forget to follow us, and share it with your friends and family!

Don't miss a special Open Line this Saturday, coming to you live from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Michael Rydelnik will answer questions from the audience about the Old and New Testament, Bible prophecy, and much more. Tune in this weekend for Open Line. Learn more about resources mentioned:Journey of the Apostles TripPrayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child by James BanksChosen People Ministries free giftFEBC podcastMoody Bible Commentary January/February thank you gift:Ultimate Bible Guide Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Kitchen Table Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/openline/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New on the When You Love a Prodigal podcastI am thrilled to be a grandmother—of 10 fabulous grands. I have a great desire to be a positive contributor to their growth, wisdom, and lives. I especially desire to help them not become prodigals, or if they do, to encourage them to choose to step away from that path.Legacy Coalition is a great partner in these efforts. Legacy Coalition believes that grandparenting matters! Grandparents have so much potential to impact the youngest generations to follow Christ. And today's podcast will be so helpful to assist grandparents in being a positive help in any prodigal journey.Legacy Coalition:Website: https://legacycoalition.com/Register for the Legacy Grandparenting Summit: https://legacycoalition.com/summit/Grand Monday Nights: https://legacycoalition.com/grand-monday-nights/Enter for a chance to win a Let's Talk Conversation Cards set: judydouglass.com/giveawayJudy's Resources:Read 7 Everyday Ways to Invest in Your Grandkids: https://bit.ly/4tGfoDOJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417X: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

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Phil will share a message titled “Sanctifying Prodigals.” He will explore the sad but common phenomenon of people we love walking away from the God we love. How are Christians to hold, pray for and be in relationship loved ones who leave the church, or sometimes leave faith all together? Phil will open up a little referenced passage from 1 Corinthians 7 where Paul deals with the unique relationship between believers and unbelievers in his day.

In this deeply moving episode, Bill and Cara release a prophetic call for the prodigals of this generation to return to the Father's house. With Scripture, compassion, and Spirit‑led insight, they reveal how God is stirring hearts, breaking chains, and drawing sons and daughters back from places of confusion, rebellion, and spiritual weariness. You'll hear powerful truths about the Father's unchanging love, the restoring work of grace, and the supernatural shift happening right now as prodigals awaken to their identity and destiny. Bill and Cara also equip believers to stand in faith, pray with authority, and prepare their homes and hearts for the returning ones. If you've been believing for a loved one—or if you yourself feel the pull of God calling you back—this episode will strengthen your hope and ignite your expectation. The Father is moving. Hearts are turning. Prodigals are coming home. Share this broadcast with your friends and get ready to experience the unlimited power of God! Get connected with us and watch "Greater Glory" on the High Tower Ministries, Int. Facebook Page! Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PM for inspiring messages that will raise your faith and grow you in the Word! Don't miss a message, Follow Us on Facebook: https://linktr.ee/hightowerministries Bookings/ Churches / Conferences: Bookings@HighTowerMinistry.org  FREE DOWNLOAD / Website: www.HighTowerMinistry.org   Unlocking Glory and the Unlocking Glory Study Guide are available on our website (signed copy with free shipping within the US). Also available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Sean Minogue about this play, Prodigals (Latitude 46 Publishing, 2025). When a big-city dreamer from a small northern Ontario city returns to his hometown to testify in a murder trial, he faces old uncovered wounds in his circle of friends and discovers that his missed opportunities are more than just regrets. Sean Minogue has written for film, television and theatre. His poems, stories and essays have been published in ARC Poetry Magazine, Maudlin House, Shift, THIS Magazine, Full Stop, Huffington Post and The Globe and Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Rebroadcast of Episode 125: As you wrap up your Christmas shopping and wrapping, perhaps you would want to think of some gifts for Jesus. After all, it is His birthday we are celebrating.I like to consider what Jesus might like from me as a birthday gift. I've thought of several things—I know He would appreciate these gifts from you as well.Judy's Resources:Read What Can I Give Him?: judydouglass.com/blog/what-can-i-give-himRead Grace for Them and for Us: judydouglass.com/blog/2014/09/grace-usJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

Rebroadcast of Episode Forty-Two: If you love a prodigal, you probably have a horror story to tell of a holiday with that loved wanderer. I certainly do, and so does Dena Yohe, co-founder of Hope for Hurting Parents, and parent of Renee, the subject of the famous To Write Love on Her Arms.We had a fun, tearful and helpful conversation for today's episode. Join us as we tell our stories and get from Dena some very practical help for surviving and even loving the holidays this season.Resources: Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3l1JPmyLearn more about Dena's ministry here: https://hopeforhurtingparents.com/ and purchase her book here: https://amzn.to/3r4gc7pStay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417X: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

It's not often I interview someone who comes from Freeport, Texas, which was like a summer home for me in high school. As Justin and I talked we knew many of the same places.And I loved his redemptive story.He grew up in the church, chose some wrong friends, rescued by a discerning judge, a long stint in the Navy—and a guitar.You will love his Texas accent, his story, and a hopeful future.Justin's Resources:Website: www.justingambino.comStream his music: justin-gambino.lnk.to/JustLikeJesusEPEnter for a chance to win a Just Like Jesus CD: judydouglass.com/giveawayJudy's Resources:Read Finding the Gifts in Hard Times: https://bit.ly/3KCJdDFJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417X: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

The good news of the Gospel applies even to our tech lives. Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son is a beautiful reminder that in tech, as in life, there are three types of people: rebels, self-righteous, and saints.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4ptaQ1a 

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As the father of a prodigal child, Rob Parsons understands your pain. In this heartfelt message, he encourages parents of prodigals to always “leave a light on” for their wayward child. He notes that sometimes parents carry too much guilt over the prodigal child’s circumstances, and also encourages us to not be overly critical of our children. (Part 2 of 2) Receive a copy of Rob Parsons' book "Bringing Home the Prodigals" plus an audio download of today's broadcast for your donation of any amount! Get the 2025 Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

As the father of a prodigal child, Rob Parsons understands your pain. In this heartfelt message, he encourages parents of prodigals to always “leave a light on” for their wayward child. He notes that sometimes parents carry too much guilt over the prodigal child’s circumstances, and also encourages us to not be overly critical of our children. (Part 1 of 2) Receive a copy of Rob Parsons' book "Bringing Home the Prodigals" plus an audio download of today's broadcast for your donation of any amount! Get the 2025 Special Edition Morgan Weistling Print Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.