Send us a textThe parable of the prodigal son might be familiar, but have you truly grasped the audacity of both the son's request and the father's response? When a young man essentially tells his father "I wish you were dead" by demanding his inheritance early, he sets in motion a story that perfectly captures our own tendency to run from God's best plan for our lives.Pastors Jim and Lee dive deep into Luke 15:11-24, unpacking this beloved parable verse by verse with personal insights and practical applications. They highlight how the son's journey mirrors our own spiritual wanderings – from the bold departure fueled by independence, through the inevitable rock bottom among the pigs, to the humbling return home. The hosts share their own experiences of being "prodigals" and connect this ancient story to our modern struggles with identity, purpose, and belonging.The most powerful moment comes when examining the father's response – not just waiting passively, but actively watching the horizon and running (unbecoming for a dignified man in that culture) to embrace his filthy, pig-scented son before he could even finish his rehearsed apology. This extravagant welcome challenges our understanding of God's grace and forgiveness: "That's God chasing us down before we're cleaned up. If you're lost, all you got to do is take one step and then God's going to be sprinting towards you."Whether you're currently knee-deep in your own "pig pen," slowly finding your way back home, or safely in the father's embrace, this episode offers hope and clarity for your spiritual journey. Listen now to discover why "The Father's love never runs out, even when our resources do." Ready to leave your far country behind? The celebration is waiting.Support the show

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