What kind of father do you want to be when your child stops returning calls, sets hard boundaries, or says faith was “your thing, not mine”? We take an unflinching look at prodigal seasons and map a path home using the most surprising blueprint of all: a father who runs, restores, and throws a feast.
We begin with the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and then bridge it to modern family life—where shame often hides as anger, where social media rewards blame, and where politics split dinner tables. Instead of pushing harder, we shift to a posture of grace that actually works. You’ll hear why quick forgiveness accelerates healing, how to build a home culture where repentance is modeled, not demanded, and the single question that can turn a tense room into sacred ground: “Help me understand how I hurt you so I can ask for forgiveness.”
Along the way, Pastor Ed shares a powerful story of a dad and son who reconciled just days before a sudden tragedy—a reminder that tenderness and urgency belong together. We open the Scriptures that shape a father’s tone—Colossians 3 and James’ wisdom from above—showing how peaceable, gentle, and reasoned words lower defenses without watering down truth.
If you’re a dad, mom, grandparent, or mentor longing for a breakthrough, this conversation offers clarity and courage. Expect honest guidance, real stories, and tools you can use. Subscribe, share with a parent who needs hope, and leave a review to help more families find their way from famine to feast.
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