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What do you do when, despite your best efforts and deepest prayers, your child walks away from their faith? The heartbreak, the guilt, the fear for their eternity—it’s a pain many parents carry in silence. In this deeply compassionate and hope-filled episode of our Biblical Parenting series, we tackle one of the most difficult challenges a Christian parent can face: parenting the prodigal.

Moving beyond the typical reading of the famous parable, we view it through the lens of the father, uncovering God's blueprint for navigating a child's rebellion without losing hope. This episode is for any parent who has ever blamed themselves or wondered, "Where did I go wrong?"

We explore three crucial lessons from the perfect Father on how to handle a wayward child:

1. Release the Illusion of Control: Understand that a child can choose rebellion even with a perfect Heavenly Father, and learn to release the crushing weight of guilt by trusting in their God-given free will.
2. Allow Consequences to Teach: Discover why, like the father in the parable, rescuing your child from the natural consequences of their choices can actually hinder the very repentance that brings them home.
3. Never, Ever Stop Watching and Hoping: Learn how the foundational truths you instilled are not forgotten, and how to keep the path home clear by reaffirming your love, maintaining hope, and being ready to celebrate their return without reservation.

This episode is a balm for the weary soul. If you are waiting, praying, and longing for your child’s return, this biblical perspective will replace your despair with steadfast hope and your guilt with grace-filled purpose.

Tune in to find comfort, clarity, and a renewed sense of hope while you wait for your prodigal to come home.

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