This week on Cultivate, we discussed the Parable of the Lost Son from Luke 15 and the incredible depth of God’s love for all of us—no matter how far we’ve wandered or how close we think we are. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone explored the heart and meaning behind each central character: the father, the younger (prodigal) son, and the older brother. Together, we unpacked the cultural and theological significance of Jesus’s story, highlighting how it challenges both those who feel unworthy of grace and those who feel they’ve earned it.

We looked at real questions: What does it mean to truly understand God as a loving Father? How can we shift from seeing faith as a list of rules or obligations to embracing a relationship marked by generosity and joy? Whether you relate to the older son, the younger, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to reflect on the meaning of God’s grace in your life. We encourage you to listen in and consider where you see yourself in the story.