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What does God really think about you? In this powerful conclusion to "The Prodigal" series, Pastor Ryan unpacks the most beautiful homecoming story ever told and reveals the life-changing truth that will transform how you see yourself forever. From TikTok painting trends to the father's scandalous response to his wayward son, this teaching will help you stop arguing with grace and start receiving it. Whether you're living in hopelessness, shame, or spiritual complacency—this message is packed with freedom, truth, and the overwhelming love of a Father who's been watching and waiting for your return. Your mess is not your identity. Your past doesn't cancel your future. It's time to come home.

Scripture Reference: Luke 15:20

Big Idea: Grace takes the brokenness and uses it all for our good—but we have to stop arguing with grace and start receiving it.

Key Quote: "Your mess is not your identity. The mistakes that you've made, the brokenness that you carry—that's not who you are in Christ."

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Topics in this Message:

How our experiences paint a distorted portrait of God

Two questions that shape everything in life

Why the father ran (and why that was scandalous)

The robe, ring, and sandals: symbols of grace gone wild

Four quadrants of spiritual living and where you might be stuck

How Satan uses hurt and trauma to distort our view of God

The choice to receive grace instead of making excuses

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References:

(1) The New Age movement in addition to its PANTHEISM is an unstructured belief in the NETWORK of secular humanistic ideas and philosophies.

(2) the term “New Age“ refers to the “Age of Aquarius,“ a phrase taken from astrology, which New Age followers believe that age has dawned.

(3) New Agers believe that we must seek the divine within every one of us and so usher in a new millennium as a revived people.

(4) The New Age movement has no church, no sacred books, no single leader, and no list of members. It is an UMBRELLA movement embracing a wide range of beliefs and practices. It is like a SPONGGE in the way it collects different ideas from different religions, cultures, and philosophies. It borrows numerous Christian words and often gives the false impression of being Christian. Their words have different meanings than in traditional Christianity.

(5) their view of Jesus is he is not the true God, nor is he the savior, but a spiritual model and a guru. He did not rise from the dead, but “rose“ into higher spiritual realm.

(6) The LAPD cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace says, “Nothing could be more diverse than the New Age movement when related to the IDENTITY of Jesus.

(7) Wallace continues, “Since the 1800’s, many New Age spiritual movements have described Jesus as some sort of sage, teacher, or philosopher.

(8) The New Age movement does not have the word “sin“ in its vocabulary. Since New Agers do not acknowledge sin or sinfulness, then as a consequence, New Age ELIMINATES the need for a Savior. Therefore, Jesus, as savior is not considered to be necessary. Nor is his death on the cross as a payment for the penalty of sin treated with any degree of respect.

(9) All people need to,say New Agers, is realize their own divine nature.

(10) They say what you need is to be SAVED FROM is not sin but IGNORANCE.

(11) New Agers believe in REINCARNATION, that events in the world are influenced by the stars. They practice nature worship, and they say that humanity is not, at present, completely separated from God because of sin.

(12) The cult expert Alan Gromes has stated: “Cults GROW OUT OF and DEVIATE FROM a previously established religion.”

(13) Judaism acknowledges Jesus was a teacher and a rabbi. They grant that Jesus’ mother was named Mary. Judaism agrees Jesus had many disciples, and admits He was a miracle worker, was crucified on the cross, andHis followers reported He rose from the dead. But Judaism does not accept Jesus as divine nor as the Messiah nor as the Son of God. Instead, they view him as a false Messiah and a martyred Jewish rabbi.

(14) Judaism celebrates many holidays and festivals, including Passover, Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom

Kippur, and Purim, a Jewish holiday, celebrating the saving of the Jewish people from a part of extermination in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical book of Esther.

This is episode 240.

The apostle Paul speaks highly of the church at Thessalonica.

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I was very privileged to lead this one man to the Lord when I was in the Navy.

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I was so proud of the success of this one man's family.

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Their faith had grown to the point where they really loved one another.

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I love being a daily reader of the Bible.

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In this episode, Pastor Jack King tackles the issue of crime in the United States, sharing his observations on current events and the motivations behind recent government actions. He explores the challenges of addressing crime on a national scale and questions the long-term effectiveness of temporary measures.

-- The President's Decision to Address Crime: King notes the President's proactive approach to tackling crime in the nation's capital and other major cities.

-- The World Cup Connection: King reveals the President's public mention of the upcoming World Cup as a significant motivator for cleaning up crime in major U.S. cities, drawing an analogy to cleaning one's home before important guests arrive.

-- A Temporary Solution?: King raises the crucial question of what will happen after the enhanced law enforcement presence and National Guard troops are withdrawn, asking whether the current efforts will lead to lasting change or simply a temporary decrease in crime.

-- The Situation in Chicago: The podcast also touches upon plans to address crime in Chicago, with manpower and equipment reportedly being staged for a similar cleanup operation.

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This is the radio program with the music removed.

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Growing Your Faith: A Daily Discipline for Life's Challenges

In his message titled, "Your Faith," Pastor Jack King shares from 2 Thessalonians 1:2-7, emphasizing the need for a disciplined, daily walk with God. He recounts how the Apostle Paul commended the Thessalonian church for abounding in their faith amidst persecution and tribulation, and encourages listeners to do the same. This message will inspire you to:

-- Make daily Bible reading a consistent discipline in your life.

-- Use God's Word to process difficult emotions and situations.

-- Stop "brooding" or engaging in non-productive thinking that leads to anxiety and anger.

-- Pray for those who have wronged you, leaving vengeance to God.

-- Understand that living in faith will sometimes be at odds with our carnal, human nature—and that's a good thing!

-- Be a person who can encourage others by acknowledging their growth in faith.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- 2 Thessalonians 1:2-7

-- Hebrews 4:12

-- Philippians 4:13

-- John 16:33

-- Romans 12:19

-- Matthew 5:38-42

-- 1 Peter 2:9

This is episode 095.

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Lessons on Leadership and Service from a Lifelong Doer

In this deeply insightful episode, Brian English interviews Steve Sanabria, a transplant to Wakulla County who quickly became a pillar of the community. Steve shares his fascinating life story, from his roots as a Florida native to his career successes and his passion for servant leadership. He challenges conventional ideas about leadership and offers a powerful perspective on how to help create the world you want to live in. This conversation is a masterclass in living a purpose-driven life through dedicated action and collaborative community work.

Main Points from this conversation include:

-- The "First Follower" Philosophy: Steve says that leadership is often overrated and that the true power lies in being the first follower. A leader's vision only becomes a movement when someone else steps up to support it, giving permission for others to follow.

-- Creating Your Own World: Steve emphasizes that you are responsible for making your own community better. He believes in being a "doer" and rolling up your sleeves to get things done, rather than just being an "idea guy."

-- The Power of Non-Threatening Communication: Drawing from a career mentor's advice, Steve highlights the importance of presenting ideas and facts in a gentle, non-threatening manner to encourage collaboration and avoid closed doors.

-- Work as a Value-Add: Steve's core advice for young people is the necessity of work, but not just "busy work." He stresses the importance of engaging in work that adds genuine value to your life and the lives of those around you.

-- The Swiss Army Knife Approach to Skills: Steve shares his personal philosophy of being a "Swiss army knife," having multiple skills that may not be perfect, but are always ready and willing to get the job done.