In Episode 46 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Terry continue their “Parenting a Prodigal” series by shifting the focus to one of the most powerful figures in Scripture—the father.

We often focus on the rebellion of the prodigal son… but what about the response of the dad?

This episode dives deep into:

What it means to be an “extravagant father”

Why the father never stopped watching, loving, or hoping

The real meaning of grace and mercy

How parents (and the church) should respond when someone comes home

Why humility is required—but so is a readiness to run toward the lost

There’s a hard truth in here too: sometimes people find their way back to God… but struggle to find their way back into the church.

This conversation is for:

Parents dealing with wayward children

Anyone who has ever “blown it” and wondered if it’s too late

Churches trying to reflect the true heart of Jesus

Anyone seeking real assurance in God’s love

As discussed in this episode, the father in Luke 15 represents something bigger—the heart of God Himself: watching, waiting, and ready to embrace.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

The prodigal story isn’t just about rebellion—it’s about restoration

The father never stopped loving, watching, or hoping

Grace = receiving what we don’t deserve

Mercy = not receiving what we do deserve

Parents must stay anchored so there’s something to come home to

The church must be a place that welcomes, not rejects

God doesn’t wait for us to “get right”—He loves us now

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