EP 16 The Prodigal Son

🎙️ Welcome to Another Episode of the Parable Podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re joined by the insightful Fr. Joseph Ghattas and his son Mark Ghattas for a moving and thought-provoking conversation on one of Christ’s most well-loved parables: the Prodigal Son.

- With pastoral wisdom, personal reflection, and heartfelt honesty, they unpack themes such as:

- The boundless mercy of God the Father and His readiness to receive us when we return to Him.

- The struggles of repentance and reconciliation in our daily lives.

- How this parable speaks not only to those who wander, but also to those who remain “at home” yet wrestle with pride, comparison, and resentment.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:44 - Kenya Mission Trip

00:06:48 - Coptic Orphans

00:09:11 - Maximal Security Prison

00:11:37 - Fr Anthony Question

00:15:44 - Coptic Schooling

00:19:14 - The Prodigal Son (reading)

00:23:43 - The Prodigal Son

00:28:56 - Personal Transformation

00:30:52 - The 2nd Lost Son

00:39:17 - How to feel the Love of God

00:43:29 - "Dating God"

00:45:52 - Why are we not satisfied with God

00:50:33 - "Grass is Greener on the Other Side"

00:58:40 - Question for Next Guest

01:00:48 - Mission Trips

01:02:15 - Outro

This episode beautifully weaves together theological depth and lived experience. Whether you see yourself in the younger son, the elder son, or somewhere in between, you’ll find encouragement, conviction, and hope in this conversation.

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