#454: Loving the Prodigal: Steve & Jenia Williams on Faith, Prayer, and Letting Go
About this episode
Tony Miltenberger talks with Steve and Jenia Williams about their experiences of loving a prodigal son and the importance of faith and prayer.
In Episode 454 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Steve and Jenia Williams, parents of Grammy Award-winning artist Zach Williams, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, patience, and loving someone through seasons of wandering. Steve and Jenia share their personal journey of walking alongside a prodigal son—navigating the tension between love and boundaries, prayer and pain, hope and uncertainty. Their story is a powerful reminder that leadership often begins at home, especially in the quiet, unseen moments of faithfulness. Tony and the Williams explore what it means to remain steadfast in prayer, how to love someone even when you don’t agree with their choices, and the role of trust when outcomes feel out of your control. This conversation is honest, heartfelt, and filled with encouragement for anyone carrying the weight of loving someone through a difficult season. Learn more: https://www.klove.com/books/details/gods-heart-for-the-prodigal Coaching Question: Who in your life needs you to remain steadfast in prayer right now? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network…
People in this episode
Host: Tony Miltenberger
Guests: Steve Williams, Jenia Williams
Topics covered
- faith
- prayer
- parenting
- prodigal son
- love and boundaries
- leadership
- encouragement
Keywords
- prodigal son
- faith
- prayer
- love
- boundaries
- leadership
- encouragement
Sponsors
EBEB Solutions, That Sounds Fun Network, Follow 2 Lead Coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Follow 2 Lead Coaching
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