The Prodigal Father: The Scandalous Love You've Been Missing (Luke 15)
About this episode
Austin Gardner reveals a new perspective on the parable of the prodigal son, focusing on the father's love and acceptance.
Send us Fan Mail Most of us have heard the story of the prodigal son our whole lives. But we've been reading it wrong. After 50+ years of ministry, Stage 4 cancer, and five radiation treatments, Austin Gardner discovered something that changed everything: the parable Jesus told isn't about a foolish son. It's about a scandalous Father. In this message, Austin unpacks Luke 15 like you've never heard it before — revealing a God who doesn't just tolerate your failures but celebrates your return....
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