The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home

From Reformation AM Podcast by Reformation AM

March 22, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

This episode explores the transformative message of the prodigal son, emphasizing that both sons were lost and the importance of faith in returning to God.

This powerful message takes us deep into Luke 15 and the familiar story of the prodigal son, but with a transformative twist: both sons were lost, not just the one who left. We discover that taking the long way home isn't always about physical distance—sometimes we take the long way in our minds, our hearts, and our attitudes. The younger son's rebellion was obvious: demanding his inheritance prematurely, wasting it in sinful living, and ending up feeding pigs in a foreign land. But the older son's rebellion was just as real, manifesting as resentment, entitlement, and a covetous heart. He was physically present but spiritually absent, serving dutifully yet missing the heart of his father. The central revelation challenges our understanding of loyalty and righteousness: we don't work our way back to God; we are received. Christ is the way to holiness, not the other way around. The father's compassion for both sons reflects God's relentless pursuit of us, whether we've wandered far away or stayed close but harbored bitterness. The fatted calf, prepared long before the son's return, reminds us that God is already preparing celebrations for breakthroughs we haven't even experienced…

People in this episode

Host: Reformation AM

Topics covered

  • prodigal son
  • spiritual journey
  • redemption
  • grace
  • faith
  • God's compassion

Keywords

  • prodigal son
  • Luke 15
  • spirituality
  • redemption
  • faith
  • God's love
  • grace

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Long Way Home, Luke 15

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