The Prodigal Father: The God Who Runs Towards Us

Voxology

Philosophy, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Jesus redefined God as "Father," inviting us to engage with faith, justice, and the church's role in society. This episode explores how the concept of "Father" in the Lord's Prayer shifts from an ancient patriarchal lens to a radical, relational, and restorative vision of God. Through powerful storytelling, the hosts unpack Jesus' redefinition of "Father" as a term of intimacy, love, and belonging—challenging cultural hierarchies and calling the church to embody cruciformity in community.

Dive into nuanced discussions about Christianity, faith, and theology while reflecting on the intersection of cultural issues, justice, and the teachings of Jesus. Together, the hosts wrestle with navigating cultural challenges, addressing Christian nationalism, and envisioning a faith that uplifts rather than marginalizes. From the parable of the prodigal son to real-world acts of love and resistance, this conversation centers on the transformative impact of God's love.

We encourage discussion and would love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to email in questions or engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram as we pursue deeper understanding and faith in action. Let's learn, reflect, and grow together.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Current Events

08:15 - Franklin Graham's Jesus Juke

13:41 - The Resistance

21:03 - The Lord's Prayer

27:50 - What Jesus Means by "Father"

34:35 - The Prodigal Son: A Cultural Retelling

40:57 - The Prodigal Son: A First-Person Retelling

49:45 - The Prodigal Son

54:34 - The Prodigal Daughter

57:43 - Importance of the Father Image

1:00:06 - The Prodigal Son Parable

1:02:15 - Closing Thoughts and Happy Thanksgiving

1:05:13 - Support the Podcast

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0:00.0	All right. You're recording. We're going. John Tash.
0:15.1	Hey, everybody. Mike and Tim on a Thanksgiving Eve. Maybe.
0:22.6	It's a Friday before Thanksgiving.
0:23.7	So, sure.
0:29.5	And the Erie House is fervently preparing.
0:32.6	I mean, obviously Christmas decorations have been up for several weeks now.
0:36.2	But we do a turkey.
0:36.9	We do a ham.
0:42.2	And so thoughts are being thought about preparation of food.
0:47.4	Yes, a Costco pumpkin pie has been purchased and is currently being enjoyed.
0:49.7	Timothy, hello.
0:50.9	Hello.
0:52.0	All right.
0:54.0	Bouncing along. Yeah. Bouncing?
0:55.0	I don't know.
0:56.0	Well, speaking of bouncing.
0:59.0	This week in dumbassery, can we say that?
1:03.0	Um, is that a new segment?
1:09.0	Uh, and I saw you, so you comment on this. Is that a new segment?
1:14.5	And I saw you comment on this.
1:21.5	Our president continues to serve as a great role model for men everywhere.
1:36.1	And there's a clip floating around of 19 different interactions where he has been ridiculously rude and insulting and demeaning to women.
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