If you’ve found yourself grieving deeply these past few weeks, you’re not alone. It speaks volumes about the bold witness of Charlie Kirk—whose life and sacrifice continue to echo like a voice crying out from the ground. On today’s episode, Dr. Doug Hopkins joins the show for a powerful conversation about faith, courage, and the divine call to speak truth in the face of evil.

We understand people best when we’ve walked a similar path. Yet even when we haven’t, we can still lean in—listen, imagine their hurt, and choose to care. That’s the heart of empathy. Jesus is the perfect example. He didn’t just feel for us—He entered our world and lived with our limitations. He embodied empathy and compassion. As His followers, we’re called to do the same. So, how do we live like Jesus while navigating a culture that twists empathy into something it's not?

The greatest short story ever told—The Parable of the Prodigal Son—might just as accurately be called The Parable of the Lost Sons. As the story unfolds, we discover, not only did the younger son leave home looking for freedom, but the one who stayed home also became lost. Why do we give so much attention to the sons, when it’s the Father who stands at the center of the story? His response to both sons reveals the very heart of God—one full of compassion and grace. The real question is: Are we interested in becoming like the Father?