I’ll be honest: there is one story in the Bible I haven’t been able to escape lately. I find myself referencing it in almost every sermon, regardless of the text I’m actually preaching from. We usually call it the "Parable of the Prodigal Son," but as we wander through Lent together, I’ve started calling it The Parable of the Loving Father.

In this episode, we’re diving into Luke 15 to look at this famous story through a different lens. We often focus on the younger son—the rebel who squanders everything and comes home with his tail between his legs. It’s a great story of redemption, but if we stop there, we miss the "undercurrent" that I believe is the real point of Jesus’ message.

I’m talking about the Older Brother.

If you’re like me—someone who grew up in the church, did the "right" things, and "slaved away" at being good—you might find yourself reflected in that older brother more than you’d care to admit. He’s the one standing outside in the dark, arms crossed, furious that a "loser" is getting a party he didn't earn.

Join me as we explore:

• Why the younger son’s request was actually a "gut-wrenching" insult.

• How the father was actually "retired" and waiting at the end of the road every single day.

• The danger of being so judgmental of others that we miss the joy of the blessings already in our hands.

• The "overwhelming wideness" of God’s grace—and why we can’t have it both ways.

Whether you feel like a wandering prodigal or a bitter elder brother, the Father is standing at the door inviting you into the party. The question is: Will you go in?