If we could relate to our wanderers as Jesus would have, we just might see a difference in the atmosphere in our home and relationship. We have already considered compassion, kindness and humility. Surely, as we exhibit thos…
Do you have a blended family? Have the challenges of finding harmony as you put new moms and dads and kids together been difficult? Our guest today, Ron Deal, brings years of experience that will be just the help you need. A…
My husband was a hard-working man. Our prodigal, in his younger years was not. One day my husband came home and our son was sitting on my car watching his friends work on his car. My husband’s response was, “Can’t you help t…
Kindness seems all the rage these days. Random Acts of Kindness get designated days and weeks of intention. Videos showing how one kind act leads to another go viral. Stories on the goodness of one person that changes the li…
Let’s start this new year off with a look at what God might want to do in our lives through this prodigal journey. If you have been listening to this podcast for very long, you have heard me say that God is just as committed…
The When You Love a Prodigal podcast is part of a group of resources for people who love a prodigal. First came the Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day every June 2, which was soon accompanied by the Prayer for Prodigals secure, o…
A new year lifts us up, shaking off the remnants of last year’s mistakes, opening a panorama of a better future. We love to leave the hurts and failures of yesterday, believing that tomorrow is filled with sunshine and promi…
So we celebrated Christmas—and I hope you received gifts you appreciate and even treasure. Perhaps even a reunion, or a restoration, or some sweet times with your prodigal. And, of course, we celebrated the most amazing gift…
As you wrap up your Christmas shopping and wrapping, perhaps you would want to think of some gifts for Jesus. After all, it is His birthday we are celebrating. I like to consider what Jesus might like from me as a birthday g…
When you love a prodigal, you know you are in a battle. My friend and guest today, Tami Winkelman, will help us in that fight—on our knees. She has a book all about your weapons--365 Promises, Praises, and Prayers. Plus Tami…
My prodigal seldom had money to buy Christmas gifts, so usually I got something I wanted and let him give it to me. As he moved into his teens, and he still rarely had any money, I began to say, “All I want for Christmas is……
This is the third episode of a three-part series on Prayer that Opens Doors. We looked at Praise first, then Thanks last week. And today we consider a powerful key that can open tightly shut doors—and minds and hearts. When …
The pattern has been the same with all my grandkids. Whenever someone does something for a child, the parent says, “What do you say?” The correct answer, of course, is “Thank you.” We humans aren’t naturally grateful and it …
The key was in the lock box. I had the code. But my normal inability to decipher how things work prevailed. My husband quickly figured it out. But the lock on the door seemed obstinate, and it took several tries to actually …
You are going to enjoy my guest today. She is a feisty mom, teacher, author, CEO, and mental health advocate from Calgary, Canada. Welcome, Connie Jakab. Her son's mental health issues took her on a long, hard journey. But s…
I believe you will find today’s episode helpful and practical. My guest, Nancy Johnson, is a mom with experience and has been a counselor for many years. We talk about balancing grace and truth rather than tough love, unrave…
Steve always wanted his life—the way he lived, loved, spoke, treated people, used his time, everything—to reflect Jesus. He wanted people to be drawn to Jesus because of the way he lived. Most of us desire that too—for all t…
Today I am sharing with you an article Steve wrote on living through tough times. He wrote this in the midst of the Covid shut down. Everyone was experiencing challenges. Steve wrote:In the midst of this shutdown, life seems…
How often do you wonder what God’s will is for you in a certain opportunity or decision? Pretty often I imagine. And when it comes to your prodigal, do you desperately ask God what you should do? Today Steve Douglass will sh…
On October 29, 2022, my wonderful husband was called Home by our Lord. It has been a hard, tearful, but joyful year. I have represented him, received awards for him, written and spoken about him. And visited all of our child…
Bob Tiede, ministry leader, author, wise question asker, caring and compassionate dad and granddad, has some great help for us today. I believe learning the best questions to ask—and how to ask them—will be one of the most h…
Did you know there are six primary conversations? These are ways or topics for having loving conversations with friends, neighbors, co-workers, strangers—your loved prodigal. Last week Penn State professor, author, mom Heath…
How would you describe most of your conversations? Interesting? Boring? Too political? Gossipy? And how would you describe recent conversations with your prodigal? Tense? Loud? Angry? Hurtful? On today’s episode we talk with…
“Jeedoo, it’s dark.” My grandson was spending the night. He whimpered, “I’m afraid of the dark.” After a few reassurances and a night light, he went back to sleep. I understand. I’m still a little afraid of the dark too. I a…