When You Love a Prodigal
by Charisma Podcast Network · 217 episodes
ReligionSpiritualityChristianity
Loving a prodigal is a long, desperate journey. Fear. Worry. Anger. Blame. But God intends to use your valley to fill you with grace and hope. In each episode, author and speaker Judy Douglass will guide you through lessons she’s learned in her son's 15-year prodigal journey to help mold your spiritual life.
Latest episodes
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53 min
Follow the Evidence with Bruce Cook
Did you make it through the teenage years with no rebellion, no prodigalness, only to discover as your loved one reached adulthood, they rejected the faith they were raised with, a…
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1 h 05
End It for Good with Christina Dent
Is your loved prodigal addicted? Drugs? Alcohol? Gambling? Our guest today offers a different approach for healing. Christina Dent, founder of End It for Good, advocates for approa…
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53 min
Strength for the Broken Hearted with Dena Yohe
Loving a Prodigal can be long, exhausting and heartbreaking. Perhaps you have been there. I’ve been there. Dena Yohe has been there. And she has written a 31-day devotional book ju…
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43 min
The Value of Grandparents for Prodigals with Larry Fowler
New on the When You Love a Prodigal podcastI am thrilled to be a grandmother—of 10 fabulous grands. I have a great desire to be a positive contributor to their growth, wisdom, and…
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14 min
Gifts God Would Love
Rebroadcast of Episode 125: 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 celeb…
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48 min
Can You Love the Holidays When You Love a Prodigal? Interview with Dena Yohe
Rebroadcast of Episode Forty-Two: If you love a prodigal, you probably have a horror story to tell of a holiday with that loved wanderer. I certainly do, and so does Dena Yohe, co-…
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35 min
The Navy and a Guitar with Justin Gambino, episode 173
It’s not often I interview someone who comes from Freeport, Texas, which was like a summer home for me in high school. As Justin and I talked we knew many of the same places.And I…
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12 min
Preparing for Prodigal Prayer Day, episode 172
On June 2, about 25 years ago, our prodigal, Josh, met Jesus. He was living at House of Hope, a nearby residential home for troubled teens. His house dad, Mike, loved him, prayed f…
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32 min
Pam Henkelman, Empty Nest Coach, episode 171
Pamela Henkelman is a certified Empty Nest Coach, speaker, writer, and host of the Midlife Momma Podcast. With her bright smile and enthusiastic personality, she is passionate abou…
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20 min
Resisting the Enemy, episode 170
This might be the most helpful episode we’ve done on this podcast.Loving a prodigal can be like a roller coaster—the ups and downs, the unexpected turns. The dashed hopes. In our l…
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14 min
Can You See the Lion Stalking?, episode 169
When you love a prodigal, you get used to the lion stalking.Sometimes it seems that, no matter what you do to rescue your prodigal, to win her heart, to capture his mind, nothing w…
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9 min
In Just the Right Time episode 168
One of the hardest parts of living with and loving a prodigal is the waiting, isn’t it. I have said many times: I thought it was time! Isn’t it time, Lord? Are we doing this again?…
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36 min
Finding Joy on Your Prodigal Journey with Jill Baughan (episode 167)
Jill Baughan radiates joy! In my several conversations with her, joy flows from her. I can't help but smile when I'm with her. But more than that, she is able to share, even slosh,…
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26 min
Seeking Transformation, episode 166
In my conversations with those who love a prodigal, or with someone going through hard times, with anyone in an uncertain time, I usually end up at the same place, with four words…
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44 min
Pursuing Healthy Families with Casey Lewis, episode 165
Casey has much to offer as she shares her journey to become a counselor and her passion to encourage healthy families. She talks about the pain experienced by parents and by the ch…
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15 min
Giving Up My Idols, episode 164
The prophet Isaiah repeatedly mocks them for carving idols to worship out of half a log, and cooking dinner with the other half. How could anyone think that “god” could save them?W…
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13 min
Setting Your Loved One Free, episode 163
Today we are talking about liberation.As we consider the strongholds in the lives of our loved ones—and perhaps ourselves—be sure to note the verses that will give you hope.Judy’s…
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15 min
Hope for the New Year, episode 127 (rebroadcast)
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 tha…
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16 min
All I Want for Christmas, episode 44 (rebroadcast)
Lord, please, for Christmas could my child come home? Would you set him free from his addictions? May they see the emptiness and destructiveness of their choices. And, Lord, may we…
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10 min
A Story of Real Life Giving Thanks, episode 162
If you have listened to many of my podcasts, then you know I encourage all of us to give thanks in everything.I got to practice what I preach in real life last week. And though thi…