The Story of Two Sons and Their Father
In this episode, we kick off our 6-part Lenten book study on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, beginning with the Prologue and Introduction. We chat about our identity as children of God, the mercy of the Father, and how God uses art and beauty to speak to us. We explore the idea of home and a homecoming, which speaks of our deep desire for heaven. We also talk about how often fear and self protection keeps us from experiencing the healing love of the Father.
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Dentists! The unsung heroes.
Michelle’s one thing - The Instagram accounts @OodsofGlutes (from Allie at @Oodlesofdoodles) and @Oodsofflutes
Heather’s one thing - Ruth Stricklin from New Jerusalem Studios
Announcements!
The Abiding Together Lenten Book Study is The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. You can still join us - we're just getting started! Purchase the book via US Amazon Link, a Canada Amazon link, and a UK Amazon link. (As an Amazon Associate, Abiding Together earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.)
The Abiding Together shop has new items! We have a new journal and a new mug inspired by Henri Nouwen, created just for this Lenten book study!
Discussion questions:
What struck you from the podcast? What does the idea of “home” mean to you? Have you ever had an experience where beauty led you to the divine? Share about it! How are you taking steps on the journey toward the embrace of the Father?
Journal Questions:
Reflect and journal about this scripture: Luke 15:11-32. What does it speak to you personally? Does the thought of vulnerability and the embrace of God make you feel at peace or uneasy? Do you find yourself to be an observer in your own story? Where and how can you “dare to step into the center, kneel down, and let [yourself] be held by a forgiving God?”
Quote to Ponder - “‘Coming home’ meant, for me, walking step by step toward the One who awaits me with open arms and wants to hold me in an eternal embrace.” - Henri Nouwen
Scripture for Lectio Divina - Luke 15:11-32 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son
S07 Episode 10: The Return of the Prodigal Son Book Study Part 5 - Becoming the Father
S07 Episode 9: The Return of the Prodigal Son Book Study Part 4 - The Father
S07 Episode 8: The Return of the Prodigal Son Book Study Part 3 - The Elder Son
S07 Episode 7: The Return of the Prodigal Son Book Study Part 2 - The Younger Son
S07 Episode 5: The Power of Holy Hour with Fr. Josh Johnson
S07 Episode 4: Gathering People
S07 Episode 3: Made for Mission (from the FOCUS SLS Conference)
S07 Episode 2: The Barrenness of Winter
S07 Episode 1: Good Soil
S06 Episode 18: Repost - Striving vs. Abiding
S06 Episode 17: Word of the Year
S06 Episode 16: The Good News
S06 Episode 15: He's in the Waiting
S06 Episode 14: Making Room for Others
S06 Episode 13: The Light Shines in the Darkness
S06 Episode 12: Gratitude
S06 Episode 11: The Gift of Wonder
S06 Episode 10: The Holy Spirit - We are Family Series Part 3
S06 Episode 9: Jesus - We are Family Series Part 2
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