Athens Church Podcast

Gospel Shaped Spirituality | Luke 15:11-32

Athens Church

There’s a story Jesus tells that we all know.  It's about a son who runs away, a bitter son who has "done all the right things" and a father who never stops loving both of them.

In this message, guest speaker Mike Hamby helps us see that story for what it really is: not just a parable about repentance, but a picture of what life with God actually looks like. It’s a story about coming home. It's a story about grace that runs toward us.  It's a story about a Father who doesn’t just tolerate our return, but instead, He celebrates it.

Through Scripture, honest reflection, and personal story, we’re invited to see that gospel-shaped spirituality isn’t about cleaning ourselves up or getting it right. It’s about learning to live from the embrace of the Father and to keep coming home, again and again.

Whether you’ve been far from God or you’ve just been running on empty while sitting close to home, this conversation will help you remember what’s true:
The gospel isn’t just the way into the Christian life; it’s the way we live it every single day.