Most people know this story as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but what if we’ve been focusing on the wrong person? In this episode of the Light on Life Podcast, discover why Luke 15 contains one parable told through three stories and why Jesus intended us to fix our attention on the Father rather than the younger son. Explore the first-century Jewish background of the inheritance, the shocking offense committed by the younger son, and the Father’s remarkable response of compassion, forgiveness, and restoration. If you’ve ever questioned God’s willingness to receive you after failure, this study will help you see the Father’s heart as Jesus intended.

What did Jesus expect His followers to do after He returned to the Father? According to John 14:12, believers are called to continue His works. In this episode, Emery Horvath explores three practical ways every Christian can follow Christ's example: living under the Lordship of Jesus and proclaiming His Kingdom, pursuing God's unique purpose for your life, and ministering healing with compassion to those in need. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to truly imitate Jesus, this message provides a practical biblical roadmap.

Jesus is not merely someone to study—He is someone to encounter. In this episode, discover why eternal life is defined as knowing God, how His manifest presence differs from His omnipresence, and why God's glory consistently transforms those who experience it. Explore biblical encounters with Moses, Israel, and Saul of Tarsus to see how meeting Jesus changes lives forever.

Why does evangelism sometimes seem slow and difficult? In Part 3 of this series, discover how alignment with God's Word, the leadership of the Holy Spirit, consistent Bible reading, and exercising spiritual authority work together to prepare hearts for the Gospel. Learn practical biblical principles that will strengthen your confidence in reaching the people around you.

Can the Holy Spirit still arrange divine encounters with unbelievers today? In Part 2 of this series, discover how Philip, Jesus, and the early Church partnered with the Holy Spirit to reach people through supernatural direction, the Word of Knowledge, and powerful demonstrations of God's presence. Learn how biblical truth and the gifts of the Spirit work together to open hearts to the Gospel.

How does Jesus see the lost people in your life? In Part 1 of this series, discover God's heart for those who are far from Him through the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. Learn why every person has tremendous value to God and how the Holy Spirit leads believers into divine appointments that result in transformed lives.

Jonah knew God's voice but did not share God's heart. Jesus, however, perfectly revealed the Father's compassion for people. Discover the difference between knowing God and being tuned into His heart, and learn how every believer can develop Christlike compassion that reaches the lost with the gospel.