Detours

di Michael Snyder & Deb Marsalisi

Stagione 3

Prodigal Prayers

Our good friend Ricki is back and shares some of the stories of her children and how God has and is working in their lives. Prodigals weigh heavy on all our hearts as Christians, so how do we navigate the required patience, while extending love and grace as we wait on the Lord. Listen to Ricki's stories and be encouraged when you're weary!

Healing Family Ties

In this episode, our friend Ricki visits the podcast and shares an amazing story of how a 23 & Me test revealed that the man who raised her was not her biological father, and how God was answering her father's prayers behind the scenes.

Biblical Character Detour: The Older Son

In part 3 of our Prodigal study, we talk about the older son. He's often the least talked about character from this story, but he's just as important as the younger son. His attitude and heart towards forgiveness, his inheritance, and his younger brother can often resemble us as longtime Christians. Let's dissect this important character!

Biblical Character Detour: The Prodigal's Father

The heart of the father is the heart of this parable. In this episode, we talk about the attributes of the father and how we're called to be more like him.

Biblical Character Detour: The Prodigal Son

Join us for the first of 3 studies on the parable of the prodigal son. In this first episode, we'll be focusing on the journey and detour the younger son takes. Most of us can relate to this story and the entitlement, attitude, and humbling that happens to the younger son, so let's dive in and see how this character and his detour relates to us.

Biblical Character Detour: Samson

In this episode, we talk about the detour that sin caused in Samson's life. Samson could defeat armies of 1,000 Philistines single-handedly, but he couldn't defeat Delilah. Why? Sin was the rudder in his life and it took him to places he never should've been. Let's unpack this well known story and look at all the detours Samson took.

Biblical Character Detour: Jonah & Nineveh

In this episode, we look at the infamous story of Jonah and his refusal to go to Nineveh. The book is often rejected by skeptics as a factual story from history, so we talk about the history, archeological evidence, and of course the story itself to unpack all the detours Jonah took along the way.

Biblical Character Detour: The Woman at the Well (Genesis 16)

In this episode, we discuss the very first woman found at a well in the Bible. Even though this story is 3,500+ years old, it's still spot on with how people react under pressure in today's world. Let's break apart the 3 characters in this story and how one of them takes a Detour and finds herself at a well, having a conversation with God himself!

Biblical Character Detour: The Woman at the Well (John 4)

In this episode, we discuss the detour Jesus took so that he could have a divine appointment with the woman at the well. We're focusing on the character from John Chapter 4.

Season 3 Trailer: The Biblical Detour - Exploring Characters' Unexpected Journeys

Embark on a captivating exploration of the twists and turns in the lives of biblical characters with season 3 of Detours, "The Biblical Detour." Join us as we delve into the stories of individuals who took unexpected paths, faced detours, and navigated challenges on their journeys through the pages of the Bible. Each episode unveils the fascinating detours that shaped the lives of iconic figures, revealing profound lessons, resilience, and moments of transformation. From unexpected encounters to unforeseen trials, our podcast invites listeners to reflect on the human aspects of these ancient tales and discover the profound relevance of detours in the narratives that have shaped cultures and beliefs for centuries. Uncover the layers of complexity within the biblical stories as we traverse the uncharted territories of these extraordinary lives in "The Biblical Detour."

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