Recovery Church Movement
Recovery Church Movement
Studio RC - One Story at a Time #6 - Max Ingram
Studio RC - One Story at a Time #6 - Max Ingram
Studio RC - One Story at a Time #6 - Max Ingram
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Explore how the Prodigal Son parable speaks to addiction recovery, offering hope and grace in life's darkest moments.
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Episode Overview
- The Prodigal Son parable mirrors the journey of hitting rock bottom.
- Relapse often starts with a slow drift away from recovery practices.
- Grace is always available, ready to embrace those who return.
- Recovery is about being reborn and living anew.
- The connection between scripture and the 12 steps offers profound insights.
"You might think you've gone too far, spent too long, wasted too much time, but grace isn't counting. Grace is running."
How do people find hope in the darkest times? In this episode of Studio RC, Pastor Max Ingram takes us on a journey through one of the most famous parables in the Bible—the Prodigal Son. It's not just a tale for Sunday school; it's a story that resonates deeply with anyone who's faced the harsh realities of addiction and recovery.
Max explains how the story of the Prodigal Son mirrors the path many take when they hit rock bottom, highlighting the slow drift into relapse and the powerful return to grace. He connects the parable to the 12 steps, offering insights from both scripture and the Big Book. You'll hear about the struggles of relapse, the courage it takes to come back, and the unconditional love that awaits those who choose to return.
Max passionately shares how recovery is not just about staying clean but about being reborn and living anew. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that grace is always running toward us, ready to embrace us when we turn back home. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this journey for a while, you'll find inspiration and hope in this moving narrative.
So, grab a notebook, take a breath, and lean in—because this story might just stir something within you. Have you ever felt like you're drifting away? Maybe it's time to turn around and see what awaits you.