🔥 What if the Church has forgotten one of its most foundational truths? What if redemption and forgiveness aren’t just theological ideas—but commands we’ve quietly stopped practicing?In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Matt & Fiona Show, we tackle a hard but necessary conversation: Has the body of Christ lost sight of true forgiveness and restoration? From celebrity conversions to personal testimonies, we unpack why Christians often struggle to extend the very grace we so freely receive.Drawing from the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Gospel of Luke 15 and the dramatic transformation of Paul the Apostle (formerly Saul), this episode challenges us to confront judgmental attitudes and rediscover the heart of the Gospel. If Jesus washes sins “as far as the east is from the west,” why do we keep resurrecting people’s pasts?Through honest dialogue and vulnerable personal stories, we explore what it means to truly live out redemption—not just preach it. Whether you’ve wrestled with forgiveness, struggled with someone else’s past, or feared your own history disqualifies you, this episode will encourage and challenge you to see people the way Christ does. Restoration still matters. Forgiveness still matters. And grace still changes everything. 💛🎯 In This Episode, We Cover: - Why forgiveness and redemption are core to Christianity - The Parable of the Prodigal Son and its modern-day application - Saul’s transformation into Paul and what it teaches us about grace - The danger of judgmental Christianity - How to encourage believers instead of critiquing their past 📖 Scriptures Referenced: - Gospel of Luke 15:11–32 – The Prodigal Son - Paul the Apostle’s conversion (Acts 9) - 1 John 1:9 – Faithful and just to forgive - 2 Corinthians 5:17 – Old things have passed away - Psalm 103:12 – As far as the east is from the west⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction & Why This Topic Matters2:00 – Is Redemption Becoming “Conditional”?11:50 – The Prodigal Son Explained (Luke 15)19:00 – From Saul to Paul: Radical Transformation24:00 – The Fear of Sharing Your Past31:00 – Encouragement Over Criticism34:00 – Final Challenge: Stop Reattaching What Jesus Removed 🙌 Let’s Stay Connected 👍 Like this episode if it challenged or encouraged you 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode 📤 Share this with someone who needs a reminder about grace 🎧 Listen on Spotify and follow the show for weekly encouragement📺 Watch the full playlist here:👉 #ChristianPodcast #Forgiveness #Redemption #ProdigalSon #SaulToPaul #BiblicalTruth #GraceOfGod #FaithJourney #ChristianEncouragement #Restoration #GospelMessage #BibleTeaching #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #NewCreation