From the Prodigal Son to a Life of Purpose

Can God use your greatest mistakes for something good? What happens when a Christian walks away from the life God has called them to live?

In this week's interview, Pastor Horton welcomes Matthew Wingo, author of Turn Right: The Pursuit of Noble Things and founder of Turn Right Ministry, for an honest and encouraging conversation about faith, sin, repentance, accountability, and the incredible grace of God.

Matthew shares his testimony of growing up in the church, accepting Jesus Christ at seventeen, and later experiencing a seven-year season of spiritual struggle that he compares to the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.

Through divorce, personal loss, and difficult seasons of life, Matthew discovered the importance of surrendering everything to Christ and surrounding himself with faithful believers who could offer encouragement and accountability.

In this interview, we discuss:

• Knowing about Jesus versus truly knowing Him

• The Prodigal Son and God's willingness to welcome us home

• How God can use our past mistakes for good

• Why spiritual isolation can be dangerous

• The importance of Christian brotherhood and accountability

• Confession, forgiveness, and loving correction

• Why we cannot overcome life's struggles through our own strength

• Matthew's book and the mission behind Turn Right Ministry

Scriptures discussed:
Luke 15:11–32 | Romans 8:1 | Isaiah 32:8 | Romans 15:18 | Proverbs 27:17

About our guest:

Matthew Wingo is the founder of Turn Right Ministry and author of Turn Right: The Pursuit of Noble Things, a memoir sharing his personal experiences and the lessons God has taught him about pursuing a noble, Christ-centered life.

Learn more about Matthew and his ministry:
https://turnrightministry.org

About The Heart of What We Believe:

Our mission is to spread knowledge about what it means to be a Christian in today's world. Through sermons, Bible studies, devotionals, and conversations like this one, we seek to help others grow in their understanding of Scripture and their relationship with Jesus Christ.

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