
WHEN YOUR CHILD GOES PRODIGAL
Featuring Debra McNinch & Dr. Stephen Phinney
When a child goes prodigal, the shock can shatter even the most stable life. Debra McNinch shares how her world shifted in a single phone call—when her child announced a transgender identity—and how everything she thought was secure suddenly felt uncertain. The values she had poured into her child seemed to fade before her eyes, leaving her in a storm of fear, confusion, and heartbreak. Her story speaks to every parent who has watched a beloved son or daughter drift from the truth they once embraced.
In this episode, Debra reveals the raw, grace‑filled journey that drove her to her knees, crying out to God with questions no parent ever expects to ask. Over six years of deep prayer, the Lord met her in her brokenness, piecing her heart back together with His sovereignty, compassion, and unrelenting love. What emerged from her ashes is now her battle cry: the prodigals are coming home. Join Dr. Phinney as he and Debra guide listeners through what to do when a child goes prodigal—and how to cling to the God who never stops pursuing His own.
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