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Podcast: Vertical Church Teaching
Episode: Welcome Home Week 3: Near God’s House, Far from God’s Heart | Nathan Hughes
Description: SERMON PODCAST NOTESBig Idea: Religion keeps us near the Father’s house but far from the Father’s heart.The older brother obeyed the rules but missed the Father’s love.Pride turns obedience into slavery — “All these years I’ve been slaving for you…” (Luke 15:29).Pride compares and keeps score — “You never gave me even a young goat…” (Luke 15:29).Pride creates distance — “This son of yours…” (Luke 15:30).The Father’s response: “My son… you are always with me… everything I have is yours.” (Luke 15:31)Grace throws parties while pride keeps s...