{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The God of Second Chances (Part 1)","description":" The God of Second Chances (Part 1) In this episode of The One Thing That\u2019s Needful Podcast, Dr. Sivan Funches-Dunham begins a powerful new series on the endless mercy and faithful love of God. Drawing from Psalm 136 and Lamentations 3, she reminds listeners that God\u2019s mercies are renewed every morning and that His love is never determined by our failures. Through the story of the thief on the cross, the episode shows that it is never too late to turn to Jesus. Even at the final moment, the thief pushed past guilt, condemnation, and judgment to receive Christ\u2019s promise of paradise. The parable of the prodigal son further reveals the heart of the Father. Though the son had wasted everything and believed himself unworthy, his father welcomed him with compassion, restored his identity, and celebrated his return rather than condemning his past. This message encourages listeners to run toward God instead of hiding in shame or allowing religion and self-condemnation to define Him. God is the God of second chances\u2014and of every chance after that\u2014so long as there is breath in your body. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 01:09 Series And Prayer 02:53 Mercy Endures Forever 04:04 Thief On The Cross 11:35 Mercies New Each Morning 16:01 Prodigal Son Setup 17:05 Rock Bottom And Return 21:23 Father Restores The Son 24:46 Older Brother Religion 30:25 Run To God Closing 31:05 Final Outro ","author_name":"The One Thing That's Needful","author_url":"http:\/\/faithcomesbyhearing.libsyn.com\/website","html":"