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The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Mar 11, 2026

Episode 288 - The Father's Embrace

What do you expect to find when you finally turn back toward God?

Continuing their Lenten journey through the Prodigal Son, the friars arrive at the turning point of the story, the moment the son returns home. Expecting rejection, punishment, or distance, he instead finds something...


Mar 4, 2026

Episode 287 - The Necessary Consequence of Sin

Have you ever looked at your life and quietly thought, "How did I end up here?"?

Continuing their Lenten reflection on the Prodigal Son, the friars look at the hard truth: sin always leads somewhere. What begins as freedom and excitement ends in isolation, shame, and a loss...


Feb 25, 2026

Episode 286 - Give Me My Inheritance

Have you ever wanted God’s gifts, but not the relationship that comes with them?

Continuing their Lenten journey through the Prodigal Son, the friars reflect on the bold and painful demand: “Father, give me my inheritance.” They explore the deeper movement beneath those...


Feb 18, 2026

Episode 285 - From Son to Orphan

How does a beloved son end up living like an orphan?

As Lent begins, the friars enter deeply into the parable of the Prodigal Son, not starting with the return, but with the rupture. What happens in a heart that makes someone walk away from home? What wounds, doubts, shame, or...


Feb 11, 2026

Episode 284 - Signs of Hope

Is it still possible to hope when so much feels heavy, confusing, or broken?

In this episode, the friars take an honest look at the state of the Church and the world and refuse to stop at discouragement. They talk about suffering, darkness, and the temptation to despair, but also about the...