057 I Junked the Family Car: Confessions from Rivers

The summer of 1972. A battered 1967 Oldsmobile station wagon. A teenage son who forgot to shift out of low gear. In this solo episode, Steve tells the story of the night he unknowingly destroyed the family car — and the way his father responded. No yelling. No shaming. No lifelong reminders. Just forgiveness. Through that moment, Steve began to understand something deeper about the nature of God — gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness. In this episode: The story of the “thrown rods” and broken speedometer A father who modeled quiet restraint What it means to forgive quickly — and forget How we all “throw rods” in our own lives Why repentance and mercy matter The kind of God people see through us We all hope for a Father — earthly and Heavenly — who won’t blow sky high when we mess up. Pull up a chair.