#38 | Mercy As Medicine For A Culture Of Pride

For £2.27 ($3) a month you get:Exclusive access to premium contentAccess to great value on all Jarvah Biltong Products (UK only)All funds go to the Orthodox Church in St Leonard's, Hastings to continue it's transformational workSunny Banana (Sunny Banana + Jarvah Biltong)What if the bravest act you make this week is a sincere “I’m sorry”? We open a heartfelt space to rethink repentance during Lent while honouring the parallel fast of Ramadan. From the hush of Mount Athos to the bustle of a school chapel, we explore why turning back can matter more than being dazzled by miracles, and how mercy works like medicine on wounds we’d rather hide.We unpack the meaning of metanoia—literally a change of mind—and bring it down to earth as a true U‑turn in daily life. The Prodigal Son becomes less a parable for children and more a map for adults who have burned bridges and want to go home. Instead of a father ready to punish, we meet a Father who runs to embrace. Along the way we challenge a culture that shames apology and glorifies recklessness, and we share how a simple, public confession can open room for trust to grow again.If you have ever wondered whether forgiveness is accessible or whether change is possible, this conversation offers honest hope and practical clarity. We reflect on why “repentance above miracles” makes sense, how the Lord’s Prayer ties our healing to our neighbour’s, and what proves repentance has taken root: the harmful pattern stops. You’ll hear a simple prayer to carry through the week—“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us sinners”—and a gentle reminder to go easy on yourself so you can show mercy to others.Listen for a grounded, compassionate take on Lent, forgiveness, and the courage to turn around. If this moved you or gave you language for a needed apology, share it with a friend, subscribe for more reflections, and leave a review with the one change you’re ready to make.Drop us a lineSupport the show