EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 24 MIN
A Prodigal Son’s Journey Home
from Age Out Loud · host Warm Beach Faith-Inspired Retirement Living
In Part Two of our special Age Out Loud series, Warm Beach resident, veteran journalist, and eyewitness to history John Schenk shares the deeply personal journey that brought him back to God. Searching for meaning, John hitchhiked across Europe and Africa, following a path filled with questions, unexpected encounters, and discovery. His journey eventually brought him to Mount Athos, where one unforgettable moment became a turning point in his faith. That experience would help shape the life and career that followed...eventually leading John to work with World Vision in some of the world’s most difficult and war-torn places. Join host and Warm Beach Executive Director Gary Dewhirst for a remarkable story about searching for purpose, rediscovering faith, and the unexpected ways God can guide us home. Be sure to watch the video version of the podcast for special photos, footage, and visuals that bring John’s journey to life. Age Out Loud is a podcast from Warm Beach Faith-Inspired Retirement Living, sharing stories that inspire us to live boldly, stay curious, grow in faith, and make the most of the life in front of us.
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Warm Beach resident and veteran journalist John Schenk shares the deeply personal prodigal son journey that took him hitchhiking across Europe and Africa in search of meaning. A powerful moment at Mount Athos brought him back to God and helped shape the faith and purpose that would later guide his work with World Vision in some of the world’s most difficult places.
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