How can storytelling help us communicate the reality and relevance of the Kingdom of God today? For this episode we're joined by spoken word artist, Dai Woolridge. He shares the creative inspiration behind the Parables Edition of the Rooted Journal and the significance of storytelling in sharing our faith. The conversation dives into the well-known parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son. How can we truly love others in the way God commands? Are there personal or societal biases we need to confront? How do we experience, and extend to others, God’s invitation to receive forgiveness, reconciliation and acceptance?  To finish, Dai gives a special performance of his spoken word poem, ‘Prodigal Son’! Timestamps (00:00) - The inspiration behind the Parables Edition of Rooted (02:40) - Dai Woolridge and spoken word (07:15) - Unpacking the parable of the good Samaritan (13:00) - When should loving our neighbour supersede other concerns? (16:00) - The power of story (20:15) - Who is your neighbour? (29:34) - The parable of the prodigal son (35:04) - The love of the Father is undeserved and can’t be earned (39:54) - God often chooses people we don’t expect him to (43:14) - God's invitation to us (45:59) - Dai performs his poem, ‘Prodigal Son’ Take our survey:We'd love to hear how you're finding the podcast. Please fill in our short survey so that we can continue to improve.Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free. Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you.Submit your questionBible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more. Bible Society socials:  FacebookInstagramX (formerly Twitter)  Disclaimer:  This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey. #Parables #JesusTeaching #ProdigalSon #GoodSamaritan #SpokenWord #Storytelling #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast