What strikes me about the story of the Prodigal Son is, sometimes we are the lost son, other times we are the son who stayed on the homestead, but we have the choice to be like the father.

Act accordingly

I was a lost son, but I’ve been found now for 19 years. Thank you Cody

One of the greatest stories ever told. Cody does it well. Thank you sir

Thank you for this one, man. I enjoy it every time you tell it. Brings me close to tears.

AMEN. I stumbled upon your channel a week ago while I had several days off. Ended up binge watching daily as many of your videos as possible. God bless you, your family, your band of neighbors, supporters and all of your good works. Thank you for sharing your mind, experiences, high regard for the lessons of faith and family elders, life perspectives and your many talents and tools with all of us strangers. I'm a proud descendant of the original folks who sailed in treacherous journeys to pioneer a land their local neighbors desired to call "Vandalia/Westsylvania" as they were the "original Westerners vs. their East coast neighbors" whose disputes made them the more rugged minute men of America's early 1760's frontier through the birth of our free God trusting nation. I'm proudly a native son of this area, Southwestern Pennsylvania, home of the Whiskey Rebellion. With much love and respect, I look forward to each and every one of your videos, my West coast brother. My grandfathers for generations were a lot like how you describe yours. I bet they are all smiling at each other right now and if they were here I can only imagine how wild they would find it that their grandsons can connect in today's newest version of the Gutenberg press to share their wisdom and faith with our kindred spirits inhabiting the world today.

Thank you Cody, I greatly appreciate all of your advice and stories over the years. I'm a 28 year old dude with a wife and we just bought our first house. We've been together for 12 years now. I've used a ton of the wisdom you've bestowed on your audience. I hope all is well with you and your family!

Please hear me when I say this sometimes you come across a message you never knew you needed to hear, you may have heard similar messages before, but you were never listening. Laying here listening, I felt at peace I felt a weight instantly lifted off of me. I'm a grown man and never really showed emotion, I cried tonight and I couldn't even hold it back I tried not to but I just couldn't stop sobbing as I'm typing this I have tears in my eyes. Why? Over a simple story? Is this my time to hear the lord? This is almost embarrassing sharing this, but I want to thank you Cody for being the messenger.

I'm at a point in my life at 53 I can say I know a little about a lot ! I grew up basically finding my way in life , learning as I go .always listening and working with older guys that taught I'm a volunteer firefighter for 40 yrs .I was a plumber for 30 did all sorts of jobs to learn . Now I do ar.ed security. Love .but watching your channel and others similar .I find what I've learned usefull and thank you for the kick start.

This gave me chill bumps. I have a son coming into the world in 2 weeks and I’ve felt the tug of God on my soul to come back to the fold. I’ve been lost for a while now and I knew I was, but…I always had it in my mind that there’d always be tomorrow. That’s the wrong way to think and this cannot be a coincidence. Thank you, Cody. You’re a real influence on young men and a good one at that. It helps to share my first name with you also.

Thank you for sharing this story Cody. May people like you live forever maybe not physically but in all of our minds and hearts.

Wow! Disfellowshipped from JW after 20+ years. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, what a powerful message. I've never been a religious man because I've always struggled with faith in something that isn't tangible, but this video makes me feel like it might be worth a shot., Thanks Cody

It’s by God’s Grace that I see this now. It truly is time to come home. Thanks Cody. You’ll never understand how much this video actually means to me at this time in my life.

Thank you for this. It seems god has been sending me messages for the last few weeks now. I’m by far no Christian but have really been feeling the pull here lately.

I just told this story to my 4 year old son as a bed time story. I often tell bible stories but I told this because right before his bed time I was hitching a trailer listening to you tell it. Thank for the inspiration!

As a man and a father i have been harder on my son than his sisters. I will love him always because he is mine. With that i take responsibility for raising him to be a fair, kind and loving man with the knowledge of right and wrong. If cornered with no choice but violence i have taught him to be ruthless. An absolute monster to ward off lesser attacker's. This is my gift to this world. It's always better to love and live but when evil comes knocking in its many form's...be fearless for god family and country.😊

iv heard this story many times but for some reason hearing it here from you today pulled some heart strings.

The world you crave will sift you like wheat. There is a light that shines trying to illuminate a path to a home where forgiveness is eternal. ❤ love this!

I am thankful for having a father that has always been there for me. Today, we went to a memorial for a friend I had, and who he worked with. I told him that I needed to split wood, I cut plenty last year, just needed splitting. We went and split wood, enough to last me a few weeks. I am very thankful for my dad, I can’t imagine what life would be like without him.

This hits Home because I've been humbled this last 6 months going from success in a way to failure, All on my own , my own fault...but when I get back to where I want / need to be I've taken the last while as a needed catalyst ...great story Cody Thank You Man

A very timely moment for this story to be retold. Thank you.

This one struck my soul. Thank you and God bless you and your Family Mr. Cody.

Ive heard this story before and I never thought much of it. But now that I think of it, the story just about sums up my life for the past 5 years. Its going to take me a long time to get back home. Thank you.

Just read Luke 15 again today, thanks for doing the Lord's work ProHo.

I enjoy every time you tell this story. Gets me every time.

Been watching you for a year now. Love the channel AF vet here. I've learned a lot in the military, but you keep me sharp. Keep it up. Much love.

What a powerful message. Many need to hear it.

The prodigal son was always told in church. I always was mad at that story for the other son who was mad that he worked hard and lived a modest life and kept the family together. Then his brother comes back after having the time of his life partying and having adventures spending all the money and then was welcomed back with his inheritance that he did not ask for yet. I learned after years of living on my own and then raising a family with my wife that the money doesn’t matter. It’s having your family together that makes everything worth while. Thanks for sharing this story. It made me see how I was the son who stayed home and mad about the other partying brother, to become the father I am now, celebrating having family together!

What a great story Cody. It brought tears to my eyes as I listened to.

Imagine that whooole story, except there's no home for the young man to go home to. That's the kind of life a lot, and I mean a LOT, of young men are facing these days. Myself included growing up since my grandad that raised me died and my grandma/single mother did a fine job destroying our family. These are dark times gentlemen, keep close to family, and hold on to true friends. Because abandoning both is like tossing your shield and spear before the volley.

That was one of the most beautiful tellings of that story I have ever heard.

This was awesome Cody. May Christ never give up on me, no matter how prideful I am or selfish, may he draw me back to himself. Many people think of Christian’s as arrogant or as if we think we are higher than others.. but the prerequisite to being saved is dying to self, my good deeds are but filthy rags in his sight, we are nothing but rotting corpses without Christ’s unmeasured mercy. Humble yourselves before him, Call on his mighty name and you will be saved.

That stove is going to take off soon.

I love you, Wranglerstar. Even as we had never met and may never met. You have a friend in me.

Cody, thank you for having the courage to share. Such a wonderful story

Man, that might be my favorite video. Amen brother!

Old parables never die.

Every time I hear this it hits me harder. Thank you Cody

I needed that this morning, Cody. I appreciate it.

Thank you, sir.

Never tire of that story but I have to tell you I got the chills at the end of this video. It is so true, and there is no better time than now to start that journey home.

Great sharing of wisdom today Cody. You have made a difference in my day. Thank you for all you do.

A very timely parable for us all to be sure. God's hand is on you Cody, please keep spreading the Good News and sharing your wisdom with us here on the channel. Like others I have missed the live streams...even the "strugglestreams." Keep your hand to the plow and God will reap the harvest in His time.

Wow that sound like me. Not the losing everything part but the being taught the lessons by my our father but me being the hardheaded man I am having have to learn a lot of those lessons the hard way and realizing now as a grown man my father was right.

Thank you. That is pure, plain and simple truth.

Best Video, in my opinion, that you have ever done my friend 👊🏼 and as a fellow American very close in age, with 2 sons in their 30’s. God Bless You and Your Family Beyond All Measure Of Man 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

This is one of your best videos ... thank you for sharing the message with us!

I choke up a little every time I hear this story. You told it well.

This was not the message that I was expecting but it was one that we all have needed. I am a believer and I know that I was in the world for too far long but now I have relationship with the Father and the Son. I am so much more content and strengthened now.

Amen. Thank you for sharing the Word and your heart Brother.

A man had two sons. One worked for the forest service and made Scandinavian wood piles in his cool denim outfits. But his other son was prodigal. He lived on the East Coast and drank soy lattes all day. The upcoming struggle finally came. The woodchoping son acted accordingly, but the father had his beloved manservant give all the firewood to his profligate son who returned from the East. "Why father?" Asked the son who had worked so hard. "Why must I give my western hardwood to him?" The father replied, "He was lost, but now has returned."

Thank you for sharing this story, I think its something we all need at some point in our lives.

Cody in a day and time when everyone else is halfway doing things I appreciate you taking the time and making the effort to show the general public that “over doing things”/doing things the correct way.

Good for you Cody! You tell the story so well! Proud of you Man! Using your channel to reach the lost. I’m ready, I hope we see a lot of people/souls on the other side! Christ has Risen!

Thank you, Cody, for sharing Luke 15: 11-32. We all at some point in our lives can relate to this precious message! May God richly bless you!

Here first. How are you guys?

This is exactly what happened between me and the lord. The last part of this story gets me every time

These types of videos are why I keep coming back to this channel

Wonderful Posting! Thank you for reminding me as a father of 3 wonderful sons that no matter what, I will always be there for my sons until my last breath!

Love you Cody. This brought tears to my eyes. because i WAS that son.

A very heartfelt presentation! Thank you very much.🙌🏼

Hits me right in the feels, thank you.

Very well told. You touched many, Cody

God NEVER forsakes his children. This is a very touching parable meant to show us how much God loves us. Return to the Father and turn away from your wickedness, your drug addiction, your porn addiction, your alcohol addiction, your neglect of your wife and kids, your selfishness, dishonoring your parents, disrespecting yourself with hookup culture, wrathfulness and anger. I’m finding my way back to the Father, and it is a hard process. I feel like God put this video in front of me exactly when I needed to see it. God bless you all!

Thank you for sharing and the reminder of where we might be in our lives

God bless you, brother. You are a gift to the world and this time we find ourselves in.

Very power! I witnessed a miracle Tuesday, it has awakened my soul! I always got you here to send me a message in the most power way ❤

Thank you, and may many blessings be upon your family

Brought a tear to these 80 y/o farmer's eyes. Let us all hum or sing that glorious song: "We Gather Together to Ask The Lord's Blessings," this Thanksgiving. Give Thanks!

Beautiful. Also, subverting the audience's expectation and perception of impending doom in our country to tell everyone one of us to take an accounting of our inner selves and our place with our Creator was brilliant. Thank you.

I have heard this story before, and you tell it very well. Amen.

Sounds like that story could have been me. Thank you for taking the time to remind us all. God Bless you

Thank you for the sermon, I realize it were not for me but please keep spreading the gospel.

I needed that today. Thank you.

Thank you for this most profound message.

Thank you sir. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Your story touched my heart. Thank you for reminding me of where I’m at in life. Thank you for being there

I will arise and go to my Father’s house. Thank you

I've heard a thousand versions of this story in my life and every single one delivers this same powerful message. Dont let this nugget slip by folks, it's an important one!

By far the best video you’ve done in my opinion. Thank you

Thank you for sharing your wisdom

WRANGLERSTAR'S WEAPONS, WIGS, AND WISDOM! Another excellent message, sir!

Powerful, thank you Cody

Best video you have done yet... I needed to hear this

Thank you for this. Brought tears to my eyes.

Great message, thank you and blessings to all.

So good to hear a real man talk boldly about Papa! Keep walking with our KING!!

Thank you for sharing that story. I think many of us have those moments, even in adulthood. I’m guilty of straying away sometimes too and I have to bring myself back.

Best video. Thank you. Needed this today

Raise up a child in the way he should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 My wife and I raised 3 children, and the path I had tried showing them as they grew up, they diverted from when they left home. After a few years, though, each one in turn came back to that path. Believe me, I prayed and still do pray for them constantly. I'm so thankful that our Father in Heaven looks after us, loves us, and tries teaching us in the same way.

Man, this was awesome!! I really needed this today. Thank you !

I am currently in that journey. I will move back to my family in the next year. I am very moved how much of that story fits on my situation I have turned my back and did not know. Only in my failure was I able to see clearly what is important in live. I will never turn my back on my family again and keep us stronger. And for you good sir, I thank you, Storytelling is sometimes the best way to hear god speak. From a honest heart of another father. I thank you.

Great channel, good stuff. All is well

Great message brother. I pray that the people meant to see this. That it will resonate in their soul and come home to Father YAH

Thank you Cody. God bless you ~YBIC

Thank you sir. I needed to hear that!

Prodigal Son! Great story.

also one of my favorite. the father had respect for the son trying to make his own way but even more respect for returning home humble knowing his father was willing to let him fail on his own to grow

Thank you brother Cody!! This was soo inspired. Blessed my soul richly.! 🙌🏻 ! ✝️ !