Representing three generations of prodigals, Pastor Bill Putman and his son, Pastor Jim Putman, candidly discuss the difficult challenges they and their families have experienced, and offer practical advice and encouragement to families with prodigals. (Part 2 of 2)
How God brought a prodigal home again
Steering your young adult back to faith
Bill Putman has been serving in various capacities of Christian ministry for five and a half decades. He has pastored several churches and has been involved in church planting, consulting, and more. He currently leads the Barnabas Team Ministry to encourage pastors and church leaders. Bill has authored three books: Daddy, I'm Pregnant, Life Sure is Confusing, and Hope for the Prodigal (co-authored with his son, Jim). Bill and his wife, Bobbi, have five grown children, 14 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Jim Putman is the co-founder and senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho. He has authored several books including Church is a Team Sport, Real-Life Discipleship, and The Power of Together. Jim and his wife have three married sons and four grandchildren. Learn more about Jim at his website, jimputman.com.
