🎙️ Welcome Back to the Parable Podcast!

In this special episode, we’re joined by Fr Jacob Magdy and his daughter Mary Magdy for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16).

Together, we unpack one of Christ’s most confronting and beautiful parables — a story that challenges our understanding of fairness, comparison, reward, and grace.

Why does life sometimes feel unfair?

Why do we struggle when others seem to receive what we’ve worked longer for?

And how can we transform comparison from something that poisons the heart into something that produces gratitude?

In this episode, we explore:

- Why life can seem unfair — and what that reveals about our perspective

- The importance of seeing through the lens of gratitude rather than comparison

- The blessing of simply being in the Vineyard — growing within the Church over time

- How comparison can either cultivate envy or deepen thankfulness

- What this parable teaches us about God’s grace, mercy, and fatherly love

Fr Jacob shares pastoral wisdom grounded in Scripture and spiritual insight, while Mary brings an honest and refreshing perspective that makes this conversation relatable across generations.

This episode is a powerful reminder that the greatest gift isn’t the wage at the end of the day — it’s being called into the Vineyard at all.

✨ We’d love to hear your reflections — has this parable ever challenged the way you see fairness or comparison? Share your thoughts in the comments or join the conversation on Instagram @parable.podcast

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