The Entitlement Trap: Why You're Disappointed

July 08, 2026

Fr. Jon Aamodt

The Altar Church: Ancient-Future Worship in Upstate SC. Is modern culture making us miserable? From the politics of the left and right to our daily complaints, a toxic culture of "I deserve this" has crept deep into our lives—and our churches. In this episode, Father Jon dives into Luke 15 to show how both sons in the famous parable fell into the trap of entitlement, why it always leads to deep disappointment, and how embracing the unconditional love of God is the only real way out.