Cory Asbury Revisits His Prodigal Season On New Single “Prodigal God”
Cory Asbury Revisits His Prodigal Season On New Single “Prodigal God.” Cory Asbury’s return to worship music continues to unfold as one of the more personal chapters of his career, and his latest single, “Prodigal God,” adds another layer to that story.
The Grammy-nominated artist best known for “Reckless Love” has spent much of 2026 reflecting publicly on the five-year period he spent away from church and worship ministry, turning those experiences into music that feels deeply connected to his faith journey.
“Prodigal God” arrives as Asbury prepares for the release of his upcoming album Outsing the Angels, scheduled for September 18 via BEC Recordings. The 4-minute, 6-second track follows a run of recent releases including “Outsing the Angels,” “Holy God,” “Only Ever,” “My Closest Friend,” and “All Saints,” giving fans a growing picture of the musical direction behind the new project.
The title of the song immediately points toward one of Christianity’s most familiar stories. “Prodigal God” draws from the parable of the prodigal son while also echoing Tim Keller’s influential book The Prodigal God. Keller’s interpretation places particular emphasis on the extravagant love of the Father, shifting attention from the son’s mistakes to the relentless grace that welcomes him home.
That message carries added significance for Cory Asbury because he has increasingly described his own time away from ministry through the lens of a prodigal journey. Earlier this year, the singer reflected on how his experience felt more like living out the story that had inspired his music than simply stepping away from the industry.
The connection is especially striking considering the history behind “Reckless Love.” Asbury has spoken candidly about becoming disillusioned during his years away, exploring a country music project and eventually walking away from a significant advance before finding his way back to worship music. His latest single now appears to turn that experience into a song about the God who continues to pursue, restore and welcome people home.
“Prodigal God” also arrives as an interesting companion to the other songs released during this new chapter. While “Outsing the Angels” leans into exuberant praise and “Holy God” focuses directly on the character of Jesus, the new track appears to offer something more reflective, drawing from the personal story behind Asbury’s return.
Transparency has become a defining feature of Asbury’s comeback. He has previously credited a candid confrontation from fellow artist Forrest Frank as an important moment in his decision to return to worship ministry. Rather than presenting his absence as something to hide, Asbury has used his testimony to speak about restoration and the possibility of finding a way back after seasons of distance.
That perspective gives “Prodigal God” added emotional weight. The song does not simply revisit a biblical story. It arrives from an artist who has spent years wrestling with his own version of that story and has now turned the experience into worship.
With Outsing the Angels set to arrive on September 18, “Prodigal God” offers another glimpse into what could be Asbury’s most personal body of work yet. The single is available now across major streaming platforms.
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