Faith That Moves

What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected to go? In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Matt Parker, to hear the remarkable story of how a short-term mission trip to post-war Lebanon changed the course of his life. From teaching in an English elementary school to serving in ministry overseas, Matt shares how God used ordinary moments, unexpected relationships, and a simple...

In this episode of Faith That Moves , Mel sits down with worship leader Jeremy Schering to hear the story of how a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit transformed his faith and set him on a path of worship ministry. Jeremy shares how God met him in a powerful way as a teenager, turning faith from something he inherited into something deeply personal. He reflects on the role worship has pl...

In this episode of Faith That Moves, Mel Parker sits down with Calvary Church's pioneer pastor, Joe Wittmer, to explore what it looks like to say "yes" to God—even when the destination isn't fully clear. Joe shares his journey from a struggling teenager to a pastor, reflecting on the pivotal moments when God called him to step out in faith. Together, Mel and Joe discuss how God...

What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected? In this deeply personal episode of Faith That Moves, Mel Parker sits down with John Szabo to share the story of how a reluctant, young Brit sensed God calling her to leave everything familiar behind and move to Beirut, Lebanon. What began as a short-term mission trip became a life-changing journey and Mel opens up about the moment she f...

In this episode of Faith That Moves , Mel Parker sits down with Everett Felsman and Joel Reasoner to talk about what it really looks like to step out when God calls—especially when it’s uncomfortable, uncertain, or unexpected. Fresh off a mission trip to the jungles of Peru, Joel and Ev share honest, funny, and faith-stretching stories about saying “yes” to God. From open doors that didn’t make se...

In this very first episode of Faith That Moves , host Mel Parker sits down with Taylor Burkholder and Mindy Hall as they unpack their experience serving missionaries families in Peru. They share how God stirred their hearts, confirmed His calling, and showed up in ways they didn’t expect. From stepping into the unknown to discovering unexpected joy and purpose, this episode will challenge and enco...