Pickled Parables

Parable Ministries Presents: Hebrews. In Hebrews chapter 1, we are introduced to Jesus as a greater messenger because the message is fulfilled in him. - Check out our other podcasts! "Rejoice, O Beloved!" Commentaries My Dusty Bible - Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com ParablePublishing.com Instagram TikTok - About the teacher: Hunter grew up in Montana and now se...

Parable Ministries Presents: Hebrews. Hunter opens the teaching series by introducing the book. - Check out our other podcasts! "Rejoice, O Beloved!" Commentaries My Dusty Bible - Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com ParablePublishing.com Instagram TikTok - About the teacher: Hunter grew up in Montana and now serves the Church in Albany Oregon where he works as a yo...

Hunter shares a quarterly check in and update about the goings on at Parable. Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com ParablePublishing.com Instagram TikTok Check out our other podcasts! "Rejoice, O Beloved!" Commentaries My Dusty Bible Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Noah Daily shares the testimony of how Jesus has worked and continues to work in his life. He and Hunter reflect on God's past and present mercies and discuss what exciting things God has in store. -- Noah Daily was raised in Weiser, Idaho until the age of 15, when his family moved to the Salem area where he now lives. Right after high school, Noah left for the U.S. Army, spending 5 years active d...

Check out "Rejoice, O Beloved!" on all podcasting platforms today! Transcript: "Hey everyone, it’s Jesse!  Just wanted to let you know about a new podcast that released on December 15th, 2025. It’s called Rejoice, O Beloved and it’s unique because this is a limited 20 episode teaching course, that, for the first time, comes with its own workbook. The podcast is free but the workbook is a separate...

Alex and Noah share about the Old Testament book of Amos! Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com ParableMinistries.com ParablePublishing.com Instagram TikTok Check out our other podcasts! "Rejoice, O Beloved!" Commentaries My Dusty Bible Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate

Jesse and Hunter discuss the history, theology, and their personal experiences with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. In it, they reflect on the idea and role of a prophet in modern day life and appreciate the atoning work of Jesus Christ. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork create...

Chris Luckman shares from the book of Romans in what is an overview of the key themes. -- Chris was born and raised in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. He met Jesus at a young age and grew up in a non-Christian household. However Jesus never let him go. Eventually Chris went to Arrowhead Bible College in Fishtail Montana when he earned a 1 year discipleship certificate. From there Chris traveled t...

Alex shares the story of how Jesus saved him and how God's timing is good. He and Hunter reflect on the goodness of the logic and rationality of faith in the God of the Bible. -- Alex is a lifelong follower of Christ who embarked on a journey of faith at the tender age of 3. From serving the homeless with Church at the Park to joining YWAM, Alex's mission is to illuminate the beauty of God's love...

Chicho is a Christ-follower residing in Oregon's Willamette Valley. He's a family man who loves apologetics and books about theology/philosophy. His passion is sharing the truth of God's Word, and witnessing to atheists in particular. In small moments of free time, he enjoys playing his bass guitar or some video games. -- Connect with Us: contact@parableministries.com Parable Ministries Instagram...

Hunter presents the Judaizers in a brief return to their conversation about the Pharisees and the importance of right belief informing right practice. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi -- Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries a...

RJ Olmstead shares about humility and what it looks like when put to the test in Christian living. -- Scriptures Explored: Luke 9 ; Psalm 138 ; Philippians 2 ; James 4 ; Romans 12 -- RJ Olmstead is a central Arizonan who has set his heart to follow God’s calling into academia. Using an undergrad focus on Behavioral Health and Ministry, and an M.Div. focused on Intercultural Studies and Missiology,...

Jesse and Hunter discuss the history, theology, and their personal experiences with the Eastern Orthodox branch of Christianity. In it, they reflect on the cultural differences and weigh the pros and cons of much of their belief and how it impacts their practice. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Cha...

Alex takes a brief look at Revelation and reflects on the nature of the book. -- Scripture Explored: Revelation 1:3, 12, 16, 20 , Luke 21:25-26 , 2 Timothy 1:7 , Exodus 25:31-40 , Philippians 2:15, Revelation 13:1, 16-17 , Revelation 22:20 -- Alex is a lifelong follower of Christ who embarked on a journey of faith at the tender age of 3. From serving the homeless with Church at the Park to joining...

Anne Roth joins Hunter to share her testimony of the work Jesus has done, and is doing, in her life. In it, we reflect on the joys of a firm foundation in the person of Jesus Christ. -- Anne Roth works as an English teacher and has a lifelong passion for learning. She worked for 10 years at a Christian international school in Kampala, Uganda, and loved the chance to teach and disciple her students...

Jerry Crane shares reflections about God's provision in his own life and in the lives of Jesus' disciples in a challenge to remember how God provides as a means of facing life's challenges and getting excited for what God will do in the future. -- Scriptures Explored: Mark 8:1-10 ; Luke 12:22-26 -- Jerry Crane III, born and raised in Salem, OR, is passionate about the word of God and seeing lives...

Hunter shares a quarterly check in and update about the goings on at Parable. And, he shares a short devotional based off 1 Corinthians 15, about creeds. -- Scripture Explored: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ; Deuteronomy 6 -- Hunter grew up in Montana and now serves the Church in Albany, Oregon where he works as a youth and young adults pastor. He and his wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hunter loves stu...

Jesse and Hunter discuss the history, theology, and their personal experiences with the Baptist denomination. In it, they celebrate similarities while highlighting differences of the denomination. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi -- Jesse Turkington is...

Hunter Witcraft explores the idea of theological method. What is it? How do we develop one? And, how can we do the work to put a good theological method into practice? -- Scriptures Explored: Exodus 34:6-7 ; Nahum 1:2-3 ; Jonah 4:2 ; Joel 2:13 ; John 1:29 ; Mark 1:7 ; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 -- Hunter Witcraft is married to Willa; we have two boys: Graham (3) and Benjamin (1). I have a M.Div. from Co...

Elijah Olander joins Hunter for a Parable Portrait wherein he reflects on the many blessings of God and the goodness God has brought in his life. -- Elijah Olander, is currently studying for a Master’s in Ministry at Phoenix Seminary. He lives in Prescott, Arizona with his wife, Gabriela. They attend Canyon Bible Church of Prescott. Elijah plans to go into full time ministry, whether pastoral or i...

Scriptures Explored: Daniel 4 -- Anne Roth works as an English teacher and has a lifelong passion for learning. She worked for 10 years at a Christian international school in Kampala, Uganda, and loved the chance to teach and disciple her students in their faith as well as their academics. She is now based in Oregon again, and gratefully continues to share the truth of God's word whenever the oppo...

Jesse and Hunter look at the story of Noah, a man described as righteous, who in his post flood day, may have overstepped in his righteousness? -- Scripture Explored: Genesis 6-9 ; Exodus 34:6-7 ; John 9 -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi -- Jesse Turking...

Elijah observes the book of Philippians and how the gospel is crucial in our conflict resolution. -- Scriptures Explored: Philippians 4 ; Philippians 2:14 -- Elijah Olander, is currently studying for a Master’s in Ministry at Phoenix Seminary. He lives in Prescott, Arizona with his wife, Gabriela. They attend Canyon Bible Church of Prescott. Elijah plans to go into full time ministry, whether past...

Pastor Grant Clay shares his testimony and bears witness to the work of Jesus in his life. -- Grant has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years. He previously served churches in Spokane, WA, Clay Center, KS, and Salem, OR. He also directed a mission organization which focused on training pastors in Africa. Grant has degrees in theology/biblical studies from Whitworth University, North...

RJ Olmstead takes a brief survey of what the New Testament says about love by observing the idea of agape love and eleeo mercy. -- Scriptures Explored: Mark 12:29-31 ; John 15:12 ; Philippians 2 ; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 ; Romans 14 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 ; 1 Corinthians 10 ; Ephesians 4:25-32 ; Luke 10:25-37 -- RJ Olmstead is a central Arizonan who has set his heart to follow God’s calling into ac...