Pickled Parables

Claire Roth shares from the book of Colossians. In an overview of the book, she focuses in on the theme of dwelling on God's word and the impact it has on the Christian life. -- Scriptures Explored: Colossians 3:16 , Matthew 18 , Acts 20:31 , Ephesians 6:21 , Acts 27-28 , Exodus 32 , Acts 18:24-28 -- Claire Roth serves as Director of Children's Ministries at Emmanuel Bible Church in Salem, OR. She...

Jesse and Hunter return to God and sinners for another look at God's goodness and sovereignty in working alongside and through the lives of sinners. Some of these sinners, are changed to newness of life. Others remain unmoved to their own downfall. -- Passages explored: Acts 7:54-60 , Exodus 7:14-12:42 , Daniel 4:34-37 , Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parablemini...

Founder of Parable Jesse Turkington shares his story, and gives testimony to the goodness of God's grace in his life. -- Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a Bible teacher for the last 10 years. When Jesse was just finishing high school, he started a little Bible study at his parent’s house. Little did he know, this Bible study would change the direction...

In a slightly different episode, Hunter Witcraft presents his findings and research regarding the history and development of Christian epistemology. In doing so, we learn of many pitfalls facing Christian thought. -- Scriptures Explored: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 -- I am married to Willa; we have two boys: Graham (3) and Benjamin (1). I have a M.Div. from Corban University, a MA in Christian Ministry from...

Hunter and Jesse discuss the sovereignty of God and God's love and justice in working through and with sinful humans. To direct their discussion they observe the lives of Joseph's brothers and Jonah. -- Scripture Explored: Genesis 37-50 ; Jonah 1-4 ; 2 Kings 14:21-28   -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- If you feel le...

The prophet Elisha had a tough act to follow. This man gave it all up, faced hardship and rejection, yet did the work God called him to. Through him, and the testimony of the Scriptures, we see the importance of discipleship and discipline. -- Scripture Explored: 1 Kings 19; 1 Samuel 8; 2 Kings 6; 2 Kings 23; 1 Kings 9 -- Noah Daily was raised in Weiser, Idaho until the age of 15, when his family...

Bradley Trull Presents: Living Intentionally Part 4: Intentional Applications. This is Part 4 of a 4 Part Series. As Christians, we live intentionally as an expression of our faith, as we eagerly await our rest in Christ. -- Scripture Explored: Matthew 11:25-30 ; Matthew 7:24-27 ; Hebrews 4 ; Matthew 16:24-28 ; Matthew 19:27-30 ; Matthew 5:27-30 ; -- Bradley has been married to his wonderful wife...

Bradley Trull Presents: Living Intentionally Part 3: Loving Others. This is Part 3 of a 4 Part Series. As Christians, we ought to be intentional in our love for others. This is a tangible expression of Jesus' love to us. -- Scripture Explored: Matthew 9:18-38 ; John 4 ; Matthew 22:34-40 ; Luke 19 ; Genesis 1:27 ; James 3:9 ; Matthew 5:38-6:4 -- Bradley has been married to his wonderful wife Carly...

Bradley Trull Presents: Living Intentionally Part 2: Loving God. This is Part 2 of a 4 Part Series. When we are intentional in our love for God, it impacts who we are. It takes time, and commitment. -- Scripture Explored: Deuteronomy 6:1-25 ; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 ; Proverbs 30:8-9 -- Bradley has been married to his wonderful wife Carly for over 3 years and she just had their first child, Samuel. Being...

Bradley Trull Presents: Living Intentionally Part 1: The Problem. This is Part 1 of a 4 Part Series. Sin has shown itself as a barrier to intentional living as we face idols and distractions. -- Scripture Explored: Hebrews 12-13 ; Matthew 11 ; Matthew 5 ; Matthew 6:25-34 -- Bradley has been married to his wonderful wife Carly for over 3 years and she just had their first child, Samuel. Being in Go...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 8: A Recap of James. In an outro to our study of James, Hunter highlights key points from the book, and discusses lasting application for Christian living. -- Scriptures Explored: -- 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 bus...

Correction: Jesse provided an inaccurate statistic. He stated there being 200,000 different Christian denominations, however, the statistic is closer to 45,000.  Jesse and Hunter discuss the qualifications of elders, and what, if anything should disqualify someone from public ministry. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 7: Real Faith Cares and Endures. James reminds us real faith endures to the end. -- Scriptures Explored: James 5; Hebrews 12:2-3 -- 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...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 6: Real Faith is Challenged Real faith faces challenges in this life, and overcomes them by the mercy and grace of God. -- Scriptures Explored: James 4; Matthew 6:24; Proverbs 3:34; 1 John 3:23-24; Micah 6:8 -- RJ Olmstead is a central Arizonan who has set his heart to follow God’s calling into academia. Using an undergrad focus...

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss what ministry is, what examples from Scripture have been important in informing their thinking about ministry, and explore whether Sloppy Wet Kiss or Unforeseen Kiss is more theologically sound. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- If you feel led, give to the work of Parable: https://...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 5: Living Real Faith. James reminds us to live out our real faith in Christ to the benefit of those around us. -- Scriptures Explored: James 3; John 4; Titus 2; Isaiah 42 -- 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 Cany...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 4: Proven Faith. Faith without works is dead. Our works proves our faith. "Professed faith in Jesus Christ is useless to everybody involved if that faith is not demonstrated in newness of life." -- Scriptures Explored: James 2:14-26; John 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 15; Genesis 22; Joshua 2; Joshua 6; Ezekiel 37:1-7 -- Michael...

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss the history of Parable, how they all got involved, and explore what ministry is and why we do it. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- If you feel led, give to the work of Parable: https://www.parableministries.com/donate -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuen...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 3: Impartial and Merciful Faith. James calls believers to avoid the sin of partiality and asks us to allow mercy to be our guide in doing so. -- Scriptures Explored: James 2:1-13; Jeremiah 17:10; Hosea 12:2; Matthew 11:24; 2 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 1:17; Revelation 20:12; James 1:23; -- Michael Rogers is an Oregon native and Arizon...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 2: Real Faith "Real faith is tested in maturity and corrected in God's goodness." -- Scriptures Explored: James 1:1-18 -- 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 Mis...

The episode was originally published on our Bible reading podcast, My Dusty Bible. Listen to the complete book of James as it's read in the NLT. -- Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works (James 2:26 NLT). -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwor...

Parable Ministries Presents: A Pickled Parables Study of James. Part 1: An Introduction. The background of the book of James begins our study and understanding of this letter and reminds us of why the book of James is important to us today. -- Scriptures Explored: James 1:1-4 -- Hunter grew up in Montana and now serves the Church in Albany Oregon where he works as a youth and young adults pastor....

Parable is excited for what God has in store, and we hope you will be a part of it! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- If you feel led, give to the work of Parable: https://www.parableministries.com/donate -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

MERRY CHRISTMAS! To celebrate our Savior's birth, Hunter is reading the Christmas story. -- Scriptures Explored: Luke 2; Matthew 2 -- 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 studying the Bible and communicating it in a way which encourages further exploration of...

Anxiety and worry can be prevalent in our day. But what do the words of Jesus speak to on this topic? Hunter looks at a section on the sermon on the mount to get footing on the subject. -- Scriptures Explored: Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 42:9-11 -- 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 t...