Pickled Parables

Hunter reflects on the benefits of thankfulness and explores Paul's expression of thanksgiving in the book of Colossians -- 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 others. -...

God communicates his faithfulness to his people through the example of the Prophet Hosea and the real life analogy of marriage and fidelity. -- Scriptures Explored: Hosea 2, 2 Timothy 2:13, Deuteronomy 28-29, Galatians 2:8-9 -- 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 GCU, and a Post-Graduate Certi...

In a big picture view of the Bible, Bradley Trull traces the idea of wealth and poverty to gain a Biblical Theology of how we as Christians can view and interact with our abundance and, more importantly, reflect on the faith that motivates us to use it well. -- Bradley has been married to his wonderful wife Carly for over 3 years and she just had their first child, Samuel. Being in God's Word cons...

Followers of Christ are called to meet together. But, how do we answer the litany of reasons we have to avoid or miss being a part of a church. Christians are the Church, and should be a part of a local church for the benefit of their spiritual lives and the building up of other believers. -- Scripture Explored: 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 2:42-44; Acts 16:4-5; Hebrews 10:24-25; John 15:1-12; 1 Corinthians...

Christian evangelism is a crucial part of the life of the believer. To understand what it is, we must also understand what it is not. Finally, evangelizing in the Spirit and in the power of God is the only option for real, effective evangelism. -- Scripture Explored: Isaiah 52:7; Galatians; James 2:18-26; John 15:5; Colossians 3:17; John 10:15; Revelation 3:20; Luke 15: 11-32; Romans 12; 1 Corinth...

When faced with many trials, we are faced with a choice. We can be frustrated and angry and turn from God, or we can count it all joy and run to God. Running to God is a habit, and takes Christians responding by seeking God. -- Scripture Explored: James 1:1-8; Psalm 55:22, 62:7-8, 64:10, 57:1-9, 119:132-133, 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-16; Colossians 3:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 -- Connect wi...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 14: Series Summary: Principles from Exile. Peter's 2 letters can be summarized as: trust God in the face of suffering, do good, and grow in your knowledge of Christ. -- Scriptures Explored: 1 and 2 Peter; Daniel 3, 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...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 13: Remembering God's Promises. Jesse Turkington explores 2 Peter chapter 3 and its message of remembrance. -- Passages explored: 2 Peter 3. -- Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a Bible teacher for the last 9 years. When Jesse was just finishing high school, he started a little Bible study at his...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 12: False vs Faithful Teachers Michael Tourtellotte continues the study of 2 Peter by discussing the differences between false teachers and the destruction they bring and faithful teachers and their character in the Spirit.  -- Passages Explored: 2 Peter 2; Matthew 13:24-30 -- Michael Tourtellotte is a disciple of Jesus and a ponderer of Hi...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 11: Living Your Calling. Peter introduces his second letter to the dispersed believers by challenging them with 2 ideas. Live lives worthy of the Jesus who saved you. Cling to the credibility of the promises of God and his Scriptures. -- Scriptures Explored: 2 Peter 1; Matthew 17:1-8; Psalm 119:105 -- Hunter grew up in Montana and now serve...

The episode was originally published on our Bible reading podcast, My Dusty Bible. Listen to the complete book of 2 Peter as it's read in the NLT. -- In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, a...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 10: Peter Bids Farewell (For Now). As Peter closes his first letter, he leaves Christians with warnings. Elders are called to a higher standard, and their congregants are called to be watchful. -- Scriptures Explored: 1 Peter 5; John 10:11-15; John 21:15-19 -- Hunter grew up in Montana and now serves the Church in Albany Oregon where he wor...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 9: Trust God, Do Good. When faced with suffering, all things considered, how does the Christian proceed? -- Scriptures Explored: 1 Peter 4:12-19; Luke 9:23-24; Matthew 5:11; Matthew 10:20-22; Proverbs 11:31 -- 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 w...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 8: God Gives Grace, He Receives Glory. God gives believers grace to endure suffering, and in return, is brought glory through their testimony. -- Scriptures Explored: 1 Peter 4:1-11; John 21:11-19; Romans 5:6-8 -- 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 h...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 7: Baptism as a Symbol for... Suffering Often when we think of baptism, we think of the victory we have in Jesus, but Peter suggests it has a lot to do with suffering as well. -- Scriptures Explored: 1 Peter 3:18-22; Genesis 6-8 -- Hunter grew up in Montana and now serves the Church in Albany Oregon where he works as a youth and young adult...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 6: Zealous for What is Good. Hunter continues to discuss the nature of suffering in the life of a Christian as it relates to their call to do what is right. In short, it both produces and requires zeal. -- Scriptures Explored: 1 Peter 3:8-17; 1 Peter 2:20; Matthew 5:38-45; Psalm 34:12-16 -- Hunter grew up in Montana and now serves the Churc...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 5: Household Witness (1 Peter 2:16-3:7). Jesse Turkington explores Peter's strategy of living a representative life in the midst of the world's cultures. -- Passages explored: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2:16-20, 2:21-25, 3:1-7. -- Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a Bible teacher for the last 9 years. When J...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 4: Authority Under God (1 Peter 2:13-17). Jesse Turkington offers a straightforward meditation on this famous passage. How should we submit to worldly authorities in view of our heavenly citizenship? -- Passages explored: 1 Peter 1:14-15, 2:1-3, 11-12, 13-17; Daniel 4:29-33; Acts 19:23-41; Daniel 3:28-30, 6:4-5. -- Jesse Turkington is the e...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 3: A Call to Christian Conduct (Holiness) Michael Tourtellotte continues the study of 1 Peter by discussing the conduct of Christians. How should we live in light of our hope, despite being in the midst of a culture of sin? -- Passages Explored: 1 Peter 1:13-2:12; Romans 6:1-2; Galatians 5:13 -- Michael Tourtellotte is a disciple of Jesus a...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 2: A Living Hope and Genuine Faith Hunter Hoover shares regarding Peter's message about the hope we have in Jesus. If Jesus is living, then the hope we have in him is as well. Likewise, the living hope we have makes us able to endure many trials, resulting in a genuine faith. -- Passages Explored: 1 Peter 1:13-2:12; John 20:3-10 -- Hunter g...

Pickled Parables Presents: A Study of 1 and 2 Peter. Part 1: Introduction to Peter Jesse Turkington shares the background, context and audience for Peter's letters in the opening section of 1 Peter. Peter wrote to a group called the elect exiles. We today face a challenge of living as elect exiles waiting for the kingdom. -- Passages Explored: 1 Peter 1:1-2 -- Jesse was born and raised in the Will...

The episode was originally published on our Bible reading podcast, My Dusty Bible. Listen to the complete book of 1 Peter as it's read in the NLT. -- Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay...

Welcome to Parable Portraits! Come listen to every day saints share their testimonies of God’s goodness. -- Today Pastor Chicho Martin has come to share his life story and how God has demonstrate His faithfulness throughout it! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Hosted by Jake & Janella Olson Music created by Chad...

In July of 2017, Jesse Turkington started writing little devotionals for a Bible study that he hosted in Salem, Oregon. His writings became known as meditationals because they were similar to devotionals yet had an emphasis on biblical meditation. Meditationals are meant to encourage spiritual growth through the personal practice of biblical meditation. Corporate Consideration is the last of a fiv...

In July of 2017, Jesse Turkington started writing little devotionals for a Bible study that he hosted in Salem, Oregon. His writings became known as meditationals because they were similar to devotionals yet had an emphasis on biblical meditation. Meditationals are meant to encourage spiritual growth through the personal practice of biblical meditation. The Benefit of Meditative Prayer is the four...