The Parable Podcast with Danielle Zapchenk

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever felt contained without  the freedom to grow?  Meet author, speaker, writing coach and artist Sylvia Thomson. She wrote her own parable story for you today and walks us through what it was like to grow up in a legalistic church. We get to explore her journey to find freedom and creativity. Sylvia shares her personal parable, "The Master's Gard...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Simplicity comes in many different shapes and it is a useful practice for drawing closer to God. Today I would love to share one of my recent messages from our home church from a series called Your Sacred Path. Please enjoy this message wherever it may find you today. If you prefer to watch it, click here. Sermon Notes: When we choose to practice living simply it re...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text What is the desire of your heart that you have yet to say out loud? Meet Creator and Founder of Every Little Seed Magazine and Creative Coach Courtney Kendall. She shares about how the power of words had an impact on how she saw herself. Courtney Kendall started the magazine as a way to help herself and others slow down to connect with faith, friends, and creativity...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Has your habit of thinking robbed you of joy and your confidence? Meet strategic coach, business owner, and Author Amy Kemp. She shares about how she has recognized the patterns of her mind and how to combat them. Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply “thought habits” impact every part of their work and lives. As a certified Habit Finder...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text One minute you're walking along through life, and then suddenly something as small as a little bit of water changes your life. Welcome to the 200th episode of The Parable Podcast! I find myself at an unexpected place, like most of us do. But I am grateful you are listening in today, and appreciate you being a part of our Parable Community over the last three ye...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text What’s the big deal if you love people who already love you?  That’s the question Jesus posed to those who gathered to listen to him in Luke chapter six. Today, I would love to share one of my recent messages from our home church, from a series called Questions Jesus Asked. Next week we are back with my 200th episode, we can’t even believe it, THANK YOU!  Please enj...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Born in France to a Canadian father and an American mother, Michèle is a consultant, writer, and speaker motivated by a deep passion for Third Culture Kids (TCK). After teaching for twenty years at Black Forest Academy (Germany), she launched her own ministry, equipping TCKs for flourishing, while offering those who care for them the information they need to love th...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever wondered, is this the end of my story? Please meet Ashley Forsberg as she shares about her parable journey of walking through rejection and walking in confidence. Ashley is a passionate communicator, weaving faith, storytelling, and scripture into theologically rich messages of healing and hope. A pastor, author, and entrepreneur, she helps others hear...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text How have values been infused in you that continue to guide you throughout your life? Today I would love to share one of my recent messages from our home church - a series called, Home is What You Make It, as I shared about values.  Please enjoy this message wherever it may find you today. Watch the Live Service Here , or start here for Teach Your Children Reflection...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Each week we normally hear stories from different people, just really sharing what God has taught them over the course of their life through their own story. And we're going to get back to regularly scheduled programming in just a couple of weeks, but I don't want to leave you empty-handed. We are excited to get to the start of summer, but I did want to gi...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text We are at the start of the summer season and we are taking three weeks off from our regularly scheduled episodes. However, you won't be left empty-handed. I wanted to give you a little bit encouragement over the next few weeks with just some thoughts as you walk into summer. Sometimes when seasons change we kind of look at our life and we wonder where we'v...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Are you in a posture of striving or surrender right now?  Please meet Women’s  Leadership Coach Jeannette Cochran as she shares her parable journey of what God taught her through breast cancer. Jeannette has been a leader in ministry for over 30 years, including nearly two decades as an Executive Pastor of a thriving multicultural church. Now, as a certified leaders...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you wonder whether you are an introvert? Please meet my guest, professional speaker and massage therapist Sabrina Schottenhammel.  She shares about her tendency to hide and her journey to overcome that mindset. The conversation delves into the significance of self-care practices, the role of faith in personal growth, and the power of building supportive communiti...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever had a hard time comprehending the place of life you are in? Please meet Adult Ministry Leader Sharie Behnke as she shares about her parable journey of finding God while going through a challenging season. Sherri reflects on her childhood in Oklahoma, how her faith has evolved through life's challenges and including the loss of her first husband, D...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Our monthly theme episodes give us a chance to focus on a theme and then extend that as an opportunity to see how that can play out in our life and all the relationships that surround us.  It is important for me that we dive into our story often to not only see where God has brought us but also continue learning and growing in empathy. In this episode, we are going...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever experienced your worth as transactional? Please meet Executive Health coach Donna Thomas with over 30 years in the fitness industry as she shares about her parable journey embodying mental, physical, and spiritual health. In this episode, we discuss Donna's journey through her 60s, the challenges and joys of aging, and the importance of self-disco...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever defined yourself how much you accomplish on your to-do list? Yes, I so resonate with this. Please meet Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Danni Smith Bullied as she shares her parable journey of understanding her worth. We discuss her journey of overcoming postpartum depression and the metaphor of carrying a 'bag of rocks' to describe the emo...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever felt like you were the first to break the cycle? This is our final collaboration with The Baton Pass as we celebrate their Spring Event season called Illuminate when Light Reveals.  If you haven’t heard about the Baton Pass before, they believe when stories are shared chains will break and divine connections will be made. Grateful to be a part of their...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever felt like you lost your direction? We are collaborating with The Baton Pass as they kick off their Spring Event season called Illuminate: When Light Reveals. I happen to be one of their advisors and I truly love this team and what this organization is all about. If you haven’t heard about the Baton Pass before they exist to empower women to overcome th...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever felt like you couldn’t bring your pain to God? For the next three weeks we are collaborating again with The Baton Pass as they head into their Spring Event season called Illuminate when light reveals.  If you haven’t heard about the Baton pass before they exist to empower women to overcome through events, workshops and so much more. I happen to be one...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever had an injury but you still pushed through the pain? Please Cheryl Nembhard,if that name sounds familiar Cheryl is my my better half, on Together We Rise. Cheryl is a dynamic Speaker, Podcast/TV Host and Justice Advocate. Her dedication to Community Service includes working with at-risk youth, former gang members, sexual assault victims & teenage m...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you wondered, is God really good and then had the courage to say that outloud? Please meet Careese Mukulu as she shares honestly about how she viewed God at one point in her life. In this conversation, CaReese discusses her journey of navigating hardship, faith, and personal growth. She reflects on the universal nature of hardship, and explores the complexities...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever struggled to find the words to describe your purpose?  Please meet my guest, Danita Cummins. She is a career and business coach with nearly 30 years in the Department of Defense, where she led teams in Special Operations and advanced technology. In her book, Promise Over Purpose, she encourages readers to shift from purpose-chasing to a fulfilling life...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Every month The Parable Podcast focuses on a new theme. This provides a focus and an opportunity to be mindful of not only ourselves but what that looks like for our friends and our family.  We must dive into our story often and not only see where God has brought us but also continue learning and growing in empathy. Why is it we do the things we do? Our monthly them...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Has there ever been words written or spoken over you that shifted your life? Please meet my guest Survivor of War COO Nate Bates. Nate shares about how his relationship with his father played a pivotal role throughout his entire life. Nate shares profound insights on forgiveness and self-compassion. He discusses the importance of understanding God as a father figure...