The Parable Podcast with Danielle Zapchenk

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you feel like you step into each day with a Brave yes? Listen in to author, speaker, and culture creator Connie Jakab who works with others to see their dreams come to fruition. Connie shares her journey of discovering bravery through break-dancing and overcoming insecurities. Plus, emphasizes the importance of creating environments where people feel they belong...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text What is your reaction time lately? Today  I am celebrating my 41st b-day and grateful to spend it with you.  A goal of mine is to share more about myself this year and hear a bit more of my own parable stories.  Don’t worry we have a fantastic guest up next week, but grab a cup of coffee with me, and let's discuss the importance of reaction time and being in an...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you ever feel like you are the prodigal in life? Joining me today is Michelle White who shares about her journey as a single mom with four kids and her work in missions and local organizations. She shared about the importance of authenticity in friendships and the need for vulnerability and weakness. Michelle reflects on her own experiences as a prodigal daughter...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Are you one to deal with the big feelings of life or push them off? Joining me today is personal trainer and speaker Emily Reilly.  Emily opens up about her journey of living with a chronic illness and how it has shaped her faith. She discusses the challenges of dealing with pride and the constant need for humility. Emily emphasizes the power of sharing stories and...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you feel like it is time to ditch the perfection in your life? Joining me today is Preacher, writer, Podcaster, and perfection ditcher Carly Bartlett.  Carly shares with us about pushing past the anxiety and stepping into the freedom of God’s call. Carly Bartlett is from the Pacific Northwest and since 2011, she has been traveling the country speaking and leading...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever chosen a word of the year?  This is the fifth and final of our collaboration episodes with Zoweh a nonprofit mission that desires for people to experience the life, love, and freedom that comes from deeper intimacy with God and others. Today we are going to have a conversation with Zoweh’s YouVersion Content Director and Women’s Guide Team member Maggi...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Does hope weave itself into your life daily? I would love to share one of my recent messages from our home church as we take a little holiday break here at the Parable Podcast. Don’t worry Our parable stories resume next week, but in the meantime, please enjoy this message on hope wherever it may find you today. Sermon Notes "Life moves pretty fast. If you don&...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you find joy in your relationship with others? Welcome to the Parable Podcast, today I would love to share one of my recent messages from our home church as we take a little holiday break here at the Parable Podcast.   First, let me say thank you! When you have so many options to choose from, thank you so much for being a listener. 2023 has been a great year and...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text In this episode, Danielle interviews writer and author Hannah Rowen Fry about her journey of moving to Florida, discovering writing, and approaching the scripture with gratitude. Hannah shares the parable of the doctor-prescribed keto diet and how it taught her about the spiritual discipline of fasting. She also discusses her book, 'The Way of Gratitude,'...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever had a moment where overwhelming anxiety has bubbled up from beneath the surface? Joining me today is vocalist and Guitarist from the Band Brotality, Reece Maopolski, who shares with us about understanding his mental health. We were fortunate to see Brotality play not once, but twice this summer on tour. And Reid loved every minute of it. Reece discusse...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text In this episode, Robin Thompson, co-founder of Zoweh, discusses the process of recognizing and repairing the ways she may not have loved her children well in their growing-up years. She shares how engaging in narrative-focused trauma care helped her understand her own story and equipped her to listen to others. Robin emphasizes the importance of listening to ourselv...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Are you one to deal with the big feelings of life or push them off? Joining me today is pastor, Podcaster, and author Aubrey Sampson. Aubrey is back for the second time and she shares with us – that not only is lament and grief a necessary part of our spiritual life but also for kids too. Aubrey is passionate about helping hurting Christians find God’s presence in t...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever felt like your identity in who you are was being attacked? Meet Amina Labane who is passionate about theological studies and clinical mental health, and share what about a time when she was s ready to fight for her own sense of self. Amina was born and raised in New York City and has always had a love for cities. She attended Liberty University where s...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Would you say you can easily sweep things under the rug in your life? Meet Director and Engagement Strategist of Safe Families, Anna Maria Mattey shares how she had to be okay with God's direction in her life. Anna Maria loves empowering and equipping others to become more of who God made them to be. This deep-seated call comes from the ways God has used others...

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Send The Parable Podcast a Text Has there ever been a song that impacted your life greatly?  Joining me today is Jesse Royer who shares about his journey after diagnosis and how he saw the proof of Jesus in his life. After chasing his dreams of being a dancer in Los Angeles, Jesse's life literally hit a brick wall and through many doctor's visits showed there was a brain tumor affecting...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you love and accept your God-given blend? Joining me today writer, speaker, and creator of Mixed.ology Torrie Sorge.  Torrie shares with us about embracing the life God wanted her to have over her own ideas. I loved this conversation and I think every one of us will find a moment of connection with Torrie's parable story. As a Mixed Race woman, Torrie unders...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Are you one to prove you got it, you don’t need the help, you can accomplish that.  Meet my friend, pastor, and future church planter Brooke Palmer discuss honestly what God is teaching her in this season of her life. Throughout all of the ugly, Jesus has always been trustworthy. - Brooke Palmer I relate to Brooke's story so much, because I too want to prove my...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Would you say you live in a posture of curiosity?  This is the second of our collaboration episodes with Zoweh a nonprofit mission that encourages men, women, and marriages by creating tools, resources, and community spaces that invite people to experience inner healing and intimate connection with God and with others. Today we are going to have a conversation with...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you ever think is God punishing me for something? As a teacher, artist, and writer, Kelly has been privileged to befriend children in the darkness of disease, poverty, enslavement, and incredible grief. Yet in those very spaces, she has experienced even a destitute, red dirt path behold the craziest kind of party when tens of tiny, shoeless feet sprinted after he...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever been coming home from an amazing day and a train delay just ruins it all?  Joining me today is the Executive Pastor of the  Bridge, Brian Nelson. He’ll discuss how challenging it was to listen and be humble. Brian loves seeing people meet Christ and grow in their relationship with Him. When he looks out and sees families at The Bridge, who two years ag...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you ever think of yourself as a  bitter person? Today I would love to share one of my most recent messages from our home church of West Ridge .  As you will hear this story connected so many dots and through lines of the Bible with me. I hope you enjoy this message today and it encourages you wherever you are. Need Another Podcast to listen to? When you are done...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Do you have a Green Thumb or are all the plants in your home plastic?  Meet Andrea Coli who serves as the Executive Director of Lead Bold, and she is passionate about affirming and activating female ministry leaders. She has been in ministry for over 25 years and currently serves as the Teaching Pastor at CrossWinds Church in California's Bay Area. Andrea is pa...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Have you ever had an experience that brought you back to the joy and innocence of being a kid?  This is the first installment of a few collaboration episodes with Zoweh , which is a nonprofit mission that encourages men, women, and marriages by creating tools, resources, and community spaces that invite people to experience inner healing and intimate connection with...

Send The Parable Podcast a Text Has there been a time when you ask God, why is this happening?  Meet Worship Director, Ali Curry as she shares about how she and her husband relied on others through a really difficult summer.  She honestly shares about where she felt God was leading her family and left her questioning was this opportunity worth it.  Was a long-distance marriage worth it?  I appreci...