WithDA: The Podcast

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 29 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25. This final chapter of the book explores the contrast between those who are prepared for Christ's return and those who are not, with the oil representing the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence. David emphasizes Ellen White's po...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 28 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, examining the parable of the laborers in the vineyard and the story of the rich young ruler. David explores how Ellen White reveals the true economics of grace—that righteousness itself is the reward, not merely a means to some other end. He highlights how Jesus purposefully omitted the tenth commandme...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 27 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the Good Samaritan. David explores Ellen White's commentary on this well-known parable from Luke 10, emphasizing that "neighbor" is not merely a noun but a verb—a way of behaving toward people in need. The chapter challenges readers to do more than simply pr...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Nathan Renner to discuss Chapter 26 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines one of Jesus' most provocative parables—the parable of the shrewd (or unjust) steward from Luke 16. Ellen White unpacks how this challenging parable was heard differently by three distinct audiences: the tax collectors and sinners, the disciples, and the...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Nathan Renner to discuss the second half of Chapter 25 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, examining the parable of the talents from Matthew 25. David and Nathan explore Ellen White's teaching on ten distinct areas of capacity that believers can employ for God's kingdom: mental faculties, speech, influence, time, health, strength, mone...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Nathan Renner to discuss the first half of Chapter 25 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the talents. David and Nathan explore Ellen White's commentary on how Christ calls His followers not to idle waiting, but to diligent service and ministry. They unpack Ellen White's concept of perfection—not as flawle...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 24 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, examining the parable of the wedding garment from Matthew 22. Ellen White unpacks how the wedding garment represents Christ's perfect character freely offered to every believing soul. David emphasizes that while the garment was provided at infinite cost by Jesus through His life, death, and resurr...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Sarah Lane to discuss Chapter 22 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the two sons. Ellen White explores how Jesus used this simple yet powerful story to reveal the difference between those who merely profess faith and those who genuinely practice it. Through their conversation, David and Sarah unpack the critical im...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Sarah Lane to discuss Chapter 23 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the tenants. Ellen White traces Israel's history from Abraham through the Exodus and the promised land, showing how God privileged His covenant people to represent His character to the nations. David and Sarah explore how the religious leaders...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Brent Lane to discuss Chapter 21 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. David and Brent explore how Ellen White unpacks this complex parable, revealing that it is not fundamentally about wealth versus poverty, but about stewardship of the resources and privileges God has entrusted to us—both t...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapters 19 and 20 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examine the parables of the unmerciful servant and the rich fool. In Chapter 19, David explores Ellen White's commentary on the measure of forgiveness, emphasizing that Christ never wearies of forgiving and neither should we. The ground of all forgiveness is found in God's unmer...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Johnny Suarez to discuss Chapter 17 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, titled "Spare It One More Year." Ellen White examines the parable of the barren fig tree, drawing parallels between God's patience with ancient Jerusalem and His mercy toward us today. David and Johnny explore how Jesus came as the ultimate expression of divin...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Johnny Suarez (or, to be more precise, Juan Jorge Suarez Melendez) to discuss Chapter 18 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the great banquet. Ellen White unpacks how Jesus used this story to reveal God's full and gracious invitation extended first to the religious Jews, then to ordinary Jews, and ultimately t...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Deb Snyder to discuss Chapter 16 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the prodigal son. David and Deb explore Ellen White's profound insights into this beloved parable, emphasizing how the father's love—representing God's love—meets both sons exactly where they are. The chapter reveals that true freedo...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Tanya Sandoval to discuss Chapter 15 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin from Luke 15. David and Tanya explore how these parables reveal God's relentless search and rescue mission for every lost soul. They emphasize that each person has infinite value in God's eyes—whether...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 14 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge from Luke 18. David explores how Ellen White unpacks this parable about prayer and justice, emphasizing that unlike the unjust judge who reluctantly grants justice, God delights to hear and answer the cries of His people. The chapt...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Kenneth Martinez to discuss Chapter 13 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Ellen White explores the dangers of self-sufficiency and self-confidence through the contrasting attitudes of these two worshippers, drawing powerful parallels to Peter's experience of denial and resto...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 12 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, titled 'Asking to Give,' which examines the parable of the persistent friend found in Luke 11. David explores Ellen White's commentary on Jesus' teaching about prayer, emphasizing that God is our Father who longs to hear our requests. The chapter reveals that we are to pray persiste...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Kenneth Martinez to discuss Chapter 11 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the scribe instructed for the kingdom of heaven. Ellen White explores how disciples are called to be scribes who draw both old and new treasures from God's storehouse—Scripture, nature, and personal experience. David and Kenneth emphasiz...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by Kenneth Martinez to discuss Chapter 10 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the dragnet. Ellen White draws from Jesus' teaching in Matthew 13 to explore the final separation between the righteous and the wicked at the end of the age. David and Kenneth discuss how this parable reveals God's character—that He...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 9 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the pearl of great price from Matthew 13. David explores the dual significance of the parable: Christ as the spectacularly valuable pearl we surrender everything to obtain, and believers as the precious pearls for whom Christ gave everything. He emphasizes that while salvat...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by dear friend Kylie Casey to discuss Chapter 8 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the hidden treasure. David and Kylie explore how the treasure represents both Jesus and His kingdom as found in Scripture, emphasizing that God does not conceal His truth—rather, human traditions and speculations obscure it. They discus...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 7 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the leaven from Matthew 13. David explores how Ellen White presents the leaven as representing the transforming power of God's grace working secretly, silently, and steadily in the human heart. He emphasizes how this grace works from the inside out—not through external...

Pastor David Asscherick is joined by his oldest son, Landon Asscherick, to discuss Chapter 6 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which explores multiple lessons drawn from seed-sowing and agriculture. David and Landon examine seven distinct lessons that Ellen White develops: obedience in the natural order, cooperation between divine and human effort, sequential development in growt...

Pastor David Asscherick discusses Chapter 5 of Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons, which examines the parable of the mustard seed. David explores how Ellen White reveals that Jesus' teaching was deliberately absurd and shocking to His first-century Jewish audience—comparing the kingdom of heaven to the tiniest of seeds was designed to unsettle their expectations of a military Mes...