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Pickled Parables

116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Pickled Parables is a Bible teaching podcast where we study, contemplate and testify to the Bible’s incredible teachings and how it leads us to live a better life. Listen to pastors, professors, counselors, evangelists, and Bible scholars share their studies and meditations.

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Qualifications of Elders and Disqualifications from Ministry (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 3]

April 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Jesse and Hunter discuss the qualifications of elders, and what, if anything should disqualify someone from public ministry. -- [email protected] 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 -- Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a Bible tea...

James Part 7: Real Faith Cares and Endures | Elijah Olander

April 05, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

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 to go into full time ministry, whether pastoral or in a parachurch ministry. He has a ...

James Part 6: Real Faith is Challenged | RJ Olmstead

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

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 on Behavioral Health and Ministry, and an M.Div. focused on Intercultural Studies and ...

What is Ministry, Who is Ministry for, and What Examples of Ministry Guide Us? (feat. Jesse Turkington, Michael Rogers, and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chat Ep. 2]

March 15, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

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. -- [email protected] 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 An...

James Part 5: Living Real Faith | Elijah Olander

March 05, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

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 Canyon Bible Church of Prescott. Elijah plans to go into full time ministry, whether pasto...

James Part 4: Proven Faith | Michael Rogers

February 25, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

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 Rogers is an Oregon native and Arizona resident. He is a husband to his amazing, spect...

Pickled Chats 1: What is Ministry and the History of Parable (feat. Jesse Turkington, Michael Rogers, and Hunter Hoover)

February 15, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss the history of Parable, how they all got involved, and explore what ministry is and why we do it. -- [email protected] 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 -- Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a B...

The History of Parable (feat. Jesse Turkington, Michael Rogers, and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats Ep. 1]

February 15, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss the history of Parable, how they all got involved, and explore what ministry is and why we do it. -- [email protected] 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 -- Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a B...

James Part 3: Impartial and Merciful Faith | Michael Rogers

February 05, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

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 Arizona resident. He is a husband to his amazing, spectacular, wonderful wife and a new fat...

James Part 2: Real Faith | RJ Olmstead

January 25, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

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 Missiology, RJ strives to engage people on their own grounds for Christ and biblical thin...

James | Bible Reading

January 25, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

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). -- [email protected] https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi -- Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright...

James Part 1: An Introduction | Hunter Hoover

January 05, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

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. He and his wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hunter loves studying the Bible and commu...

Parable Update: Exciting New Endeavors

January 02, 2024 14:48 - 7 minutes - 9.81 MB

Parable is excited for what God has in store, and we hope you will be a part of it! -- [email protected] 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

A Christmas Reading | Hunter Hoover

December 25, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

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 others. -- [email protected] https://www.parableministries.com https://www...

Worry and Anxiety | Hunter Hoover

December 05, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

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 two kids. Hunter loves studying the Bible and communicating it in a way which encourage...

Lessons of Thankfulness in Colossians | Hunter Hoover

November 25, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

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. -- [email protected] https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram...

Lessons on Fidelity: God's Faithfulness and Hosea 2 | Hunter Witcraft

November 05, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

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 -- -- Connect with Us: [email protected] Parable Ministries Instagram -- If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: Donate Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

A Biblical Theology of Poverty and Wealth | Bradley Trull

October 25, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

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 consistently has been critical for who he is today and he wants to encourage more people to...

Why Christians Should Go to Church | Chicho Martin

October 05, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

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 12:4-27 -- Connect with Us: [email protected] Parable Ministries Instagra...

The Spark of Evangelism | Alex Pyles and Noah Daily

September 25, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

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 Corinthians 12 -- Noah Daily was raised in Weiser, Idaho until the age of 15, when his family...

Running to God | Chris Luckman

September 05, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

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 with Us: [email protected] Parable Ministries Instagram -- If you feel led to...

1 and 2 Peter Summary: Principles from Exile | Hunter Hoover (1 and 2 Peter)

August 25, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

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 and his wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hunter loves studying the Bible and communi...

2 Peter Part 3: Remembering God's Promises | Jesse Turkington (2 Peter 3)

August 05, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

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 parent’s house. Little did he know, this Bible study would change the direction of his...

2 Peter Part 2: False vs Faithful Teachers | Michael Tourtellotte (2 Peter 2)

July 25, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

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 His Word. He serves as the associate pastor of youth and young adults at Emmanuel Bible ...

2 Peter Part 1: Living Your Calling | Hunter Hoover (2 Peter 1)

July 05, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

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 serves the Church in Albany Oregon where he works as a youth and young adults pastor. He an...

2 Peter | Bible Reading

July 05, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

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, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and bro...

1 Peter Part 10: Peter Bids Farewell (For Now) | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 5)

June 25, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

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 works as a youth and young adults pastor. He and his wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hu...

1 Peter Part 9: Trust God, Do Good | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 4:12-19)

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

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 wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hunter loves studying the Bible and communicating it ...

1 Peter Part 8: God Gives Grace, He Receives Glory | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 4:1-11)

May 25, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 his wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hunter loves studying the Bible and communicating...

1 Peter Part 7: Baptism as a Symbol for... Suffering? | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 3:18-22)

May 05, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

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 adults pastor. He and his wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hunter loves studying the Bible...

1 Peter Part 6: Zealous for What is Good | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 3:8-17)

April 25, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

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 Church in Albany Oregon where he works as a youth and young adults pastor. He and his wife ...

1 Peter Part 5: Household Witness | Jesse Turkington (1 Peter 2:16-3:7)

April 05, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

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 Jesse was just finishing high school, he started a little Bible study at his parent’s ...

1 Peter Part 4: Authority Under God | Jesse Turkington (1 Peter 2:13-17)

March 25, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

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 executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a Bible teacher for the last 9 ...

1 Peter Part 3: A Call to Christian Conduct (Holiness) | Michael Tourtellotte (1 Peter 1:13-2:12)

March 05, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

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 and a ponderer of His Word. He serves as the associate pastor of youth and young adults ...

1 Peter Part 2: A Living Hope and Genuine Faith | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 1:3-12)

February 25, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

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 grew up in Montana and now serves the Church in Albany Oregon where he works as a youth ...

1 Peter Part 1: Introduction to Peter | Jesse Turkington (1 Peter 1:1-2)

February 05, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

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 Willamette Valley. When Jesse was just finishing high school, he started a little Bible st...

1 Peter | Bible Reading

February 05, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

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 them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant...

The Testimony of Chicho Martin | Parable Portraits

January 25, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

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! -- [email protected] https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Hosted by Jake & Janella Olson Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

Corporate Consideration | Meditationals Vol. I

January 05, 2023 09:04 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

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 five part series. Read more at our website https://www.parableministries.com/meditation...

The Benefit of Meditative Prayer | Meditationals Vol. I

January 05, 2023 09:03 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MB

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 fourth of a five part series. Read more at our website https://www.parableministries.com...

The Word of God | Meditationals Vol. I

January 05, 2023 09:02 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MB

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 Word of God is the third piece of a five part series. Read more at our website https://www.parableministries.com/meditationa...

Rags Before a King | Meditationals Vol. I

January 05, 2023 09:01 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MB

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. Rags Before a King is the second of a five part series. Read more at our website https://www.parableministries.com/meditationals...

The Biblical Practice of Meditation | Meditationals Vol. I

January 05, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MB

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 Practice of Biblical Mediation is the first of a five part series. Scripture Explored: Psalm 77:11-12 Read more at our webs...

God's Faithfulness in Christmas | Hunter Hoover

December 25, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

The Old Testament closed out with Malachi's prophecy of the Day of the LORD and a coming prophet. Then, Israel experienced an extended period of waiting. When God breaks his silence, he announces that he is coming in the form of a baby. Merry Christmas! -- Scripture Explored: Haggai 1:2-9; Haggai 2:3-9; Malachi 4:1-6; Luke 1:5-45, 57-79 -- 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 s...

Women of Faith: Rahab and Ruth | Claire Roth

December 05, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Rahab and Ruth were both women of the Old Testament who started out outside the people of God. However, through their faith in the God of Israel, they were adopted into God's family. So too, we today can be adopted as sons and daughters of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Scripture Explored: Joshua 2:1-21; 6:22-25; Matthew 1:5-6; Hebrews 11:30-31; Ruth 1-4; Ephesians 1:3- -- [email protected] https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_mini...

Elijah: Truth Triumphs Over Liars | Noah Daily and Alex Pyles

November 25, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

Noah and Alex take a look at the prophet Elijah. They discuss the context of the people of Israel leading up to the prophet's ministry, how God used Elijah, and what we can learn from Elijah's adherence to the truth in the face of opposition. Scripture Cited: Judges 2:11-2:6; 1 Samuel 8:4-22; 1 Samuel 31; 1 Kings 12; 1 Kings 16:29-34; 1 Kings 17:1-2 Kings 2:14 (1 Kings17:17-24; 1 Kings 18:37-40; 1 Kings 19:4) -- Noah Daily was raised in Weiser, Idaho until the age of 15, when his...

Holiness is Not an Option | Lee Aman

November 05, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

When God calls his people to holiness, it is for their good and out of love for them. God desires to dwell with us, and holiness is not an option. God provides the means to make us holy through the work of Jesus and the indwelling of the Spirit. Scripture Explored: 1 Samuel 2:2; Isaiah 57:15; Leviticus 11:44; Titus 2:11; Romans 6:22 -- Lee Aman came from South Korea and grew up in Silverton Oregon. The three best words that describe Lee would be spontaneous, energetic, and busy. ...

Resolving Paul’s Dilemma Between the Good and the Best | Grant Clay

October 25, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

When faced with two God-honoring choices, both of which are good, it can be difficult to make a decision. We are challenged to seek first the kingdom of God and make an informed decision that accomplishes the most by way of advancement of the gospel and best exalts the Lord Jesus. Prioritize the Gospel. Be Motivated by Christ's Exaltation. Scripture explored: Acts 21; 28; 16; Philippians 1:12-21 -- Grant has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years. He previously serv...

Christian Community | RJ Olmstead

October 05, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

RJ Olmstead shares about the role of Christian Community in the life of a Christian and it's goals in helping expand the kingdom of God. "Christian community is a vessel of Christ that serves in unity, accountability, and love for the preparation of Christ's return." Scripture Explored: 1 Corinthians 8-10; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; Ephesians 4:1-3; James 2:2-4; James 4:15-17; James 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22; John 17:22-26; Hebrews 12:18-29 -- RJ Olmstea...

The Testimony of Lannie Eels | Parable Portraits

September 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Introducing Parable Portraits! Come listen to every day saints share their testimonies of God’s goodness. -- Today Lannie Eels has come to share his testimony of salvation. Rejoice with us as he details God’s pursuit and his continued revelation! -- [email protected] https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Hosted by Jake & Janella Olson Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi