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 at Emmanuel B...
Mar 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 67
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 and young adu...
Feb 25, 2023•30 min•Ep. 66
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 study at his par...
Feb 05, 2023•19 min•Ep. 65
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 you his blessin...
Feb 05, 2023•24 min
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 Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 64
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/meditationals . Psalm 19:1...
Jan 05, 2023•7 min
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/meditationals ....
Jan 05, 2023•8 min
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/meditationals . Scripture M...
Jan 05, 2023•7 min
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 . Scripture Men...
Jan 05, 2023•8 min
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 website https://www.p...
Jan 05, 2023•7 min
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 stay busy with two...
Dec 25, 2022•41 min•Ep. 63
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- -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music c...
Dec 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 62
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 family moved to...
Nov 25, 2022•41 min•Ep. 61
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. He loves sharin...
Nov 05, 2022•19 min•Ep. 60
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 served churches in S...
Oct 25, 2022•23 min•Ep. 59
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 Olmstead is a centra...
Oct 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 58
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! -- contact@parableministries.com 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...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 57
Elijah Olander shares insights from the Scripture about how God can help sanctify us, specifically in the area of how we use our words. With the Bible, he highlights 5 different ways we should use our speech in a way which honors God. Bible Passages Explored: James 3:7-12; Psalm 141:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; Titus 2:7-8; Proverbs 17:27-28; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 20:5; 1 Peter 3:7; Ephesians 4:29; Psalm 105:1; Matthew 28:18-20 -- Elijah Olander, is currently studying for a Master’s in Ministry at...
Sep 05, 2022•24 min•Ep. 56
Michael Tourtellotte shares about Biblical Theology and how this approach to the Bible can help us gain a better picture of who God is, what the whole Bible is about, and how Jesus is the ultimate expression of the fullness of God to us. Bible Passages Explored: Exodus 34:6-7; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 3:26 -- 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 Church in Salem, OR. Last, but not le...
Aug 25, 2022•20 min•Ep. 55
Michael Rogers has come to share about the calling of man. What is Man before God and as image bearers within the world? -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Aug 05, 2022•26 min•Ep. 54
Hunter Hoover has come to share about the use of Light and its meaning in the Bible. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Jul 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 53
His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Jul 01, 2022•24 min•Ep. 52
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi...
Apr 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 51
This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him (John 2:11). -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Apr 21, 2022•24 min•Ep. 50
Lee Aman has come back to talk about the Ten Plagues from the Exodus! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Mar 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 49
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Mar 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 48
Mark Idol joins us today to share a message on Colossians 1:15-20! -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Feb 20, 2022•18 min•Ep. 47
Jesse Turkington shares an update and some important news regarding Pickled Parables. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Feb 17, 2022•11 min
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
Feb 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 46
In the beginning was the Word... Also, big shout out to Marty Solomon for helping me design this lesson. BEMA 87: John - Grafted -- contact@parableministries.com https://www.parableministries.com https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/ -- Music created by Chad Hoffman Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi...
Jan 27, 2022•24 min•Ep. 45