Pickled Parables

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.
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
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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 life. He fell in love with the richness of the Bible and he wanted to pursue serious study. About 10 years later, Jesse still carries that passion for the Bible and from this passion was born Parable Ministries - a Bible teaching resource. Jesse believes that the Bible is a life changing book and that it can transform the way we view the world. The Bible presents a Creator God who desires intimate fellowship with us. His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. Through study and thoughtful meditation, the Bible works to untangle our situational worldview and elevate our hopes and desires - we are encouraged to think on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Jesse is all about this book and he wants to share it with whoever will listen.
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Michael Rogers is an Oregon native and Arizona resident. He is a husband to his amazing, spectacular, wonderful wife and a new father to his son. He spends the rest of his time working in landscaping as an irrigation technician, earning his M.Div at Phoenix Seminary, studying and sharing God's Word, and throwing Star Wars into all of it.
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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. Hunter enjoys listening and making podcasts for others to enjoy.

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.
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Scriptures Explored: James 3; John 4; Titus 2; Isaiah 42
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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 strong desire for people to grow in their love and knowledge of the Word, which ultimately means a greater love and knowledge of Christ!

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[email protected]
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https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
https://www.parableministries.com/donate
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

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."
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Scriptures Explored: James 2:14-26; John 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 15; Genesis 22; Joshua 2; Joshua 6; Ezekiel 37:1-7
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Michael Rogers is an Oregon native and Arizona resident. He is a husband to his amazing, spectacular, wonderful wife and a new father to his son. He spends the rest of his time working in landscaping as an irrigation technician, earning his M.Div at Phoenix Seminary, studying and sharing God's Word, and throwing Star Wars into all of it.
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[email protected]
https://www.parableministries.com
https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
https://www.parableministries.com/donate
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss the history of Parable, how they all got involved, and explore what ministry is and why we do it.
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[email protected]
https://www.parableministries.com
https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
https://www.parableministries.com/donate
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi
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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 life. He fell in love with the richness of the Bible and he wanted to pursue serious study. About 10 years later, Jesse still carries that passion for the Bible and from this passion was born Parable Ministries - a Bible teaching resource. Jesse believes that the Bible is a life changing book and that it can transform the way we view the world. The Bible presents a Creator God who desires intimate fellowship with us. His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. Through study and thoughtful meditation, the Bible works to untangle our situational worldview and elevate our hopes and desires - we are encouraged to think on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Jesse is all about this book and he wants to share it with whoever will listen.
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Michael Rogers is an Oregon native and Arizona resident. He is a husband to his amazing, spectacular, wonderful wife and a new father to his son. He spends the rest of his time working in landscaping as an irrigation technician, earning his M.Div at Phoenix Seminary, studying and sharing God's Word, and throwing Star Wars into all of it.
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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. Hunter enjoys listening and making podcasts for others to enjoy.

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.
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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;
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Michael Rogers is an Oregon native and Arizona resident. He is a husband to his amazing, spectacular, wonderful wife and a new father to his son. He spends the rest of his time working in landscaping as an irrigation technician, earning his M.Div at Phoenix Seminary, studying and sharing God's Word, and throwing Star Wars into all of it.
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[email protected]
https://www.parableministries.com
https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
https://www.parableministries.com/donate
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

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."
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Scriptures Explored: James 1:1-18
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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 thinking through his adjunct professorship at Arizona Christian University and partnerships with parachurch ministries, such as Pickled Parables. With his wife, Camryn, the two aim to provide firm, faithful ground for their community through hospitality, biblical literacy, and higher education.
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[email protected]
https://www.parableministries.com
https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
https://www.parableministries.com/donate
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

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.

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Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works (James 2:26 NLT).

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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

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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.
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Scriptures Explored: James 1:1-4
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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.
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[email protected]
https://www.parableministries.com
https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
https://www.parableministries.com/donate
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

Parable is excited for what God has in store, and we hope you will be a part of it!
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[email protected]
https://www.parableministries.com
https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
https://www.parableministries.com/donate
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
To celebrate our Savior's birth, Hunter is reading the Christmas story.
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Scriptures Explored: Luke 2; Matthew 2
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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.
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[email protected]
https://www.parableministries.com
https://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/
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Music created by Chad Hoffman
Artwork created by Anthony Kuenzi