Pickled Parables
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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Ep. 81 Why Christians Should Go to Church
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.
Ep. 80 The Spark of Evangelism
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.
Ep. 79 Running to God
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.
Ep. 78 1 and 2 Peter Summary: Principles from Exile (1 and 2 Peter)
Peter's 2 letters can be summarized as: trust God in the face of suffering, do good, and grow in your knowledge of Christ.
Ep. 77 2 Peter Part 3: Remembering God's Promises (2 Peter 3)
Jesse Turkington explores 2 Peter chapter 3 and its message of remembrance.
Ep. 76 2 Peter Part 2: False vs Faithful Teachers (2 Peter 2)
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.
Ep. 75 2 Peter Part 1: Living Your Calling (2 Peter 1)
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.
Ep. 74 1 Peter Part 10: Peter Bids Farewell (For Now) (1 Peter 5)
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.
Ep. 73 1 Peter Part 9: Trust God, Do Good (1 Peter 4:12-19)
When faced with suffering, all things considered, how does the Christian proceed?
Ep. 72 1 Peter Part 8: God Gives Grace, He Receives Glory (1 Peter 4:1-11)
God gives believers grace to endure suffering, and in return, is brought glory through their testimony.
Ep. 71 1 Peter Part 7: Baptism as a Symbol for... Suffering? (1 Peter 3:18-22)
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.
Ep. 70 1 Peter Part 6: Zealous for What is Good (1 Peter 3:8-17)
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.
Ep. 69 1 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.
Ep. 68 1 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?
Ep. 65 1 Peter Part 3: A Call to Christian Conduct (Holiness) (1 Peter 1:13-2:12)
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?
Ep. 65 1 Peter Part 2: A Living Hope and Genuine Faith (1 Peter 1:3-12)
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.
Ep. 65 1 Peter Part 1: Introduction to Peter (1 Peter 1:1-2)
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.
Ep. 64 The Testimony of Chicho Martin
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!
Ep. 63 God's Faithfulness in Christmas
A lot happened between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New. This time period sets the stage for the birth of the Savior and serves to remind us of God's faithfulness.
Ep. 62 Women of Faith: Rahab and Ruth
Claire Roth shares about two women whose faith included them in the family and people of God.