Episodes

  • Announcing "Rejoice, O Beloved!" Teaching Course
    Dec 15 2025

    Check out "Rejoice, O Beloved!" on all podcasting platforms today!

    Transcript:
    "Hey everyone, it’s Jesse!


    Just wanted to let you know about a new podcast that released on December 15th, 2025. It’s called Rejoice, O Beloved and it’s unique because this is a limited 20 episode teaching course, that, for the first time, comes with its own workbook. The podcast is free but the workbook is a separate cost.


    Rejoice, O Beloved is a teaching course for new believers who didn’t grow up in church. It covers five topics sections like, how to read the Bible, a Bible overview, and a look at church history.


    Check it out it and visit parablepublishing.com for a look at the workbook.


    We’ll catch you next time."


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    "Rejoice, O Beloved!"
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    Music created by Chad Hoffman
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    1 min
  • An Excursion into the Book of Amos | Alex Pylis and Noah Daily
    47 mins
  • Denominations Part 9: Seventh Day Adventists (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 23]
    Dec 8 2025

    Jesse and Hunter discuss the history, theology, and their personal experiences with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. In it, they reflect on the idea and role of a prophet in modern day life and appreciate the atoning work of Jesus Christ.
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    Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a Bible teacher since 2014. 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.
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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.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Key Themes of Romans | Chris Luckman
    Dec 1 2025

    Chris Luckman shares from the book of Romans in what is an overview of the key themes.
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    Chris was born and raised in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. He met Jesus at a young age and grew up in a non-Christian household. However Jesus never let him go. Eventually Chris went to Arrowhead Bible College in Fishtail Montana when he earned a 1 year discipleship certificate. From there Chris traveled to Rocky Mountain Bible College in Calgary Alberta Canada. He graduated in 2015 with a degree in BA in Vocal Performance and Religion.

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    39 mins
  • Parable Portraits: The Logical Call of God - The Testimony of Alex Pylis
    Nov 24 2025

    Alex shares the story of how Jesus saved him and how God's timing is good. He and Hunter reflect on the goodness of the logic and rationality of faith in the God of the Bible.
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    Alex is a lifelong follower of Christ who embarked on a journey of faith at the tender age of 3. From serving the homeless with Church at the Park to joining YWAM, Alex's mission is to illuminate the beauty of God's love and provide a balanced understanding of the entire Bible, not just selective passages.
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    48 mins
  • What Difference Does it Make if God Exists? | Chicho Martin
    Nov 17 2025

    Chicho is a Christ-follower residing in Oregon's Willamette Valley. He's a family man who loves apologetics and books about theology/philosophy. His passion is sharing the truth of God's Word, and witnessing to atheists in particular. In small moments of free time, he enjoys playing his bass guitar or some video games.
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    18 mins
  • God and Sinners Part 11: The Judaizers (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 22]
    Nov 10 2025

    Hunter presents the Judaizers in a brief return to their conversation about the Pharisees and the importance of right belief informing right practice.
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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 since 2014. 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.
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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.
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    If you feel led, give to the work of Parable:
    https://www.parableministries.com/donate

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    58 mins
  • Humility in Action | RJ Olmstead
    Nov 3 2025

    RJ Olmstead shares about humility and what it looks like when put to the test in Christian living.
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    Scriptures Explored: Luke 9; Psalm 138; Philippians 2; James 4; Romans 12
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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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    Music created by Chad Hoffman
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    29 mins