• 5.3 Christian Growth Interview (ft. Don Turkington)
    Jan 30 2026

    Jesse interviews his dad, Don Turkington, and asks him for advice about walking with God. This is the last episode for the series! Thank you for listening. Please reach out to Jesse for any questions or feedback at jesse@parableministries.com.

    Question Time Stamps:
    01:48 "How long have you been a Christian?"
    04:21 "How has your faith helped you?"
    11:27 "What have you learned in your walk with God?"
    13:06 "What is your favorite saying?"
    16:07 "Advice for new believers?"

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    19 Min.
  • 5.2 What Has Jesus Asked of Us?
    Jan 28 2026

    Rejoice, O Beloved! Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament laws and prophecies! Through His death and resurrection we can be saved! This lesson now looks at our reaction. What has Jesus asked of us? What do we do now that we have been adopted into the Kingdom of God?

    Episode Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:41 Review
    01:29 Today's Goal
    02:05 The Value of the OT
    05:11 Jesus' Commands
    06:39 Command 1
    09:56 Command 2
    12:39 Command 3
    14:59 Rejoice, O Beloved!
    16:37 Outro


    Workbook Answer Key:

    I. B. 1. - heart, worldview, desires

    I. B. 2. - blessing

    I. B. 3. - mankind
    I. C. 1. - salvation

    I. C. 2. - works
    I. C. 3. - reaction

    II. B. 2. - god, idol

    II. B. 3. - internal

    III. B. 1. - Delight
    III. B. 2. - relationship
    III. C. 2. - investing

    IV. B. 1. - treasures
    IV. B. 2. - commands
    IV. C. 2. - forced

    V. A. 2. - law
    V. B. 1. - relationship

    V. C. 1. - will
    V. C. 2. - treasures

    V. C. 3. - disciples

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    17 Min.
  • 5.1 Living as Citizens of Heaven in a World of Earthly Distractions
    Jan 26 2026

    Knowing all this stuff is great, but what do I do with it? This new topic series explores the "what now?" phase of life. In this lesson we'll look at how to live out this physical life with these spiritual truths.

    Episode Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:53 The Current of Culture
    03:55 Theme of 1 Peter
    07:37 Subverting the Status Quo
    18:45 Living as Kingdom Representatives
    19:53 Outro

    Workbook Answer Key:

    I. B. 1. - citizens

    I. B. 2. - ambassadors

    I. C. 1. - priesthood
    I. C. 2. - God's

    I. C. 3. - Man

    II. A. 1. - slaves

    II. A. 2. - subverts

    II. B. 1. - free

    II. B. 2. - unjust
    II. C. 1. - Jesus
    II. C. 2. - servants

    III. A. 1. - submit
    III. A. 2. - won
    III. A. 3. - mindset
    III. B. 1. - avoid
    III. B. 2. - gentle, quiet
    III. B. 3. - seduction
    III. C. 2. - representatives

    IV. A. 1. - understanding

    IV. A. 2. - honor
    IV. A. 3. - co-heirs
    IV. B. 1. - vulnerable
    IV. B. 2. - respect

    V. A. 1. - using
    V. A. 2. - witness
    V. B. 1. - subverts

    V. B. 2. - renewing
    V. C. 1. - Christians
    V. C. 2. - points


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    20 Min.
  • 4.3 Church History Interview (ft. Hunter Witcraft)
    Jan 23 2026

    Jesse interviews Bible teacher Hunter Witcraft about the history of the Christian church and what we can learn from it.

    Question Time Stamps:
    02:10 "What were early churches like during the time of the Apostles?"
    16:02 "How did persecution affect the church and how they practiced their faith?"
    19:09 "How did Christianity end up becoming the Roman Empire's new religion?"
    21:35 "Could you share about the first split from the church, the Oriental Orthodox Church?"
    26:03 "What was Christianity like in the years leading up to the 1500s?"
    35:46 "Did the Protestant Reformation succeed in its goal?"
    41:50 "After the Reformation, did all the Protestant groups get along with each other?"
    48:16 "Any advice for learning more about church history?"


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    54 Min.
  • 4.2 Splits and Christian Traditions
    Jan 21 2026

    Let's look into the Church's schisms and observe the historical traditions that now govern the different branches of Christianity.

    Episode Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:54 The Universal Church
    05:11 The Imperial Church
    09:29 The Great Schism
    10:48 The Protestant Reformation
    15:04 The Current State
    15:43 The Danger of Christian Cults
    16:40 The Standard for Fellowship
    18:58 Discussion Questions
    19:17 Outro


    Workbook Answer Key:

    I. B. 1. - homes

    I. B. 2. - persecution

    I. B. 3. - tolerance
    I. C. 1. - Bishop
    I. C. 2. - elder council

    I. C. 3. - vulnerable

    II. A. 1. - growth

    II. A. 3. - government

    II. B. 1. - civil

    II. C. 1. - power
    II. C. 3. - church

    III. A. 2. - Western Church
    III. B. 2. - Great Schism
    III. C. 2. - Orthodox

    IV. A. 3. - alone, alone

    IV. B. 1. - persecuting
    IV. B. 3. - printing press
    IV. C. 1. - Protestantism
    IV. C. 3. - Americas

    V. A. 2. - tradition
    V. B. 1. - cults
    V. B. 3. - read

    V. C. 1. - Absolutes


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    20 Min.
  • 4.1 Early Church History
    Jan 19 2026

    In this lesson, we explore early church history from the Day of Pentecost to Constantine's conversion.

    Episode Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:54 The Start of the Church
    05:45 Persecution (Saul)
    09:28 The Jerusalem Council
    10:49 The Apostolic Mission
    14:02 Post-Apostolic Leadership
    15:53 Persecution (Rome)
    18:35 Overcoming the Imperial Cult
    20:54 Outro


    Workbook Answer Key:

    I. B. 1. - Pentecost

    I. B. 2. - wind, flames

    I. B. 3. - nation
    I. C. 1. - conviction
    I. C. 2. - baptized

    I. C. 3. - 3000

    II. A. 1. - kill

    II. A. 2. - approved

    II. A. 3. - spreading

    II. B. 1. - hunt

    II. B. 2. - Jesus

    II. B. 3. - religious

    II. B. 4. - Paul

    II. C. 1. - inclusion
    II. C. 2. - customs
    II. C. 3. - growth

    III. A. 1. - India
    III. B. 1. - non-Jewish
    III. B. 2. - nature
    III. C. 1. - letters
    III. C. 2. - false
    III. C. 3. - New Testament
    III. D. 2. - prophecies

    IV. A. 2. - eyewitnesses

    IV. B. 3. - Creed

    V. A. 1. - economy
    V. A. 2. - Roman Emperor
    V. A. 3. - dangerous

    V. B. 3. - three
    V. C. 4. - religion


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    21 Min.
  • 3.7 Fullness of Time to Resurrection | Bible Overview
    Jan 16 2026

    Jesse presents the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

    Episode Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:53 The Incarnation
    10:53 Jesus’ Earthly Ministry
    16:36 Jesus’ Authority
    25:29 Jesus’ Betrayal
    30:51 Jesus’ Innocence
    33:42 Jesus’ Death
    36:53 Jesus’ Resurrection
    41:31 Jesus’ Ascension
    42:47 Outro

    Bible Passages Read (in order of reading):
    John 1:1-5
    Genesis 1:1-5
    Galatians 4:4-5
    Luke 1:5-38
    Luke 2:1-7
    John 1:6-34
    Matthew 4:17
    Matthew 5:1-12, 17-18
    Matthew 7:28-29
    Matthew 8:1-13, 23-34
    John 11:1-50, 53
    Matthew 26:14
    Mark 14:32-46, 48-49
    John 18:12-14, 19-24, 28-40
    John 19:1-6, 12-24, 28-30
    Matthew 27:50-54
    John 19:38-42
    John 20:1-18
    Luke 24:35-49
    Matthew 28:18-20
    Acts 1:6-11

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    43 Min.
  • 3.6 Exile and Three Returns | Bible Overview
    Jan 12 2026

    This lesson observes the fall of Israel and their subsequent exile to distant lands... but God pursues them and brings them back in three trips.

    Episode Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:52 The Fall of Israel
    06:06 The Fall of Judah
    10:52 Exile
    16:44 The First Return (Temple)
    23:07 The Second Return (People)
    24:41 The Third Return (Walls)
    29:12 Summary
    30:37 Outro

    Bible Passages Read (in order of reading):
    2 Kings 17:6-23
    2 Chronicles 36:1-21
    Daniel 1:1-21
    2 Chronicles 36:22-23
    Jeremiah 31:31-34, 38-40
    Ezra 1:5-7
    Ezra 3:1-13
    Ezra 7:1-6
    Ezra 10:1-5
    Nehemiah 1:1-11
    Nehemiah 2:17-18

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    31 Min.