Michael Parkyn | on bearing fruit as Christians.

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with author Michael Parkyn about what it means to live from the reality of the new creation rather than striving to improve the old self. Drawing from decades of personal growth, ministry experience, and spiritual reflection, Parkyn shares how a season of frustration and prayer led him to discover five foundational principles that shape a healthy, fruitful Christian life: wellness within, highest assurance, one focus, liberated influence, and elevated purpose. The conversation explores themes of abiding in Christ, spiritual union with God, assurance of salvation, everyday kingdom influence, and the importance of engaging actively with the life of the Spirit. Along the way, Parkyn challenges listeners to move beyond a performance-based view of Christianity and embrace the finished work of Christ, learning to live from the fullness of what God has already accomplished in the new birth. Ultimately, this episode offers a hopeful vision of discipleship rooted not in striving, but in abiding—bearing fruit as believers learn to thrive in their identity in Christ.  “Any time we engage with Jesus—whatever that looks like—we are going to manifest love, joy, peace, patience. The idea is that it’s the character of the Lord that comes out.”  Featured work: From the Fig Tree to the Vine: Learn to Thrive in the New Creation: A Disciple’s Guide to Bearing Much Fruit  Connect with Michael Parkyn on Youtube and at WHOLE.global.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.