Becoming Known with Cambria Pardner

Mike Zhang is a scientist, leader, and Seattle resident whose journey to faith is both thoughtful and compelling.In Part 1 of this conversation, Cambria explores what brings Mike joy, how he practices Sabbath, and why he ultimately chose Christianity after exploring other worldviews and religions. Mike also reflects on the significant role that having access to a physical Bible played in shaping his faith.Tune in to hear Mike’s story and the experiences that have shaped who he is becoming.🙏🏾 Resources and Scriptures Referenced:Practicing The Way founded by John Mark Comer - a pathway for apprenticeship to Jesus. Numbers 6: 24 - 26 

When most people read Proverbs 31, the focus is usually on the woman. That has certainly been my focus! But what stood out to me this time was the man beside her… the kind of husband implied throughout the passage. In this episode, I reflect on Proverbs 31:10–31 and the qualities of a man who creates trust, honor, safety, partnership, and peace within a marriage. This episode points out the character traits that a Proverbs 31 woman might keep an eye out for in a Proverbs 31 man. 🙏🏾 Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: Proverbs 31: 11Proverbs 31: 23Proverbs 31: 28Numbers 6: 24 - 27 

Darius Pardner is a husband, father, and most importantly, a child of God. He is based in the DMV where he has the privilege of sharing his passion for people and education in his leadership role as a Dean of Students for a private school in DC. In this episode, Darius reflects on his childhood, shares his perspective on the role sports play as he’s raising his children, he discusses his walk with Christ, and talks about what he’s learned in his marriage. Listen to find out what makes Darius truly unique and get some laughs along the way. After finishing this episode you may see why Love is Blind DC attempted to recruit Darius for their cast…not once, but twice. ✝️ Scriptures Referenced In The Episode: Romans 8:31Jeremiah 29:11Proverbs 15:22Romans 8:28

On this podcast, we love a growth and development exercise. Today’s episode walks through two exercises designed to give you the opportunity to see yourself through the eyes of people who know and love you best. The second prompt discussed in this episode is Christ focused and simply involves you asking close friends or family these questions: “What do you believe that God created in me that is unique to me?” and “What do I bring to your life?” If you try this exercise, you may be pleasantly surprised and deeply moved by the responses you receive. The Christian dating program referenced in this episode is offered by a ministry called Heart of Dating. 

Princeton Pardner is a 7 year old basketball phenom based in the DMV. In this episode, Princeton talks about what is bringing him joy, discusses what he’s learning in Sunday school, and shares tips about how to be a good big brother 🥹. Tune in later this season to hear an episode featuring Princeton’s father, Darius. 

While many people might say that Seattle, Washington is not a religious place, the Lord is moving here! Adoration House, a prayer ministry near the University of Washington campus, is bringing Christians together from all over the city multiple times a week for corporate prayer. Listen to today’s episode to hear more about Adoration House. If you’re interested in checking the space out, they currently host corporate prayer sets at the following times:Monday Nights: 6:30pm - 8:30pm PT Tuesday Afternoons: 4pm - 6pm PT Wednesday Mornings: 6:30am - 8am PT, 8am - 10am PTThursday Mornings: 6:30am - 8am PTThe prayer room is also open for personal prayer and dance sets at specific times too! You can find more information on their website and their Instagram page. 🙏🏾 Scripture Referenced In This Episode: Ephesians 5:18-20

Psalms 91 has beautiful language about the protection the Lord provides. Listen to today’s episode to hear the powerful words found in this moving Psalms. 

If you are looking to strengthen your spiritual disciplines and learn what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus in today’s times, Practicing the Way materials by John Mark Comer and his team offer robust content in the following areas of the Christian faith: prayer, solitude, fasting, service, sabbath, community, scripture, and more. Cambria closes this episode with part of a powerful prayer spoken in one of the video sessions about service.  If you’re curious to learn more, feel free to check out their website and their Rule of Life podcasts series as a start. 

Have you considered how much God must love talking to us? Cambria highlights four verses of the Bible that show how much God must delight in talking to you and me if asks us to come to him with everything, even though he’s all knowing. ✝️ Scriptures Referenced In This Episode: Ephesians 3:20Matthew 6:8 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Phillipians 4:4-7  

Liturgies can be so beautiful! Come listen to today’s episode if you want to learn more about structured prayers, and hear a few reasons why liturgies can be such a soul stirring piece of your prayer life. At the end of the of the episode, you’ll hear two excerpts of modern day liturgies from a beautiful book: Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine Mckelvey.

Evan Robertson is a Seattle based pastor and entrepreneur in his 20’s and…Becoming Known’s first official guest! In this episode, we learn about Evan’s convictions, hear him talk about maturity vs. morality, he’ll share how he protects the peace in his atmosphere, and discusses what is bringing him joy. Tune in to discover what makes Evan Robertson such a compelling person to know. 

Do you feel like God’s will is elusive? Cambria discusses her learnings and thoughts about God’s will based on Roman’s 12:1 - 2. 

Do you know much about who Titus was? Did you know Titus is a standalone book in the Bible? Cambria recently learned more about Titus and in this episode, she shares her key takeaways from reading this book of the Bible and what the Bible Project summary about Paul’s letter to Titus explained. Tune in to learn more about this fascinating, three chapter book! 

Cambria discusses the link between scriptures, and praise and worship songs she didn’t realize until recently!

Cambria shares her excitement about the daily gospel devotional she’s been reading in 2026: New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp. In this episode, she reads one of the daily devotions that profoundly resonated with her. 

Cambria discusses a 30 second reset she learned about that can positively change the trajectory of someone’s day: saying the Lord’s Prayer at Noon (Matthew 6: 9-13). 

Becoming Known is a podcast about faith, people, and the deep work of becoming—told through honest stories and small moments of joy. Each month, Cambria Pardner shares longer conversations with individuals and couples. In between these longer episodes, she offers short, practical episodes to help you take one small, faithful step at a time. Whether you’re committed to Jesus or simply curious, you’re welcome here—come as you are and leave a little more grounded and hopeful.