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Proverb Parables
by Charity
Get ready for a unique storytelling experience that just might have you on the edge of your seat! Through whimsical stories, Proverb Parables creatively illustrates Solomon’s ancient sayings—in miracles of romance and true love; heroic escapades; heart-wrenching tragedy, and chilling intrigue. Delve into a world of imagination, a land of quaint villages and rolling countryside, where the book of Proverbs unfolds like never before!
Episodes
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Ticket to Freedom
A lesson on shame (Prov 28:17) A young woman becomes the object of hot town gossip when she can't seem to escape her grandmother's heirloom bloomers.
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To Take on a Hill
A lesson on success (Prov 16:3) When a man's well is intentionally stopped up with dirt, he has no choice but to fetch his water elsewhere. Problem is, It's high noon, his load is heavy, and he's pushing uphill.
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Another Man's Gold
A lesson on coveting (Prov 22:28) The story of how a sprawling ranch "shrunk" to the size of a postage stamp overnight. A cattle rancher has been drooling over the larger plot of land beside his, and a great mossy stone is all that stands between him and what he will get at any cost.
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Closet Daughters
A lesson on tough love (Prov 27:5) The perfct hiding spot, a place like no else where two sisters have been able to bond. Four small walls have heard many a secret--but never one this awful. What begins as another one of their many trips to "the closet" turns into a stay that goes longer than...
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The Perfumer
A lesson on cheating (Prov 11:3) There's only one man who can make the best perfumes in the land! When a duchess requests a custom-made fragrance for her anniversary, she has implicit trust that her perfumer will follow her directives precisely. But it couldn't hurt if he takes a small...
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When the Birds Stopped Singing
A lesson on depression (Prov 15:13) After losing everything, in the face of tragedy and devestation, it feels like they're beyond recovery. Though it becomes the hardest time of their lives, will the people rise from the ashes of a beautiful land?
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Sky High
A lesson on saving up (Prov 21:20) Living in the Alps can be challenging during the winter months, so a young mother uses the art of cheesmaking, a tried and true method, to sustain her small brood when supplies begin to dwindle.
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Glories of Today and Yesteryear
A lesson on strength (Prov 20:29) While trying to come to terms with old age, some retired loggers seem to have lost their place within a community of able-bodied men. Feeling useless and overlooked, they can't help but wonder, do they have anything of value left to contribute?
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I Always Win
A lesson on victory (Prov 21:30) Evil villains conspire together against the white palace on the lake, devising the perfect plan. Although it is masterfully executed, they are sorely unprepared for the rooms and corridors riddled with counter-offensive apparatus. They don’t stand a chance!
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Alligator Swamp
A lesson on confidence (Prov 14:26) Deep within a jungle rainforest await terrors for any uniformed traveler. Yet a highly- experienced guide can make a world of difference and set a heart at ease, so that every step is sure.
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The School of Hard Knocks
A lesson on keeping a tender heart (Prov 17:10) A pair of rascals produce night-and-day reactions when scolded for the same mischievous act! Disclaimert: This episode's featured story incorporates the proverbial "two-by-four" and should be interpreted as strictly figurative. This content is in no...
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Lifeline Letters
A lesson on prayer (Prov 15:29) The Helper wants people to stay in touch by letter. The ones who follow his advice realize this is more than just suggestion. It is their very lifeline.
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Noises in the Workshop
A lesson on using your talents wisely (Prov 10:24) A fleet of self-serving creations are taking shape at the old factory. But the mastermind has a secret fear that's keeping him up at night.
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The Cotton-Candy Man
A lesson on double-mindedness (Prov 11:3) There are too many appealing positions to work at the circus! A little indecisiveness seems rather harmless--until it becomes a man's undoing.
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Proverb Parables Special Announcement
A brief update from the podcast host.
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An Ancient Hostility
A lesson on persecution (Prov 29:27) Ever since the city split, the King-lovers have had to suffer at the hands of their enemies. Why are they so greatly hated?
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Haunted by the Past
A lesson on revenge (Prov 20:22) At an all-girls orphanage, a child is being abused. Scarred physically and emotionally, her only wish is to get even someday, but there's one thing holding her back...
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Love that Won't Let Go
A lesson on the relentless pursuit of our God (Prov 20:6) An elegant and sophisticated spinster is looking for the man of her dreams. When will she wake up to the fact that the same gentleman has been trying to win her heart for the past decade?
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Held Together
A lesson on resilience (Prov 24:16) Despite his age, an old shoemaker has a resilience tougher than leather! He's always been stubborn--in a good kind of way.
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Beautiful Captive
A lesson on truth & self-talk (Prov 23:23) Taken prisoner by an evil woman, a young girl becomes entangled in a web of damaging lies about herself. How will she ever get free from the clutches of her captor?
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Fair-Weather Friends
A lesson on loneliness (Prov 18:24) When a multitude of companions prove worthless in a time of crisis, a destitute banker is revisited by a mysterious stranger. Could he be a true friend in disguise?
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Back to My Roots
A lesson on home & belonging (Prov 27:8) A man raising a family in quiet country goes away for thirty years to explore what he thought he was missing out on. Eventually, he comes back full-circle to true living.
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Iron Sky
A lesson on dependability (Prov 25:14) Either you know how to give a forecast or you don’t! A weatherman has the chance to bring a sense of security to people’s lives, but he’s only creating more problems than he’s solving.
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Uninvited
A lesson on the law of familiarity (Prov 25:17) How do you tell a close friend to give you some personal space? Perhaps it can be hinted at without saying a word...
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The Train that Couldn't Stop
A lesson on responsibility (Prov 24:11-12) The speeding locomotive has lost control and all on board are gripped with terror. Peril awaits them. Who will show concern?
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Timekeeper
A lesson on procrastination (Prov 5:11-14) What if you had ownership of all the clocks that existed and time was in your hands? But even time will run out for those who keep putting off.
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A Bulldozer Nightmare
A lesson on carelessness (Prov 4:26) Based on a true story. Thinking he's been given a routine assignment, a demolition worker gets slack and bulldozes the wrong house!
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Stinky Surprise Landing
A lesson on greed (Prov 28:25) Based on a true story. One of the passengers on flight has a suitcase full of--something The odor is so offensive that the pilot must call for emergency measures to be taken.
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Hotel in the Clouds
A lesson on skill & promotion (Prov 22:29) A professional window washer gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance cleaning a spectacular piece of architecture. Then a weather event puts his top skills to the challenge.
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Dead Center
A lesson on joking (Prov 26:18) Out on a private-owned greenway, someone is up to no good. While they get a good jolly the target of their mischief undergoes a traumatic experience.
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Pizza Pandemonium
A lesson on showing mercy (Prov 18:23) A frazzled cook is unable to handle the strain and pressure of a short-handed kitchen. As she reaches her breaking point, Italian tempers erupt over the tomato disaster.
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Keeper of the Feather
A lesson on flattery (Prov 29:5) The resident of a large and vacant castle has a silver tongue—and the most clever devices. All who allow him to stroke their ego also forget that the mirror always lies.
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Trust Me
A lesson on surrender (Prov 3:5-6) Her doll is all the little girl has held dear, but when she must bring it to the workshop for fixing, she struggles to fully let it go. Can she trust that daddy knows what he’s doing?
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A Different Kind of Crucible
A lesson on tests & trials (Prov 27:21) The son of a goldsmith is put through a test intended to bring out the worst in him. Will he remember the significance of the crucible and the one who best understands its workings? More important, will he pass?
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It's Not Rocket Science
A lesson on seeking advice (Prov 15:22) He'd like to think he can build a rocket ship, but there's no way he's going anywhere with his contraption. Then the right crew comes along and he is lifted from despair.
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Danger in a Box
A lesson on motives (Prov 21:27) At midnight, a sheik is roused from his slumber by a shadowy desert traveler bearing a gift. Will the sheik take a risk and open it? The giver's sincerity is questionable.
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Invincible Tower
A lesson on the power of Jesus' Name (Prov 18:10) Singlehandedly, a man does something no one else before him has achieved--he builds a tower with his own two hands as a sanctuary of safety for his people. What aspect of this fortress is causing his foes to turn back in terror?
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The Garden Pass
A lesson on compromise (Prov 25:26) The magical rose garden has been left untouched for years. Then the owner begins making seemingly small concessions, and little by little, the one thing he has held most dear to his heart slips away.
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Miracle Words
A lesson on anxiety (Prov 12:25) A fretful businessman falls ill with a mysterious malady. There seems to be no cure for him. Then an unnamed visitor shows up at the door. Are the claims true of this wonder-working doctor?
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Almost Picture-Perfect
A lesson on reconciliation (Prov 18:19) Everything was going nearly perfect for a prestigious photographer and a baker about to blow the charts in a national cake contest. Yet in one moment, all of that is ruined. Can things ever be restored to the way they were before?
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The Emperor's Daughter
A lesson on timing (Prov 25:20) Something is troubling the young woman, but the emperor is perplexed as to why. In an effort to remedy his daughter's despondency, the solution he devises becomes the worst possible idea. Not all sorrows can be strummed away with instruments or disappear in the...
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Eighty Servants
A lesson on prudence (Prov 13:16) The folly of a king’s self-indulgence becomes plain after he buys an impractical number of servants to dote on him hand and foot. Before too long, he is overtaken by what could've been a good thing. Could the nightmare that ensues radically change his version of...
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Land of the Kidnapped Bride
A lesson on ungodly friendships (Prov 12:26) A bride-queen craving a bit of fun and adventure befriends some questionable pirates at the dock. Disregarding her husband’s loving words of caution, she winds up on a faraway island of cannibals. Her life hangs in the balance as guilt weighs heavy on...
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Quandary of Justice
A lesson on favoritism (Prov 24:23-25) A seasoned judge faces the ultimate test of justice, then stuns the court when his verdict goes against all reason. Could he have an ulterior motive for his rash decision?
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Beauty Pageant Catastrophe
A lesson on discretion (Prov 11:22) What could possibly go wrong at an annual beauty pageant? But when the scene turns sour, exploding into undignified disarray, will there be any winners this year? Disclaimer: Please note that the host of this podcast does not condone the use of makeup or…
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Dying to Hear the Words
A lesson on thankfulness (Prov 15:17) Resenting her family’s vegetarian meals, a young girl runs away from home. But when an unforgettable encounter changes her perspective forever, she is awakened to all she's been taking for granted.
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Buried Beneath Ancient Ruins
A lesson on commitment (Prov 17:17) On an archaeological expedition, an ancient weather phenomenon sabotages the dig, and the ground mercilessly swallows one of the men whole. Can a rescue plan be devised for his escape? Will the brothers survive and make it out alive?
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Feast of Poison
A lesson on gluttony (Prov 23:1-3) At the dinner banquet of a wealthy diplomat, a sinister plot is afoot. One by one, the guests drop dead. Is there something in the food?
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Something Beautiful
A lesson on confessing our sins (Prov 28:13) An odd love for trash-hoarding has become a source of disease and infestation in a poverty-stricken region of the kingdom. The people’s ignorance has led to their own detriment. When an edict is issued for the trash to be given to the king, will they...
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Welcome to the Real Me
A lesson on pretending (Prov 12:9) When circumstances change drastically overnight, a famous and charming actor comes to a horrific realization. Suddenly, he wishes he had never been a big name or had a place in the stage lights.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Get ready for a unique storytelling experience that just might have you on the edge of your seat! Through whimsical stories, Proverb Parables creatively illustrates Solomon’s ancient sayings—in miracles of romance and true love; heroic escapades; heart-wrenching tragedy, and chilling intrigue. Delve into a world of imagination, a land of quaint villages and rolling countryside, where the book of Proverbs unfolds like never before!
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Charity
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