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Pickled Parables — 225 episodes
"Hills to Die On" | From "Rejoice, O Beloved" Teaching Course
Quarterly Update | Hunter Hoover
Parable Portraits: The Love of God and Christian Community | The Testimony of Erik Hoffman
Practicing Our Faith for Others | Hunter Hoover
God and Sinners Part 15: Suppressing the Word of the LORD - King Jehoiakim (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 30]
The Glory of Jesus | Anne Roth
Pickled Chat: A Christian Response to AI Part 1 (feat. Alex Pylis and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 29]
Parable Portraits | Making God the Main Character | The Testimony of Chicho Martin
Principles of Humility from Philippians | Jerry Crane III
Numbers in Scripture | Aaron Baddeley
Quarterly Update: June 2026
Parable Portraits: Good Things for God's Reasons - The Testimony of Jerry Crane III
Hebrews Part 18: Recap - Jesus is Greater | Hunter Hoover
Hebrews Part 17: A Greater Worship | Hebrews 13 | Elijah Olander
Hebrews Part 16: A Greater Kingdom| Hebrews 12:18-29 | Alex Pylis
Pickled Chats: The Importance of Daily Spiritual Practice (feat. RJ Olmstead and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 28]
Hebrews Part 15: A Greater Sanctification | Hebrews 12:1-17 | RJ Olmstead
Hebrews Part 14: A Greater Faith | Hebrews 11 | Hunter Hoover
Hebrews Part 13: A Greater Sacrifice | Hebrews 10 | Hunter Witcraft
Hebrews Part 12: A Greater Redemption | Hebrews 9 | Alex Pylis
God and Sinners Part 14: Pride, Revenge, and Squandering - Samson, the Judge (feat. Elijah Olander and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 27]
Hebrews Part 11: A Greater Covenant | Hebrews 8 | RJ Olmstead
Hebrews Part 10: A Greater Priesthood | Hebrews 7 | Elijah Olander
Quarterly Update: March 2026
God and Sinners Part 13: Haman the Agagite (feat. Hunter Witcraft and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 26]
Hebrews Part 9: A Greater Promise | Hebrews 6:13-20 | Hunter Witcraft
Hebrews Part 8: A Greater Resolve | Hebrews 5:11-6:12 | Hunter Hoover
Hebrews Part 7: A Great(er) High Priest | Hebrews 4:14-5:10 | Alex Pylis
Denominations Part 10: Anglican (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 25]
Hebrews Part 6: A Greater Rest Part 2 | Hebrews 4:1-13 | RJ Olmstead
Hebrews Part 5: A Greater Rest Part 1 | Hebrews 3:7-19 | Elijah Olander
Hebrews Part 4: A Greater Moses | Hebrews 3:1-6 | Hunter Witcraft
God and Sinners Part 12: Legend of Korah (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 24]
Hebrews Part 3: A Greater Salvation | Hebrews 2 | Hunter Hoover
Hebrews Part 2: A Greater Messenger | Hebrews 1 | Hunter Hoover
Hebrews Part 1: Introduction to Hebrews | Hunter Hoover
Quarterly Update | Hunter Hoover
Parable Portraits: God's Grace - The Testimony of Noah Daily
Announcing "Rejoice, O Beloved!" Teaching Course
An Excursion into the Book of Amos | Alex Pylis and Noah Daily
Denominations Part 9: Seventh Day Adventists (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 23]
Key Themes of Romans | Chris Luckman
Parable Portraits: The Logical Call of God - The Testimony of Alex Pylis
What Difference Does it Make if God Exists? | Chicho Martin
God and Sinners Part 11: The Judaizers (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 22]
Humility in Action | RJ Olmstead
Denominations Part 8: [Eastern] Orthodox (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 21]
Reflections on Revelation | Alex Pyles
Parable Portraits: The Joy of a Firm Foundation - The Testimony of Anne Roth
Remembering God's Provision | Jerry Crane III
Quarterly Check In | Hunter Hoover
Denominations Part 7: Baptists (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 20]
Practicing a Theological Method | Hunter Witcraft
Parable Portraits: Reflecting on God's Blessings - The Testimony of Elijah Olander
Lessons on Nebuchadnezzar | Anne Roth
God and Sinners Part 10: Noah (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 19]
The Gospel and Conflict Resolution | Elijah Olander
Parable Portraits: God Knew What Would Reach Me - The Testimony of Grant Clay
Understanding Love: Agape and Eleeo | RJ Olmstead
The Use of Narrative and the Gospel of Mark | Aaron Baddeley
God and Sinners Part 9: Absolom, Son of David (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 18]
The Practice of Writing Scripture | Hunter Witcraft
Forgiveness | Zachariah Tinega
123 John Part 18: Recap | Hunter Hoover
Parable Portraits: God's Grace in Unexpected Things - The Testimony of Hunter Witcraft
123 John Part 17: The Gaius Connection | Hunter Hoover
Denominations Part 6: Lutherans (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 17]
123 John Part 16: A Fight for Influence | Jesse Turkington
Parable Portraits: God's Providence and Changed Plans - The Testimony of Aaron Baddeley
123 John Part 15: You Just Got [Another] Letter | Hunter Hoover
Denominations Part 5: Latter Day Saints 3 - A Brief Look at Mormon Belief (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 16]
123 John Part 14: The Honor Christ has Given Us | Jesse Turkington
Parable Portraits: Making Jesus Everything - The Testimony of Chris Luckman
123 John Part 13: The Dividing Line | Jesse Turkington
God and Sinners Part 8: Balaam, Son of Beor (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 15]
123 John Part 12: The Victory of the Love of God | Hunter Hoover
(RERELEASE) Approaching God | Jesse Turkington
Parable Portraits: The Gift of a Simple Story - The Testimony of Michael Rogers
123 John Part 11: Spirits and the Holy Spirit | Jesse Turkington
Denominations Part 4: Latter Day Saints 2 - A Brief Look at Mormon Foundations (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 14]
123 John Part 10: Child of God | Michael Rogers
Parable Portraits: We Need Each Other - The Testimony of RJ Olmstead
123 John Part 9: Practice Makes "Perfect" | Hunter Hoover
God and Sinners Part 7: Sosthenes (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 13]
123 John Part 8: Abiding as Children | Michael Rogers
Parable Portraits: Seek Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly - The Testimony of Hunter Hoover
123 John Part 7: Abiding and Antichrists | Hunter Hoover
Denominations Part 3: Latter Day Saints - Our Experiences and Introductory Concerns with Mormonism (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 12]
123 John Part 6: Poetry in an Epistle? | Jesse Turkington
God's Perfect Timing at Christmas | Hunter Hoover
God and Sinners Part 6: Nabal and Many Magicians (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 11]
123 John Part 5: A New Commandment | Jesse Turkington
Giving Tuesday 2024
123 John Part 4: Jesus our Propitiation and Advocate | Hunter Hoover
Denominations Part 2: Reformation and Discussions on Catholicism (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 10]
123 John Part 3: Congruent with Christ | Michael Rogers
123 John Part 2: The Foundation of Christian Fellowship | Jesse Turkington
God and Sinners Part 5: Doeg the Edomite and the Pharisees (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 9]
123 John Part 1: Introducing 3 Letters | Hunter Hoover
The Incredible Value of the Bible | Jesse Turkington
Denominations Part 1 (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 8]
Christian Response to Rejection | Tanner Ferguson
The Atonement of Christ | Chicho Martin
God and Sinners Part 4 (Murder and Infidelity): Cain and Gomer (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 7]
An Imperishable Hope and Reward | Anne Roth
Introducing: Commentaries
What is Evangelism and Why Do It? (Implications from the Image of God) | Aaron Baddeley
God and Sinners Part 3 (Betrayal): Judas Iscariot and King Agag and the Amalekites (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 6]
A Thirsty Soul | Lee Aman
Admonish One Another in All Wisdom | Claire Roth
God and Sinners Part 2 (Hard Hearts): Saul of Tarsus and Pharaoh of Egypt (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 5]
The Testimony of Jesse Turkington | Parable Portraits
Introducing Christian Epistemology | Hunter Witcraft
God and Sinners Part 1: Joseph's Brothers and Jonah (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 4]
Unbreakable through Discipline and Discipleship | Alex Pyles and Noah Daily
Living Intentionally Part 4: Applications of Intention | Presented by Bradley Trull
Living Intentionally Part 3: Loving Others | Presented by Bradley Trull
Living Intentionally Part 2: Loving God | Presented by Bradley Trull
Living Intentionally Part 1: The Problem | Presented by Bradley Trull
James Part 8: An Outroduction | Hunter Hoover
Qualifications of Elders and Disqualifications from Ministry (feat. Jesse Turkington and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats 3]
James Part 7: Real Faith Cares and Endures | Elijah Olander
James Part 6: Real Faith is Challenged | RJ Olmstead
What is Ministry, Who is Ministry for, and What Examples of Ministry Guide Us? (feat. Jesse Turkington, Michael Rogers, and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chat Ep. 2]
James Part 5: Living Real Faith | Elijah Olander
James Part 4: Proven Faith | Michael Rogers
The History of Parable (feat. Jesse Turkington, Michael Rogers, and Hunter Hoover) [Pickled Chats Ep. 1]
James Part 3: Impartial and Merciful Faith | Michael Rogers
James Part 2: Real Faith | RJ Olmstead
James | Bible Reading
James Part 1: An Introduction | Hunter Hoover
Parable Update: Exciting New Endeavors
A Christmas Reading | Hunter Hoover
Worry and Anxiety | Hunter Hoover
Lessons of Thankfulness in Colossians | Hunter Hoover
Lessons on Fidelity: God's Faithfulness and Hosea 2 | Hunter Witcraft
A Biblical Theology of Poverty and Wealth | Bradley Trull
Why Christians Should Go to Church | Chicho Martin
The Spark of Evangelism | Alex Pyles and Noah Daily
Running to God | Chris Luckman
1 and 2 Peter Summary: Principles from Exile | Hunter Hoover (1 and 2 Peter)
2 Peter Part 3: Remembering God's Promises | Jesse Turkington (2 Peter 3)
2 Peter Part 2: False vs Faithful Teachers | Michael Tourtellotte (2 Peter 2)
2 Peter Part 1: Living Your Calling | Hunter Hoover (2 Peter 1)
2 Peter | Bible Reading
1 Peter Part 10: Peter Bids Farewell (For Now) | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 5)
1 Peter Part 9: Trust God, Do Good | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 4:12-19)
1 Peter Part 8: God Gives Grace, He Receives Glory | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 4:1-11)
1 Peter Part 7: Baptism as a Symbol for... Suffering? | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 3:18-22)
1 Peter Part 6: Zealous for What is Good | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 3:8-17)
1 Peter Part 5: Household Witness | Jesse Turkington (1 Peter 2:16-3:7)
1 Peter Part 4: Authority Under God | Jesse Turkington (1 Peter 2:13-17)
1 Peter Part 3: A Call to Christian Conduct (Holiness) | Michael Tourtellotte (1 Peter 1:13-2:12)
1 Peter Part 2: A Living Hope and Genuine Faith | Hunter Hoover (1 Peter 1:3-12)
1 Peter Part 1: Introduction to Peter | Jesse Turkington (1 Peter 1:1-2)
1 Peter | Bible Reading
The Testimony of Chicho Martin | Parable Portraits
Corporate Consideration | Meditationals Vol. I
The Benefit of Meditative Prayer | Meditationals Vol. I
The Word of God | Meditationals Vol. I
Rags Before a King | Meditationals Vol. I
The Biblical Practice of Meditation | Meditationals Vol. I
God's Faithfulness in Christmas | Hunter Hoover
Women of Faith: Rahab and Ruth | Claire Roth
Elijah: Truth Triumphs Over Liars | Noah Daily and Alex Pyles
Holiness is Not an Option | Lee Aman
Resolving Paul’s Dilemma Between the Good and the Best | Grant Clay
Christian Community | RJ Olmstead
The Testimony of Lannie Eels | Parable Portraits
5 Ways God Tames our Tongue | Elijah Olander
Biblical Theology and the God of Grace and Justice | Michael Tourtellotte
Mere Manhood | Michael Rogers
Reflections on Light | Hunter Hoover
A Rambunctious Temple Visit | John 2:12-22
The Presence of God: A Temple Overview | Hunter Hoover
More Wine! | John 2:1-11
YHWH | Lee Aman
What are You Seeking? | John 1:35-51
The Preeminent One | Mark Idol
2022 Update
The Witness | John 1:19-34
John's Prologue in a Nutshell | John 1:1-18
Introduction to the Gospel of John
Paul's Priorities in Prayer | Grant Clay
The Mystery of Jesus’ Wisemen | Jesse Turkington
Good Grief | Hunter Hoover
Remembering the Stones of Thanksgiving | Storytime with Jesse
For When Christians are Hypocrites | Michael Rogers
Children | Michael Tourtellotte
Spiritual Growing Pains | Jesse Turkington
Meditations on the God Who Sends Rain | Hunter Hoover
Can Singing Effect Your Spiritual Growth? | Jesse Turkington
Chasing After God | Lee Aman
The Psalms - Honesty with God | Michael Tourtellotte
The Painful Wisdom of Ecclesiastes | Understanding the Bible's Wisdom Books
Job - When Your World and Worldview Falls Apart | Michael Rogers
The Value of Wisdom | Hunter Hoover
Galatians Conclusion | Galatians 6:11-18
Sharing is Caring | Galatians 6:6-10
Loving Without Pride | Galatians 6:1-5
The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:16-26
Encouragement to Practice Discernment | Jesse Turkington
The Biblical PRACTICE of Love | Galatians 5:13-15
The Biblical UNDERSTANDING of Love | Galatians 5:13-15
Stand Firm Therefore | Galatians 5:1-12
Paul's Example of Isaac and Ishmael | Galatians 4:21-31
Serving without Submission | Galatians 4:8-20
Why Galatians is so Special to Me | Galatians 3:23-4:7
Why Then the Law? | Galatians 3:15-22
Salvation Does Not Come From a Bag of Bones | Galatians 3:1-14
The Covenantal Law of the Old Testament | Context for Galatians
Abraham and the Sign of Circumcision | Context for Galatians
Paul vs Peter | Galatians 2:11-21
Paul Safeguarding the Gospel of Jesus Christ | Galatians 2:1-10
Paul Aligning Himself with the Will of God | Galatians 1:10-24
Saul/Paul and His Defense | Galatians 1:1-9
Life After Jesus' Death | Prelude to the Epistles
How to Sound Proficient in Prayer | Do Not's 3
How to Avoid Interactions at Church | Do Not's 2
How to Weaponize the Bible for Your Own Personal Use | Do Not's 1
A Communal Necessity | Intro Series 5
The Holy Ghost of Christmas Past | Intro Series 4
A Biblical Worldview | Intro Series 3
What are Parables? | Intro Series 2
Finally, Some Good News | Intro Series 1