Out of The Park

For the final episode of Season 2, you all are going to love this conversation with Tori Trimble.  Her easy-going and fun way of engaging with others carries with it generational wisdom formed by a life of intentional efforts of togetherness with her family and church community. The life-altering loss of her father eventually proved to solidify all the valuable things she learned growing up. 

Parenting four kids brings plenty of challenges on its own...but nothing can prepare you for an extremely difficult health journey with a baby from day one. In this week's episode, Chris and Reagan bring a courageously genuine posture to talk about all of their amazing kids, as well as the roll that a scary diagnosis plays in their family and their faith.  You will come away from this conversation with a bigger heart, deeper trust in God, and love for the community of faith.Update: Since the recording of this episode, Reveille has undergone her final surgery (the Fontan) and is doing very well! Praise God!

There aren't many people in the world like Brett White. You'll really enjoy experiencing the humility that is baked into a rather extraordinary life.  Listen how an all-star athlete turned mega-proud grandfather found his grounding and peace thru all of life's ups and downs. Family, faith, and community play main characters in today's episode.  Enjoy!

Resilience rarely feels like a victory. The life and mindset of Sterling Thomas could definitely be defined as resilient, but this episode of Out of The Park uncovers the honest journey to get to where he is today. From top tier athlete to starting his own non-profit to benefit people with spinal cord injuries, he blesses us today with his generous offering of openness, vulnerability, and resolve. Don't forget to check out Sterling's non-profit at pushpushpray.org.

You will be encouraged by the refreshing maturity of Emma Marcoux as she talks about college life several states away.  She's a walking example of how to stay centered far from home by carrying the love and support of your community with you. Enjoy today's episode!

Amy Wilkes is the friend we all want.  Loyal. Fun. Down to earth. But it is her compassion, empathy and faith in God that stand out in this deep conversation. We walk with her from life in the rural panhandle of Oklahoma to the depths of heartache and the purpose that was created in the process. Your heart will grow stronger by the end of this episode. Also, as per the conversation at the beginning of today's episode, if you want to know more about The Little Lighthouse here in Tulsa, OK (which, you should) go to https://www.littlelighthouse.org/. 

Connie Alred, or Ms. Connie as she's famously known as, has been blessing families at The Park for decades, but you'd never know how deep her love and commitment to her ministry of teaching goes. Join us as we uncover the layers upon layers of faith expressing itself through love in the life of this beloved bible class teacher.

Season 2 of Out of The Park kicks off with guest Brooke Prosser.  Jeff, Kenna, and Amy talk with Brooke about where the LORD has taken her and her family, from the simple and expected to the difficult and transformative. They uncover just how kind God is over the course of our lives. This is a beautiful example of friends remaining curious and the power of great questions to bring out the hope, joy and love we have walking together with Christ. We hope you'll be encouraged in knowing just how faithful God is in every moment of your life. 

Join Jeff, Kenna, and Amy as we dig deeper into our community with Luke Haley and explore the ways God has moved in his life and changed his path. From his young adult life to now, join Luke as he shares with us the ways that God has relentlessly pursued him and how that has enriched his life more than he could have imagined.

Nikki Jolly is our friend, and we're confident that after listening to this, you'll feel like she's your friend, too.  Enjoy this conversation as we get to the heart of what it means to belong to a community. Nikki and her family worked through transitions and difficult seasons to find themselves in the middle of a loving community and filled with purpose.  Her journey is as relatable as it is inspiring.  theparkchurchtulsa.orgbridgestulsa.orgBridges Video

Join us as we talk with our dear friend, LaDanta Kowis, who is one of the greatest, most natural encouragers you'll ever meet.  Both her story and her spirit are powerful testaments of God's divine faithfulness through even the most difficult seasons of life. LaDanta and her friends, a group made up mostly of senior aged widows, have so much love for each other and everyone they come into contact with, have played a major role in shaping the culture of our church. It is impossible to leave an interaction with LaDanta and not feel completely seen and valued. Her story is full of major highs and lows, but the exclamation point of this episode is how beautifully steady she has remained by holding God's hand through it all.The Park Church of Christ

Join us for a conversation that will compel you to trust God and love others more than ever before. Our guest, Mike Vann, describes how God used a strong faith community and consistent devotion to the Word to lead him into the lives of those that need the love of God and the hope of Jesus. We pray you let the Holy Spirit encourage and convict your heart as you hear the story of a man boldly following God and loving others deeply.theparkchurchtulsa.orgJoin us Sunday mornings at 8:30 or 10:45and Wednesdays at 6:30

Join us for a story of extraordinary grace and unwavering faith with Linda Mansur. This episode of 'Out of the Park' invites you to journey alongside Linda as she shares her heartfelt experiences of motherhood, a path marked by both profound challenges and incredible blessings.https://theparkchurchtulsa.org/care-amp-support

Join Amy, Kenna and Jeff in their conversation with Kelanni as she shares her personal story of surrender to God's calling when she was a child.  Perhaps you know her as part of the ministry staff at the Contact Church in Tulsa. The back story of the beautiful life Kelanni is cultivating in Christ, despite the challenges she has experienced, is inspiring.  Many of those  challenges have even been helpful as she ministers to and disciples young people who face similar situations in their lives.  This conversation is a reminder of God's unimaginable love, plans and provision for each of us...He's present. He is for us.  And he is using people all around the world.  People like Kelanni! www.contactmission.org

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Lori, a strong woman of faith who has triumphed over abuse through the unwavering presence of God. An incredible story of healing, empowerment, and continuous growth, creating a safe space where shame vanishes. She reminds us that God does not waste pain and the importance of being seen and developing a clear, accurate vision of God, guiding us on how to draw near to Him. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of faith and the relentless love of God.Content Warning: We want you to be aware that Lori and the hosts discuss some sensitive topics, so we encourage you to use discretion and listen in a safe and supportive environment.

Enjoy a lively, honest, and inspiring discussion delving beyond Dr. Amy Emerson's impressive resume and to the heart of how and why she believes so passionately about protecting & honoring children & families! You're invited to reflect on how generational connections, faith, and gratitude shape our perspectives and how this awareness can transfer to the ability to better "see" and love people.  Leave with an intriguing, heartfelt question to ask yourself in order to best direct your path and glorify our Lord!Resources:Hope Driven Parentinghttps://hoperisingoklahoma.org/https://www.youtube.com/@HopeDrivenParentingInstagram and Facebook @hopedrivenparenting

Before diving in to the beautiful conversations of Season One, we want to just take a few minutes to set the stage.  We introduce you to each of the voices you'll become familiar with and tell you what we think God is up to with this podcast.  

Stay tuned for the debut of the Out Of The Park podcast!  We believe God is doing great things, and we can't wait for you to hear what HE has been up to in the lives of his people.