Do you ever ask God where were you?    I would love to share one of my recent messages from our home church, where I walked our congregation through a portion of 2 Chronicles. And for those listening chronologically, you will also hear previous guest Esther Lee from episode 222 .  Please enjoy this message wherever it may find you today. Message Notes When we don’t know what to do, an ending allows for a new beginning. “LORD, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who

Do you always look both ways when you cross the street? Joining me today is Founder of Founder of Healtheology and Biblical wellness coach Katie Hardy who shares about the crosswalks of our lives. Katie is a boy mom of two, wife of a loyal Cleveland Browns fan, and lover of all things that make people feel awesome & live better. She is a certified by Duke Health in Integrative Wellness & Behavior Change. Katie emphasizes the importance of connecting faith with health. She int

Have you ever been told there is nothing left for them to do? Joining me today is my friend Esther Lee who shares about one of the seasons where God was the closest to her. Feel free to grab your tissues now for this heartfelt conversation. Esther shares her journey of motherhood, grief, and faith after losing her daughter Ava to cancer. She also discusses the importance of teaching life skills to children, her passion for writing, and how she navigates her grief while honori

Is it hard for you to take a next  step of faith when you don’t  know  whats ahead? Joining me today author of Choosing the Opposite and Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchein who shares about relational healing and embarking on a faith filled adventure of next steps. Tammy is passionate about helping people take next steps with Jesus. She has served on the staff at Community Christian Church for over 20 years, most recently as the leader of the Teaching Team. Community is a church

Every week, I listen back to the podcast for a final check before we post it every Wednesday. And there are just different perspectives that come out for me. Something that maybe even though I was the one who was interviewing, it impacted me in a different way listening back. Join me as I share a little of my perspective from each episode, and how different things stuck out for my own faith. Understanding Expectations in Relationships with Cubby Chalmers Have you ever held on

Is it hard for you to imagine the other possibilities of life? If you enjoy hearing people’s stories and want to be encouraged about the ways God is working in their lives, you have found a home here at the Parable podcast.  Joining me today is Kathy Demott, who shares about how pride, abandonment, and identity were all a part of her story. Reflection Questions: Journal about whether there is a label or title that is holding shame and lies over your life that needs to be stri

Would you say you praise God when your plans don’t work? Joining me today is writer and podcaster Cheryl Davis who encourages us all to see God’s bigger plan. Cheryl recounts a memorable hunting experience that taught her about the importance of flexibility and recognizing God's hand in our lives. The conversation delves into the challenges of motherhood, the significance of self-care, and the power of storytelling. Cheryl also discusses her podcast aimed at encouraging mothe

Have you ever held onto childhood expectations? If you like to hear people’s stories and be encouraged about the ways God is working in their life. You have found a home here at the Parable podcast. Joining me today is Cubby Chalmers who shares about how his childhood expectation felt like a curse. I spoke with Cubby about the importance of community, sharing personal stories, and the journey of love and relationships. Cubby reflects on his childhood, the wisdom gained throug

Every week, I listen back to the podcast for a final check before we post it every Wednesday. And there are just different perspectives that come out for me. Something that maybe even though I was the one who was interviewing, it impacted me in a different way listening back. And so I thought it'd be fun to do a little bit of a rewind and a recap from this past month's episodes. Join me as I share a little of my perspective behind it, and how different things stuck out for my

Have you ever been in a season where you have felt desperate and lost? Meet my friend Tyler Mallory who walk us through a period of his life when he didn’t know what else to do but fix his eyes on God. There was a quote Tyler shared from his pastor in this episode that really resonated with me.  "If we do not attach praise to prayer, then prayer becomes another form of worry." - Pastor Ricky So good and extremely grateful for his story. If Tyler's parable really resonated wit

Joining me today is artist and author Bette Dickinson, who encourages us to lean into the art of vinemaking. In a culture that measures fruitfulness by productivity, The Art of Vinemaking  offers a counter cultural and deeply compelling invitation: to return to the slower, sacred rhythm of abiding. Her journey weaves biblical insight, personal story, and 17 original hand-drawn illustrations—creating a deeply visual and embodied reflection on what it means to be rooted in Chri

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Every week, I listen back to the podcast for a final check before we post it every Wednesday. And there are just different perspectives...

If you could, who’s one person from your past you would love to chat with today? Meet my Middle School and High School Youth Pastor Greg...

Have you ever kept praying for God to show up in the storm? Join me as we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Family Pastor Ashley...

Do you feel like as a Christian you are not really supposed to be having fun ? Today I would love to share one of my recent messages from...

Do you live by the idea that our faith is personal and private? Welcome to the Parable Podcast, I’m your host Danielle Zapchenk. Today, I...

Have you ever skipped a couple of steps to get to the result just because you wanted to get something done? Meet Tracy Zabel , who...

Have you ever felt like you are fighting with God, but you don’t want him to let go as well? Meet personal scholar and professor Angie...