Podcast - Parkway Christian Center

When God chose to redeem the world, he sent an infant. Dependent and innocent.

Sometimes God answers your desperation with a simple instruction not a dramatic demonstration.

Have you ever noticed, that the more familiar you become with something, the easier it becomes to ignore it, undervalue it, or even misuse it? It's not that the thing lost its power. It's that you stopped seeing its value. Do we do that with Jesus? Listen to Pastor Jay as he kicks off this new series, "Christmas in my Hometown" by digging into Mark 6:1-6 and how Jesus was perceived in His hometown.

Join the Pastors at Parkway Christian Center as they gather and share their hearts for 2026.

Michael Turner speaks to Parkway about asking ourselves, what is the driving force that moves us out of our comfort zone and into our purpose with God.

Michael Turner speaks to Parkway about asking ourselves, what is the driving force that moves us out of our comfort zone and into our purpose with God.

There are "Saul's" in every city, church, and region. Sitting in silence, waiting for someone to see what God already spoke. They're not lazy. They're not lost. They're in formation. When God says, "It's time," He'll always send a Barnabas who's willing to go find them. Who are you willing to go looking for? Acts 11:25-26 "Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch."

There are "Saul's" in every city, church, and region. Sitting in silence, waiting for someone to see what God already spoke. They're not lazy. They're not lost. They're in formation. When God says, "It's time," He'll always send a Barnabas who's willing to go find them. Who are you willing to go looking for? Acts 11:25-26 "Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch."

Every city caries both a promise and a problem. In every community there is beauty and brokenness, progress and pain, faith and fear. Some people look at their city and only see its sin, the crime, corruption, and chaos. But God looks at the same city and still sees promise.

Every city caries both a promise and a problem. In every community there is beauty and brokenness, progress and pain, faith and fear. Some people look at their city and only see its sin, the crime, corruption, and chaos. But God looks at the same city and still sees promise.

Every city rom Babylon to Grants Pass reflects the heart of the people who live init. When hearts fall out of order, cities fall out of order. Violence, corruption, injustice, addiction, gender confusion, idolatry, rebellion, disunity, political infighting, they are not just social problems: They are spiritual dis-orders.

Every city rom Babylon to Grants Pass reflects the heart of the people who live init. When hearts fall out of order, cities fall out of order. Violence, corruption, injustice, addiction, gender confusion, idolatry, rebellion, disunity, political infighting, they are not just social problems: They are spiritual dis-orders.

Listen to Pastor Don Pritchard as he shares, how we can experience the fullness of God's Forgiveness and Restoration and declare our Backstory will not be our last story, being released to our purpose and taking this truth to our world!

Listen to Pastor Don Pritchard as he shares, how we can experience the fullness of God's Forgiveness and Restoration and declare our Backstory will not be our last story, being released to our purpose and taking this truth to our world!

Together the story of our city can be traced to 23 New Testament cities and their churches, by tracing the journey of the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends o th earth. From Jerusalem to Laodicea, the story of the early church unfolds like a map of grace; from fire to complacency, from persecution to glory. It is the story of how the gospel began with a small group in an upper room and spread across continents, cultures, and generations.

Together the story of our city can be traced to 23 New Testament cities and their churches, by tracing the journey of the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends o th earth. From Jerusalem to Laodicea, the story of the early church unfolds like a map of grace; from fire to complacency, from persecution to glory. It is the story of how the gospel began with a small group in an upper room and spread across continents, cultures, and generations.

You're gonna make it because, it is well. And it is well, because we know the well we draw from. Listen to this concluding sermon on the "You're Gonna Make it" series by Pastor Jay, as he walks us through four ways we find in the story of the shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4 of how we can meet an "Is it well" moment with an "it is well" faith.

You're gonna make it because, it is well. And it is well, because we know the well we draw from. Listen to this concluding sermon on the "You're Gonna Make it" series by Pastor Jay, as he walks us through four ways we find in the story of the shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4 of how we can meet an "Is it well" moment with an "it is well" faith.

Join Pastor Jay for our Wednesday Night Bible Study on Exceeding Great Power and what that actually means in a believer's life. If you want a copy of the scripture references, you can find a link to the PDF in the show notes or on our website at parkwaycc.com/sermons under the sermon series "Wednesday Night Services".

Join Pastor Jay for our Wednesday Night Bible Study on Exceeding Great Power and what that actually means in a believer's life. If you want a copy of the scripture references, you can find a link to the PDF in the show notes or on our website at parkwaycc.com/sermons under the sermon series "Wednesday Night Services".

Knowing the Written Word of God doesn't bring authority, but submission to the Written Word of God put inside of us in the person of Jesus does.

Knowing the Written Word of God doesn't bring authority, but submission to the Written Word of God put inside of us in the person of Jesus does.

As Justin Coon teaches through the story of Joshua, Justin reminds us that we have a mission and to not forget our calling. And that the biggest battles we will face are not the battles around us, but the sin within the camp.

As Justin Coon teaches through the story of Joshua, Justin reminds us that we have a mission and to not forget our calling. And that the biggest battles we will face are not the battles around us, but the sin within the camp.

1- What did Jesus do? 2- What did the Church do? This week, Pastor Jay answers these questions, walks us through how we can process the events that happened in our country from a biblical perspective, and then, invites us into actionable ways we can stand up and learn to be Holy again.

1- What did Jesus do? 2- What did the Church do? This week, Pastor Jay answers these questions, walks us through how we can process the events that happened in our country from a biblical perspective, and then, invites us into actionable ways we can stand up and learn to be Holy again.

There is a race to the "shallow" end of the pool that has a version of "God." Most are satisfied with this ankle deep, shallow end Christianity. But, if He's not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all.

There is a race to the "shallow" end of the pool that has a version of "God." Most are satisfied with this ankle deep, shallow end Christianity. But, if He's not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all.

Join John Anderson, Church Board Member, as he shares his heart for the generations.

Join John Anderson, Church Board Member, as he shares his heart for the generations.

Pastor Char Blair speaks to us this week on what it looks like to follow Jesus. Pulling from the three obstacles other disciples faced in Luke 9:57-62. That a faithful disciple is anyone who gives their time no matter where they are.

Pastor Char Blair speaks to us this week on what it looks like to follow Jesus. Pulling from the three obstacles other disciples faced in Luke 9:57-62. That a faithful disciple is anyone who gives their time no matter where they are.

In every season, God has something for us. Listen as Steve Smotherman, Young Adult Leader at Parkway, walks us through 5 observations he noted about building a firm foundation as you walk through any season.

In every season, God has something for us. Listen as Steve Smotherman, Young Adult Leader at Parkway, walks us through 5 observations he noted about building a firm foundation as you walk through any season.

Join Crystal Allemand, Guest Speaker and Prayer Team Co-Leader, as she shares the core of the Gospel with us through her amazing story of finding out who she was in Christ.

Join Crystal Allemand, Guest Speaker and Prayer Team Co-Leader, as she shares the core of the Gospel with us through her amazing story of finding out who she was in Christ.

Join Pastor Seth as he points out five observations from Joshua 3:1-4:7 as Joshua leads the Israelites into the promised land.

Join Pastor Seth as he points out five observations from Joshua 3:1-4:7 as Joshua leads the Israelites into the promised land.

What Exodus teaches is that the promise of new life isn't found in a straight, easy path but in the right path, the one God uses to shape us, train us, and prepare us to walk in the fullness of His promise when we arrive. Exodus isn't just about escape, it's about transformation. God delivers His people from Egypt so He can dwell among them. His glory or presence is the Promise Land.

What Exodus teaches is that the promise of new life isn't found in a straight, easy path but in the right path, the one God uses to shape us, train us, and prepare us to walk in the fullness of His promise when we arrive. Exodus isn't just about escape, it's about transformation. God delivers His people from Egypt so He can dwell among them. His glory or presence is the Promise Land.

Join Pastor Jay as he steps into the topic of the Glory of God. When it shows up - everything changes. The Glory of God isn't just a feeling-it's His presence, power, and authority breaking through darkness. It is everything that surrounds Him and points to Him: His power, His presence, His justice, His mercy, His holiness, His goodness, His voice, His works.

Join Pastor Jay as he steps into the topic of the Glory of God. When it shows up - everything changes. The Glory of God isn't just a feeling-it's His presence, power, and authority breaking through darkness. It is everything that surrounds Him and points to Him: His power, His presence, His justice, His mercy, His holiness, His goodness, His voice, His works.

When discipling your kids, do we even know what we are doing? Join Pastor Seth and Kayla Wallenburn as they talk with Pastor Jay about Parkway Kids Ministry. When discipling kids, perfection isn't the goal, consistency is. Discipleship takes place in small moments, not in the big moments. Small moments where we model the actions and behaviors that are important. The book talked about during this podcast: Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer https://a.co/d/iY3bksr

When discipling your kids, do we even know what we are doing? Join Pastor Seth and Kayla Wallenburn as they talk with Pastor Jay about Parkway Kids Ministry. When discipling kids, perfection isn't the goal, consistency is. Discipleship takes place in small moments, not in the big moments. Small moments where we model the actions and behaviors that are important. The book talked about during this podcast: Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer https://a.co/d/iY3bksr

Most believers today are bothered by the pests of the enemy because the water of God comes to them and gets stuck, unable to flow through like it's supposed to. Listen as Pastor Jay walks through the 10 plagues brought upon Egypt, how each plague challenged a specific Egyptian God, how it compares to the modern American idols, and what God may be confronting again today.

Join Brooke Smotherman, our Worship Director, as she walks us through how we can prepare the barn for the harvest that is coming.

Most believers today are bothered by the pests of the enemy because the water of God comes to them and gets stuck, unable to flow through like it's supposed to. Listen as Pastor Jay walks through the 10 plagues brought upon Egypt, how each plague challenged a specific Egyptian God, how it compares to the modern American idols, and what God may be confronting again today.

Join Brooke Smotherman, our Worship Director, as she walks us through how we can prepare the barn for the harvest that is coming.

A Tale of Two Siblings with Dr. Nick Garza Dr. Nick Garza, from Convoy of Hope, joins us at Parkway and gives us an update on Convoy of Hope, a unique word for Parkway, and then walks us through the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. How the son who stayed had just as many issues as the one who left and what we can learn from that.

A Tale of Two Siblings with Dr. Nick Garza Dr. Nick Garza, from Convoy of Hope, joins us at Parkway and gives us an update on Convoy of Hope, a unique word for Parkway, and then walks us through the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. How the son who stayed had just as many issues as the one who left and what we can learn from that.

Join Mark Swanburg as he talks through the ministry gifts and how we use our gifts to fit together as a body. How we don't get to see the full picture until we pursue our gifts (our piece of the puzzle) and our place with others.