In this episode, Fr. Jonathan & Jared are joined by Angela Urick for a discussion of VBS prep, the Feast of St. James, and what it means to live a life as a parable, seeing the kingdom of God in the everyday. We also have a surprise appearance by Nick Oliver, St. James member, and VBS Snack Coordinator, and a special presentation by Annie Melton with a background on who St. James was. Join us for the celebration of the Feast of St. James on July 23, or any Sunday that you are able. _ _ _ _ From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Preist and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, and a special guest each week as we take a look at a different Parable told in scripture and consider what "The kingdom of God is like..." in our everyday lives. Join the discussion by ⁠emailing Fr. Jonathan⁠. A special thanks to Matthew Melton for the music.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Angela Urick, the newly hired Director of Christian Formation for Children & Youth at St. James, who share the joy of planting seeds. From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Preist and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, and a special guest each week as we take a look at a different Parable told in scripture and consider what "The kingdom of God is like..." in our everyday lives. Join the discussion by emailing Fr. Jonathan. A special thanks to Matthew Melton for the music.

We are joined in this episode by Bill Borne, a member of St. James and long-time radio pro, to discuss two parables from Matthew 13 about finding Joy in sacrificing what you have for something great.

We are joined by Gayle Goodman Lynch, who submitted her favorite parable, which just happened to be Fr. Jonathan's favorite and the basis for our Easter Vigil sermon this year. Read through Matthew 20:1-16 and listen as we discuss the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. You are invited to participate in the services of Holy Week, either at St. James or at a church near you. Our Holy Week services are as follows; Maundy Thursday - April 6 at 7 pm with Bishop George Sumner joining us, Good Friday - April 7 with Stations of the Cross at Noon and Service at 7 pm, The Great Vigil of Easter - April 8 at 7 pm, and Easter Sunday - April 9 with Services at 8 & 10 am. --- From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Preist and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, and a special guest each week as we take a look at a different Parable told in scripture and consider what "The kingdom of God is like..." in our everyday lives. Join the discussion by emailing Fr. Jonathan. A special thanks to Matthew Melton for the music.

We are excited to welcome St. James member Clint Pechacek to discuss patience and persistence, which seem to be appropriate themes in this season of Lent. From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Preist and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, and a special guest each week as we take a look at a different Parable told in scripture and consider what "The kingdom of God is like..." in our everyday lives. Join the discussion by emailing Fr. Jonathan. A special thanks to Matthew Melton for the music.

Fr. Jonathan and Jared are joined by August Claybrook in our first episode discussing The Prodigal Son.  Join us as we place ourselves in the story, reflect on the JOY of the father, consider the attitudes of the sons, and wonder about reading the scripture with more of an open mind and less to find the answers. Also, is the story left unfinished, and if so, is that a gift or a curse? From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Preist and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, and a special guest each week as we take a look at a different Parable told in scripture and consider what "The kingdom of God is like..." in our everyday lives. Join the discussion by emailing Fr. Jonathan. A special thanks to Matthew Melton for the music.

From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables." Join Jonathan Melton, Preist and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, and a special guest each week as we take a look at a different Parable told in scripture and consider what "The kingdom of God is like..." in our everyday lives.  Join the discussion by emailing Fr. Jonathan.  A special thanks to Matthew Melton for the music.