The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12) with Rev. Dr. Pam Durso

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18) With Rev. Dr. Mike Queen

Rev. Dr. Mike Queen is a native of West Virginia but has served churches in North Carolina for the last 36 years. Since retiring as Pastor at First Baptist Church in Wilmington, where he served for 25 years, Mike co-founded a ministry called Hopeful Imagination to work with traditional churches dedicated to finding God’s way in a changing world. Mike is also the Co-Coordinator of the Center for Healthy Churches-Carolinas region and continues to serve as an Interim Pastor in NC churches that are in moments of transition.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15) with Rev. Elizabeth Hagan

Elizabeth Hagan is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and has been a pastor for 15 years. She saw - and personally experienced - the isolation, loneliness, and shame that remains unspoken when Christians shy away from difficult conversations. She knew that the church could do better to foster a sense of acceptance and belonging. So she is the author of two books, Birthed: Finding Grace Through Infertility and Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together to open the door to the presence of God in difficult life experiences.

The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12) with Rev. Dr. Pam Durso

On this episode of the Speaking in Parables Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Pam Durso. r. Durso is the current president of Central Seminary and the former Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry and has served as president of the Baptist History and Heritage Society. She earned her PhD in Church History Baylor and has served on staff at a number of seminaries and in several roles in the local church.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10) with Rev. Dr. Mitch Randall

On this episode of the Speaking in Parables Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mitch Randall. Mitch is the chief executive officer of Good Faith Media. Before joining GFM, he was the executive director of the Baptist Center for Ethics. In addition, he pastored churches in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma for over 20 years, and he holds a Master’s of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Luke 14) with Dr. Keith Herron

On this episode of Speaking in Parables, Tyler discusses the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Luke 14:7-14) with Dr. Keith Herron. Keith lives in St. Louis, where he teaches and writes at the intersection of spirituality and psychology. He has degrees in business, religion, education, and a doctorate in pastoral counseling and psychotherapy. He has served as a campus minister and as a pastor in the local church for many years. He is also the author of Living a Narrative Life: Essays on the Power of Stories.