Out of The Park Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:54:15 -0500 https://outofthepark.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Out of The Park yes 15210cc9-317f-5cb8-ac8a-7f4281cf2128 The Park Church of Christ episodic false Seeing people. Staying curious. Always making much of God.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Park Church of Christ https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tif0nezch1tu8k1spdiyfrtmmnhq?.jpg Out of The Park S2E8 Tori Thomas- Blessed Together S2E8 Tori Thomas- Blessed Together 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18757148 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0600 2878 full false S2E7 Chris and Reagan White- Courageous Hope S2E7 Chris and Reagan White- Courageous Hope 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!

]]> 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!

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18712590 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 3470 2 7 full false S2E6 Brett White- Staying Grounded S2E6 Brett White- Staying Grounded 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!

]]> 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!

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18665536 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0600 2502 2 6 full false S2E5 Sterling Thomas- Honest Resilience S2E5 Sterling Thomas- Honest Resilience 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.


]]> 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.


]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18625970 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0600 3779 2 5 full false S2E4 Emma Marcoux- The Peace You Carry S2E4 Emma Marcoux- The Peace You Carry 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!

]]> 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!

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18588298 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600 2426 2 4 full false S2E3: Amy Wilkes- The Compassion of God S2E3: Amy Wilkes- The Compassion of God 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/. 

]]> 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/. 

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18549446 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600 3001 2 3 full false S2E2: Connie Alred- The Heart of a Teacher S2E2: Connie Alred- The Heart of a Teacher 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.

]]> 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.

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18508591 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0600 2854 2 2 full false S2E1: Brooke Prosser- The Kindness of God S2E1: Brooke Prosser- The Kindness of God 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-18392065 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0600 3302 2 1 full false S1E8: Hounds of Heaven with Luke Haley S1E8: Hounds of Heaven with Luke Haley 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.

]]> 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.

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16774796 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2287 1 8 full false S1E7: Belonging with Nikki Jolly S1E7: Belonging with Nikki Jolly 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.  


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]]> 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.org

bridgestulsa.org

Bridges Video

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16774795 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2155 1 7 full false S1E6: God's Steady Presence with LaDanta Kowis S1E6: God's Steady Presence with LaDanta Kowis 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16774792 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2521 1 6 full false S1E5: God Will Use You with Mike Vann S1E5: God Will Use You with Mike Vann 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.org

Join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 or 10:45

and Wednesdays at 6:30

]]> 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.org

Join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 or 10:45

and Wednesdays at 6:30

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16774790 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2508 1 5 full false S1E4: The Power of the Good Samaritan with Linda Mansur S1E4: The Power of the Good Samaritan with Linda Mansur 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.

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]]> 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

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16774788 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2070 1 4 full false S1E3: Intentional Investment with Kelanni Edwards S1E3: Intentional Investment with Kelanni Edwards 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

]]> 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

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16774784 Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1924 1 3 full false S1E2: A Father's Intervention with Lori Varnell S1E2: A Father's Intervention with Lori Varnell 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.

]]> 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.

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16774776 Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1960 1 2 full false S1E1: Faithful Compassion with Dr. Amy Emerson S1E1: Faithful Compassion with Dr. Amy Emerson 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 Parenting

https://hoperisingoklahoma.org/

https://www.youtube.com/@HopeDrivenParenting

Instagram and Facebook @hopedrivenparenting


]]> 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 Parenting

https://hoperisingoklahoma.org/

https://www.youtube.com/@HopeDrivenParenting

Instagram and Facebook @hopedrivenparenting


]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-16748485 Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1954 1 1 full false So, You're Starting a Podcast? So, You're Starting a Podcast? 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> The Park Church of Christ Buzzsprout-17001226 Sun, 11 May 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1180 full false Season One Coming Soon!!! Season One Coming Soon!!! 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.

]]> 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.

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