Episode

#070 Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? - Jimmy Akin

Podcast: The Jimmy Akin Podcast
Published: Feb 9, 2026
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In this episode of The Jimmy Akin Podcast, Jimmy Akin explores why Jesus used parables in Mark 4 and how they reveal deeper truth while honoring human freedom.