The Ordinary Brave with Kelly McCorkle Parkison

Kelly McCorkle Parkison
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to my Podcast! I’m Kelly McCorkle Parkison—pastor’s wife, mom of six, author, CC Director, and founder of Loft 218. Here you’ll find Parkison family adventures, podcast episodes from The Ordinary Brave, and reflections on faith, family, and local heroes making a difference. Subscribe for weekly encouragement to live with everyday courage. You don’t have to be extraordinary to be brave—just willing.

  1. 3d ago

    The Journey of Our Son | EP. 30

    Their journey to becoming a family stretched across countries, oceans, paperwork, waiting, prayers, and hope. In this week’s podcast, Elizabeth Bucher shares the story of traveling to South Korea to bring their son home. It’s a story about love, faith, and the incredible reality that family is built by far more than geography. ❤️ 🎧 Listen now. Like. Share. Follow #theordinarybrave #podcast #adoption #hopeadoptionagency #faithfamilycommunity

    15 min

  2. Jun 3

    BE WARNED | EP. 29

    No parent should ever have to walk through the loss of a child. In this powerful episode, Candi Sparks shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter, Grace Ann, to coercive suicide connected to online manipulation. But through unimaginable grief, Candi chose to fight for awareness, for parents, and for change. We also discuss the legislation passed in Grace Ann’s honor and why every family needs to be paying attention to what our children are facing online today. This conversation is emotional, eye-opening, and deeply important. 🎙️ New episode streaming now. Like, share and follow! #Podcast #Parenting #OnlineSafety #theordinarybrave #MentalHealthAwareness #faithfamilycommunity

    36 min

  3. May 27

    From Cult to Christ | EP. 28

    What happens after you leave? That’s the question we explore in Part 2 of Alaina’s story. Leaving a cult wasn’t just a moment—it was a painful journey of untangling lies, rebuilding identity, and learning what real freedom looks like. This episode is honest, emotional, and deeply hopeful. 🎙️ Listen now. Like, share and follow! #faithfamilycommunity #theordinarybrave #podcast #spiritualfreedom

    26 min

  4. May 20

    Escaping a Cult | EP. 27

    She spent years trapped in a cult built on fear, control, and deception. But everything began to change when she encountered something simple… a statement of faith at a classical Christian school. What started as curiosity became a journey toward truth, healing, and freedom in Christ. This part 1 or 2 episodes is powerful, emotional, and full of hope for anyone searching for truth or walking through spiritual confusion. 🎧 New episode out now. #Podcast #faithfamilycommunity #theordinarybrave #CultSurvivor #ClassicalChristianEducation

    30 min

  5. May 13

    Interviewing the Interviewer | EP. 26

    In this episode we’re going to be mixing it up a little. Rather than me interviewing someone I’m going to be the interviewee! Remember to like and follow and share this episode of the ordinary Brave if you enjoyed! #faithfamilycommunity #theordinarybrave #parkisonadventures

    52 min

  6. May 6

    Your Vote Matters! | EP. 25

    What does election integrity really look like at the local level? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Detwiler, Chairman of the Putnam County Election Commission, to talk about how elections are conducted right here in our community. From early voting to ballot counting, we discuss the processes, safeguards, and transparency measures that help ensure every vote is handled with accuracy and care. If you’ve ever had questions about how elections work or what makes them secure, this conversation offers a clear and informative look behind the scenes. 🎧 Tune in and learn more about the system that supports one of our most important civic responsibilities. #faithfamilycommunity #Podcast #theordinarybrave #ElectionIntegrity #Cookeville #Vote

    32 min

  7. Apr 29

    Rachel Hof’s Unique Journey | EP. 24

    What happens when a personal challenge becomes a powerful purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Hof, who shares her inspiring journey of being deaf and how it led her to create a vision much bigger than herself-Unique Cookeville. Rachel’s heart is to bring together individuals with special needs, families, and caregivers into one place for resources, support, connection, and community. What started as a vision is growing into something truly meaningful!💛 🎧 Tune in and be encouraged. #theordinarybrave #faithfamilycommunity #Podcast #Community #Cookeville

    28 min

  8. Apr 22

    The Birds and the Bees | EP. 23

    In this episode, we sit down with Beth Herren from Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic to talk about something that impacts students, families, and our entire community-sexual risk avoidance education in schools. What are students really being taught?
How does this approach equip young people to make healthy, informed decisions?
And why does it matter for their future? Beth shares insight into the curriculum, the heart behind it, and the real-life impact she’s seeing right here in our local schools. This is a conversation about empowering the next generation with knowledge, confidence, and values that support long-term well-being. 🎧 Tune in, listen, and join the conversation. Like and share! #faithfamilycommunity #theordinarybrave #podcast #sexEducation #Cookeville #FamilyFirst

    35 min
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Welcome to my Podcast! I’m Kelly McCorkle Parkison—pastor’s wife, mom of six, author, CC Director, and founder of Loft 218. Here you’ll find Parkison family adventures, podcast episodes from The Ordinary Brave, and reflections on faith, family, and local heroes making a difference. Subscribe for weekly encouragement to live with everyday courage. You don’t have to be extraordinary to be brave—just willing.

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