Bible Jazz

In our culture, single people are a diverse group. Maybe they are single because they have lost a spouse through death or divorce. Some have never married, in which they may be totally comfortable, or maybe they long for a mate through marriage. For all these people, especially those who wrestle with their singleness, there is a role model in Jesus Christ, who was single His entire life. Those sin...

Myths about marriage seem to die very hard. We take comfort in some of these myths because to do so may be easier to than to face reality in a marriage. However, embracing myths may damage a married union in the end. Three myths of marriage that can be harmful include "if it's right, it will be easy," "if you love me, you will change," and "all my needs should be met by my spouse." Our human condi...

Myths about marriage seem to die very hard. We take comfort in some of these myths because to do so may be easier to than to face reality in a marriage. However, embracing myths may damage a married union in the end. Three myths of marriage that can be harmful include "if it's right, it will be easy," "if you love me, you will change," and "all my needs should be met by my spouse." Our human condi...

Falling in love—easy. Staying in love—well, that's another story, because it most definitely takes conscious effort. As this message asks: How different would our relationships—especially romantic relationships—be if we made love a verb? What would change in our communication with those with whom we fell in love? How would we want to serve the other person? Using as a base Philippians 2:3-8, we're...

Falling in love—easy. Staying in love—well, that's another story, because it most definitely takes conscious effort. As this message asks: How different would our relationships—especially romantic relationships—be if we made love a verb? What would change in our communication with those with whom we fell in love? How would we want to serve the other person? Using as a base Philippians 2:3-8, we're...

On this week's podcast, Aaron Stewart, Heath Hollensbe, and Mike Bates discuss the results of the TCI Survey and what this means for the "health" of our church. For a copy of the survey, email: Sarah Brooksher at sbrooksher@uppc.org

On this week's podcast, Aaron Stewart, Heath Hollensbe, and Mike Bates discuss the results of the TCI Survey and what this means for the "health" of our church. For a copy of the survey, email: Sarah Brooksher at sbrooksher@uppc.org

Mike, Jill and Heath discuss yesterdays message and what it means for us today.

Mike, Jill and Heath discuss yesterdays message and what it means for us today.

This week, Heath Hollensbe - Diana Greene - Aaron Stewart and Mike Moffit discuss yesterday's "Songs Of Christmas" as well as the importance of music and the theology of some of our favorite Christmas songs. And Heath gives out the weirdest Christmas gift you may have ever received.

This week, Heath Hollensbe - Diana Greene - Aaron Stewart and Mike Moffit discuss yesterday's "Songs Of Christmas" as well as the importance of music and the theology of some of our favorite Christmas songs. And Heath gives out the weirdest Christmas gift you may have ever received.

This week, Heath Hollensbe, Pastor Mike and Lisa Woicik follow up with some deeper thoughts on this past weeks message - Waiting.

This week, Heath Hollensbe, Pastor Mike and Lisa Woicik follow up with some deeper thoughts on this past weeks message - Waiting.

This week, Pastor Aaron and Pastor Mike follow up with some deeper thoughts on this past weeks message - "From Lost To One".

This week, Pastor Aaron and Pastor Mike follow up with some deeper thoughts on this past weeks message - "From Lost To One".

We couldn't answer all your giving questions Sunday. Listen to Pastor Aaron & Pastor Mike answer the rest of your questions!

We couldn't answer all your giving questions Sunday. Listen to Pastor Aaron & Pastor Mike answer the rest of your questions!

This Week, Pastor Aaron - Pastor Mike and Heath talk about sensory deprivation tanks, Benedictine monks and what happens when your friends won't talk to you... As they unpack yesterday's message on "Silence".

A rousing game of "Bible or Middle Earth?" kicks off our conversation with spiritual director Lorina Meade and Pastor Aaron about being present with God and each other.  What obstacles stand in the way of experiencing God's presence?  What is blocking our full presence with each other?  And what can we do to take steps toward being more present to both?

This Week, Pastor Aaron - Pastor Mike and Heath talk about sensory deprivation tanks, Benedictine monks and what happens when your friends won't talk to you... As they unpack yesterday's message on "Silence".

A rousing game of "Bible or Middle Earth?" kicks off our conversation with spiritual director Lorina Meade and Pastor Aaron about being present with God and each other.  What obstacles stand in the way of experiencing God's presence?  What is blocking our full presence with each other?  And what can we do to take steps toward being more present to both?