Bible Jazz

Yvette has worked in media for most of her career. Currently, she is Assistant Dean at Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma. She is on the board of the Society of Professional Journalists, and is in the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame this Fall. She is also the host of the Positively Joy podcast and a NEW show called Journalists Advancing Ministry. Check out all her resources at: https:/...

From being the youngest African American attorney in North Carolina to spending five years in prison, and eventually to 31 years in pastoral ministry -- don't miss James's intriguing story of falling down and getting back up again. Check out James's books and resources: www.dealbyme.com Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podc...

Money. We earn and spend it. But do we save and give it? And...do we enjoy the process? Bob and Linda have a story of obeying God's prompt to radically give and have experienced radical freedom as a result. Now they're ready to help you live financially free as well. Check out Bob and Linda's resources at: seedtime.com Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to...

What is "critical thinking?" Why is it so important? What does it look like in current events? And what is a "biblical worldview?" Is it mutually exclusive from critical thinking? Or is critical thinking, in fact, part of having a biblical worldview? Alicia Luca Dean is an author and speaker (among many other things) and we have a great time breaking down these ideas and more! Check out Alicia's s...

How do you get from Michigan to Istanbul? Answer: travel with John! John's travels include planes, trains, automobiles, sleeping on rooftops, walking through peach orchards, and meeting his wife while shopping for carpet! John is an author, teacher, and is currently striving to travel to all the cities Paul visited in his journeys recorded in the book of Acts. Get your tickets, it's going to be a...

Julia brings a multi-faceted perspective as an educator, a practicing Catholic, but also as someone who has a love for and studied media and pop culture. She loves to share stories of faith, advocate for education and social justice, and geek out on everything from boy bands to the Bible. Listen to Julia's show! https://rss.com/podcasts/sevenmilechats/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com I...

Jason is a China specialist with a deep understanding of China and the Chinese history, philosophy, religion, and culture. He works to help people understand China better, and how it impacts our changing world. Check out Jason's site and podcast! https://www.chinaunraveled.com/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.appl...

Amy Connell is a certified personal trainer who wants you to take a rest day and nutrition coach who wants you to enjoy dessert. She founded Graced Health in 2016 to equip women with simple and grace-filled ways to take care of and appreciate their God-created body … and enjoy a little chocolate in the process. Learn more about Amy: https://yourworthybody.com/ https://www.gracedhealth.com/ Be in t...

Erik Allen was raised in a broken and abusive home, later battled addictions, was jailed at 18 and bankrupt by age 21. Working in food service and drinking himself to sleep every night began to change when someone gave him a simple invitation. Over 16 years later Erik is sober and enjoys his life, family, and sense of calling helping others thrive. Learn more about Erik: https://www.instagram.com/...

Part 2 of my conversation with old friend and current filmmaker, Titus Heckel. Titus always knew he wanted to make movies. But his winding journey took him to film school, then a degree in Physics, then to a Master of Divinity for Christian ministry, and finally back into filmmaking. Today, Titus's resumé includes teaching, writing and directing, including two feature films: "With Child" and "Chai...

This week -- two listener emails! Then, part 1 of my conversation with old friend and current filmmaker, Titus Heckel. Titus always knew he wanted to make movies. But his winding journey took him to film school, then a degree in Physics, then to a Master of Divinity for Christian ministry, and finally back into filmmaking. Today, Titus's resumé includes teaching, writing and directing, including t...

Vernon is a Christian who's not afraid to share his experience with addiction and recovery. He strongly believes everyone is recovering from something and that the Bible is about the good news of Jesus as well as recovery. His podcast, "That Christian in Recovery," isn't about only drugs but about whole-self recovery and trying to help others fill their spiritual void in the only way that works --...

Jennifer Sienes always loved books, but she couldn't have possibly known the crucible she would have to endure as she suffered through loss after loss, all of which would inspire her to begin creating fiction informed by what she learned from her pain. She is our FIRST FICTION author, so creative writers--this one's for you! Learn more: https://www.jennifersienes.com/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbible...

Experiencing the mysteries of the spiritual world; being deployed to Iraq and losing friends in violent conflict; being set free from injuries by the Holy Spirit -- there's a LOT packed into this episode of Bible Jazz! Learn more: https://anchor.fm/restoring-your-voice https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restoring-your-voice/id1567691973?uo=4 https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidCMcGuire Be in touch!...

Buzz words! Diversity, equity, inclusion, and more... They might cause a buzz you like or a buzz you find troubling, but the only way to de-buzz them is to meet someone who has lived as an outsider, had to learn the unspoken rules of a culture, and now helps others do the same. And what implications does this all have for the American Church? Meet Lola. Learn more: https://www.lolaspeaker.com/ htt...

Ryan Sweat is a student pastor (ages 11-18) in Jacksonville, Florida and has lots of great wisdom about kids. What "scares" adults about kids? What do kids really need from adults? Why is adolescence so hard? And what are some ideas for how to best share the love of God with today's teens? Learn more about Ryan: https://www.ryanwsweat.com/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @bi...

Hope Inspired is the annual spring women's weekend at UPPC! This year our keynote speaker was Donna Renay Patrick (see her Bible Jazz episode from October!) so I sat down with her and four other women to ask about what purpose has looked like in their lives. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upp...

HOPE INSPIRED women's weekend is THIS WEEK! April 29-30 at UPPC. Register at https://uppc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1192757 Meet Donna, learn together about "Purpose," worship, pray, eat, laugh, and give yourself this gift! Purpose -- we want it and want to find it. Author, speaker, worship leader, and all-around driven woman Donna Patrick joins Mike in an exploration of finding and li...

Honor and Shame. What are they? Where do we see them in ur culture today, or in the context of the Bible? What is their significance in both times? JC Schroeder, host of "Bitesize Seminary," (bitesizeseminary.com ) is an Instructor at The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism, a discipleship and ministry training ministry in the metro Detroit, MI area, with over 10 years full-time ministry experien...

Want to stop a party conversation in its tracks? Just say, "Hey everyone, let's talk about death!" Many people find the topic off-putting, and we make a great effort to avoid anything that even hints of mortality (besides watching the evening news and actions movies). But Chaplain Fred Grewe has sat beside with around 3,000 people as they faced the end of their lives. He helps us learn what death...

The goal of Rachel's podcast is to encourage others to UNADULT and approach the Lord with a child's heart, like Jesus tells us in Matthew 18, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven". Her prayer is for listeners is to be recharged by the Holy Spirit and be ready to walk in the joy of Jesus. He gives us everything we need to s...

Donna's story of personal trauma, recovery, and redemption has helped her develop powerful programs to help women rise above a painful past so they can live the life of their dreams. Her clients have said, “She will help you walk away from overwhelming stress and self-doubt into peace and confidence, like a refreshing vacation for your body & soul.” Get her new e-book FREE and learn more at: https...

Linda Loving is an actor, minister, and friend who is bringing her long-time and much-beloved performance of "Julian" to UPPC! "Julian" is a one-woman play based on the life and wisdom of medieval mystic, Julian of Norwich. This one-time-only opportunity will be March 26, 2pm, with reception and Q&A with Linda to follow. Tickets are a very affordable $10 at UPPC.org/Events > "Julian". Or click her...

"It has never been easier...and it has never been harder to make time." Veronica is passionate about helping busy people make time to connect with God EVERY day and to find joy and peace with God. The result is a deeper faith which transforms our prayer time from potential disappointments to fruitfulness - spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, physically and socially. Learn more about Veronica: h...

In "Your Marriage God’s Way," author and pastor Scott LaPierre takes a close look at the principles for building a biblical marriage—one in which your relationship with Christ brings guidance and blessing into your relationship with your spouse. "Re-New Your Marriage" at UPPC: https://uppc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1137630 Learn more about Scott: https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe...