Bible Jazz

Janice's book, "Journey to Your Calling" chronicles the seven major phases of spiritual growth and development that we all experience with the Lord on our journey to answering His calling. Everyone goes through these phases but your personal experience will be unique to you, and what the Lord wants you to learn. Regardless of gender, age or ethnicity, you will find this book compelling as a road m...

Tracy's devotional book, released by CrossLink Publishing, dispenses a dose of hope in times of medical need. Crafted with unique examples of God's miraculous power and saving grace, the thirty devotions in this book blend Scripture-rich meditations with biblical principles that highlight God's mercy in times of medical need. https://www.tracycrump.com We'd love to hear from you, too! Email: uppcb...

There are hundreds of books to help the mentally ill or addicted but there are very few designed to help the men and women who are married to unstable individuals. Christian's book helps them face those unique challenges without bailing out of the marriage from sheer exhaustion or resentment. Grab the book here! https://rchristianbohlen.com/healing-stormy-marriage/ We'd love to hear from you, too!...

How does a lost, broken geologist become a pastor and then dare to write a book about the Bible’s most relevant story for our day? The Kingdom Field Guide comes out of Brian's 8-year study of the parable of the hidden treasure (Matt 13:44). This is a crucial book for our tottering world. Not because the world needs another book. But because our world desperately needs to find God’s kingdom as real...

What happens when someone realizes that the way they've been living is ultimately fruitless? What kinds of tools are available to us in the Christian scriptures and tradition to enable us to live the abundant and eternal life Jesus died to give us? Explore the art of putting your beliefs into practice this week on Bible Jazz! Learn more about George and his materials at: https://thecatholictoolbox...

We'd love to hear from you, too! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/university-place-presbyterian-church/bible-jazz?refid=stpr Google Podcasts: https://po...

Gina Rolkowski grew up enduring various kinds of pain but not knowing where the pain was coming from. After years and years of exploration and trauma, even almost losing her life, she began to experience recovery and transformation. Now, she devotes her time to helping others experience recovery as well, including the healing experience of God's unconditional love. Gina also talks how coping with...

A Presbyterian and Pentecostal walk into a podcast... Pastor and author Chad Mansbridge joins Mike all the way from down under this week to discuss his book, "You Can Handle the Truth" and why the Bible was intended to bless anyone, any time. Learn three key questions to ask, and what the "ABCS" mean. Learn more about Chad and give his book as a gift this Christmas! https://www.youcanhandlethetrut...

Imagine being awakened at 4am (repeatedly) with ideas so important that you must share them! This is part of what happened for two years to Janey Pitts when she realized God was calling her to write a collection of her studies on words and phrases in the Bible which, when deeply defined, have the power to deeply define us. Learn more about Janey and give her book as a gift this Christmas! https://...

“Mom, I have a question: Does God think boys are more important than girls, because all we ever learn about in church are boys?” This was the question Lauren's 7-year-old daughter asked that led her to write "SHEROES of the Bible." Learn more about Lauren and grab a copy of "SHEROES of the Bible"! https://www.laurenlnelson.com/ Facebook: @sheroesofthebible Instagram: @sheroesofthebible Be in touch...

In 2014 Rich started the practice of "centering prayer," and over time, the results have transformed his life. Rich joins Mike this week to introduce the concept of sitting quietly in God's presence, and to give practical steps for how you can begin the practice. Learn more about Rich and centering prayer! https://silenceteaches.com/about-the-books/ https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-...

Paul Granger works full time as an ambassador for Christ, which takes a variety of shapes...sometimes week to week! He and Mike sit down to talk about what it means to live in "abundance" (John 10:10) on God's terms. Also: "crazy prayer things," accidental idolatry, and air quote sound effects! Check out Paul's work! https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/podcast Be in...

What is the difference between "strong" desire and "deep" desire? What is the meaning of "bounded freedom," and how is that more free than unbounded? Pastors Aaron and Mike sit down for this brief bonus recap of the current teaching series, "Gold." Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/...

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 living in God's purpose for our lives. Learn more about Donna and check our her books at: https://donnarenaypatrick.com/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts....

We're finishing "The Big 52" with a whopper of a question: What is the Church? This coincides with our teaching series, "Gold," a study of the letter to the Philippians. This week, part 1 -- the secular world and the Christian world both want human beings to flourish, but they seek to form people in diametrically opposed ways. Part 1 looks at the secular paradigm. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz...

We're finishing "The Big 52" with a whopper of a question: What is the Church? This coincides with our teaching series, "Gold," a study of the letter to the Philippians. This week, part 2 -- the biblical paradigm for human flourishing, which is diametrically opposed to the secular paradigm. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://...

Life presents a lot of big questions, like "Why are we here?" "What is reality?" and "Will the Mariners ever make the playoffs again?" At Bible Jazz, maybe the biggest question is: "What is the Bible?" Currey and Mike talk about the nature of the Bible, some practical approaches to reading it, and also touch on co-vocationalism and foster and adoptive parenting! Check out what Currey's up to: http...

"You're in my thoughts and prayers." What does that actually mean? This week our first-time guest Ashli joins Lexi and Mike in a conversation asking "What is prayer, with what attitude should we pray, and how do we go about it?" I'm praying that you'll get a lot from this week's episode! Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://pod...

Have you ever felt like you were living in a deep, dark hole? Have you been so weighed down by the world that you can't function? Today's special guest shares her experience -- and her heart -- about depression and how she is learning to heal and embrace life each day. Cathy says: "Most recently and much more importantly, I’m working on creating a new blogging platform where I will discuss ideas t...

Sav and Cienna are Whitworth University Fellows and working with UPPC this summer. In their new segment, they'll be highlighting Bible people and stories that have been misunderstood, overlooked, or underestimated. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotif...

What does ethically sourced coffee have to do with homeless youth? Does 3 = 1? And what do we even mean by a phrase like "God is with us?" Join the lady with two first names, Julie Judy, in a conversation about questions 36 & 37 of the New City Catechism. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-p...

Sav and Cienna are Whitworth University Fellows and working with UPPC this summer. In their new segment, they'll be highlighting Bible people and stories that have been misunderstood, overlooked, or underestimated. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotif...

Are we saved...for free? What's the point in trying to live rightly? Will we have scars in the Kingdom of God? Debts or trespasses...or flubs? All this and more as Mark, Cienna, and Mike talk about justification and sanctification -- this week's $5 church words. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Sav and Cienna are Whitworth University Fellows and working with UPPC this summer. In their new segment, they'll be highlighting Bible people and stories that have been misunderstood, overlooked, or underestimated. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotif...

Sav and Cienna are Whitworth University Fellows and working with UPPC this summer. In their new segment, they'll be highlighting Bible people and stories that have been misunderstood, overlooked, or underestimated. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotif...