Bible Jazz

John Arthur Greene's story has a huge arc, and it's a work still in progress. Singing from a young age, often in church, led him eventually to Broadway. But success on stage lacked the fulfillment he anticipated. And while he still loves his acting career and friends in the industry, he realized God was calling him to bring his gifts into the church and facilitate others' encounters with God in wo...

Brad and I have been friends for 33 years. The friendship began over music and on this episode, well, it continues over music. I have never known someone who knows more about Elvis Presley (and American rock and country music in general) than Brad. Who else can help me understand Elvis's love for Gospel music? Brad is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, entrepreneur, husband, friend, Ford owner, and...

Brad and I have been friends for 33 years. The friendship began over music and on this episode, well, it continues over music. I have never known someone who knows more about Elvis Presley (and American rock and country music in general) than Brad. Who else can help me understand Elvis's love for Gospel music? Brad is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, entrepreneur, husband, friend, Ford owner, and...

Kate Berkey is a writer, speaker, and missionary living on the north side of Chicago where she works with refugees and immigrants with Devon Oasis Ministry. She is passionate about helping people, especially women, discover the heart of the Father and live courageously because of who He is and who He says they are! She and her co-author recently published their first book, A Place Called Braverly:...

Kate Berkey is a writer, speaker, and missionary living on the north side of Chicago where she works with refugees and immigrants with Devon Oasis Ministry. She is passionate about helping people, especially women, discover the heart of the Father and live courageously because of who He is and who He says they are! She and her co-author recently published their first book, A Place Called Braverly:...

Todd leads people on "peacemaking pilgrimages" to the Holy Land and the US South to explore what it means to be a peacemaker according to a biblical vision of shalom. Todd spent sixteen years in senior positions in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government before co-founding the Telos Group. From 2005 to 2009, he was Chief of Staff in the Secretary of State’s Office of Policy P...

Todd leads people on "peacemaking pilgrimages" to the Holy Land and the US South to explore what it means to be a peacemaker according to a biblical vision of shalom. Todd spent sixteen years in senior positions in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government before co-founding the Telos Group. From 2005 to 2009, he was Chief of Staff in the Secretary of State’s Office of Policy P...

Jonnie T is a musician, evangelist, podcast host, and of course, Canadian. He shares the story of his own upbringing and faith, how it led to "Refuge Freedom Stories," and some of the powerful stories he has heard over time that bear witness to the power of God in real people's lives. Check out Refuge Freedom Stories: https:// www.refugeministriescanada.com/refuge-freedom-stories/ Be in touch! Ema...

Jonnie T is a musician, evangelist, podcast host, and of course, Canadian. He shares the story of his own upbringing and faith, how it led to "Refuge Freedom Stories," and some of the powerful stories he has heard over time that bear witness to the power of God in real people's lives. Check out Refuge Freedom Stories: https:// www.refugeministriescanada.com/refuge-freedom-stories/ Be in touch! Ema...

How does a rising PhD student end up living in the streets of San Francisco? Damian is the author of a new book of poetry, "I Made A Place For You." After battling two bouts with homelessness, he channeled those experiences into poetry as a way to heal a fractured identity.​ At his lowest, I found life's questions becoming harder to answer. He was ready to let it all go. It was at that moment that...

How does a rising PhD student end up living in the streets of San Francisco? Damian is the author of a new book of poetry, "I Made A Place For You." After battling two bouts with homelessness, he channeled those experiences into poetry as a way to heal a fractured identity.​ At his lowest, I found life's questions becoming harder to answer. He was ready to let it all go. It was at that moment that...

Watching her loved ones suffer from cancer motivated Monique to pray for alternative methods of healing. Since then, she has spent 20+ years studying alternative healing methods. She has always had a love for natural healing methods and has spent many years receiving healing from her holistic chiropractor and her doctor, trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, Monique has experiment...

Watching her loved ones suffer from cancer motivated Monique to pray for alternative methods of healing. Since then, she has spent 20+ years studying alternative healing methods. She has always had a love for natural healing methods and has spent many years receiving healing from her holistic chiropractor and her doctor, trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, Monique has experiment...

Sammy and his wife Kayla hosted our group one evening in Jerusalem during our "Peacemaking Pilgrimage" this Fall. Specifically, they hosted us for Shabbat dinner in their home. Shabbat, known in English as Sabbath, is a holy day which God commanded to be kept holy mainly be ceasing from creative work. It's one of the "top ten," in fact, the Ten Commandments. Get to know Sammy and how he was raised...

Sammy and his wife Kayla hosted our group one evening in Jerusalem during our "Peacemaking Pilgrimage" this Fall. Specifically, they hosted us for Shabbat dinner in their home. Shabbat, known in English as Sabbath, is a holy day which God commanded to be kept holy mainly be ceasing from creative work. It's one of the "top ten," in fact, the Ten Commandments. Get to know Sammy and how he was raised...

The Telos Group hosted 16 of us on a pilgrimage to holy sites in Israel and Palestine between Oct 26 and Nov 4, 2022. This summary is punctuated by sounds and some of our guest speakers, to give you a glimpse into the experience (and to make you want to go, too!) 0:00 – 4:27                  Introduction 4:27-8:48                     Arrival, Jerusalem bells, Telos overview 8:48-19:06             ...

The Telos Group hosted 16 of us on a pilgrimage to holy sites in Israel and Palestine between Oct 26 and Nov 4, 2022. This summary is punctuated by sounds and some of our guest speakers, to give you a glimpse into the experience (and to make you want to go, too!) 0:00 – 4:27                  Introduction 4:27-8:48                     Arrival, Jerusalem bells, Telos overview 8:48-19:06             ...

Jonathan Cottrell describes himself as a Jesus follower, family man, people lover, serial starter, community builder, tentmaker, Phoenix dweller, film nerd, iced americano addict, and cranial nudist. He's also the author of Do Nothing: the Simple Principles of Jesus to Accomplish Anything. Grab Jonathan's book: https:// www.jonathancottrell.com/books/do-nothing Check out Jonathan's site: www.jonat...

Jonathan Cottrell describes himself as a Jesus follower, family man, people lover, serial starter, community builder, tentmaker, Phoenix dweller, film nerd, iced americano addict, and cranial nudist. He's also the author of Do Nothing: the Simple Principles of Jesus to Accomplish Anything. Grab Jonathan's book: https:// www.jonathancottrell.com/books/do-nothing Check out Jonathan's site: www.jonat...

Almost five years and 200 episodes in the books! Enjoy a retrospective of the last 200 episodes with this retrospective, a look back on a couple dozen clips with old and new friends, and lots of beloved voices. New guests will be coming up soon! Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1...

Almost five years and 200 episodes in the books! Enjoy a retrospective of the last 200 episodes with this retrospective, a look back on a couple dozen clips with old and new friends, and lots of beloved voices. New guests will be coming up soon! Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1...

What does it mean to be "resilient?" What does "empathy" look like in law enforcement? What has it been like to be a law enforcement officer since 2020? And what is the nature of the relationship between officers and their communities? Many thanks to Wayne and his insights! Learn more at: https://www.ontheblueline.com Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to B...

What does it mean to be "resilient?" What does "empathy" look like in law enforcement? What has it been like to be a law enforcement officer since 2020? And what is the nature of the relationship between officers and their communities? Many thanks to Wayne and his insights! Learn more at: https://www.ontheblueline.com Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to B...

The creator of The America Unchained Project, Charity Parenzini has spent almost a decade creating education media to protect kids. Visit https://theamericaunchainedproject.mykajabi.com/offers/WN8Hnseo/checkout and use the promo code BIBLEJAZZ to take a class for free. :) Learn to recognize human trafficking in your neighborhood, and more... https://www.americaunchained.org/downloads Learn more on...

The creator of The America Unchained Project, Charity Parenzini has spent almost a decade creating education media to protect kids. Visit https://theamericaunchainedproject.mykajabi.com/offers/WN8Hnseo/checkout and use the promo code BIBLEJAZZ to take a class for free. :) Learn to recognize human trafficking in your neighborhood, and more... https://www.americaunchained.org/downloads Learn more on...