Bible Jazz

What does Buddy the Elf have to do with Jesus? Listen to find out. Today's conversation is a hinge between our past few weeks about the "commandments" (i.e. laws) and into how they apply to us...or whether they even can. Be in touch! 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...

Our good friend Sven chats with us about the final two laws of the 10 Commandments. And bonus, Sven helps shed a bit of light on the concepts of "law" and "freedom" from his special point of view as an attorney. Sharon McMahon Moffitt's book "The Blessed" https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Sharon-McMahon-Moffitt/dp/0310246385/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+blessed+sharon+moffitt&qid=1607373856&sr=8-...

Billy helps us dive into the complexities of three commandments that otherwise look pretty simple: don't murder, don't commit adultery, don't steal. But are they? What is the spirit that undergirds these rules for life? What are some ideas for how to teach and raise kids to understand these kinds of commandments? Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on...

Dr. Jerry Sittser joins us from Whitworth University this week! Jerry is an expert in Christian history and has done extensive work on "catechumenate," or a training process for people to grow strong in Christian faith and practice. THIS IS A MUST-LISTEN episode! So grab a cup o' joe or head out on a walk and press "play"! https://www.whitworth.edu/catechumenate/ https://www.jerrysittser.com/blog...

Multi-talented Dave Bishop, audio engineer, teacher, mentor, postulant for the diaconate (look it up) and all around great guy joins Mike this week to improvise through honoring Sabbath and one's parents. WIN A COFFEE! Be the first to write in the correct answer to this week's question. Listen to the episode for the question! Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Thanks to New...

Dr. Dave Ricker joins Mike for another round of commandment-conversation. WIN A COFFEE! Be the first to write in the correct answer to this week's question. Congrats to Bob for winning the free coffee last week! Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Thanks to New City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechism.com PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog of learning and...

Long time friend Paul Bishop joins Mike this week for a fly-by of a pretty famous list of "rules." Some people memorize them, other people have them in frames on their walls -- listen to see if Mike can even remember all ten of them! But when is the last time you slowed down to consider what God wants for us? Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Thanks to New City Catechism f...

Whitworth U's Lauren Hunter joins Mike and Randi in this exploration of the idea that God requires certain things of human beings. Can a grace-filled God still have high expectations? What happens if we don't follow the law? And more! Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Thanks to New City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechism.com PATHWAYS: our quarterly...

Mike's cousin Lisa joins us to talk about a couple doozies -- 1) Listener question: "Did God create Hell?" 2) The Big 52 question of the week: "How can we glorify God?" Quote of the week: "It's just when I'm not a jerk." Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Thanks to New City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechism.com PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog of lea...

Phillip Zeeck joins us from Kansas City for a deep and wide (and improvised) chat about God's role as creator, and all the other questions this one raises, too. Quote of the week: "100% of the attention of the city is dedicated to keeping Patrick Mahomes healthy." Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Thanks to New City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechis...

Hey wait a sec, that's TWO questions! Sneaky. Just another super-deep question to start your week. Improvise through this topic along with Mike and Randi, and send your questions and comments! "That's God doing carpool karaoke with you." uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Thanks to New City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechism.com PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog of...

Did you know that 3 = 1? Grant joins us from north of the border for this easygoing chat about God's nature. Also, listener emails! Quote of the week: "So, did snakes talk or what?" Grant quoted "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. Check out Mission Hills Community Church: https://www.missionhillscrc.ca https://www.facebook.com/groups/986971891322072/ Thanks to New City Catechism for this great reso...

Talk about a "big question." Our habit in this new series is to improvise several thoughts about the question from any point of view, then reveal the answer according to the New City Catechism and wrap up with a reflection on that answer. A couple notable quotes this week: "I'll make you fishers of MATH!" "Fruit and Brut" Thanks to New City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechis...

A "catechism" is an ancient method of teaching through questions and answers. This year on Bible Jazz, we're going to work through "The Big 52" -- 52 essential questions and answers about the Christian faith. And this is week #1! Thanks to New City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechism.com UPDATES: FOUR NEW HABITS for 2020-21: https://www.facebook.com/UPPChurch/photos/a.101570...

What is behind Joshua's prohibition on marrying people outside the faith? How does it apply today, if it applies at all? Can arranged marriages work? And what is your favorite karaoke go-to song? Check out PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog of learning and growth opportunities! https://uppc.churchcenter.com/groups/pathways-fall-2020 Martha cited this article from The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic...

0:00-11:40 -- Our 2-year-old through Pre-K school is still enrolling! Need somewhere for your preschooler to go so you can work? https://sunsetchristianpreschool.com 11:45 on -- Duh, duh duuuuuuuh! What will become of this new nation on the brink of civil war? Mike, Randi, and Lexi discuss the role of WITNESS. Write to us! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Twitter: @biblejazz Link for...

What could bring this new, settled nation of Israelites to the brink of civil war?! What are the "Jordan Rivers" of division in our culture today? BIBLE JAZZ CHALLENGE! Step 1) Find someone on social media who's views oppose yours, and invite them to a conversation on the phone or in person. Take a screen shot of your invitation! Step 2) Send the screen shot to us and we'll celebrate your courage....

The words "church" and "worship" seem almost synonymous. But what is worship, and are we engaged with worship in a way that is formative for our lives? Or have we fallen into a habit we call worship but which lacks the right intentions? We also do our best with an excellent listener question about "God's justice." Will worship become like WonkaVision some day? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvS3j...

What does it mean to be co-agents of the Kingdom of God? To be active in God's redemptive work in this world? That's what it means to be good "stewards of our inheritance..." See Rob's message at UPPC.org/media Or listen-only through the UPPC app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uppc/id912998759 Check out these resources for youth: https://uppc.org/foundation https://uppc.org/therock https://uppc.or...

Lots of people get tripped up by stories of violence, and violent conquest, in the Bible. What is the proper posture with which to read these stories? What must we be cautious to avoid? What is the best way for us to read these in the context of the Bible as a whole? This week's "Headline": https://www.today.com/news/malala-yousafzai-graduates-college-8-years-after-taliban-gunned-her-t184665 Subsc...

Margaret "Muggs" Hollins joins us for a look at the great potential of kids worldwide, and the necessity of telling our stories with the truth that can only be found through honesty, community, and the grace and mercy of God in response to our mistakes. This week's "Headline": https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/nine-year-old-kenyan-inventor-given-national-award/ar-BB14YRtH Learn more and reg...

Recent high school graduate Maria Smith joins Lexi and Mike to talk about her experience of being a high school senior during the Covid-19 shut down. The Bible Project on "Justice": https://bibleproject.com/explore/justice/ This week's "Headline": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFETUbrlEpg Great listener email: "Lack of Unity in the Church"! Learn more and register your primary school kids for Da...

This week's "Headline": https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/us/traveling-pianist-at-george-floyds-memorial-trnd/index.html Let's learn together: RightNow Media (let us give you your account as a GIFT! Visit UPPC.org and scroll down to RightNow Media, follow the links to make your account). *Racial Reconciliation: The Elephant in the Room *Race, Justice, and the Church- Eric Mason *The Color of Promise-...

For Bible Jazz's 100th episode, Mike and Randi improvise through an unexpected, brief conversation about the murder of George Floyd, the riotous aftermath, and the clear need for empathetic listening and compassion as we seek reconciliation as one community. Announcements: - We are celebrating our 100th episode by giving $100 to Families Unlimited Network (familiesunlimitednetwork.org ) - Today's...

100 EPISODES! BIBLE JAZZ'S FIRST BIRTHDAY! Help us celebrate by MAKING AN IMPACT. For every rating we get on APPLE PODCASTS (link below) BY JUNE 1, WE'LL DONATE $1 to FAMILIES UNLIMITED NETWORK! So rate us and get all your friends and family to as well! https://www.familiesunlimitednetwork.org From today's chat: https://officialprojectiam.com https://www.coolanddope.com Subscribe on Apple! https:/...