Abby and Mimi Carr are sisters from Bellingham, WA, but currently reside on each US coast! Abby is looking at graduate school and education, while Mimi is still in undergraduate studying dance and marketing. Different coasts, different interests, but always sisters, these two ladies shed some light on what it's like to be a young adult in their world. Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-pod...
Apr 05, 2021•49 min
Beth and Lucy join Mike from across the pond in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Mike met Beth when she was 2 and Lucy when she was still in the womb -- and now these sisters are young adults living out their faith in a unique cultural context, as they navigate college, career, relationships, and more, all in an ever-changing world. 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 Fo...
Mar 29, 2021•49 min
Lane Brubaker is the pastor of Hagar's Community Church, which resides entirely within the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW). Her experience as a pastor in a prison sheds important light on how we understand the concepts of redemption, humanity, and of course the role of the truly divine Redeemer. Listen to Lane's podcast, "Sick and hAlarious" https://www.sickhapodcast.com Check out Hagar's Community Church: https://www.hagarscommunitychurch.com Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com ...
Mar 22, 2021•50 min
Emily Harden grew up in Aurora, CO and moved to Tacoma to study at University of Puget Sound. Now, she is in graduate school, student teaching, and navigating life in her 20s. We talk about her faith journey, her perspective on culture, and the radical concept of loving those one disagrees with. 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 Spotify: https://open.sp...
Mar 15, 2021•52 min
Cliff Haddox is lots of things: husband, father, pastor, and unsuspecting TikTok celebrity! With 14.4K followers and almost half a million "likes," Cliff's initial tinkering with TikTok has turned into a powerful ministry venue. And how Cliff adds to his list of "things" Bible Jazz guest! Join Cliff, Rob, and Mike on a conversation about why Jesus had to be truly human in order to be our Redeemer. Check out Cliff on TikTok @revngeek https://www.tiktok.com/@revngeek?lang=en Be in touch! uppcbible...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr
Jill, Randi, and Mike wonder if heaven is like a night club called "The Pearly Gates." Hopefully not. But in our culture and history, heaven has been portrayed as a hard-to-access place where good people go. But is that what redemption is all about? If there is a Redeemer to bring us back to God, what should that Redeemer be like? 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 Follo...
Mar 01, 2021•45 min
Aaron and Mike take an introductory look at the new teaching series "A Time to Embrace" and how the Church is called to a new season of radical hospitality. Then Robin and Mike conclude Part 1 of our catechism journey with a look at the person and nature of our Redeemer. 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: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMu...
Feb 22, 2021•51 min
Rev. Dr. Chap Clark joins us to venture through listener emails and question 19: Is there any way to escape God's punishment? What assumptions lie behind this question, and is it the right question to ask? What does it imply about God, and how does Jesus life, death, and resurrection not only help answer it, but also help reframe the question itself? Learn more about Chap: http://www.chapclark.com Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https:...
Feb 16, 2021•50 min
So, is the Gospel good news? What's up with all this talk of sin and idolatry? Does it matter? What's going to happen next? 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: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/university-place-presbyterian-church/bible-jazz?refid=stpr Google Play: https://play.goog...
Feb 09, 2021•47 min
The idea of an "idol" might conjure images of Indiana Jones with a little gold statue, or an '80s rock star, or a popular American TV talent show. But what are idols in the Bible? And are they a threat to the very things they promise to provide? 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: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M Listen on Stitcher: ...
Feb 02, 2021•40 min
Sin -- is it about breaking rules? Is it personal, communal, or both? What does it tell us about ourselves and the character of God? Get Jim's book, "Jesus And": https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/776161-jesus-and https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Christmas-Heaven-Suffering-Forgiveness/dp/1973642948/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jesus+and+james+mead&qid=1611796109&sr=8-1 Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://...
Jan 25, 2021•47 min
The Third Way. What is it, and why is it absolutely essential to following Jesus in this world? How does the Third Way influence our understanding of how God wants people to live? 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: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/university-place-presbyterian-chu...
Jan 19, 2021•43 min
"You be nice!" (George Costanza from the show, "Seinfeld") But can we? If we're unable to follow God's law, were we created that way? Our answer has deep implications for how we understand the role of our behavior. 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: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcas...
Jan 11, 2021•46 min
Chad Bird's book "Unveiling Mercy" guides us today in a brief meditation on the Hebrew phrase "ruach elohim," or "Spirit of God." Are you feeling waterlogged? That's God's specialty. We'll get back to "The Big 52" soon! Happy new year! 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: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M Listen on Stitcher: https://ww...
Jan 04, 2021•10 min
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: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/...
Dec 15, 2020•47 min
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=8-1 An article on points of view about the death penalty as it relates to the Bible: https...
Dec 07, 2020•49 min
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 Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotify: http...
Nov 30, 2020•50 min
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 Be in touch! uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https:/...
Nov 23, 2020•54 min
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 City Catechism for this great resource. http://newcitycatechism.com PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog...
Nov 16, 2020•48 min
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 growth opportunities! https://issuu.com/uppc/docs/fall_pathways_2020 FOUR NEW HABITS for 2020-21: h...
Nov 09, 2020•42 min
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 for this great resource. http://newcitycatechism.com PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog of learning and ...
Nov 02, 2020•46 min
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 catalog of learning and growth opportunities! https://issuu.com/uppc/docs/fall_pathways_2020 FOUR NE...
Oct 26, 2020•44 min
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 learning and growth opportunities! https://issuu.com/uppc/docs/fall_pathways_2020 FOUR NEW HABITS for 2...
Oct 19, 2020•44 min
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://newcitycatechism.com PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog of learning and growth opportunities! https://issuu.com/uppc/d...
Oct 12, 2020•42 min
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 learning and growth opportunities! https://issuu.com/uppc/docs/fall_pathways_2020 FOUR NEW HABITS f...
Oct 05, 2020•40 min
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 resource. http://newcitycatechism.com UPDATES: FOUR NEW HABITS for 2020-21: https://www.facebook.com/UPP...
Sep 28, 2020•47 min
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://newcitycatechism.com UPDATES: FOUR NEW HABITS for 2020-21: https://www.facebook.com/UPPChurch/photos/a.101570526993...
Sep 21, 2020•42 min
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.10157052699306110/10160329470666110 PATHWAYS: our quarterly catalog of learning and growth opportunities! ...
Sep 14, 2020•32 min
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.com/politics/archive/2017/07/intermarriage-conservative-judaism/533637/ Write to us! uppcbiblejazz@...
Sep 01, 2020•35 min
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 you history buffs about that one time when people wrote their own constitution: https://constitution...
Aug 25, 2020•44 min
