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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...
Sep 20, 2022•47 min
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 Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on ...
Aug 30, 2022•45 min
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 site and BRAND NEW BOOK! https://shewritesitplain.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Until-Darkness-Turns-Li...
Aug 23, 2022•46 min
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 fun trip! Learn more about John! http://www.johnchristopherframe.com/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblej...
Aug 16, 2022•47 min
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 Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-po...
Aug 09, 2022•49 min
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.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YL...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min
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 touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https:/...
Jul 05, 2022•46 min
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/erikgallen/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jaz...
Jun 28, 2022•47 min
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 "Chained." Learn more about his movies! With Child: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3170866/ Chained: https:...
Jun 21, 2022•39 min
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 two feature films: "With Child" and "Chained." Learn more about his movies! With Child: https://www.i...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min
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 -- in a relationship with God. Check out Vernon's show! https://www.podpage.com/that-christian-in-reco...
Jun 07, 2022•45 min
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: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
May 31, 2022•49 min
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! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podca...
May 24, 2022•50 min
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/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ Be in touch! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @bib...
May 17, 2022•55 min
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: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id14506...
May 10, 2022•47 min
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/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5M ...
May 03, 2022•53 min
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 living in God's purpose for our lives. Learn more about Donna and check our her books at: https://donn...
Apr 25, 2022•56 min
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 experience. He is also a Th.M. student at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. We'd love to hear from you! Ema...
Apr 19, 2022•48 min
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 teaches us about truly living. Fred's blog and book: http://fredgrewe.com https://www.amazon.com/Wha...
Apr 12, 2022•50 min
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 serve him. Check out Rachel's show, "UNADULTerated Heart" https://www.podpage.com/unadulterated-heart...
Mar 22, 2022•50 min
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://www.ivibrantliving.com/ We'd love to hear from you, too! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Insta...
Mar 14, 2022•50 min
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 here: https://uppc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1174596 We'd love to hear from you! Ema...
Feb 28, 2022•47 min
"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: https://www.veronicavsutherland.com/ We'd love to hear from you, too! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com ...
Feb 22, 2022•47 min
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/ We'd love to hear from you, too! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to...
Feb 14, 2022•49 min
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 map to help you uncover your life's purpose. https://www.journeytoyourcalling.com/ author@journeytoyo...
Feb 08, 2022•53 min
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: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.co...
Feb 01, 2022•48 min
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! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz Subscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple! https://podc...
Jan 25, 2022•54 min
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 really real. Grab Brian's book: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Field-Guide-Finding-Really/dp/1952602173 ...
Jan 12, 2022•57 min
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.podbean.com/ We'd love to hear from you, too! Email: uppcbiblejazz@gmail.com Instagram: @biblejazz ...
Jan 04, 2022•54 min
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://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2RjYXN0cy5zdWJzcGxhc2guY29tLzZiOWRkMDAvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M And at ww...
Jan 03, 2022•8 min
