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

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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

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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?

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Martha cited this article from The Atlantic:
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/07/intermarriage-conservative-judaism/533637/

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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.

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Link for you history buffs about that one time when people wrote their own constitution:
https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/looking-back-at-the-confederate-constitution

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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!
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Great listener question this week on "fundamentalism" and "evangelicalism."
A historical overview of Fundamentalism:
https://teachinghistory.org/history-content/ask-a-historian/24092
A historical overview of Evangelicalism:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Evangelical-church-Protestantism

Can nutritionists be evangelical?

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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=pvS3j8VtanM

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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..."
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Check out these resources for youth:
https://uppc.org/foundation
https://uppc.org/therock
https://uppc.org/cornerstone

Details about IF:Lead will be forthcoming at UPPC.org/events

Rob plugged these summer resources:
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https://www.hipcamp.com

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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

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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

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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"!

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