Bible Jazz

Villainous laughs! Harry Potter! Unpronounceable names! And of course, an improvised conversation about this week's exploration of how "helping" can end up hurting, and five principles to guide our helpful efforts as we seek holistic healing for others...and ourselves.

QUESTION: Why do you think the kids' choir used to be called "Jaws and Angels"?
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After a round of "Bible Jazz Feud," we dive into two more "half-truths" that pervade culture:
1) "God said it. I believe it. That settles it."
2) "Love the sinner, hate the sin."
What effect have these half-truths had on our ability to learn, to engage our communities as Jesus did, and to be lifelong learners at the feet of our master, Jesus?

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Guessing tunes, visiting pumpkin patches, redheads, and a key triple-OT win... We have a few laughs before diving into the serious work of walking with people through grief. Our improvised conversation follows Pastor Aaron's teaching on seven things to avoid saying to a heavy heart, and four helpful alternatives as we seek to offer comfort to people in grief.

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Swings, monkey bars, kick the can, and singing like no one is listening -- what are some of your favorite memories of childhood? The truth is that our "younger me" may have some wisdom we could stand to hear today, especially as we try to navigate the unprecedented territory of the personal, mobile internet access. What does it mean to manage our time and resources so we don't lose our sense of childlike wonder and ability to be fully present to God?

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From country clubs to churches, conflict is part of being alive in community. We get really real in this candid conversation on the value of growing through conflict! And, of course, we always have a good laugh or three.

BONUS: What movies should Randi put on her watch list? Write your movie suggestions on Instagram and Twitter @biblejazz (you can write about anything else, too.)

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Loren, Aaron, and Mike learn just how much sleep giraffes and chinchillas need before they jump into an improvised conversation about God's command for us to rest every week. Our conversation includes naps, Wetzel's Pretzels, Sabbath lovemaking, and God's glimpses of Heaven, rediscover the gift of restoration God wants you to have every single week (note: God doesn't mention pretzels.)

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National Whistle at a Dog Day? Holidays and Hoaxes introduces our topic of half-truths as Aaron, Julianne, Randi and Mike launch a conversation about this new series: "Dear Younger Me..." Have you heard these half-truths before? Believed them? Been confused by them? What does the Bible have to say about them?

This conversation is in response to Aaron's teaching on Sunday, Sept. 8, so don't miss it at UPPC.org/media!

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Hot Dog Season? In this special Labor Day episode, we're podcasting from the Gray Room 2, testing our Labor Day knowledge, and most important -- getting a sneak peak of the upcoming teaching series, "Dear Younger Me..."! Even more, we'll give you a peak at Fall opportunities in seven of our ministries -- ways you can be blessed, and be a blessing. Happy Labor Day from Bible Jazz!

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Jogging to Charlie Parker. The Donkey King. So many "Aarons." And of course, the Golden Calf! What does it mean to give our love and loyalty to something besides the living God? How easily or quickly can it happen, and what tends to draw our love away? Get into it this week on Bible Jazz!

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Weight lifting to Kenny G. Teenage skunks. Donkeys in bathtubs. And of course, the Ten Commandments! Pastor Emeritus Jim Mead helps us understand Law, Grace, and what it means to find life as God intended us to experience it.

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