Singing Scripture: How Poor Bishop Hooper Brings the Bible to Life | Ep. 20

About this episode

Rebecca Sheehan interviews Jesse and Leah Roberts about their music project Poor Bishop Hooper and its impact on bringing Scripture to life through song.

In this episode of Fulfilled , I’m joined by Jesse and Leah Roberts — the husband-and-wife duo behind Poor Bishop Hooper — about their unique approach to Scripture-centered music. We explore how their calling to write songs from the Bible grew from local church life into projects that bring the story of God alive for listeners around the world. From Lent performances to a song for every Psalm (yes, all 150 of them), they share the creative and spiritual inspiration behind their work, and the profound ways music can help us memorize, meditate on, and experience God’s Word. You’ll hear about: · Writing music straight from Scripture and why the Word itself remains their guide · The making of Golgotha — a musical journey through the Stations of the Cross · How their Psalm project became a lifeline during COVID and continues to bless listeners globally · Performing for underserved communities, including prisons, and why those moments are often the most moving · Innovative ways they help children and students internalize Scripture through song CHAPTERS: 01:03 | Intro & Origin of Poor Bishop Hooper name 04:37 | Experiencing Lent through Music 07:32 | Performing in Prisons 09:20 | The…

People in this episode

Guests: Leah Roberts, Jesse Roberts

Topics covered

• Scripture-centered music
• Bible
• Lent
• Psalm project
• Performing in prisons
• Children's education through music

Keywords

• music
• Christianity
• spiritual inspiration
• memorizing Scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Golgotha, Every Psalm Project

Books & works: Singing Scripture: How Poor Bishop Hooper, Bible, Scripture, Psalm, Intro & Origin of Poor Bishop Hooper name, The Benefits of Singing Scripture 12:45 |, The Story Behind the Iconic Genealogy Song, “Christ”, Every Psalm Project, Inspiring Stories of God’s Timing, A Meal of Remembrance

Places: Golgotha

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