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Note: This is Part 2 of my conversation with Poor Bishop Hooper. If you missed Part 1 on their Advent music (and a few fun musings on the Christmas season) you can find it here.
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
04:39 | Experiencing Lent through Music
07:35 | Performing in Prisons
09:19 | The Benefits of Singing Scripture
12:45 | The Story Behind the Iconic Genealogy Song, “Christ”
16:45 | Every Psalm Project
22:16 | Inspiring Stories of God’s Timing
27:15 | How the New Testament Informs their Old Testament Songwriting
29:31 | The Impact of Internalizing the Psalms
31:06 | What’s Next for Poor Bishop Hooper
Songs featured in this episode (and in Part 1 of our conversation):
Resources & Links:
· Poor Bishop Hooper: Listen to their music
· Leah Roberts’ Genealogy Study Resource
· A Meal of Remembrance: Poor Bishop Hooper’s Passover Seder Guide
SCRIPTURE SPOTLIGHT
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2
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