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

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 songCHAPTERS:01:03 | Intro & Origin of Poor Bishop Hooper name04:37 | Experiencing Lent through Music07:32 | Performing in Prisons09:20 | The Benefits of Singing Scripture12:45 | The Story Behind the Iconic Genealogy Song, “Christ”16:42 | Every Psalm Project22:12 | Inspiring Stories of God’s Timing27:18 | How the New Testament Informs their Old Testament Songwriting29:34 | The Impact of Internalizing the Psalms31:10 | What’s Next for Poor Bishop HooperResources & Links:· Poor Bishop Hooper: Listen to their music· Leah Roberts’ Genealogy Study Resource· A Meal of Remembrance: Poor Bishop Hooper’s Passover Seder GuideAnd you can listen to songs played in the episode here.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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fulfilledpodcast.substack.com