Cultural Commentary

What does it look like to be a true friend as a Christian woman, and how does following Jesus change the way we do friendship? Live from UBC Beavercreek’s Women’s Ministry Coffee & Connections, Kelcey Flynn leads a panel with Alathea de Almeida, Dyann Marlow, and Melissa Harrell on how following Jesus reshapes female friendship, and why the best friendships take courage, honesty, and vulnerability.

In this episode of Cultural Commentary, Pastor Jason and Jesse take a biblical look at some of the biggest topics that come up every October. They discuss the origins of Halloween, whether Christians should participate in its traditions, and why believers should be cautious about becoming fascinated with darkness, death, and the demonic.

In this episode of the Cultural Commentary Podcast, Jesse and Pastor Jason are joined by Dr. Glen Duerr, professor of history and government at Cedarville University and Beavercreek city councilman, to discuss how Christians should approach voting from a biblical perspective.

How should Christians respond to the death penalty and the public execution of Nidal Hasan? In this episode of the Cultural Commentary Podcast, Jesse Jackson and Pastor Jason are joined by Tim West, a University Baptist elder and retired Air Force colonel, to discuss capital punishment and the proposed livestream of Hasan’s execution through a biblical perspective. From what Scripture teaches about justice and the sanctity of human life to the dangers of bloodlust and the importance of mercy, they explore how Christians can think carefully about a difficult cultural issue.

In this episode of the Cultural Commentary Podcast, Jesse Jackson and Pastor Jason Wing discuss the Caleb Flynn case and what Christians can learn from it through a biblical perspective. From the devastating consequences of sin to the challenge of extending forgiveness, they look beyond the headlines to consider what Scripture teaches us about faith, repentance, and the gospel.

In this inaugural episode of UBC's newest podcast, Jesse Jackson and Pastor Jason Wing discuss why they have decided to start a podcast to address cultural events from a biblical perspective and what you can expect from each episode.

Join Jen as she interviews three UBC members about their recent mission trip to Argentina, where they served alongside our mission partner, Pastor Fabian Santillan, in La Banda, sharing the gospel and discipling local believers.

Join Jen as she interviews five members of the STUMIN team about their recent youth mission trip to Chicago, participating in eXperience Jesus (XJ), a youth conference hosted by Moody Bible Institute and SonLife, helping students engage in biblical teaching, worship, and evangelism training, all aimed at deepening their faith and sharing the hope of Christ.

Pastor Jason Wing sits down with Pastor Tim West, Pastor Jeff VanScoy, and Pastor Jim Corbin to talk about biblical eldership—its foundations in Scripture and how elders at UBC lead, feed, tend, and defend the church today.

Pastor Jason Wing sits down with Pastor Harry Steck, Pastor Bill Letcher, Deacon Chair Corey Thomas, and former Deacon Chair and returning Deacon Jeremiah Carsey to talk about the origins of Deacons in scripture, the history of Deacon Ministry at UBC, and how Deacons care for and serve the members of UBC.

Join us as Jen interviews Dr. Jeffrey Robinson and Dr. Wes Halderman in this first medical mission highlight on Stories from the Field, focusing on UBC’s recent medical missions to Paraguay.

In this episode, Jason chats with Carl Bromer and Adam Muceus about UBC’s Men’s Conqueror group, a ministry dedicated to helping men have real victory over sexual sin.

Bryson chats with Stephanie Noel, Rachel Pyle, and Spencer Reynolds about UBC’s exciting partnership with LifeWise Academy, a ministry dedicated to sharing the gospel in our city schools.

In this episode, Bryson interviews Harry Steck to explore the rich history of UBC.

Student Ministry (STUMIN) shares what God did from a transformative summer trip to Riverton, Utah (located just outside of Salt Lake City), while partnering with Gospel Hope Church, engaging with the predominantly Mormon community, and giving the good news of the gospel during Riverton’s July 4th festival.

Bryson engages in a lively discussion filled with laughter and joy with Bobbie Schell, Spencer Reynolds, & Kelsey Dobney as they discuss the joyful journey of making Jesus Christ known to the next generation at UBC and Gospel Heights.

In the third episode of our sub-series titled Stories from the Field, we are excited to share insights from the team that traveled to Uganda this summer, showcasing the incredible work that God is doing through UBC's global missions.

Scott Dixon and Jason Wing build on our recent two-week sermon series, "The Christian and Technology," examining the relationship between the Church and technology and how Christians can be mindful of its influence while supporting one another.

We are excited to continue our new subseries, Stories from the Field, which highlights God's incredible work through UBC’s local and global missions. In this episode, we hear from some of the team that recently traveled to Namibia, Africa.

UBC sent twelve messengers to the annual Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) meeting this month. Continuing our recent episode about the Baptist Faith, Jason & Bryson discuss highlights and key takeaways from this year’s meeting.

In this inaugural episode, we are excited to introduce our new subseries, Stories from the Field, highlighting God's incredible work through UBC’s local and global missions. In this first episode, we hear from the team that recently traveled to Southeast Asia.

In this episode, our Lead Pastor, Jason Wing, and Dr. James Risner from the Greater Dayton Association of Baptists (GDAB) discuss what it means to be Baptist, where the Baptist faith comes from, and UBC's relationship to the GDAB and the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

Kelcey has a heartfelt conversation with Barb Carpenter, who has gracefully led UBC’s Women’s Ministry Team for the past two and a half years, and welcomes Rachel Kimble, UBC’s newly-hired Director of Women’s Ministry. Together, they celebrate God's amazing work in Women's Ministry over the past few years while casting vision for the future in this new season.

Bryson sits down with Bill & Cathy Letcher for a heartfelt conversation about building happy, healthy, Christ-centered marriages, addressing couples' challenges and joys while offering support to strengthen their relationships.

In this episode, Phil Wing sits down with UBC member Hannah Mitchell, a wife, mom, and former paramedic firefighter, to share her story of how terminal illness may have changed her path but not her faith in God.

In part two of this two-part episode, Bryson continues his discussion with Phil Wing (UBC Director of Worship & Media Arts), Alathea de Almeida (UBC Band Leader), and Aaron Lynn (UBC Band Leader) in the ways we worship and what music ministry looks like at UBC.

In part one of this two-part episode, Bryson sits down with Phil Wing (UBC Director of Worship & Media Arts), Alathea de Almeida (UBC Band Leader), and Aaron Lynn (UBC Band Leader) to discuss several why we worship and what music ministry looks like at UBC.

Bryson sits down with Sandy Corbin & Leah Dayhoff to discuss what Mentoring and Leading Women at UBC looks like.

Bryson and Dr. Jeremy Kimble discuss what Men’s Ministry looks like at UBC.

Bryson and Dr. Jeremy Kimble discuss church planting and UBC’s first church plant beginning this year.

In this special year in review episode, several UBC Staff members reflect on and share stories about what God did through UBC in 2024.

After teaching Genesis 18:16-33 in our Genesis Series, Pastor Jason, and guest host, Jesse Jackson, dive deeper into the question: “Can we change God’s mind?”

UBC, with other churches worldwide, participated in Pure Religion Sunday (formally Orphan Sunday) Diving deeper into UBC’s desire to live out James 1:27, we wanted to re-share this episode from our Mother’s Day series.

In this episode, Bryson and Jason discuss one of UBC’s major goals—Discipleship Pathways.

In this episode, Bryson sits down with Jim Corbin, Elder & Pastor of Missions & Mercy Ministries, to talk about local and global missions at UBC.

In part two of this two-part episode, Bryson continues discussing with our Lead Pastor, Jason Wing, about UBC’s current Mission and Vision.

In part one of this two-part episode, Bryson sits down with our Lead Pastor, Jason Wing, to discuss UBC’s current Mission and Vision.

Bryson discusses discipleship with Dr. Scott Dixon and what it looks like in the church—specifically for UBC.

Bryson sits down with Phil Wing to discuss how we can help people come to know Jesus and grow together.

We hear from Rachel Wing as she shares her journey of becoming a mother and raising 4 children through different seasons and stages of her life.

We hear from Kayla Botswick, a woman who desperately wants a family, as she shares her heart and journey of longing to be a mother and wrestling with infertility this upcoming Mother’s Day.

We hear from Sarah Maigur, mother of 3, and how she battled through her infertility journey not once, but twice.

We hear from Melissa Clemens, mother of 4, and Amber Wing, mother of 5, as they share their experiences walking through both foster care and adoption.

We have the distinct and sobering pleasure of hearing from Anne Bercht, mother to 3 adult children, about her experience facing this loss, her advice to other mothers walking this lonely journey, and how she continues to look for God’s presence in her moments of healing.

In the third of three main sessions from “Sharpen” UBC’s 2024 Men’s Conference, Pastor Jason Wing teaches us how the book of Jude calls us to persevere in our faithfulness, work, and growth in who the Lord has called us to be.

In the second of three main sessions from “Sharpen” UBC’s 2024 Men’s Conference, Dr. Scott Dixon dives into Ephesians and teaches how the Bible challenges us to have deep community.

Dr. Jermey Kimble teaches through 1st John Chapter One. 1st John calls us to recognize the Gospel as primary and leads us to “walk in the light” with one another.