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Jesus in the Upper Left

Tim Osborne

Booking Overview

This is a Christianity and ministry interview show focused on church planting, discipleship, Gospel multiplication, and the challenges of serving the Pacific Northwest, typically featuring pastors, theologians, ministry leaders, and community-impact founders. Credible pitches include church planters, practical ministry innovators, Christian scholars, nonprofit leaders, and experts with demonstrated experience engaging culture and building communities; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible regional or professional authorities rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 115

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 242 subscribers

Instagram: 754 followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@togetherpdx.org

gabe.kolstad@gmail.com

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Host

Tim Osborne - Portland-based Christian ministry host focused on ministry, church planting, discipleship, and Gospel multiplication in the Pacific Northwest.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Pastors, church planters, theologians, Christian ministry practitioners, nonprofit founders, and community leaders with substantial firsthand experience in discipleship, church multiplication, cultural engagement, or service.
Required Achievements:  
Established or multiplied churches and ministry networks, Led significant discipleship or church-planting initiatives, Built nonprofits or community programs with measurable local impact, Published or taught on theology, ministry, or Christian engagement, Demonstrated experience navigating difficult cultural or relational issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Dennis Blevins - Disciple-making, Evangelism, Ministry Networks, First Responders In Ministry, And Practical Ways Churches Can Multiply Gospel Engagement.

Scott Rivley - Church Multiplication, Decentralized Ministry, Leadership Succession, Church Planting, And Building Organizations That Do Not Depend On One Leader.

Chris Snodgrass - Microchurches, Decentralized Ministry, Bivocational Leadership, Church Transition, Generosity, And Measuring Ministry Fruit.

Jacobsen Valentine - Faith-driven Nonprofit Leadership, Food Insecurity, Radical Service, Community Meals, And Building Sustainable Social Impact From Limited Resources.

Brad Harper - Christian Apologetics, Relational Disagreement, Christian Nationalism, Healthy Eldership, Liturgy, And Engaging Culture Without Combativeness.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Ministry, Church Planting, Discipleship, Church Multiplication

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Jesus in the Upper Left
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Navy Ships, Billy Graham, Suicidal Neighbors, 50 Years of Disciple Making | Dennis Blevins

September 25, 2026

Send us Fan MailA man holding blueberry moonshine on a Portland sidewalk asks Dennis Blevins what he should do to commit suicide. Dennis wasn't canvassing. He was walking his dog, praying for his neighbors. The man said somebody told him to go ask that guy a question.Dennis has been "that guy" for 50 years. Starting on Navy ships in the early 1970s, he watched sailors come to faith one bunk at a time, then saw it spread ship to ship across San Diego's 32nd Street Naval Sta...

23 Parking Spots, 5 Churches, 40 Years: Why This Pastor Never Built Bigger | Scott Rivley

September 11, 2026

Send us Fan MailA church with 23 parking spots loses a bid on the one piece of land that could have made it bigger. Instead of trying again, the pastor starts giving people away.Scott Rivley has been at the same church in West Linn, Oregon for 40 years. He arrived as a seminary student from Montana who got called to ministry while watching a bad TV game show, moved into a basement apartment that turned out to have a deck overlooking Mount Hood for $75 a month, and walked to the nearest church...

He Lost 90% of His Church on Purpose (And Still Works at a Bank) | Chris Snodgrass

September 04, 2026

Send us Fan MailThis pastor deliberately dismantles his own Sunday gathering, gives his church building to a theater company, and loses 90% of his congregation over five years.Chris Snodgrass moved from a Dallas mega church staff role to Portland in 2018 to help plant Remedy City Church. Within a year, the church split and COVID hit. Instead of rebuilding in the expected direction, Chris led a slow, painful transition from centralized Sunday services to a decentralized network of micro church...

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How do I get in touch with Jesus in the Upper Left?

Jesus in the Upper Left is hosted by Tim Osborne. Its publicly listed emails are info@togetherpdx.org and gabe.kolstad@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Jesus in the Upper Left?

The publicly listed emails for Jesus in the Upper Left: info@togetherpdx.org and gabe.kolstad@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Jesus in the Upper Left have?

Podseeker estimates Jesus in the Upper Left reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Jesus in the Upper Left?

Jesus in the Upper Left typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Pastors, church planters, theologians, Christian ministry practitioners, nonprofit founders, and community leaders with substantial firsthand experience in discipleship, church multiplication, cultural engagement, or service. Common among recent guests: Established or multiplied churches and ministry networks; Led significant discipleship or church-planting initiatives; Built nonprofits or community programs with measurable local impact. Recent guests include Dennis Blevins, Scott Rivley, and Chris Snodgrass.

How hard is it to get booked on Jesus in the Upper Left?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Jesus in the Upper Left cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Ministry, Church Planting, Discipleship, and Church Multiplication. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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gabe.kolstad@gmail.com

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