Podcast Hosts
eric O. Jacobsen
Eric O. Jacobsen is the Lead Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma Washington (ECO Presbyterian). He is the author of numerous books and articles exploring the connections between the Christian faith, local community, and the built environment. He has a PhD in Theology and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a member of the Congress for the New Urbanism. He is married to Liz Jacobsen and has four amazing children (Kate, Peter, Emma, and Abraham).
Sara Joy Proppe
Sara Joy Proppe (‘Pro-pay’) is a speaker and consultant who started Proximity Project as a way to integrate her faith and work. She seeks to educate and equip churches to be strategic stewards of their properties for the common good within the contexts of their neighborhoods through avenues of placemaking and real estate development. Her professional expertise includes urban planning, real estate development, and placemaking. She has a Masters in Community Planning from Iowa State University and is a member of the Congress for the New Urbanism.