Two Texts
John Andrews and David Harvey
A Podcast about the Bible Every two weeks, from two different countries, the two hosts of the Two Texts podcast pick two biblical texts to talk about. Each episode we pick one text to talk about, which invariably leads to us talking about two texts and often many more.Dr John Andrews and Dr David Harvey share a mutual fascination with the Bible. Simple yet complex; ancient yet relevant; challenging yet comforting. But one thing that fascinates them consistently is that, like a kaleidoscope, no matter how many times they look at it there is something new, fresh and exciting to talk about.This podcast is designed for you regardless of how much or how little you've read the Bible. Grab a hot beverage, a notepad (or app), and a Bible, sit back, listen, enjoy, and learn to also become fascinated (or grow your fascination) with this exciting, compelling and mysterious book. John and David are two friends who love teaching the Bible and have both been privileged enough to be able to spend their careers doing this - in colleges, universities, churches, homes and coffee shops. The two of them have spent extended periods of time as teaching staff and leadership in seminary and church contexts. John has regularly taught at David's church, and there was even a point where John was David's boss! Nowadays David is a Priest and Pastor in Calgary, Canada, and John teaches and consults for churches in the UK and around the world. They're both married with children (John 3, David 1) and in John's case even grandchildren. In their down time you'll find them cooking, reading, running or watching football (but the one thing they don't agree on is which team to support). If you want to get in touch with either of them about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?
Episodes
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Jan 12, 2023 • 43min
Trouble Breaks Out | Disruptive Presence 30
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David discuss the tensions that quickly arise for the church in Acts 8. the death of Stephen serves as a catalyst for a violent persectution that breaks out against the church. Although the terrible situation doesn't entirely do what it's intended to do. It doesn't quite stop the Spirit from working.Episode 87 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 30If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Ads that support our show, or a chance for you to support us:Support the show
Jan 10, 2023 • 48min
Teeth Gnashing after the Sermon | Disruptive Presence 29
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David discuss the fallout from Stephen's sermon. Quite a lot happens in the immediate aftermath of Stephen's talk. It escalates quickly and terribly. We are also introduced to an important and surprising new character in the story.Episode 86 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 29If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Ads that support our show, or a chance for you to support us:Support the show
Dec 23, 2022 • 49min
[Replay] We Three(?) Kings(?) | Christmas Bonus 4
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David talk about the Magi. Was there three? What did they do? And what is Matthew telling us about them. This is the last of our Christmas bonus episodes, we will be back on January 10, 2023 as we return to our series on Acts, Disruptive Presence. Episode 85 of the Two Texts Podcast | Christmas Bonus 4 (Replay)If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021Jingle Bells Ukulele by Musicphrase | https://soundcloud.com/musicphraseMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Support the show
Dec 22, 2022 • 55min
[Replay] How was Joseph Righteous? | Christmas Bonus 3
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)Christmas gets closer and John and David explore what the gospels tell us about Joseph. There's lots to dig into around the story of this half of Jesus' "parents", and we hope it helps you get into the Christmas mood by spending some time in Matthew's Gospel.Episode 84 of the Two Texts Podcast | Christmas Bonus 3 (Replay)If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021Support the show
Dec 21, 2022 • 47min
[Replay] Mary Did know | Christmas Bonus 2
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David stay excited for Christmas by continuing to talk about Mary. We're re-releasing a few bonus episodes as we approach Christmas focussing on Mary and Joseph (with support from the other Nativity Characters). This week we're talking about Mary!Episode 83 of the Two Texts Podcast | Christmas Bonus 2 (Replay)If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021Jingle Bells Ukulele by Musicphrase | https://soundcloud.com/musicphraseMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Support the show
Dec 20, 2022 • 48min
[Replay] Mary, Mother of Jesus | Christmas Bonus 1
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David get excited for Christmas by talking about Mary. We're re-releasing a few bonus episodes as we approach Christmas focussing on Mary and Joseph (with support from the other Nativity Characters). Episode 82 of the Two Texts Podcast | Christmas Bonus 1 (Replay)If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021 Jingle Bells Ukulele by Musicphrase | https://soundcloud.com/musicphraseMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Support the show
Dec 15, 2022 • 41min
A Bit More of Stephen's Sermon | Disruptive Presence 28
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David realize that they are not done with Stephen's sermon just yet. Listen in for some more detail on the points that Stephen explores and focuses on in this incredible piece of Acts.Episode 81 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 28If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Ads that support our show, or a chance for you to support us:Support the show
Dec 13, 2022 • 44min
From Place to People | Disruptive Presence 27
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David dive into Stephen's sermon. Future episodes will look at the detail of the sermon, but in this episode they try to give an overview of the whole sermon and how it navigates a move from place to people.Episode 80 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 27If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Ads that support our show, or a chance for you to support us:Support the show
Dec 1, 2022 • 43min
Meet Stephen | Disruptive Presence 26
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David follow Stephen as he encounters challenges in his ministry. Hired to wait tables, Stephen's preaching ministry brings him face to face with opposition from some within his community. This episode explores the passage that sets up one of the longest sermon speeches in Acts.Episode 79 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 26If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Ads that support our show, or a chance for you to support us:Support the show
Nov 29, 2022 • 40min
Table Service | Disruptive Presence 25
Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply)In which John and David explore how the apostles navigate a difficult tension inside the new church. Racial tensions abound for the young community as they attempt to live out the justice of Jesus. Their solutions are innovative, creative and worth paying attention to.Episode 78 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 25If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left a review or comment where you’re listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Ads that support our show, or a chance for you to support us:Support the show
