

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?
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Sep 8, 2022 • 39min
Finding Jesus in Everything | Disruptive Presence 14
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 Peter's teaching to the temple crowd in Acts 3. What does this sermon tell us about how the early Christians saw the story of Jesus and how it shaped their view of the world?Episode 67 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 14If 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

Sep 6, 2022 • 36min
Look at Us | Disruptive Presence 13
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 to chapter 3 of Acts! Peter and John arrive at the temple and encounter someone who needs their help. How has the Holy Spirit impact their lives in such a way that they engage with the needs of others?Episode 66 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 13If 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

Aug 25, 2022 • 33min
2:42 Learning to Grow as Community | Disruptive Presence 12
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 consider the implications of what the Holy Spirit did to life for the Early Christians. Acts 2:42 shows us how they had balanced and holistic view of what being in community meant for them. It might even be that they knew some things about Christian community that we have forgotten!Episode 65 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 12If 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) 2021We'd love to invite you to consider supporting Two TextsSupport the show

Aug 23, 2022 • 27min
Holy and Mundane | Disruptive Presence 11
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 look at the results of the Holy Spirit arriving in Acts 2. We note that often we say "the Holy Spirit came and everyone spoke in other languages!" But is that all that happened? What if we looked more closely and saw that there was, maybe, still more that the Spirit was doing?Episode 64 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 11If 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

Aug 11, 2022 • 32min
What Should We Do? | Disruptive Presence 10
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 consider the response to a sermon. Peter's sermon does a variety of things, but a good sermon should also include something that isn't from the preacher - the response. In Acts 2, Peter's sermon gets the response we should always ask.Episode 63 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 10If 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

Aug 9, 2022 • 30min
Everything Second to Jesus | Disruptive Presence 9
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 consider how Jesus is at the centre of everything in Peter's Acts 2 sermon. Peter's use of the Old Testament is interesting and illuminating, not just what he quotes, but how he uses it. Jesus is his lens to everything. Episode 62 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 9If 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

Jul 28, 2022 • 31min
This is That | Disruptive Presence 8
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 Peter's quote from the prophet Joel. Does Peter just use this quote because it mentions the Holy Spirit, or is it that what Joel speaks of Peter sees happening around him. Is Pentecost part of the wholeness that God imagines for the world?Episode 61 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 8If 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

Jul 26, 2022 • 32min
The Power of a Weak Word | Disruptive Presence 7
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 Peter's sermon in Acts 2. The narrative from a timid voice distancing himself from Jesus to the transformation we witness here is a story in itself. Listen in as we consider what this sermon is telling us about sermons and Jesus.Episode 60 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 7If 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

Jul 14, 2022 • 33min
Familiarly Unfamiliar | Disruptive Presence 6
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 what's unfamiliar in a familiar story in Acts 2. Pentecost has often been used as a text that explains and defends particular views and perspectives. But what if Luke wants us to see that Pentecost is doing the opposite and warning us about thinking that we set God's agenda for him?Read Phil Aud's blog on Babel that we mentioned in the show - https://philaud.substack.com/p/babel-and-culture-bombsEpisode 59 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 6If 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

Jul 12, 2022 • 31min
Pentecost | Disruptive Presence 5
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 finally arrive at Acts chapter 2. The account of the day of Pentecost has been hugely significant for the church throughout history. In this episode we explore why it being "on the day of Pentecost" is important.Episode 58 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 5If 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