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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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
Jun 30, 2022 • 28min
Looking at the Sky | Disruptive Presence 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 reflect on Jesus' ascension in Acts 1. What does Acts have to say about what God is doing in the world and plans for the future? It often seems that when we reflect on what God is planning to do in the future it makes a little more sense of what Jesus' followers should do now.Episode 57 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 4If 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
Jun 28, 2022 • 30min
Jerusalem, Judea, Etc... Etc... | Disruptive Presence 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)In which John and David find more to talk about in Acts 1:8. In this episode they discuss the range of welcome initiated by the Holy Spirit and what that might mean for the early church and us. Does God have an agenda for the Holy Spirit and the Church but human agendas can get in the way sometimes?Episode 56 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 3If 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
Jun 16, 2022 • 28min
The Miracle is a Mechanism | Disruptive Presence 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 reflect on what's going on in Acts chapter 1 verse 8. In our rush to get to Acts 2 and all the "exciting stuff", do we sometimes miss how Luke is helping us understand what the Holy Spirit is trying to do in this book. How can we learn from this story?Episode 55 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 2If 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
