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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Dec 7, 2021 • 53min
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 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 37 of the Two Texts Podcast | Christmas Bonus 1If 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube. 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
Nov 25, 2021 • 50min
Lazarus Part 2 | Miracles 20
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 continue their discussion of the final "sign" of John's Gospel's miracles. In this episode they continue to explore chapter 11 and the story of Lazarus. In a weird quirk, they are also discussing the shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35, at 11:35 in this episode! You should also note that Part 1 is worth listening to before this episode.Click Here to read the text from John 11:1-44. Episode Outline01:35 - Deep Emotions in the Story11:35 - Jesus Wept22:00 - You Need a Second Bible25:08 - He Stinketh35:20 - Grave Clothes43:36 - Seeing and BelievingEpisode 36 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 20If 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube. 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
Nov 23, 2021 • 55min
Lazarus Part 1 | Miracles 19
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 arrive at the final "sign" of John's Gospel's miracles. As they jump into chapter 11 and the story of Lazarus the discuss Lazarus, Love, and Martha amongst other things. Part 2 of this chapter will release on Thursday.Click Here to read the text from John 11:1-44. Episode Outline02:22 - John 1110:48 - The One You Love20:33 - The beloved?27:34 - Echoes of 933:43 - The Long Wait44:16 - MarthaEpisode 35 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 19If 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube. 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
Nov 11, 2021 • 46min
John Chapter 9 Part 2 | Miracles 18
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 return to the narrative of John chapter 9 and show, amongst other things, that the story doesn't end where you think. The discussion that follows this miracle is an important one in understanding Jesus as he's shown to us by John. But we also think this story is bigger than we often realize - in more ways than one.We recommend listening to Miracles 17 before this episode.Click Here to read the text from John 9:1-10:21. Episode Outline01:48 - John 9 Recap04:07 - The Anonymous Man13:27 - What I do know is…20:07 - Back to the Prologue (Again)24:23 - And they threw him out29:29 - John 9:35 onwards33:52 - Now it’s John 1040:17 - A healed man and a good shepherdEpisode 35 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 18If 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube. 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
Nov 9, 2021 • 52min
John Chapter 9 Part 1 | Miracles 17
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 the narrative of John chapter 9 and the man born blind. As the miraculous 'signs' of John's gospel develop we're seeing more and more of what John is trying to tell us about Jesus. This story is one of the greats of this fourth gospel. Enjoy.Click Here to read the text from John 9:1-34. Episode Outline01:47 - John 910:11 - Breadcrumbs16:56 - Gospel Pantomime22:20 - Light and Darkness27:38 - Light of the World34:07 - Deuteronomic Law and Instagram44:07 - A Pool named SentEpisode 34 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 17If 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube. 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
Oct 28, 2021 • 40min
Well That Escalated Quickly | Miracles 16
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 return to the other half of the healing of the man in John 5. What starts as apparently a "normal" healing by Jesus quickly becomes a tense discussion that helps us deepen our understanding of how we see and make sense of Jesus.Click Here to read the text from John 5:1-18. Episode Outline02:39 - John 510:10 - God is Always Working16:33 - God in Flesh21:39 - Greater Things?28:58 - Pursuing Wholeness34:55 - A Jesus LensEpisode 33 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 16If 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube. 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
Oct 26, 2021 • 52min
What's in a Question? | Miracles 15
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 half of the story of the healing of the man by the pool in John 5. A miracle story that draws us into conversations around texts, purpose, and understanding of Jesus in John's Gospel. Click Here to read the text from John 5:1-18. Episode Outline1:54 - John 57:39 - A Missing Verse?16:48 - When We Don't Understand the Question29:02 - Jesus Knows 39:38 - Understanding Jesus Helps to Understand the MiracleEpisode 32 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 15If 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube where you can watch an unedited video version of this podcast. 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
Oct 14, 2021 • 44min
The Second Sign | Miracles 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 explore the second miracle of John's Gospel. It's also the second miracle in Cana - so how does this story align with the last episode focus on Water into Wine, and the rest of the gospel? Click Here to read the text from John 4:43-54. Episode Outline3:35 - John 48:58 - A Royal or Roman Official15:05 - A Two Level Drama24:55 - Two Cana Parallels 34:11 - The Expanding Reach of JesusEpisode 31 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube where you can watch an unedited video version of this podcast. 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
Oct 11, 2021 • 49min
Water into Wine | Miracles 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 explore that one miracle that everyone seems know. An unusual story in comparison to some of the other miracle stories, but as we move into John's gospel we might see that how we understand this miracle might help us as we come to understand what John is doing in his Gospel.Click Here to read the text from John 2:1-12. Episode Outline2:16 - John 24:42 - Making Sense of John16:35 - The Prologue to the Gospel25:30 - Jesus at the Wedding37:08 - What’s happening behind the miracle?44:13 - Revealing GloryEpisode 30 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube where you can watch an unedited video version of this podcast. 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
Sep 30, 2021 • 47min
There were 9 more | Miracles 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 explore the story of 10 healings where it's only the foreigner who returns to say thank you. Once again, there's a little more to the story than just that. How is this story giving us a wider understanding of what Jesus and Luke's gospel are doing?Click Here to read the text from Luke 14:1-14. Episode Outline1:25 Luke 17:11-179:24 A Samaritan Again11:36 A Sign on a Doorway17:53 The Trajectory of Luke24:15 Naaman?31:00 A Holy Nation is Welcoming to Foreigners35:51 Disputable Matters41:46 Your Faith has Made You WellEpisode 29 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 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, Instagramand Twitter. We're also on YouTube where you can watch an unedited video version of this podcast. 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
