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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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
Sep 28, 2021 • 44min
Suddenly...A Man | Miracles 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 explore an encounter between Jesus, a man and once again it's a healing on the sabbath. How do we think about sabbath? Is it just a religious day, or is there much more going on there?Click Here to read the text from Luke 14:1-14. Click Here to buy John Andrew's "First Day" book about SabbathClick Here to read Irving Greenberg's "Guide to Sabbath"Click Here to learn about Abraham Joshua Heschel's "Sabbath"Episode Outline1:44 Luke 149:28 Diving into Sabbath19:06 Sabbath and Time24:49 Sabbath and Slavery in Egypt30:17 Unable to Answer35:20 The Grace Narrative40:36 And They were SilentEpisode 28 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 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, 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 16, 2021 • 57min
Suddenly...A Woman | Miracles 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 explore an encounter between Jesus, a woman and some synagogue leaders. How do we treat people, and do we let our own views and opinions get in the way of doing good?Click Here to read the text from Luke 13:10-17. Episode Outline1:13 Luke 138:36 Some thoughts on translation14:24 Jesus and vulnerability23:11 Mary, not your average teenager28:49 The touch of Jesus34:39 Sabbath rules42:05 The shame of it all49:47 From miracle to parableEpisode 27 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 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, 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
Sep 14, 2021 • 46min
It's All About The Widow | Miracles 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 drop into the story of a widow who had lost her son. The miracle story gives us insight into Jesus' consistent care for the vulnerable. Why does he raise the son? There might be more to it that we think.Click Here to read the text from Luke 7:10-17. Click Here to read about Miroslav Volf's book "Exclusion and Embrace" and his ideas of Jesus being "against exclusion".Episode Outline2:55 - Luke 711:22 - Jesus and Widows23:03 - The Lord has Visited35:37 - Don't Rush to the PunchlineEpisode 26 of the Two Texts Podcast | Meaning of Miracles Series 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, 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
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Aug 5, 2021 • 1h 7min
Help My Unbelief | Miracles 8
The discussion dives into the tension between faith and doubt, showcasing Jesus' confrontation with a skeptical generation. They explore the powerful narrative of a father's plea for help for his son, illustrating how belief intertwines with frustration. The speakers reflect on the significance of Jesus' miracles and authority, emphasizing that doubt can coexist with faith. They also highlight themes of resurrection and transformation, encouraging listeners to embrace their uncertainties while finding hope in Jesus' grace.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
Ephphatha | Miracles 7
This discussion dives into the miracle of Jesus healing a deaf and mute man, revealing its geographical and cultural contexts. The transformative faith of the Syrophoenician woman exemplifies Jesus' inclusive ministry, breaking cultural barriers. Insights into Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees shed light on the essence of true purity versus ritualism. The narrative also highlights Mark's compassionate storytelling, capturing the joy and paradox of Jesus' miracles while embracing marginalized communities.
