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In which John and David explore the story of Eutychus in Acts 20, discussing the early church's gathering practices, the significance of discomfort in spiritual growth, and the "naturalness" of miracles within the community. They emphasize the importance of maintaining focus on spiritual practices rather than becoming distracted by miraculous events, highlighting the need for a balance between the supernatural and the routine aspects of faith.
Episode 167 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 110
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Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021
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In which John and David consider Acts 20:7. A short verse that tells us much about the early church's practices, the connection to the resurrection, and the intentionality behind worship structures. How does a church gathering reflect the plan of God for his people and the world?
Read about John's new book Emmaus - The Walk that Changed Everything
Episode 166 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 109
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Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021
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John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others.
However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love.
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In which John and David explore the themes of the early church's behaviour, the dynamics of fear and faith, and the importance of community in the Christian journey. They discuss how the actions of the early disciples empowered others, the significance of small groups in effecting change, and the need for patience and understanding in navigating cultural differences within the church.
Episode 165 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 108
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Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021
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However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love.
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In which John and David explore Acts 19, the dynamics of mob mentality, the role of a city clerk in calming a chaotic assembly, and the implications of Paul's absence during a critical moment. They discuss the early church's approach to presenting the gospel without resorting to blasphemy or lawlessness, and how this reflects on their relationship with the Roman Empire. How important is living out the gospel in a way that maintains credibility and avoids unnecessary conflict.
Episode 164 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 107
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Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021
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John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others.
However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love.
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In which John and David discuss the impact of the kingdom of God on the economic world of Ephesus and the dangers of self-service, idolatry, and money. The conversation explores the motivations behind Demetrius' opposition to the early Christians, the manipulation of crowds, and the importance of worship rooted in truth and revelation.
Episode 163 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 106
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Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021
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John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others.
However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love.
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In which David and John discuss the riot in Ephesus at Acts 19. They explore the themes of idolatry, the pursuit of wealth, and the impact on people and society. They highlight the connection between idolatry and the abuse of others, as well as the contrast between the pursuit of material gain and the pursuit of God.
Episode 162 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 105
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Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021
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However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love.
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David and John spend a second bonus episode discussing John's new book, 'Emmaus, The Walk That Changed Everything,' which is about the Emmaus Road story in the Gospel of Luke. We're excited that John's new book is out, so as we head into summer we decided to have a little chat about it for a couple of episodes.
We're taking a break for August and will be back in September 2024 with new episodes on Acts from our Disruptive Presence series.
Episode 161 of the Two Texts Podcast
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Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021
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John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others.
However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love.
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David and John discusses John's new book, 'Emmaus, The Walk That Changed Everything,' which focuses on the story of the Emmaus Road Narrative in the Gospel of Luke. We're excited that John's new book is out, so as we head into summer we decided to have a little chat about it for a couple of episodes.
Our Acts Series will resume in September!
Episode 160 of the Two Texts Podcast
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John Andrews discusses his new book, 'Emmaus, The Walk That Changed Everything,' which focuses on the story of the Emmaus Road Narrative in the Gospel of Luke. We're excited that John's new book is out, so as we head into summer we decided to have a little chat about it for a couple of episodes.
Episode 160 of the Two Texts Podcast
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In which John and David discuss the encounter between the demonized man and the seven sons of Sceva in Acts 19. They explore the significance of knowing Jesus and the dangers of engaging with the supernatural world based on ego and human effort. They also highlight the contrast between the prevailing Word of God and the powerlessness of demonic forces. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of magnifying Jesus and the impact of the gospel in the region.
Episode 196 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 104
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From the publisher's feed
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…
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 [email protected] 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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