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In our last episode before our August "Technology Sabbatical" John and David note, once again, that the Holy Spirit likes it when everyone isn't the same. The diversity of the Spirit's work is something we've noted already in this series, but look once again how Luke think's it's worth drawing our attention too. Should a commitment to diversity continue to define the church?

Episode 115 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 58

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In which John and David consider how easily we are deluded by power. Herod thinks he has power, the people think he has power, but the Holy Spirit knows differently. Continuing a theme in Acts, we see that there are still lessons for us to learn today about what power really is, and isn't.

Episode 114 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 57

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In which John and David wonder if we would respond any differently than the Acts Church. Many of us have prayed for something. but I wonder how many of us really expect our prayers to be answered. How would you react if the person in prison your were praying for suddenly turned up at your door?

Episode 113 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 56

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In which John and David enjoy a brilliant escape story. This is one of those stories in Acts that you've likely heard of. If you haven't then expect mystery, humour, and God working in surprising ways. Peter's escape story should probably be one of your favourite Acts moments - especially if you wonder about whether prayer works!

Episode 112 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 55

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In which John and David talk about another problematic Herod in the NT. There's a reason that you don't think favourably of the name "Herod". So many kings called Herod caused problems in the New Testament period. The Acts text from this episode is no different.
 
Episode 111 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 54

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In which John and David are challenged by the church's response to hardship and difficulty. This group of Christians continually surprise us by showing that the impact of the Holy Spirit leaked into the practicalities of everyday life.
 
Episode 110 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 53

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In which John and David celebrate the return of one of their favourite characters. Everyone needs a Barnabas in their lives. For the Acts church he always pops up right when he was needed.

Episode 109 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 52

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In which John and David discuss how the difficult times for the church in Acts don't lead to bad results. Despite the oppression and persecution that is being applied to the church, people were still choosing to follow Jesus. Why? Because the Hand of the Lord was with them.

Episode 108 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 51

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In which John and David consider Peter's testimony about Cornelius and the Holy Spirit. How do we make decisions about difficult and surprising situations? Are we open to being surprised by God in the same way that the Jerusalem church was?

Episode 107 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 50

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In which John and David begin to consider Peter's return to Jerusalem to report on the Cornelius story. In this episode we think about how we hear Scripture and how we listen with the Spirit to what God is doing.

Episode 106 of the Two Texts Podcast | Disruptive Presence 49

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