Two sisters & a cup of tea: Recent Episodes
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Two sisters. In two countries. Chatting through the Bible and driving it to the heart. Over a cup of tea. And a biscuit.
What does it look like, not only to know the truth and walk in it, but to stand firm in it? As we'll see in the final few verses of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, God gives us all we need!
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Today’s book recommendation is Strong and the Lord, a 30-day devotional on the armour of God. You can find it on our partner page here or at Crossway.org
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Look out for our bonus episode coming out soon! Join us in September when we will be working through Leviticus!
We're delighted to be joined by Sarah Allen as we consider our penultimate passage in Ephesians today. Sarah works as an English teacherand is involved in pastoral care and training of women in her local church and across the UK. She’s the author of Pause: How to enjoy God, find hope and bear fruit through midlife and the menopause and Clothed with Strength: Four Women who Built the Church and Changed the World.
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Today’s book recommendation is Dust to Dust by Jen Wilkin. You can pre-order your copy on our partner page here or at Crossway.org
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Wisdom, folly, light and dark. There are some big themes in this next chunk of the letter, as we continue to apply all that we've been taught so far in Ephesians.
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Today’s book recommendation is the ESV Women's Study Bible. You can find it on our partner page here.
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What does it really look like to walk in light of all that we've seen so far in Ephesians? The rubber is beginning to hit the road now as we carry on with our journey through Ephesians. Will you join us to find out?
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Today’s book recommendations are the ESV Prayer Journals written by Erica Allen. You can find them on our partner page here.
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When church feels frustrating, weak or small, what do we most need? We need Ephesians chapter 4 in our minds and hearts, reminding us of the big picture. Come with us as we explore it together.
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Today’s book recommendation is The Stories of Women in the Meet Me in the Bible series by Colleen Searcy. You can find it on our partner page here.
You can find the questions to dig a little deeper into this passage here.
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We're diving into one of the most famous prayers in the Bible today, dwelling on the riches of God's love. But is there more than meets the eye here?
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What's your view of the church at the moment? And does it measure up with what God's plan for the church is? We're looking at the start of Ephesians 3 today to find out.
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Today’s book recommendation is Fruitful, a 40-day devotional, edited by Megan Hill and Melissa Kruger. You can find it on our partner page here.
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Unity. It's something we can often take for granted, but here in Ephesians it's front and centre as one of the most precious consequences of the gospel. Come and explore it with us!
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Today’s book recommendation is Lydia Brownback’s Flourish Bible study on Hebrews. You can find it on our partner page here.
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What does it look like to keep rejoicing in the mind blowing reality that we've been brought from death to life? This is what we're talking about today as we get stuck into Ephesians 2:1-10 together.
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Today’s book recommendation is Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon, edited by Alistair Begg. You can find it on our partner page here.
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Do you ever wonder what God's priority is for you? Here in Paul's prayer, at the end of chapter 1 of Ephesians, we get it clearly laid out for us, along with his priority for the church and for all of history for that matter. Let's dig in!
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Today’s book recommendation is Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin. You can find it on our partner page here.
You can find the questions to dig a little deeper into this passage here.
Who could you be praying for this week? Why not send them a message of encouragement.
What does it really mean to be given every spiritual blessing in Christ, even when we sometimes don't see or feel them? And what does it look like to really know these blessings for ourselves day by day? Come with us as we explore the earth-shattering realities of God's blessings to us in Christ at the start of Ephesians!
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How big is your view of Jesus? That's the question we're considering as we kick off this season, looking at some of the big themes in Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Whether this is a familiar letter to you or not, we hope you'll join us as we dig into it together!
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How big is your view of Jesus?
As we get stuck into Ephesians, we’re praying, along with Paul in his letter, that it’s about to get a whole lot bigger, as we delve into this deeply rich letter together. Will you join us?
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As we round up our season in John 12-17, we take time to reflect on how the Lord has been speaking to us, and what it looks like to continue applying his Word to our hearts as we go from here.
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Today’s book recommendation is From Crimson to White by Natalie Brand. You can find it on our partner page here.
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Jesus turns from speaking to his disciples, to speaking to his Father in heaven. What an incredible privilege we're given to be able to listen to his prayer.
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Today’s recommended resources are on the season of waiting and are: Waiting by Betsy Child Howard, Waiting Isn't a Waste by Mark Vroegop and To a Different Drum by Pauline Hamilton. They can all be found on our partner page here.
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As we close out John 16, we're continuing to reflect on the work of the Spirit, guided primarily by what we're reading in this part of John's gospel.
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Today’s recommended resources are on the season of grief and are: Beyond the Darkness by Clarissa Mole, Heaven by Paul Mallard and Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis They can all be found on our partner page here.
You can find the questions to dig a little deeper into this passage here.
As we continue to listen in on Jesus' final words to his disciples, we're given a glorious glimpse into the work of the Holy Spirit in John 16. Join us as we tease through some of the big themes together.
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Today’s recommended resources are on the season of parenting and are: Bumps, Babies and the Gospel by Sarah Dargue and Parenting with Hope by Melissa Kruger. They can all be found on our partner page here.
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We're thrilled to be joined by Jen Oshman today as we consider our next chunk in John's gospel, and specifically what it looks like to heed Jesus' warning that his disciples will be hated in this world. Jen has been in women’s ministry for over two decades on three continents. She’s the author of Enough About Me, Cultural Counterfeits, and It’s Good to be a Girl. She’s the Director of Women’s Ministry in her local church, pursuing her Masters of Theological Studies, and the mother of four daughters.
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Today’s recommended resources on hospitality are: Neighbourhoods Reimagined by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney, Extraordinary Hospitality by Carolyn Lacey, and Welcome by Jen Oshman. They can all be found on our partner page here.
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You can find the questions to dig a little deeper into this passage here.
Some of the resources mentioned by Jen were: Voice of the Martyrs, Operation World and Joshua Project
As Jesus continues talking with his disciples, he's preparing them for life without him, but life with His Spirit. What does it look like to be a disciple? Join us as we dig deep into the first half of John 15.
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As the disciples process Christ's imminent departure, they've got some questions. Join us as we walk through Jesus' tender and mind-blowing response to each question.
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Humility, servanthood, shock and betrayal: these are just some of the themes fuelling our discussion as we open up John 13 together.
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📚In this episode we recommend I Am by Laura Cerbus. You can find the book, along with all the recommendations from this season on our partner page.
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We're diving back into John's gospel, and this time we're listening in to Jesus' final words to his disciples the night before he dies. Before we get there though, in this episode we consider the big themes that underpin all that follows: God's Glory and Christ's impending death.
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We're diving back into John's gospel, and this time we're listening in to Jesus' final words to his disciples the night before he dies. Before we get there though, in this episode we consider the big themes that underpin all that follows: God's Glory and Christ's impending death.
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We're thrilled to be joined by Blair Linne for the beginning of our next season, as we consider the question: Can God really change me as I open up my Bible? Blair is a Bible teacher, actress, spoken word artist, and the creator of the podcast GLO with The Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of Finding My Father and Made To Tremble.
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This episode is sponsored by10ofthose.com. A Christian book ministry that sells carefully selected resources that point to Jesus. They also host our Two Sisters bookstore at10ofthose.com/twosisters where you can always find our top recommendations for each season.
What would you give to spend an evening with Jesus, hearing him teach and listening to him pray?
This is what we’re encountering in these next chapters of John’s gospel. In twenty four hours, he’ll be dead. Will you come with us as we explore what he most wants his disciples to know?
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There's much to reflect on as we bring this season to a close - join us as we consider what we would write on Solomon's epitaph to sum up his life!
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As we come to a close on our time in 1 Kings for now, we're finishing with one of the most sobering chapters of the Bible, charting Solomon's downfall.
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The shards of blessing and warning we've seen so far in 1 Kings are gathering momentum in these chapters, as we see the glories of the kingdom, and the folly of the human heart side by side.
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You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the resources library mentioned. You can also find the passage in Deuteronomy mentioned in this episode here.
With an extraordinary prayer, Solomon displays not only his own heart for the people, but ultimately Christ's heart for all his people. Come and join us as we take time to dwell on the nature of his prayer.
This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing
P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.
US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the teen devotional recommended in today's episode.
UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.
You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the weekly emails mentioned.
It's all about the temple today as the author of 1 Kings goes to town on describing it, and we're excited to delve into the riches of these details, ultimately showing us how it's fulfilled in Christ.
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Join us for chapters 3 & 4 as the glories of God's wisdom and the rumblings of human folly are on display in the life and work of Solomon.
This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing
P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.
US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode.
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As we launch into the first two chapters, it's all about establishing God's king on the throne. There's conspiracy and complacency, and yet also wonderful confidence that in it all, God is at work, as we begin to see shadows of Christ in the story too.
This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing
P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.
US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode.
UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.
You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the bitesize videos mentioned.
It's a new season, and we're launching into the first 11 chapters of 1 Kings together! Come and join us as we talk through how we've got going with it, and what it's going to look like to study this important Old Testament narrative together.
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The texts mentioned in todays episode can be found here: Deuteronomy 17: 14-20 and 2 Samuel 7: 11-16. You can also read ahead for next week in 1 Kings.
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Complacency & conspiracy, wisdom & wealth, and grandeur & glory greet us in the pages of the first eleven chapters of 1 Kings. At the centre of it all is God's kingdom and his chosen King. Come and join us as we delve into the riches of this Old Testament narrative together!
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One of our most popular episodes to date, our conversation with Sally was full of joy as she helped us see the true value of extending Christ's welcome to others through the very ordinary means of a cup of tea, and seeing how the Lord chooses to work through those moments. We hope the conversation continues to fuel your desire to extend Christ's welcome to others!
Sally Clarkson hosts podcast 'At Home with Sally' and has authored many books including Teatime Discipleship.
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In this episode we recommend: The Language of Rivers and Stars by Seth Lewis. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.
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This was such a real and honest conversation for us all about what to do when Bible reading is just hard. With both vulnerability and Scripture-soaked wisdom, this was such a helpful conversation with Kristen, as she led us through both obstacles and remedies for when we're finding it hard to open our Bibles.
Kristen is a pastor’s wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She's authored several books including: Help for the Hungry Soul and 12 Faithful Women.
This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.
In this episode we recommend: 1, 2 & 3 John: Joyful Certainty by Sam Allberry. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.
You can also get a copy of Kristen's book, Help for the Hungry Soul here.
In her wonderfully down-to-earth manner, Karen brought such insight and light into our study on Ecclesiastes. With light-bulb and penny dropping moments for both of us, we continue to come back to her wisdom on Ecclesiastes, and remain so thankful for her friendship to us on the podcast!
Karen Soole serves as a Women's Worker, a Bible teacher and author of Liberated and Unleash the Word.
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In this episode we recommend: The Art of Disagreeing by Gavin Ortlund. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.
Check out our free downloads library on our website which has a growing collection of resources to help you dig into the Bible for yourself and with others.
Gold dust. Every part of our time with Jen felt like gold - as we soaked in her wisdom in how to read the Bible better, how to grow in obedience to what it says, and how to keep coming back to the grace of God at work in our lives. It's a conversation we keep coming back to, and we pray it's just as helpful for you!
Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher. Jen's books include Women of the Word, None Like Him and Ten Words To Live By.
This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.
In this episode we recommend: The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.
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Excitable doesn't even remotely cover what we found in Dane, as he started talking to us about Jesus in John's gospel! With contagious enthusiasm, this conversation with Dane remains one of our favourites, as our eyes were lifted to the glories of Christ!
Dane is a pastor, author, and speaker. He's author of several books including Gentle and Lowly and Suprised by Jesus.
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In this episode we recommend: The Outsider by Katie Morgan.
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We don't think we can overstate how significant our conversation with Nancy was part way through our Deuteronomy season. It is still so deeply memorable for us both, as she helped us to see Jesus in each page of the book, rooting our confidence in both Christ's presence and sufficiency. Enjoy coming with us, as we listen again to the riches of this conversation!
Nancy Guthrie is an author, Bible teacher and speaker. Find out more about her workshops and books here.
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In this episode we recommend: Lily, the Lemur, and the Lamb King.
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Way back in the day, when we were just getting going with the podcast, Sam Allberry graciously joined us to talk through James chapter 2. His interview is still one of our favourites, not only because of his biscuit chat, but because he was so enormously helpful in pastorally walking us through one of the trickiest parts of James. It's been a joy to listen in again, and we hope it is for you too!
Sam is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including James for You, which is mentioned in this episode, available here.
This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.
In this episode we recommend: Enjoying Jesus by Tim Chester
As we kick off our 'Two Sisters & Friends' season, we're delighted to be joined by our friends Hunter Beless (founder and host of Journeywomen) and Courtney Doctor (Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition), as we chat about their newly released Bible study on Titus, and the joys of Titus shaped discipleship across the generations.
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You can find links to all our guests books this season, as well as lots more resources, head to our website to have a look.
There's nothing quite like the value of a friendship that uplifts and encourages, with conversations that lead us to treasure Christ each time we meet. This season is all about appreciating afresh the wisdom of friends as we dig into the Bible together across the seasons!
Our first episode drops next week on Friday 2nd May when we are joined by our friends, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless to talk about discipleship - see you then!
In the meantime, why not check out this seasons resources on our website.
Our passages today are from: Mark 14:32-42 and Titus 2:11-14.
Self-control - it's something we so often try to muster up in our own strength but in our final episode of our Bible study in the fruit of the spirit, we're talking about the importance of Jesus shaping our understanding of this word, and what it looks like to become more like him.
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The passages from todays episode are: Matthew 11:25-30 and Ephesians 4:1-3
As we near the end of our season in the Fruit of the Spirit, we're looking at the fruit of gentleness today - kindled by Christ, and something we're commanded to continue to grow in as we relate to those around us. Join us for our online Bible study as we look at Matthew 11 and Ephesians 4 today.
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
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Our recommended book today was Glenna Marshall's Memorizing Scripture. Pick up a copy here.
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Todays passage is from: Hebrews 3:1-14
God's faithfulness is a phrase that will often roll off our tonuges, and yet we're also called to display this fruit in our lives. Join us in our conversation today as we open our Bibles and talk through what it means to both ground our minds and hearts in Christ's faithfulness, and overflow with it ourselves.
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Todays passages are from: Psalm 25 and Galations 6: 8-10
How does the fruit of goodness compare to our understanding of 'good works'? And how do Jesus' and Paul's words on this fruit help us grow in our understanding and application of it? We're looking at both Mark and Galatians together today to grow our understanding of this fruit of the Spirit.
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
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Our passage today is from: Titus 3:3-7
What does it look like to savour God's kindness towards us in Christ, and therefore image him to those around us? Today, we're continuing to think through how gazing on Christ and growing in our knowledge of him, impacts how we increasingly bear his image and grow in the fruit of the Spirit.
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.
Today's book recommendation was No Greater Love by Rebecca McLaughlin.
You can also find the recipe Felicity mentions here!
Our passages today are from: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Colossians 1:10-12 and Colossians 3:12-13
As we continue with our fruit of the Spirit series, today we're dwelling on Patience, or forbearance and long-suffering - all these words are used in the Bible to describe this essential quality of anyone who's following Jesus. Join us as we talk through both God's patience with us, and how that impacts our patience with others, both in 1 Timothy and Colossians.
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.
Our recommended book from today is Fly Through the Bible by Colin Smith, if you would like a copy, you can find it here.
Our passage today is from: Ephesians 2:13-22.
Peace. With God, within ourselves, and with others. There's so much to talk about here in in our next Bible study on the fruit of the Spirit, as we acknowledge that almost every New Testament letter begins with 'peace' in some way. But today, we're rooting our conversation in Ephesians 2, as we press into what it really looks like to grow in both our understanding and application of peace.
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
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You can find the book, Literarily by Kristie Anyabwile, recommended on today's episode here.
You can find the questions to chat over with a friend from today's episode here.
Our passage today is from: Luke 10:17-24
What does true Christian joy look like? How and where did Jesus display this fruit of the Spirit, and what does it look like for us to keep growing in joy? Join us for this next Bible study in the fruit of the spirit as we look at Luke 10 together.
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
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This weeks recommended book, Delighting in Jesus, can be purchased here.
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Our passages today are from: Galations 5:22-23 and John 15:1-13
We're delving into the topic of love today - the first fruit listed in Galatians 5. It's big, it's weighty - and it's ultimately all about Jesus, who loved us and gave himself for us. We're looking at John 15 in this online Bible study for women. Is there someone you could meet up with to talk about this essential fruit of the Spirit?
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
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We're thrilled to be kicking off our season in the Fruit of the Spirit by welcoming back Natalie Brand onto the podcast, as we begin by considering the root of the fruit, and why understanding our union with Christ is so essential for this season. Natalie is a writer and Bible teacher. She has authored several books, including ‘Priscilla, Where Are You? A Call to Joyful Theology’ and ‘The Good Portion: Salvation’. She has a Ph.d in systematic theology from the University of Wales and lectures in theology.
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.
A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.
Find this weeks recommended book '52 weeks in the Word', published by Moody here.
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One with my Lord
Christ our life
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Two sisters and a cup of tea - the Bible study podcast for everyday life - is coming your way for another season! This season we're looking at each Fruit of the Spirit in turn and what it looks like to grow not only in our knowledge of Christ, but also to grow in becoming more like him.
Fruitfulness abounds from the very first pages of Scripture. As God speaks, the result is the plentiful, overflowing fruit of his labour. His exuberant creation becomes a glorious canvas, displaying the wonder of his majesty. Large expanses are filled and deep wells populated, as the earth bursts with riotous colour and life. Fruitfulness abounds.
Within moments of reading of his own fruitfulness; we then hear him commanding his image bearers: 'Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it'. Fruitfulness is in our DNA. But what kind of fruit are we to bear, not just as those made in the image of God, but as those who are in Christ, as new creations?
These are some of the questions we’ll be delving into in our deep dive into the Fruit of the Spirit - come and join us on the journey!
Our first episode drops next week on Friday 17th January when we are joined by our guest, Natalie Brand - see you then!
In the meantime, why not check out this seasons resources on our website.
Sarah & Felicity answer questions submitted by our listeners in this bonus episode.
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- Have you got any favourite family Christmas traditions and any recommendations for advent resources to use at home (2m 53sec)
- Are there any more sisters or brothers and a bit more about our childhood (6m 51sec)
- Which biblical person other than Jesus do you most look forward to meeting in glory? (10m)
- What are your favourite types or genres of book to read? (11m 51sec)
- What book or author has had the biggest influence on your life, or each of our lives? (13m 15sec)
- How do we serve our local churches? (15m 52sec)
- How do you manage to make the Bible a priority in a busy day when you aren't a morning person? (19m 14sec)
- How have you grown in your Bible handling skills (21m 15sec)
- Top tips for women who want to step out in teaching the word (24m 30sec)
- Lots of the Bible takes so much work to understand. Is it inaccessible? And why not? (27m 10sec)
- How long does it take to prepare each episode and how do you go about preparing? (30m 12sec)
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As we finish our Micah bible study, we discuss the ways in which this book has hit our hearts and caused us to know and worship our incomparable God more.
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Micah gives us his heart in this final chapter of our online bible study. We hear his lament, but also his hope and his resolve to wait for his saviour.
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As we approach the final chapters in our online bible study, we read a much quoted verse in context and consider what it is to listen, obey and wait on God.
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Why bother opening up difficult books of the Bible, like Micah, with others? That's what we're talking about today as we press pause on our Bible study and chat to our friend and Bible teacher Amy Wicks. Join us for this conversation as Amy helps us to see the value of giving it a go!
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As Christians, we’re always excited to encounter Jesus, and we love the picture of our shepherd king given in Micah 5, as we continue our bible study podcast in this book.
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The hope trailered at the end of our last bible study session in chapter 2 is fleshed out in this bigger passage. How can the same God gather and scatter? Join in as we press on in studying the Bible book of Micah together.
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Micah continues to explore the corrupt world that he sees before him, and God’s response to it, but we also taste tantalising hope. Come along with us as we continue our Old Testament Micah bible study.
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This little Bible book packs a mountain-melting punch within the first few lines. Join us as we get going in our bible study podcast with Micah chapter 1 and see why God is splitting valleys and reducing cities to rubble.
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Let’s go Micah! A minor prophet who asks, and answers big questions about God and his character. Come and join us for our online bible study as we dive into the poetry of prophecy, and consider justice, mercy and the nature of our God.
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We’re kicking off this season in our bible study podcast by interviewing author and Bible teacher Glenna Marshall, on the topic of memorising scripture. With all the why’s, and how’s, we hope you’re encouraged as much as we are by this conversation!
This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers, who have published Glenna's book. We love many of their resources that are helping to equip the church.
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Two sisters and a cup of tea - the Bible study podcast for everyday life - is coming your way for another season! This season we’re diving into the book of Micah, it’s been over three years since we last took on an Old Testiment prophet together - What can we expect from this season?
Comfort, challenge and lots of prophetic poetry! Much of Micah feels unfamiliar, and we’ve got a heap of questions as we come to this Old Testament prophecy. But the beating heart of the book is going to help us see more of who God is, and what he desires - and that’s an exciting thing.
We’ve also got a couple of conversations lined up with others as we seek to continue to grow in delighting in God’s word for ourselves, and with others. All in all, we’re excited for the journey ahead and hope you’ll join us!
Our first episode drops on Friday, 20th September. Head to our website www.twosistersandacupoftea.com/micah for more info.
See you next Friday!
As we do at the end of each season, we’re taking valuable time to reflect on where the Lord has been most speaking to us through the book of Philippians. Do take a look at our podcast show note questions to help you to reflect on this Bible book for yourself too.
Our recommended book this episode was 'A Call to Contentment' by David Kaywood and you can find it on the Christian Focus website.
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Contentment. That Christian buzzword that feels ever so elusive, and yet as we reach the end of our Philippians Bible Study, the Apostle Paul shows us the way to truly find contentment with joy. It’s our penultimate episode in the book of Philippians - so do join us as we wrap up the season next time.
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What does it look like to eagerly anticipate Christ, when the world around us is doing the opposite? Our Philippians Bible study continues with some challenging words, but ones that we desperately need when we remember all that we have in Christ.
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It’s all about confidently treasuring Christ today as we open up the Bible over a cup of tea together. Who could you chat through this part of the Bible with, helping you to drive it to your heart?
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We’re thrilled to be joined by a sister who is serving on the mission field today, as we chat through the reality of sacrificially serving for Christ, and humbly serving like him, on the mission field.
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Who do you think of when you think of those sacrificially serving like Christ? We’re given three examples today in our next bible study in Philippians. Whether you’ve been listening to our podcast for a while, or are just tuning in, we’re so glad you’re joining us!
Who's been an encouraging example to you lately of pressing on in the gospel in the midst of hard times. Why don't you let them know how they've encouraged you?
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A wonderfully familiar and yet enormously challenging part of the letter today, as Paul exhorts us to have the same mindset as Christ, humbly serving like him. Remember to check out our discussion questions here to help you carry on the conversation with a friend.
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What does it look like to exalt Christ in both life and death? Paul both models it, and encourages the Philippians to that end in our next section of our Philippians Bible study.
Who can you get Philippians open with? We'd love people to be reading it with friends,
with other women in their church, family, or maybe over a WhatsApp text group.
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Our recommended book by Sinclair B. Ferguson can be found here.
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An astounding start to the letter, as Paul shares his heart and prayers with the Philippians. Come and listen in as we chat through the start of Philippians in our online Bible study for women.
For our show notes and some questions to help you talk about this with friends, head here.
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Philippians here we go! We’re looking forward to getting stuck into Paul’s familiar letter to the church in Philippi, and hope you’ll join us for our online Bible study as we do so. Today is all about introductions - to us, to the letter, and to how to get stuck into it for ourselves.
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And we're back for another season! This time we're delving into Paul's letter to the Philippians - a letter full of Jesus and the joys of partnering in the gospel together, and we cannot wait to get started!
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And just like that, another season is wrapped up. Today we’re reflecting on John chapters 6-12, and our big takeaways from this section of John’s gospel. Remember that you can access any of the transcripts to our online Bible studies on our website, as well as questions to dig into the passage a little more.
We’re nearing the end of our section in John’s gospel with an extraordinary prophecy from the high priest, Caiaphas, hinting at what kind of death Jesus would endure, and for what purpose it would accomplish. As ever, we’re chatting this part of John’s gospel through over a cup of tea and biscuit, and we’d love you to join us for our twenty minute Bible study.
Astounding hope in the midst of the deepest of griefs. It’s an extraordinary claim from the lips of Jesus, and an even more extraordinary proof as he delivers on that claim. Join us as we look afresh at Jesus raising Lazarus from death in John 11 today.
From Shepherd to Son, Jesus provides increasing clarity on who He is for those around him, and yet the responses are stark. Which begs the question, ‘How are we responding to Jesus today?’ Join us for our next conversation in our Bible study in John’s gospel.
Rich and comforting words from the lips of Jesus today as we dwell on what it is for him to be the Good Shepherd, the one promised from long ago. As ever we’re driving these words to our hearts in our online Bible study over a cup of tea and a biscuit.
An astounding healing coupled with both worship and disbelief from those around Jesus. Come and join us for chapter 9 of John’s gospel as we wrestle with Jesus’ own words and why he says he has come.
We’re delighted to welcome Courtney Doctor onto the podcast today as we delve into the whole of John chapter 8. Courtney is an author and Bible teacher, and currently serves as Director of Women’s Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition. Together with Joanna Kimbrel, she has recently written a Bible study on the ‘I Am’ sayings in John’s Gospel entitled Behold and Believe.
For some bible study questions to go along with this episode, click here.
With yet more mind-blowing references to the Old Testament, Jesus is making it very clear to all those around him just who he is and why he has come. Come and join us for this next part of John’s gospel, as we marvel at what he is promising to all who believe.
Saturated with Old Testament Imagery, our passage today follows swift on the heels of Jesus’ extraordinary feeding of the 5000. There are some big verses here today, and some surprising reactions. As ever, we’re chewing over this portion of John’s gospel with a cup of tea and looking at what it looks like to truly apply this to every day life as Christian women.
We’re straight into the big stuff today, as John shows us his eye-witness account of two astounding miracles, confirming just how glorious Christ is, and how much we’ve got to look forward to in this group of chapters.
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John’s Gospel, round 2 here we go! Back in season 4, we read John 1-5, always knowing that we’d pick up where we left off at some point. Well, now is the time. We’re excited to get stuck into chapters 6-12 this season. Today, we’re giving a recap of all that’s happened up to this point in the gospel of John, as well as picking out a few themes that we’ll be seeing in the next few weeks. We are so looking forward to getting stuck in John’s gospel again and we hope you’ll join us!
For questions to dig into over a cup of tea, do head to our episode show notes.
As the new year dawns, we’re delighted to welcome Kristen Wetherell onto the podcast for a candid conversation about when we find it hard to open our Bibles. Kristen is the author of Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight encouragements to grow your appetite for God’s Word. We benefitted so much from this conversation as Bible reading plans and new year’s resolutions swirl around us - we hope it will be an encouragement to you too!
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We're delighted to be back in your earbuds for the start of Season 10!
Here's the link to sign up for our mini-episode series, that will be delivered straight into your inbox, along with a free chapter from Kristen Wetherell's new book 'Help for the Hungry Soul'. Stay tuned for our interview with Kristen next week as we chat with her on the theme of 'When Bible reading is hard.'
And here’s the link to our website, where you can find all the details on our upcoming season in John 6-12!
We’ve reached the end of Ecclesiastes! Powerful poetry punctuates both the beginning and end of the book, as we see what it looks like to let the reality of eternity shape us down to our dying breath.
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Join us for our penultimate Bible study in Ecclesiastes. It’s straight up wisdom today, shaping how we live in the reality of a broken world. And a wonderful pointer to Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
For question to dig into over a cuppa, head to our episode show notes.
Our Ecclesiastes goads are beginning to draw to a close as the preacher begins his conclusion in today’s passage. And yet it’s no less of a powerful punch as we consider the stark reality that faces every one of us, and what it looks like to live a life of purpose in response.
For some follow up questions to chat over with a friend, head to our episode show notes.
As we continue on in our Bible study in Ecclesiastes, we’re mulling on the limits of humanity’s wisdom today, and what it is to obey the command to enjoy life, even when there are very weighty injustices in our broken world.
For some follow up questions to chat through the passage with a friend, head to our episode show notes.
What a gift that we have the wisdom literature to help shape how we live. Sometimes it’s straightforward, and sometimes, like today’s passage, it’s not! Hooray for the challenge of trying to read it slowly, read it well, and drive it to our hearts all the same.
For questions to dig into over a cup of tea, head to our episode show notes.
What does it look like for our everyday worship to be shaped by matters of eternity? It’s another weighty chunk in our Ecclesiastes Bible study this week as we open the Bible and seek to drive it to our hearts.
For questions to dig into over a cup of tea, head to our episode show notes.
We are delighted to be joined by the author and Bible teacher Karen Soole today as we continue to drive Ecclesiastes to our hearts. Karen helps us to think through how we really see Jesus in the pages of Ecclesiastes, and what it looks like to be shaped by the preacher’s perspective in all of life.
For our show notes click here.
How are you finding studying Ecclesiastes so far with us? There’s so much to ponder, and so much to confuse as well. We hit upon some stark realities today, alongside what it looks like to wisely live in light of eternity.
Find our show note questions here to continue talking through Ecclesiastes chapter 4.
Have you noticed the beauty of poetry within the book of Ecclesiastes? We get another famous chunk of poetry in our passage today, and yet there’s a twist to the meaning we so often give it…
Can the pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, pleasure and toil squash the reality that death undeniably looms? The preacher goes on an extensive search in our passage today, answering that very question. Why not grab a friend to chat over the truths from this Bible study in Ecclesiastes?
Join us as we consider the first eleven verses of Ecclesiastes today in our online Bible study over a cup of tea. From all of creation, to the human being, what does it look like for eternity to shape the rhythms of life? It’s a powerful start to the book!
For questions to take the discussion further, head to our show notes on our website.
Welcome to the first episode of Season 9. This season we’re going to be studying some Old Testament wisdom literature - the book of Ecclesiastes. We’re excited, we’re daunted, and we can’t wait to get stuck in. Join us in this introduction to the season, as we introduce ourselves, the book, and what it looks like to make the most of this deep dive into Ecclesiastes.
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This season we're diving into some of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, as we get into the book of Ecclesiastes. Here's a little peak into what's in store...
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Sitting side by side, we take a few minutes to look back, look ahead, and fill you in on our pop up shop launching on 30th August!
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It’s the final episode of Season 8! We take some time to look back over Paul’s letter to Titus, considering our reflections and where it’s impacted our heart the most.
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Head to our show notes to find the questions we used to help us reflect on Titus together.
We’ll be back for Season 9 in the Autumn!
Can knowing the gospel truly impact the world for good? We’re considering this question and others as we consider the final chapter of Titus together.
For questions, transcripts and more resources on the book of Titus, head to our episode show notes on our website.
We’re delighted to welcome Natalie Brand onto the podcast today, as we talk about her new book Priscilla: Where are you?, how it links to the book of Titus, and the impact of sound doctrine on loving other women well in our church families.
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We’re in chapter 2 of our Titus Bible study today as we consider what fuel is needed to live as Paul commands. Does knowing the gospel really make a difference for how we love and serve one another?
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What’s at stake if church leaders don’t rebuke false teaching? There’s much to challenge our prayers and hearts in this next part of our Titus Bible Study.
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What does it look like for church leaders to be nourished by the gospel, and why does it matter? Join us as we continue to read Titus chapter one together.
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We’re beginning our bible study in Titus today looking at the first four verses, and considering how they help us to unpack the letter as a whole.
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We are delighted to welcome Sally Clarkson onto the podcast today as we begin our season in Titus. Sally is a bestselling author, renowned speaker, and beloved mentor who has dedicated her life to inspiring countless women to live for Christ. In this episode, we discuss her latest book, Teatime Discipleship, and the impact of sitting down for a cup of tea with others, and seeing God at work.
This season we're reading Paul's letter to Titus. Here's a little peak into what's in store...
We’re delighted to welcome Jen Wilkin onto the podcast, as we wrap up the book of Deuteronomy.
Jen is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God.  Her most recent book Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and doing what God commands would make an excellent read alongside Deuteronomy.
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As we reach the end of Deuteronomy, we’re left longing for one greater than Moses who will wholly fulfil God’s covenant to his people.
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Moses' sermon reaches a beautiful climax as he share's God's astounding grace and the work God will do to transform hearts in the future.
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We’re all about mountains in our Deuteronomy Bible Study today as a stark choice is presented, not only to God’s people listening to Moses, but also to us, as we study chapters 27-28 of this Old Testament book.
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As we dwell on chapters 19-26 of Deuteronomy today, we’re looking for all the ways that choosing to obey God’s law brings beauty, goodness and life to those around us.
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We’re delving into chapters 12-18 today in our Deuteronomy Bible study as we’re encouraged to remember to worship the Lord in both heart and action.Â
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Today we’re joined by the author and speak Nancy Guthrie, who helps us to see the value of having a rich biblical theology when it comes to seeing Jesus on every page of Deuteronomy.
Nancy is the author of I See Jesus, Even better than Eden, and a host of other books. She lives with her husband David in Nashville, Tennessee.
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We’re in chapters 7-11 today, seeing the extraordinary, persistent grace of God to his people.
Click this link for our show notes, including questions to dig into over a cup of tea and a full transcript of our bible study in Deuteronomy chapters 7-11.
God’s covenant with his people is the thread that runs all the way through not only Deuteronomy, but the whole of the Old Testament. We’re reading chapters 5 & 6 today as we dwell on its significance.
Click this link for our show notes, including questions to dig into over a cup of tea and a full transcript of our bible study in Deuteronomy chapters 5-6.
How extraordinary is it that God speaks through his Word? We’re thinking through this wonderful truth today in our next study in Deuteronomy.
Click this link for our show notes, including questions to dig into over a cup of tea and a full transcript of our bible study in Deuteronomy chapter 4.
We’re delving into the first three chapters of Deuteronomy today, as we get into studying this Old Testament book together. Remember to check out our season page on our website for bible study resources that will help you start unpacking Deuteronomy for yourself.
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Deuteronomy here we go! In our first episode of the season, we talk about how to get into such a large book of the Bible, and why it’s worth it…
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A peek into what’s in store for Season 7…
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We’re delighted to welcome Caroline Cobb for our bonus episode, as we take a bit of time at the start of advent to think about letting God’s word dwell on our hearts through singing scripture.
Caroline is a singer-songwriter who lives in Texas with her husband and three children.
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We’re rounding up our time in 1 Thessalonians today, looking back on the three big prayers, time dwelling on Jesus’ return and some of our big encouragements from the letter.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- How have the bible tools helped you as we've gone through 1 Thessalonians?
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What will it look like to live with Jesus' return at the forefront of your everyday?
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What encouragements are you going to take away from this letter?
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Spend some time praying through what the Lord has been teaching you.
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Confronting Jesus by Rebecca McLaughlin
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
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We’ve got to the end of the letter, and we’re thinking through the ‘So What’ of it all today.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- How do we see Faith, hope and love fleshed out in this final part of the letter?
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What does it look like to prayerfully live out v14?
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Take some time to dwell on v16-18. What does this look like in practice?
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Why is Paul's prayer so essential at the end of the letter?
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Reactivity by Paul Tripp
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
What does it look like to live wholeheartedly, in light of Jesus’ return?
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- Take some time to draw out the contrasts in this passage- why are they here?
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Why does our holiness matter?
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What will it look like to receive encouragement to keep living as children of the light?
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What will it look like to give encouragement?
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A better Encouragement: Trading Self Help for True Hope by Lindsey Carlson
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Today we’re dwelling on the breathtaking hope of Jesus’ return and what it looks like to encourage one another to keep our eyes fixed on this hope.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- In light of this passage, how do we as Christians grieve differently?
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When do you most need encouragement to dwell on these truths?
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How does Jesus' return excite you? If it doesn't, can you pinpoint why?
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What will it look like to encourage one another ongoingly with these truths?
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Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
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We’re joined today by Andrew Sach as we dig into the second half of the letter.
Andrew Sach is pastor of GraceChurch Greenwhich, the author of the ‘Dig Deeper’ books, and also works for the Cornhill Training Course in London.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- How do you usually go about seeking to understand passages in the Bible?
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How does the structure, repetition and context tool help demystify this bit in 1 Thessalonians?
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How has this passage surprised you through its encouragement and challenge? Is there anything that has made you hear the passage differently to when you first read it?
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ESV Prayer Journal: 30 Days on the Gospel
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Today we’re thinking about the structure tool, & how unpacking the structure of the passage can help us to see the heart of what’s going on.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- How does looking at the structure of today’s passage help us to see Paul’s heart for the Thessalonians?
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How are we challenged in our own heart and concern for others?
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How does Paul’s description of suffering and the Christian life encourage and reassure you?
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How does this part of the letter prompt you to pray for yourself and for others?
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A Hunger for More by Amy DiMarcangelo
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
What does an authentic gospel life look like? Paul shows us something of it in this part of the letter…
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- What's striking about the way Paul feels about the Thessalonians?
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What does the authentic gospel life look like here?
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How does the assurance given to the Thessalonians in turn assure us in our faith?
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Spend some time dwelling on v13. What does it look like to functionally believe this and rejoice in it?
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In the Lord I Take Refuge by Dane Ortlund
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
We’re getting into the start of the letter today, mulling on the power and reality of the gospel to bring heart change to anyone who trusts in Christ.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- How does using the context tool help you to feel the weight of assurance at the beginning of this letter?
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List out the ways Paul reassures the Thessalonians. What assurances do you need to hear today from this list?
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How does this part of the letter grow your awe for what happens when the gospel is proclaimed?
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How are you encouraged and challenged to pray in light of the beginning of this letter?
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The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin de Young & Don Clark
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
1 Thessalonians here we go! This episode is all about introductions - to the new season, to Bible handling tools, & to Paul’s letter to the Thessalonian church.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- Read the whole letter out loud if you can, remembering that's how this letter would have been read to the Thessalonians. How did it feel to read it? What jumped out at you? What surprised you? Was there anything that puzzled you?
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Read Acts 17:1-9. How does this account of Paul's time in Thessalonica help you to put Paul's letter into context? What do you think it would have been like to be a Thessalonian Christian?
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How much does Jesus' return feature in your day to day thinking at the moment?
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What will it look like to take seriously both the encouragements and challenges presented through this letter? What's the prayer for your own heart as you begin time in 1 Thessalonians?
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Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
A peek into what’s in store for Season 6…
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This season we’re thankful for the generous sponsorship of Crossway and look forward to sharing some of their brilliant resources. For more information, go to www.crossway.org
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Join us for this bonus episode as Felicity chats with Dan Wilt & Ryan Whittaker Smith about praying through the psalms for ourselves.
Dan & Ryan are the authors of Sheltering Mercy: Prayers inspired by the Psalms.
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Join us for our final episode of Season 5 as we reflect on Psalm 119 together!
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
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What’s been the biggest surprise?
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What’s been the biggest challenge?
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What’s been the biggest encouragement?
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How has Psalm 119 changed you?
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Sheltering Mercy by Ryan Whitaker Smith & Dan Wilt
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
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We’re in the last four stanzas, grasping what’s on the heart of the psalmist as he closes his song.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- What strikes you as you read through each stanza?
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Why is the end of this psalm so encouraging?
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How do these final stanzas help us to see more of Christ?
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What will it look like for you to pray in light of these final verses?
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The Seed of the Woman by Nana Dolce
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
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We’re at a crossroads in the psalm. As our psalmist looks up from his own situation to the world around him, what does he see?
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
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How are believers and unbelievers contrasted in these stanzas?
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What does assurance look like for our psalmist? How is our assurance even greater?
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What does it look like to lament both with confidence and hope because of the cross?
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How does being in God’s word help you to see the world and the Lord with greater clarity?
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Tears & Tossings by Sarah Walton
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
As we sit in the darkest pit with the psalmist, what has the power to lift his gaze?
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- What strikes you about the journey the psalmist takes in this group of stanzas?
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How do these verses help us to cling onto the Lord in the midst of affliction?
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How is your view of Jesus fleshed out through these verses?
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How do these verses help to convince you that God’s word is what you, and your friends need in times of suffering?
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Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
As we hit the half way point in our Psalm 119 season, we take time to interview Hunter Beless, on what it looks like to hide God’s word in our hearts.
Hunter is the founder and host of Journeywomen, the author of Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It, and lives with her husband and 3 kids in Arkansaw.
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
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Where do you run to in times of suffering? Our psalmist continues his song showing us why it’s worth running to God in his word.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- How does the psalmist help us to keep God in view in the midst of his suffering?
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Where are you most tempted to run to in times of suffering? How does dwelling on God's character, sucffiency and goodness help our hearts?
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How have you known God's compassion and comfort in times of suffering?
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How does mutual encouragement help us to keep going?
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Book Recommendation:
Wonderfull by Marty Machowski
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
We’re reading verses 17-48 today, thinking about different pressures in life and how God’s promises speak into them.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- What's helped you to get stuck into these verses for yourself? What have you noticed? What's surprised you?
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How do the pressures talked about by the psalmist resonate in our lives?
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What's striking about what he does in the midst of the pressures?
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How do these verses grow our awe of Jesus?
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Book Recommendation:
Hope When it Hurts by Sarah Walton & Kristen Wetherell
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
We’re reading the first two stanzas of Psalm 119 and enjoying the beginning of this Psalm, alongside talking through one of our listener’s questions.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- What's struck you as you've begun to read the Psalm for yourself?
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How is the first stanza desirable but also realistic?
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How does the second stanza help us to think practically about growing in our love for the Lord?
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How do these first stanzas shape our prayers in response?
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Book Recommendation:
The Way of the Righteous in the Muck of Life by Dale Ralph Davies
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Psalm 119 here we go! Join us as we think through how to get stuck into the longest psalm in the Bible.
Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:
- What were you thinking about Psalm 119 before you started digging into it today?
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How do God's covenant promises shape how we read the psalm?
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What will it look like to make the most of time in this psalm over the next few weeks?
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Spend some time praying, asking the Lord to be at work through his word.
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Book Recommendation:
Cultural Counterfeits by Jen Oshman
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
A peek into what’s in store for Season 5…
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
We’re delighted to be joined by Colin Smith for this bonus episode as we think about how to open up John’s Gospel with an unbeliever.
Discussion Questions- What stops us getting the Bible open with unbelievers?
- How does this conversation help us to get excited about getting the Bible open?
- What about John's gospel has struck you and is something you'd love to share with someone else?
- Who could you ask? Pray for them now, and think about how and when you could ask.
Check out Colin's book, Open The Bible in 30 Days, as a great way of helping anyone see and understand the whole Bible story in 30 short chapters. An easy read and designed with unbelievers in mind. This is the website: https://openthebible.org/ that goes along with the book, and seeks to guide someone through the Bible.
Colin mentioned this resource: https://www.theword121.com/ as a great help as it walks through John's gospel with the text, questions and the answers in short booklets. Really accessible and easy to use. Both Felicity and Sarah have found this helpful.
Colin was drinking a raspberry zinger tea and eating an Orange Club biscuit.
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Colin excelled our biscuit expectations by choosing an Orange Club, along with his cup of tea.
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
It’s a joy to welcome Dane Ortlund onto the podcast as we wrap up our time in John’s gospel.
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
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What’s most surprised you about Jesus as we’ve travelled through chapters 1-5?
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What’s most challenged you?
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What will it look like for you to pray through the truths of John’s gospel?
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Have you got a big ‘take away’ from John 1-5? Spend some time giving thanks for what you’ve seen of Jesus in John’s gospel, and why not share your reflections with a friend?
Dane Ortlund’s new book is Surprised by Jesus
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Dane is partial to an Earl Grey Tea every now and then but isn’t a fan of biscuits….!
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
In our penultimate episode, we come to the end of our final chapter in John’s gospel, with a sober warning…
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** How does the testimony we have here about Jesus help us to keep trusting and believing in him?
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What’s sobering about the Pharisee’s real problem with Jesus?
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How does Jesus gently expose their hearts here? How does he expose the inner-pharisee in us?
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What does it look like to see the end of this chapter as a checkpoint for our hearts and what we’re seeking after? Have you got specific examples of where you’d like to grow in this?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A Yorkshire tea for both, along with a classic Chocolate Hobnob for Felicity.
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Jesus continues to expose the hearts of Jewish leaders as they completely miss who’s at the heart of their religion…
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** Why is this such a ‘wow’ miracle?
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What’s heart-wrenching about the Jewish leaders response?
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How does Jesus’ defence help us?
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What does it look like to rejoice in verse 24?
Book Plug:
Abigail Dodds’ ‘Bread of Life’, recommended on this episode, can be found here
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A loose leafed Assam Tea for Felicity, and a Sticky Toffee Pudding Chocolate Hobnob for Sarah.
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
John shows us Jesus’ extraordinary power, and his desire for people to respond to his word.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** What are the two different responses to Jesus here?
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What stands out about this miracle for you?
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How does this interaction challenge the way we think about Jesus and his word?
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Who can you pray for to hear Jesus at his word?
Book Plug:
J.C Ryle’s Expository thoughts on the Gospels, recommended on this episode, can be found here
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A homemade (of sorts) biscuit for Felicity, together with cups of Yorkshire tea for both.
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
We see more and more of Jesus’ heart here as we continue on in John’s gospel
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
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What strikes you from this story?
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Why does Jesus need to expose her deeper thirst?
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How does this conversation offer us assurance in the midst of sin?
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How does this story grow our understanding of the heart of Christ?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of Golden Monkey loose leaf tea for Felicity and a white Oreo for Sarah.
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Unlocking the Bible by Colin Smith, recommended on this episode, can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
John the Baptist comes back into focus in our passage today, but in a surprising way…
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** What strikes you about John’s attitude to Jesus?
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How does the end of this chapter continue to convince us of Jesus’ testimony?
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How do you feel about v36? How does the whole chapter help?
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How does John’s heart response and accompanying words shape how we respond?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A Cadbury’s Roundie for Sarah with a hot water & lemon, & a sticky toffee pudding hobnob for Felicity.
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
An Ocean of Grace, recommended on this episode, can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Karen Soole joins us today as we unpack one of the most famous verses in the Bible!
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
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What strikes you about this conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus?
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Nicodemus would have known Ezekiel 36. How does that help with what Jesus is saying about water and spirit here?
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How does this passage make much of Jesus and his salvation?
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How are we tempted to make it more complicated than it is?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Karen’s favourite tea is Darjeeling, paired with a Ginger Nut.
Books by Karen can be found below:
Unleash the Word
Liberated
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
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Jesus’ authority comes into sharp focus in this chapter in two very different ways.
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
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What strikes you about Jesus’ authority in this passage?
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What’s the significance of his body being the temple?
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How has this chapter grown your view of jesus?
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What are you enjoying about Jesus as you continue journeying through John’s gospel?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of Yorkshire tea with a Belgian chocolate chunk cookie for Sarah, and some Earl Grey Bravo Tea for Felicity.
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Side by Side, recommended on this episode, can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
‘Come and see’ is the big theme in our next part of John’s gospel, as Jesus’ identity as the glorious King is revealed…
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** List out the names given to Jesus in this passage - which ones are familiar & which ones are less familiar? Is there one you could dwell more on this coming week?
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Read Genesis 28. How does it grow your understanding of Jesus’ claim at the end of this passage?
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How does John chapter 1 grow our confidence in Jesus’ identity?
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How does it prompt us to pray for ourselves, and unbelievers?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A fruit shortcake for Felicity, and a Limited Edition Snowy Chocolate Finger for Sarah.
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
The Word One to One, recommended on this episode, can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Join us as we unpack how the whole of the Old Testament is imaged in John’s first sighting of Jesus…
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** Have a read of Isaiah 40. How does this shape how Jesus is introduced here?
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Why is Jesus being called ‘the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world’ such a big deal?
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To what extent is our view of Jesus lining up with John’s introduction here?
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What does it look like to fully put our trust in what we’re reading here?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Cups of Earl Grey Tea for both of us today, with a home made star shaped biscuit for Felicity.
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Holiness by J.C Ryle, recommended on this episode, can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
We’re chatting through John’s prologue in this episode, marvelling at the extraordinary truths within it. Over a biscuit or two of course.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** There’s so much in these verse 18 verses. Is there something that stands out reading it afresh, that you haven’t considered before?
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What one thing from this passage are you going to choose to dwell on more this week?
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How does this prologue help you to enjoy Jesus more?
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What does it look like to bask in God’s grace that’s given to us here in the prologue?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of tea with a McVities Chocolate Brownie Flavour Chocolate Hobnob for Sarah, and some mini Jammy Dodgers for Felicity.
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Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
The Life I now Live, recommended on this episode, can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
In our first episode of the season, we take a bird’s eye view at the beginning of John’s gospel, chatting through how to get stuck into reading this account of Jesus’ life.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** What strikes you as you read through these first five chapters? Anything that stands out? Any surprises?
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Can you spot any themes running through the chapters?
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What questions have you got about John’s gospel as you start to read it?
-Pray that God would help you to take to heart what you’re reading, as you listen to and seek to obey the words of Jesus.
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of ‘Light up Christmas Tea’ for Sarah, and a cup of Black Assam (with milk) and a fox’s crunch cream for Felicity.
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This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout. Our partnership bookstore can be found here
Journalling Bibles, recommended on this episode, can be found here
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Felicity & Sarah introduce Season 4 of their podcast.
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Book Deal
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In the final episode of the season, we reflect on some big take-home truths and announce an exciting development for 2022!
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** What’s been a surprising truth for you as you’ve read Esther?
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What’s been a deepening truth?
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What truth has most impacted you (think thoughts, prayers, feelings, actions)?
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What’s your big take home truth to remember from the book of Esther?
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Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A Viscount chocolate biscuit for Felicity, and a Jaffinator for Sarah. With cups of Yorkshire tea.
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
As we come to the end of Esther, we see God’s justice shine, foreshadowing all that will happen when Jesus returns.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** How do we see God’s justice in this chapter? How does it challenge the way we think about judgement?
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How is Mordecai presented? How does he help to point us to Jesus?
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How does all of this help us anticipate Jesus’ return?
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How can we encourage one another to live in the light of this?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A Fox’s Crunch Cream biscuit for Felicity, and a posh ginger one for Sarah. With cups of tea.
In Other News…
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- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
With an abundance of joy words, the narrrator helps us see how God’s people start to rise.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** Does anything strike you or make you go wow as you were reading this chapter?
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How is our confidence in God’s control and timing built by this chapter?
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How might such confidence impact our day-to-day living?
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How does the joy evident here encourage and challenge us as we think on our salvation?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of Melody Assam loose leafed tea for Felicity, and a hot chocolate for Sarah.
In Other News…
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- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
The pinnacle of Esther’s mediating moment coincides with the demise of the enemy of God’s people, to the praise of God’s glory.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** How does Esther point us to Jesus?
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How are we beginning to see things reversed in the story?
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What’s challenging and what’s encouraging about God’s justice in this chapter?
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How does all of this make us thankful for Jesus?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Felicity is sipping a cup of loose leaf Assam Melody, while Sarah is nursing a sore throat with honey and lemon, and eating a McVities V.I.B biscuit.
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- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
God’s people in Susa have just been fasting and praying for three days. Will the Lord begin to answer their prayers?
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
- How does the context of fasting and praying help us view these chapters?
- What strikes you about the contrast between Haman & Mordecai?
- How have you seen Christ Jesus in these chapters?
- How is your view of God’s providence enlarged through these chapters?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Sarah is munching a home made Jammy Dodger, and Felicity has a Cadbury’s Double Delight. Both with cups of tea.
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- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
This week we’re very excited to welcome Nana Dolce to chat biscuits, Bible and how we really begin to see Jesus in the pages of Esther.
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
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What strikes you about this chapter? Any surprises? Any hidden gems you hadn’t seen before?
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How does remembering Jesus is the ‘interpretative centre’ of God’s word help us as we look at this chapter?
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How does this chapter help you to delight in Jesus more?
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Take time to thank God for all you’re seeing of him through the book of Esther so far
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A digestive biscuit for Nana, a Lotus Biscoff for Sarah & a M&S Chocolate Roundel for Felicity.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
You can connect with Nana here
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Haman, the enemy of God’s people is introduced today along with a devastating edict on the entirety of God’s people throughout the empire.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** How would it feel to be one of God’s people under this rule?
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Why is the context of enmity between Haman and Mordecai so important?
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How does this chapter help us to sit with persecuted brothers and sisters around the world?
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Where’s the hope?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of lemon & ginger tea for Sarah, with a milk chocolate oatie, and a cup of Yorkshire Grey tea with a double stuffed Oreo for Felicity.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
This episode we’re introduced to Esther and her cousin Mordecai, along with the sinister underbelly of the empire.
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you from this chapter?
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How does it help to expose our world?
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How does it begin to show God’s hand?
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How does it encourage us to look for God’s hand at work in the lives of believers?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A small mug of revitalising lemon and ginger tea for Sarah, and an Earl Grey tea for Felicity with a homemade cookie.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
We discuss chapter 1 today as the empire, along with it’s king and queen are introduced…
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** What picture of the empire are we given in this introduction to the book?
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How is Xerxes portrayed?
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How does this help us long for the true Messiah?
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How does it sharpen our perspective on our world?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of Yorkshire tea for Sarah with a breakfast biscuit, and a cup of Earl Grey tea from Whittaker’s (UK) with an oatmeal butterscotch cookie for Felicity.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.
Sponsorship Details
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
In our first episode of the season, we take a bird’s eye view of the book of Esther and chat through how to get stuck into reading this narrative.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** What parts of the story immediately stand out to you as you read it through?
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Can you spot any themes running through the book?
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What questions have you got about this book as you start to read it?
-Pray that God would give you a growing spiritual understanding and delight in his sovereign purposes as you read Esther.
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of Yorkshire tea for Sarah with a milk chocolate oatie from Lidl, and a cup of Earl Grey tea with a golden Oreo for Felicity.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Felicity & Sarah introduce Season 3 of their podcast.
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
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- Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
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- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Join Felicity & Sarah as they get together to chat all things summer, time in the Bible and a few moments in Psalm 1. Over a cup of tea and a biscuit, of course.
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
In our final episode of the season, we round up James choosing three words that sum up our take-aways from the book.
**Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
-** What three words best describe your take aways from the book?
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How has your view of grace grown through studying James?
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How will what you’ve learnt through James continue to impact you in two months’ time?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of hot water for Sarah, and a cup of Earl Grey tea with a chocolate hobnob for Felicity.
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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James rounds off his letter calling us to patiently wait for the Lord to return, and commit to praying heartily in all seasons, for all reasons.
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
How does the Lord’s coming give us perspective through suffering and trials?
How does James’ letter as a whole help us to persevere? What will it look like for you to persevere?
Consider your different circumstances - what will it look like for you to pray in faith?
How does the end of the letter encourage you to live life alongside church family more deeply?
Is there anyone you know wandering away from the truth that you need to commit to praying for regularly?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of ‘Jam & Toast’ Tea for Sarah, and a cup of Yorkshire tea with a slice of Victoria Sponge Cake for Felicity.
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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James warns his brothers and sisters about the folly of unbelievers who seek to dictate their own futures, and use wealth for unjust gain.
Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:
- James is speaking about ‘worldy’ groups of people in these verses, it’s not the ‘brothers and sisters’ of the church family but he is telling them about these groups as a warning. What are the characteristics of the two groups? What are the issues?
- How does this help us to understand the world around us?
- How are we tempted towards this kind of friendliness with the world in how we think and behave?
- Any ways in which we might be unwittingly, or complacently, involved in injustices i.e. ethics of what we consume, whether people are oppressed in producing what we use?
- How do these verses push us back on the grace of chapter 4?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of hot apple & mango squash for Sarah, and a cup of Yorkshire Grey with a malted milk biscuit for Felicity.
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Both what to do with our double-mindedness and God’s answer reach a climax this week as James helps us to see the heart of the gospel.
Questions to dig deeper, over a cup of tea:
- How do our desires and motives expose our over-friendliness with the world?
- What does it look like to see, confess and mourn our double-mindedness? What stops us taking our sin seriously and lamenting it?
- How does this help us delight in God’s lifting grace? We’re never without God’s grace, but how does it change the way we feel about being ‘lifted’ as we go through this process?
- How can we help each other run towards God’s grace, and desire heavenly wisdom above all else?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of hot water and a digestive biscuit for Sarah, and a teapot with a home made chocolate digestive for Felicity.
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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In this week’s episode we take a look at James’ powerful words about the tongue, and what it looks like to pursue heavenly wisdom in relation to how we use our words.
As ever, this is just the beginning of a conversation. We wholly recommend chatting over these things further with someone else as you consider the weight of God’s word on your heart.
Questions to dig deeper, over a cup of tea:
- how does James’ use of pictures help us to see the true impact of our tongues?
- In what ways do you see your tongue exposing your heart?
- Texts, emails, Social Media, phone calls, in person - where do you need to commit to be more watchful and prayerful over your tongue?
- What will it look like to let this chapter from James sink deeply into your heart - both the words on the tongue, and the words on God’s heavenly wisdom?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of hot water and a ‘Jam n’ Cream’ biscuit for Sarah, and a cup of Yorkshire tea with a ginger nut biscuit for Felicity.
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In Other News…
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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This week we are joined by Sam Allberry who helps us to tackle an essential but challenging part of James’ letter.
As ever, this is just the beginning of a conversation. We wholly recommend chatting over these things further with someone else as you consider the weight of God’s word on your heart.
**Questions to dig deeper, over a cup of tea:
-** What really struck you as you read the passage for yourself? How did it make you feel?
- James challenges his readers to have true faith. How does this passage encourage us to pursue true faith?
- How is our double mindedness exposed? What do you need to repent of and pray through in light of this part of James?
- Why does all true faith begin and end with gazing at the work of Christ?
Sam’s brilliant book ‘James for you’ can be found here (remember to use the discount below!)
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A Yorkshire tea for both sisters, and a malted milk for Felicity. Sam thinks Jammy Dodgers definitely have cream in the middle, and is partial to a custard cream.
Book Deal
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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In this week’s episode we take a look at James’ powerful words about favouritism and what it means for who we choose to love.
As ever, this is just the beginning of a conversation. We wholly recommend chatting over these things further with someone else as you consider the weight of God’s word on your heart.
**Questions to dig deeper, over a cup of tea:
-** How are we tempted to show ungodly favouritism and judge?
- How can we be more loving to every neighbour in our specific circumstances?
- How does gazing at the mercy of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ help us to grow in merciful non-judgement?
Carolyn Lacey’s ‘Extraordinary Hospitality (for ordinary people)’ can be found here.
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A cup of Yorkshire tea and a proper Jammy Dodger biscuit for Sarah, and a cup of afternoon Earl Grey tea with a chocolate digestive biscuit for Felicity,
Book Deal
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Sarah & Felicity mull on the deep challenge of both listening to and doing what God says.
As ever, this is just the beginning of a conversation. We wholly recommend chatting over these things further with someone else as you consider the weight of God’s word on your heart.
Questions to dig deeper, over a cup of tea:
- How can we better listen to the word?
- What stops us listening well and being obedient?
- Have you any experience of the ‘freedom’ that comes from being obedient?
- What does it look like practically, to be motivated by grace rather than guilt?
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
A peppermint tea for Sarah, and a loose leafed Earl Grey with a Fig roll/ cookie for Felicity.
Book Deal
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In Other News…
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Felicity & Sarah discuss how the gospel impacts how we view suffering.
James kicks off his letter in a way that shows us he isn’t afraid to tackle the harsh realities of life. There is so much packed into these first few verses in James - we are simply beginning the conversation.
Questions to dig deeper, over a cup of tea:
- How do you think about trials?
- How do these verses challenge you?
- How can they help you ‘consider’ trials a joy? Where in your life do you need to ask for God’s wisdom to see them this way?
- How do these verses enlarge your view of God’s steadfast character?
Tea and Biscuit FootnotesSarah was eating a home-made Easter egg chocolate cookie, and drinking a cup of hot water. Felicity was eating a chocolate finger and drinking Yorkshire Tea: Toast and Jam Brew but also had a backup cup of tea as well.
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Felicity & Sarah begin to chat over the book of James over a cup of tea.
It only takes 20-30 minutes to read James, so why not read it a few times between now and next week’s episode. We’ve enjoyed listening to David Suchet read it via this app or you can buy an audio Bible here.
Questions to dig deeper, over a cup of tea:
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How has it felt to read James?
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Where do you see God’s grace coming through the letter?
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How does double-mindedness feature?
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What questions do you have as you read it?
We wholeheartedly recommend listening along with a friend, over this coming season as James encourages us to help one another to live out the grace that shapes all of life.
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Yorkshire tea in both cups, a milk chocolate digestive in Felicity’s hand and leftover Easter chocolate in Sarah’s.
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Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Felicity & Sarah introduce Season 2 of their podcast.
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Felicity & Sarah round up season one by answering listeners’ questions.
See Chapter markers for the list of questions we answer.
Tea and Biscuit Footnote
Sarah finally moved into the classy world of ‘specially selected’ on the biscuit front and enjoyed a salted caramel chocolate dipped cookie. Felicity enjoyed the last chocolate hobnob in the house while sipping Yorkshire Grey.
Thorough instruction here: How to make a cup of tea
Yorkshire tea authority on the milk first or not debate here (much more informed than we are!)
Next season:
- James
- Coming mid-way through April…watch our SM for more details.
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Episode Summary
Coming at the end of Habakkuk’s vision of our mighty, powerful God who brings judgement and salvation, these verses depict the devastation brought by the God’s justice. And then Habakkuk’s surprising joy despite his surroundings.
Helpful Resources
- Contentment is wrapped up with the question of whether we can rejoice like Habakkuk, whatever our circumstances. There are several good books in relation to this issue, but a starting point would be to read Philippians where Paul exemplifies this. Jennie Pollock has just written If Only on that topic spring-boarding off Philippians. The Envy of Eve by Melissa Krueger is excellent, and Sophie De Witt’s Compared To Her is really helpful. A relatively new podcast called Shielded by Grace had a good conversation about this kind of thing
- Here is the Open Doors watchlist for praying for persecuted Christians around the world
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
Sarah was cradling a cup full of Yorkshire tea, that she decorated when she was 7. She continues to pick below average biscuits, and this week’s was a pink wafer. Felicity had a mug of Betty’s teashop tea, and no biscuit due to recording at a ‘non-biscuit’ moment due to time differences.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Habakkuk responds to God’s mighty and impending judgement in a prayerful song.
Sarah started this episode by dropping the Jaffa cake bomb into the biscuit debate. For those in America, this decidedly cake-like, delicious treat has snuck into the biscuit aisles of supermarkets all over the UK, but there are many who reject it’s biscuit claim! Alongside biscuit things, we announced that there will an ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode in a couple weeks, so please do wing your questions to us via email/ instagram/ Facebook (details below).
Habakkuk conversations were anchored in chapter three this week, as we considered our mighty, awesome God and the terrifying judgement He brings. It is a song, or a poem, and the language and imagery is powerful. It - rightly - makes us tremble at the thought of God in his power. Habakkuk prays that God would make his actions known, both in wrath and mercy.
Wonderfully, in v12-13, we get a picture of ‘threshing’ judgement and merciful deliverance of God’s people through the deliverance of His king. This side of the cross, we know that salvation through Jesus, and so we can long for God to come and deal with injustice. We will be brought through the necessary judgement, and are safe in Christ. And so we can wait, with Habakkuk, for God to act on that final day of calamity.
Our hearts were challenged as to whether we really do want justice to come, and whether we echo Habakkuk in his genuine concern and cry. Often we feel more like the Babylonians than Habakkuk, and we were reminded of the unchanging reality of who we are in Christ as we seek to wait well on God. Habakkuk models enduring faith, as he waits on God, and so we watch him, hear what he is hearing and want to wait in the same way. And wonderfully we wait without fear because of Jesus.
Useful Resources
- Felicity found this podcast of Nancy Guthrie speaking with David Helm about Habakkuk really helpful. The whole series, in which she speaks to different bible teachers about different books, is excellent.
- This sermon series from Andrew Sach is also helpful, and definitely thought provoking as Andrew presents a NT perspective on Habakkuk and his waiting.
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
• Sarah was eating a Jaffa Cake, Felicity was eating a homemade chocolate biscuit and both were sipping hot beverages.
In Other News…
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Episode Summary
This episode paused to dwell on just three verses, but they expose the root cause of the Babylonian behaviour, and so the reason for the formidable judgement that has been described in the previous verses.
We noticed in these few verses that the Babylonians are described as trusting in a man-made, silent and lifeless idol. They look to it - whether it be their own strength or construction - for guidance. And so they are subject to the ‘woe’ of judgement from the living, active, speaking God. They have no regard for anyone outside of themselves, and such a position is foolish idolatry according to Habakkuk’s description.
The Lord, in contrast, is in his holy temple - alive, relational and very much present. And so the earth should be silent before him, rather than worshipping silent idols.
While we are secure in Christ and have no need to fear as we wait on the Lord, we talked of how we need to guard our hearts so that we don’t go down the path of foolish idolatry.
Google, Siri and apparently ‘wise’ advice can take the place of God’s word, so we want to make sure we’re listening to God first and seeking to obey him. It can be telling what we do with our rest time, our phones and whatever else we use to run in the right - or the wrong - directions.
Useful Resources
- Counterfeit Gods’ by Tim Keller, which can be found here if you’re in the States, and here if you’re in the UK, is an excellent way of exploring the danger of idolatry more.
- Another very good book on it is ‘Idols: God’s Battle for Our Hearts’ by Julian Hardyman
- This article helpfully shows us the age-old problem we all have with idolatry
Tea and Biscuit Footnotes
- Sarah was drinking Yorkshire Tea Biscuit Brew, which meant an actual biscuit seemed surplus to requirements.
- Felicity’s cup was filled with Twinings Earl Grey, and she had a chocolate biscuit in hand.
-General consensus was that a ‘good’ cup for drinking tea is thin-lipped, although there’s always place for a builder’s mug of tea.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Exploring God’s complete justice over tea and biscuits
Episode Summary
A longer passage this week, and it is jam-packed with precise, deliberate judgement from God that reverses much of the wickedness and iniquity that the Babylonians have enacted on others. We noticed that the verses are marked by ‘woes’, and each woe signals devastating judgment from God on these people who have been acting as if there’s no reference point outside of themselves. They have plundered others, and now they are plundered. They have poured shame on others, and now they’re shamed. There is an awful symmetry to what is going on.
As we watch judgement fall, we speak of being relieved that justice is being dealt but we also talked about how it might strike fear into us. We’re not like the Babylonians but we do deserve judgement. The ‘cup from the Lord’s hand is coming round to you’ says v16 and we thought of other mentions of the cup of God’s wrath in places like Isaiah, and then were reminded of how Jesus takes that ‘cup’ according to Mark’s gospel. Terrible wrath is coming, but Jesus takes it for us. How wonderful to remember 2:4 and the faith we live by as we know we are safe through the judgement because of him.
For the people listening at the time, they were thinking of the immediate justice that needed to be done, but it is a picture of the bigger judgement day that both them and us are waiting for. As we see it in action, we are pointed to that bigger day, and are all the more thankful that as we live by faith in Jesus we are safe.
We speak of how our hearts are relieved to see justice come, but also challenged to long for justice like this because God, through his judgement is dealing with sin in all it’s rottenness. Conversation moved onto how we are, therefore, all the more thankful for Jesus and so can freely cry out for justice to come because we know we’re safe in Christ.
Helpful Resources
- We’ve enjoyed reading Nancy Guthrie’s really helpful Even Better than Eden which fleshes out the big themes of judgement and salvation through the story of the whole Bible
- Go deeper on the theology of ‘the cup of wrath’ here
- Part 4 of this podcast is also particularly helpful on thinking about the cup of wrath Tea and Biscuit Chat Footnotes
Felicity was delicately sipping pure Earl Grey, and Sarah was on the hot water for this episode. Sarah had reverted to the trusty custard cream after the disappointment of last week’s Jammy Dodger, and Felicity was enjoying a very American chocolate chip cookie.
In Other News…
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- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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Discussing the heartbeat of the Christian faith over tea and a biscuit
Episode Summary
In this episode, there is no doubt that it is God speaking as the passage kicks off with ‘Then the Lord replied’. Habakkuk twice over has asked God why injustice prevails, and why he lets the Babylonians run riot in their merciless wickedness, and God says wait.
Habakkuk is instructed to listen, watch and write down the ‘vision’ that God will give him. God is doing something, and it is going to happen at the right time - no delay - and exactly as he intends. We hear more of what God will do after v5, but we do hear again how puffed up, arrogant and greedy the Babylonians are. Habakkuk, and us, long for justice to come but what about those in the midst of the scene? How could anyone be safe as God’s judgement falls?
2v4 is the heartbeat of the book. It is a verse that is quoted three times in the NT (Romans 1, Galatians 3, Hebrews 10) and as we read those writers, we have a more fleshed out picture of what is being said in Habakkuk. ‘The righteous person will live by his faithfulness’ - not by works and not by the law, but only by faith. Faith that is a gift from God. Faith that will mean that we can endure as we’re urged in Hebrews. Wait in faith that God will judge, but also save - as the NT writers make clear.
Wait, says Habakkuk, and this side of the cross we are privileged to have the cross and Jesus in full view. The object of our faith is clear, and so we wait with confidence. As we look at the cross, we know the reality of judgement but also refuge and rescue.
Helpful Resources
Rather than recommending a physical resource, we would recommend people! We’ve both benefitted from people getting alongside us and good churches investing in us and teaching us how to read the Bible for ourselves. We’ve sought out opportunities over the years to get better at understanding and teaching the Bible.
Felicity currently teaches the Bible to the women’s bible study at her church.
Sarah recently wrote a book that teaches through Colossians in relation to expecting a baby and those first newborn days. You can find the book, Bumps, Babies and the Gospel’ here if you’re in the UK, and here if you’re in the USA.
Tea and Biscuit Chat Footnotes
Felicity was delighted with a delivery from England that meant she was feasting on a milk chocolate hobnob biscuit, and Sarah was disappointed by a fake Jammy Dodger from Aldi. Tea leaf Earl Grey filled Felicity’s cup, and Yorkshire tea was Sarah’s choice of drink.
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- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
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While a posh cup of tea and a hot Ribena are being sipped, in this episode we dig into Habakkuk’s second question.
God has answered his previous question regarding his apparent inactivity in relation to the rampant injustice, and surprisingly justice is coming through the horrors of the Babylonian nation. Naturally, Habakkuk comes back with almost disbelief that his holy, pure God would use such wickedness to bring about his purposes. It doesn’t seem to fit with who God is, and what we might expect him to do.
The Babylonians are compared to a fisherman and his unendingly full net. Habakkuk is wondering whether the Babylonian destruction and capture of people is going to go on forever, just as a fisherman would keep filling up his net.
As before, Habakkuk takes his question directly to God. His question is bookended with statements of who God is: ‘my holy One’, ‘O rock’ and then his ongoing posture of waiting on His God to answer: ‘look out to see what he will say to me’. It’s a reminder to us that it is right and good bring our laments and our questions to God, but while doing it we need to have Habakkuk’s listening, waiting posture and so have hearts that are soft to whatever God says and what he is doing.
Helpful Tips & Resources
Tea and Biscuit Chat Footnotes
Sarah was drinking hot Ribena, which is a brand of juice in the UK. Add hot water to the concentrate, and you have a delicious drink, hot or cold. Felicity was drinking Earl Grey made using tea leaves and a tea strainer, and was enjoying feeling like she was in a smart London cafe with such tea-making habits.
Felicity was eating a delicate chocolate-dipped shortbread, and Sarah was eating a classic custard cream. For our American listeners, a custard cream is a staple biscuit - cheap but reliably good. Check out social media for clarifying pictures.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
Sponsorship Details
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Habakkuk’s lament meets a surprising answer today
- In this episode, with expected cup of tea and biscuit in hand, we hear God speak of the surprising way in which He will begin to bring justice upon the scene that Habakkuk has previously been lamenting.
- The surprise is that He is going to use the Babylonians to bring destruction upon God’s people. ‘I am doing a work in your days’, He says, and that work is to bring the fearsome, terrifying power of the Babylonian nation to bear on His people.
- We’re given a colourful picture of the horrific, destructive habits of the nation and ultimately see that ‘their own might is their god’. They have no concept of the mighty, sovereign God that Habakkuk is in dialogue with.
- As the book unfolds, we will consider more what it is to read Habakkuk this side of the cross. But before we do that, we want to make sure we sit with the original hearers and readers and grasp their situation. There’s no doubt that they would have been horrified at the thought of God using the terrible Babylonians to sort out the mess of injustice before them.
- Sometimes we can feel the same in that God’s means of working out His plan don’t seem to make sense, or even worse, seem to be bringing more pain. As our thoughts move with Habakkuk’s towards further questions in the next verses, we are reminded that God is in control and we are to listen and wait on His word and action, trusting Him with the bigger picture even when the immediate feels confusing.
Helpful Resources
Both Sarah and Felicity talk about how and when they first started reading the Bible for themselves. Both of them speak of having seen others do it, and therefore being made to think that it was important and where one could find answers. Felicity shared about a friend sitting down and reading Mark’s gospel with her. This book ‘One to One Bible Reading’ by David Helm is really helpful if you wanted to start reading the Bible with someone else.
Tea and Biscuit Chat Footnotes
• Felicity is drinking Yorkshire tea, & Sarah fully embraces the ‘Yorkshire Grey’ hybrid by putting one each of a Yorkshire Tea and Earl Grey tea bag in a tea pot.
• Sarah is eating a chocolate covered shortbread, and Felicity was nibbling on a caramel stroopwaffel which is perfectly softened if you use it as a lid for your steaming tea before eating it.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose operates in both the UK and the USA.
Tea, biscuits and some big questions from Habakkuk today.
It seems that the prophet is witnessing violence, corruption and wickedness all around him. The mention of the ‘law’ being ‘paralysed’ makes it clear that this ‘iniquity’ is not just in the surrounding nations but even amongst God’s people. He sees the righteous being surrounded by the wicked, and he is deeply troubled.
Habakkuk, therefore, asks God:
- Why are you not listening?
- Why are you not saving or doing anything?
- Why do you not see what is going on?
Underneath all of these questions is Habakkuk’s concern that justice is not being done, and is even being perverted. He wants right and good judgement to fall on what he sees before him.
We want to be careful when we draw the lines between this book and us. It was written for a particular audience back then, and we are sitting here right now. But, while being careful, we can begin to see some similarities between our context and Habakkuk’s context. We are this side of the cross, but we are living in a similarly broken world where injustice is on display. We are also speaking to the same God as Habakkuk. As we read Habakkuk’s heartfelt prayer, are our hearts in this place? Are we lamenting like Habakkuk? Do we really pray like this? Big challenges to our hearts as we see and hear Habakkuk’s heart posture.
Helpful Resources and Tips
- We talked about how we begin to get into a bible book, and both of us talked about reading repeatedly and slowly through the whole book. Sarah is big on having colours and highlighters to hand while she reads; Felicity has a simple pencil, and then a piece of paper on which to jot any questions that arise as she’s reading it through. Have a look at our instagram/facebook to see the differences in approach!
Tea and Biscuit Chat Footnotes
- Felicity was drinking Earl Grey tea, Sarah was having a cup of hot water. Felicity’s favourite tea is actually a mixture of Earl Grey and Yorkshire Tea - she calls it Yorkshire Grey.
- Sarah was broaching a small-ish (3cm) chocolate chip cookie, while Felicity was enjoying a petit beurre chocolate-covered biscuit
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose operates in both the UK and the USA.
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.
This first episode of Word Fuelled Hearts was all about introductions - both of the hosts, Sarah and Felicity, and the book of Habakkuk.
Cup of tea in hand, and biscuit (the one more like a cookie than a scone) at the ready, conversation turns to the purpose of Word Fuelled Hearts, and why we’ve chosen to record our conversations. It is the conviction that God works through His word, by His Spirit, that gives us the reason to open up the Bible. And it is, therefore, the fact that God is at work as we read, discuss and apply His word together. We love doing it in an everyday, easy and accessible way and would love for our conversations to help others feel able to dig into the Bible with others and see God at work.
Habakkuk took centre stage for the rest of the episode as we got our bearings in Bible history, considered the prophet’s context and dwelt on verses that have impacted our hearts so far.
Helpful Resources and Tips
- We love The Bible Project and the way they give brilliant illustrated overviews of different books of the Bible. The Habakkuk one can be found here and is a really good introduction to the structure of the book and it’s context.
- We mentioned that we both use journaling bibles as we dig into a book of the bible. This is like the one that Sarah uses. The one that Felicity uses is here, and here if you’re in the USA. Sadly the NIV one is only available in the UK.
- Felicity talked about using a study bible to help with understanding the context to books, and for other information. She likes this one which is available in the UK and USA.
Tea and Biscuit Chat Footnotes
- Sarah was eating a homemade Christmas biscuit. Do get in touch via email or social media if you’d like the recipe
- Felicity was eating a costco butter biscuit which she was underwhelmed by...looking for a stronger biscuit choice next week!
- Yorkshire Tea was the hot drink of choice to accompany the biscuit and Bible action.
In Other News…
- Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram
- Sarah blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
- Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/
- Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
Sponsorship Details
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com.
10ofThose operates in both the UK and the USA.
Felicity & Sarah introduce their brand new podcast, chatting through the Bible over a cup of tea and a biscuit.
Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.