The Two Trees Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the importance of reading in community, our thoughts on C.S. Lewis and give a glimpse into season three.

Send us Fan Mail The episode "Herod the Great" dives into the life and reign of King Herod, one of the most controversial figures in ancient history. Known for his architectural achievements and the expansion of the Jewish temple, Herod's reign was also marked by violence, paranoia, and cruelty, especially in his efforts to secure his throne. The podcast examines the complexities of...

Send us Fan Mail Who is Herod the Great and how did he become the King of Israel?  

Send us Fan Mail Join Jacob, Rose, and Steve for our last Rambling of the season.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we examine the feud between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

Send us Fan Mail There is a King in Judah again!  Is it good news?

Send us Fan Mail We discuss how Zeal shaped the world of the Maccabees and how Jesus brought this important concept into focus.

Send us Fan Mail The Maccabees and the Hasidim had cleansed the temple, and then it all went wrong.  Join us as we discuss how things went wrong and gave rise to the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Essenes.

Send us Fan Mail What is the story of Hanukkah and how does it intersect with the life and ministry of Jesus?

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we examine how the resistance to Antiochus shaped the people of Israel.  

Send us Fan Mail We continue our study of the intertestamental period with a look at the Greek Emperor Antiochus IV and the rivalry of the High Priests of Jerusalem.  

Send us Fan Mail Some of yall have asked for the episode on Hellenism that we pulled offline because it had no ending.  So here ya go 

Send us Fan Mail How did the rise of the Greek Empires affect the world of the Bible?  

Send us Fan Mail What's at the heart of the strife between the Samaritans and the Jewish people of Jesus' day?  Was it ethnic or was there a deeper issue at play?  Join us as we look into the story of Nehemiah, and of a rival temple built on Mt Gerizim.  

Send us Fan Mail God raises up a descendent of King David to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.  Zerubabbel faces liars, violence, and disunity, but through the power of God, he rebuilds the temple.   Listeners note:  Zerubabbel was not the one using violence and deceit.  It became a bit confusing at one point in our discussion  

Send us Fan Mail Why did the Kingdom of Judah fall? The earthly politics are just a symptom of the supernatural warfare happening in the background.  Join us as we explore the prophets and their discussion of the supernatural causes of Judah's fall.  

Send us Fan Mail How did the Kingdom of Judah meet its end?  What is the connection between Josiah and Jesus?  How does Jesus show what Kingship should be?  Join us this week as we continue bridging the gap between the Old and New Testaments.  

Send us Fan Mail Caleb Lewis, author of Through the Waters, joins us to discuss the Exodus  and the Two Goats Motifs in the book of Genesis.

Send us Fan Mail As the Assyrian Empire brings new settlers into Israel, weird things begin to happen.  Join us as we discuss the lions of the wilderness and the creation of Samaria.  

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the Way of Eden vs the Way of Babylon and how it led to the destruction of Israel's Northern Kingdom

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Nijay Gupta joins us to discuss his book Strange Religion.  

Send us Fan Mail We explore the rich tapestry of biblical themes surrounding unity and diversity, beginning with the poignant tale of Cain and Abel. Through the lens of sibling conflict and the failure of the priesthood, we uncover the spiritual warfare that often arises within family dynamics. Our conversation highlights the importance of overcoming self-centeredness, as exemplified by Cain, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jacob presents his argument that the punishment of cursing the ground given to Adam in the garden was only intended for Adam and others who lived in his lifetime.  Join the conversation and see if you agree or disagree.  You can also send a comment on our Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/684913823231732

Send us Fan Mail We return to the story of David and Mephibosheth and discuss its confusing conclusion.

Send us Fan Mail We take a look at King David and Mephibosheth the heir of the house of Saul. Editors note: to read the story of how Mephibosheth became lame read 2 Samuel 4