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Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on Paul’s journey to Rome, exploring how the gospel arrives carried by Roman ships and welcomed by unexpected Christian communities. We trace themes of tension, trust, hospitality, and divine presence—even under guard—and discuss how Paul’s nee...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on Acts 28, exploring the unfolding kindness and hospitality shown to Paul in Malta—from surviving a viper bite to healing Publius’ father. We consider how Luke subtly echoes Jesus’ ministry, the mystery of Christian union with Christ, and the...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore the surprising gentleness of Acts 28, where shipwrecked strangers find warmth and kindness in Malta. We reflect on how the gospel arrives not in triumph but through weakness, and how the Holy Spirit works through unexpected people and moments—e...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on Paul’s breaking of bread in Acts 27 and ask whether this is more than just a meal. We explore how this moment echoes Emmaus, the Last Supper, and even Colossians 3, pointing to a way of living and leading that is deeply Eucharistic—offering...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Paul’s stormy journey in Acts 27, reflecting on prophetic courage, disoriented sailors, and the surprising influence of a prisoner turned leader. We discuss the tension between divine promise and real danger, the Spirit’s steady work through Pa...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David discuss storms and the sovereignty of God. We explore how status dissolves in a storm, how Paul moves from prisoner to prophetic pilot, and how the divine word comes not to calm the sea, but to save the people. Along the way, we also reflect on how Luk...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on Acts 27, the beginning of Paul’s final journey to Rome, and the theological weight of detail, delay, and direction. We talk about Luke’s careful narrative style, Paul’s Spirit-shaped discernment, and the deeper meaning behind the slow progre...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David return to Paul’s exchange with Agrippa, reflecting on what it means for the Word of God to be “unchained.” We explore the irony of who is truly free and who is truly bound, the gospel’s quiet infiltration of power, and how Paul’s confidence is shaped b...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa, and explore how a public trial becomes a personal moment. We trace the narrowing focus of the narrative, Paul’s pastoral heart, and the surprising openness of Agrippa. The gospel, it seems, is never just...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa in Acts 26. As Paul recounts his story, they remember how his obsessive zeal to destroy the church is transformed into a life compelled by love and hope after his encounter with the risen Jesus. They cons...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Paul’s continued trials in Acts 25, reflecting on the relentless opposition he faces and the deep trust in God that sustains him. As Paul appeals to Caesar, they consider how his confidence is not in Roman justice, but in God’s providence—even...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Paul’s trial before Felix in Acts 24 and the clash between kingdom integrity and imperial corruption. Paul resists flattery, bribes, and compromise, instead holding fast to righteousness, self-control, and the hope of resurrection. Felix, intri...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Acts 23 and the Roman commander’s efforts to protect Paul. They reflect on the providential hand of God working even through empire, using a Roman official to safeguard the gospel’s advance. Together, they consider how Luke highlights both the...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore the plot to kill Paul in Acts 23. With forty men vowing to kill him, the story highlights the way zeal can blind people to righteousness. They discuss the strange alliances that emerge in opposition to God’s work, the unseen hand of providence...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect Paul’s escalating troubles in Jerusalem in Acts 23. As he faces violent opposition, Jesus stands near and speaks to him, offering courage for the road ahead. We explore how this moment fits into the wider pattern of God’s presence in times of c...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Paul’s strategic use of Roman citizenship and Pharisaic identity in Acts 22–23. We discuss how Paul navigates power dynamics, shifts conversations, and exposes the divisions within the Sanhedrin. The episode highlights how Paul’s argument for r...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Paul’s dramatic encounter at the temple when he declares his mission to the Gentiles. They discuss how this statement shifts the trajectory of Acts, leading Paul towards Rome. We consider citizenship, its privileges, and its role in Paul’s stor...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect more on Paul’s testimony in Acts 22 and its differences from Acts 9. They discuss how the light Paul encountered was more than physical—it was revelatory, tied to the glory of God seen in scripture. Drawing connections to the Transfiguration an...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David explore Acts 22, where Paul recounts his dramatic encounter with Jesus to a hostile crowd. Reflecting on Paul’s confidence in simply presenting his story, we discuss the power of testimony and revelation over explanation. We note how Paul’s speech draw...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David discuss Paul’s Spirit-led composure in Acts 21–22, addressing a hostile mob and Roman commander with grace. They reflect on the crowd’s silence, Paul’s testimony, and lessons for the church today: staying calm, embodying truth, and sharing our Jesus st...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David discuss Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem and its parallels to Jesus’ trial, the human tendency to misunderstand, misjudge, and silence disruptive voices, and how fear often leads people to irrational decisions. There's a lot of human complexity on displ...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David discuss Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem and the tensions that immediately confront him in Acts 21. We explore themes of isolation, accusations, and the challenges of bridging the gap between law and grace. What are the broader implications of Paul’s minist...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on the tension between the Spirit’s guidance and human interpretation. Acts 21 considers Agabus, a prophet who delivers an unembellished yet weighty word to Paul. Together, we discuss the role of prophecy in the Book of Acts and consider how th...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on the tension in Acts 21, where Paul is compelled by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem while others, through the same Spirit, urge him not to go. We explore the nature of prophecy, the cost of discipleship, and how Paul’s resolve mirrors Jesus’ jo...

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you’d like us to reply) In which John and David reflect on the travel narratives in Acts 21. As Paul embarks on his journey towards Jerusalem, we examine how the Gospel spreads along ancient trading routes and the significance of the Christian communities Paul encounters. From coastal cities to quie...