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Two sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Kindness: Savouring it in ChristOur passage today is from: Titus 3:3-7What 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 re...
2025-02-2119 min
Dwell DifferentlyStep Out Into the Light // Felicity Carswell"It was my instinctive reaction to run back into the darkness...Whereas the more I know Jesus—the more I am in the Word, the more I am running towards the light—the more this life that God has given me just makes sense."— Felicity Carswell Today's Episode: Today we're talking about the light and life of Jesus with Felicity Carswell. Felicity talks about the scary reality of being exposed by the light of Jesus and yet the forgiveness that we always find there. She shares about her own first experience of Jesus and coming i...
2024-12-2337 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)11: Ask Us Anything!Sarah & Felicity answer questions submitted by our listeners in this bonus episode.This episode is sponsored by Dwell Bible app.If you’re looking for a meaningful and unique gift this Christmas, why not share the gift of God’s Word with the Dwell Bible App? Dwell has some amazing deals on Christmas gift cards! All gift cards are discounted, and if you get a pack of 5, you’ll save 50%!With the Dwell Bible App, you’re not just giving the Bible—you’re giving an immersive audio experience that brings Scripture to...
2024-12-0635 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 9 Trailer: ECCLESIASTESThis 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...For more info, head to our season page on our website.
2023-09-0801 min
The Parenting for Faith podcastSummer Edit 3: Reading the Bible with others with Sarah Dargue and Felicity CarswellHow do we find time to read the Bible as busy parents? How can we best model this to our kids? And what are the benefits of reading the Bible with friends?
In today’s episode, Lucy meets Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue - aka Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea. Through their popular podcast, they encourage hundreds of women to read the Bible with a friend (and a cup of tea), share their own insights about the passage, have a giggle and bring alive the joy of God’s Word.
Felicity lives near Chicago with her husband Jonathan, foun...
2023-08-1538 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Looking back, looking ahead - and a pop up shop!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!For extra shop bonuses, sign up to our newsletter.Thank you so much for all your support on this podcasting journey, we so appreciate you!
2023-08-0411 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: Titus: The Best News for the Best LifeIt’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.Sign up for our newsletter, to stay in the loop with all we’re doing, and to be the first to hear of exciting announcements later this summer.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!
2023-07-1420 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Life overflowing from the good news (Chapter 3)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.
2023-07-0718 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Women Loving with the good news: A Conversation with Natalie BrandWe’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.For the episode transcript, head to the show notes on our website.
2023-06-3028 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: People living out the good news (Chapter 2)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?Here’s the link to sign up to our newsletter.For some questions to dig into over a cup of tea, an episode transcript and other resources relating to the letter of Titus, head over to our show notes on our website.
2023-06-2318 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: Churches rooted in the good news (1:10-16)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.Click here for our show notes including questions to dig into over a cup of tea, and an episode transcipt.
2023-06-1619 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Leaders nourished by the good news (1:5-9)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.Click here for the episode show notes, a transcript and more.
2023-06-0918 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: Titus: Good News for the Good Life (1:1-4)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.Head to our show notes to find questions to help you dig into the passage further, and an episode transcript.
2023-06-0220 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: Teatime Discipleship: A Conversation with Sally ClarksonWe 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.
2023-05-2626 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 8 Trailer: TITUSThis season we're reading Paul's letter to Titus. Here's a little peak into what's in store...
2023-05-1901 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)12: Deuteronomy: Delighting and Remembering with Jen WilkinWe’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.For more info on the episode, head to o...
2023-04-2130 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)11: Remember One Greater than Moses (Chatpers 31-34)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.For bible study questions, a transcript and more, head to our show notes on our website here.
2023-04-1420 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)10: Remember to Choose Life (Chapters 29-30)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.For show note questions, and other info on this episode, click here.
2023-04-0720 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)9: Remember the Choice we all Face (Chapters 27-28)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.Click here for the episode show notes including a few bible study questions to help you process this part of Deuteronomy.
2023-03-3120 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: Remember the Lord's Commands Bring Life (Chapters 19-26)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.For our episode shownotes, click here
2023-03-2419 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Remember the Lord (Chapters 12-18)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. Click this link for some further bible study questions on this part of scripture, along with a transcript and more.
2023-03-1720 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Remember to See Jesus: A conversation with Nancy GuthrieToday 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.For full episode show notes, click this link.
2023-03-1031 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: Remember God's Grace (Chapters 7-11)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.
2023-03-0320 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: Remember God's Covenant (Chapters 5-6)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.
2023-02-2418 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Remember that God Speaks (Chapter 4)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.
2023-02-1720 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: Remember the Past (Chapters 1-3)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.The show notes for this episode can be found here.
2023-02-1021 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: Deuteronomy: The Call to RememberDeuteronomy 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…Our show note questions can be found here.
2023-02-0321 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 7 Trailer: DEUTERONOMYA peek into what’s in store for Season 7…For more information, head over to our brand new website
2023-01-2701 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Bonus: Singing Scripture with Caroline CobbWe’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.You can find her albums here.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you’d like to receive monthly updates from us.Book Recommendation:Daily Joy by Crossw...
2022-11-2523 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)9: Real Encouragement: Reflecting on 1 ThessaloniansWe’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? - What will it look like to live with Jesus' return at the forefront of your everyday? - What encouragements are you going to take away from this letter? - Spend some time praying thro...
2022-11-1120 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: Real Church (5:12-28)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? - What does it look like to prayerfully live out v14? - Take some time to dwell on v16-18. What does this look like in practice? - Why is Paul's prayer so essential at the end of the lett...
2022-11-0420 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Real Holiness (5:1-11)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? - Why does our holiness matter? - What will it look like to receive encouragement to keep living as children of the light? - What will it look like to give encouragement?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if...
2022-10-2818 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Real Hope (4:13-18)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? - When do you most need encouragement to dwell on these truths? - How does Jesus' return excite you? If it doesn't, can you pinpoint why? - What will it look like to encourage one another ongoingly with...
2022-10-2120 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: Real Love (3:12-4:12): A conversation with Andrew SachWe’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? - How does the structure, repetition and context tool help demystify this bit in 1 Thessalonians? - How has this passage surprised you through its encou...
2022-10-1427 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: Real Joy (2:17-3:11)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?- How are we challenged in our own heart and concern for others?- How does Paul’s description of suffering and the Christian life encourage and reassure you?- How does...
2022-10-0720 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Real Gospel (2:1-16)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? - What does the authentic gospel life look like here?- How does the assurance given to the Thessalonians in turn assure us in our faith? - Spend some time dwelling on v13. What does it look like to functionally believe this and rejoice in it...
2022-09-3019 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: Real Faith (1:1-10)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? - List out the ways Paul reassures the Thessalonians. What assurances do you need to hear today from this list? - How does this part of the letter gr...
2022-09-2319 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: First Thessalonians: Keeping it Real1 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?- Read Acts 17:1-9. How does this account of Paul's tim...
2022-09-1619 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 6 Trailer: 1 THESSALONIANSA peek into what’s in store for Season 6…In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis 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.orgWhether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a ru...
2022-09-0902 min
The About Her PodcastScripture Meditation with Felicity CarswellThis week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Felicity Carswell about Scripture Meditation. Felicity Carswell is the co-founder and a co-host of the popular podcast, The Sisters and a Cup of Tea. On the podcast, Felicity and her sister, Sarah, chat through the Bible in hopes that the truths of God’s Word will be driven into the hearts of everyday listeners. These Bible chats usually occur over a cup of tea and an English biscuit. While her sister Sarah resides in England, Felicity lives in Illinois with her husband, Jonathan, and two young sons. She an...
2022-09-0555 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)10: Praying the Psalms: A conversation with Dan Wilt & Ryan Whittaker SmithJoin 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.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you’d like to receive monthly updates from us.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com
2022-07-1529 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)9: Reflecting on Psalm 119: A Song of My HeartJoin us for our final episode of Season 5 as we reflect on Psalm 119 together!Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What’s been the biggest surprise?- What’s been the biggest challenge?- What’s been the biggest encouragement?- How has Psalm 119 changed you?Complete our Summer Survey and receive a free e-book: Before you Open your Bible by Matt SmethurstIn Season 6 we will be delving into 1...
2022-07-0119 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: Prayer & Praise: 145-176We’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?- Why is the end of this psalm so encouraging?- How do these final stanzas help us to see more of Christ?- What will it look like for you to pray in light of these final verses?...
2022-06-2420 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Longings of the heart: 113-144We’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:- How are believers and unbelievers contrasted in these stanzas?- What does assurance look like for our psalmist? How is our assurance even greater?- What does it look like to lament both with confidence and hope because of the cross?- How does being in God’s word help you to...
2022-06-1720 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: From despair to Hope: 81-112As 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?- How do these verses help us to cling onto the Lord in the midst of affliction?- How is your view of Jesus fleshed out through these verses?- How do these verses help to convince you that God’s word is what yo...
2022-06-1019 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: Hiding the Word in our hearts: A conversation with Hunter BelessAs 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.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you’d like to receive monthly updates from us.In Other News…Connect with us Facebo...
2022-06-0330 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: Comfort in Affliction: 49-80Where 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? - 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? - How have you known God's compassion and comfort in ti...
2022-05-2719 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Pressure and promise: 17- 48We’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? - How do the pressures talked about by the psalmist resonate in our lives? - What's striking about what he does in the midst of the pressures? - How do these verses grow our awe of Jesus?...
2022-05-2020 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: The Way of Blessing: 1-16We’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? - How is the first stanza desirable but also realistic? - How does the second stanza help us to think practically about growing in our love for the Lord? - How do these first stanzas shape our prayers in resp...
2022-05-1319 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: Psalm 119: A Song of the HeartPsalm 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? - How do God's covenant promises shape how we read the psalm? - What will it look like to make the most of time in this psalm over the next few weeks? - Spend some time praying, asking the Lord to be a...
2022-05-0620 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 5 Trailer: PSALM 119A peek into what’s in store for Season 5…Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you’d like to receive monthly updates & have a chance to enter our Season 5 Giveaway.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the...
2022-04-2901 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)13: Reading John’s Gospel with an Unbeliever: A conversation with Colin SmithWe’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. ...
2022-04-1528 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)12: Surprised by Jesus: Reflecting on John 1-5 with Dane OrtlundIt’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:- What’s most surprised you about Jesus as we’ve travelled through chapters 1-5?- What’s most challenged you?- What will it look like for you to pray through the truths of John’s gospel?- Have you got a big ‘take away’ from John 1-5? Spend some time giving thanks for what you’ve seen of J...
2022-04-0130 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)11: Glorious Life (5:31-47)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? - What’s sobering about the Pharisee’s real problem with Jesus?- How does Jesus gently expose their hearts here? How does he expose the inner-pharisee in us?- What does it look like to see the end o...
2022-03-2521 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)10: Glorious Work (5:1-30)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?- What’s heart-wrenching about the Jewish leaders response?- How does Jesus’ defence help us?- What does it look like to rejoice in verse 24? Book Plug:Abigail Dodds’ ‘Bread of Life’, recommended on this...
2022-03-1819 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)9: Glorious Power (4:43-54)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?- What stands out about this miracle for you?- How does this interaction challenge the way we think about Jesus and his word?- Who can you pray for to hear Jesus at his word?Book Plug:J.C Ryle’s Expository thoughts on t...
2022-03-1120 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: Glorious Mercy (4:1-42)We see more and more of Jesus’ heart here as we continue on in John’s gospelQuestions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you from this story?- Why does Jesus need to expose her deeper thirst?- How does this conversation offer us assurance in the midst of sin?- How does this story grow our understanding of the heart of Christ?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!...
2022-03-0421 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Glorious Son (3:22-36)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?- How does the end of this chapter continue to convince us of Jesus’ testimony?- How do you feel about v36? How does the whole chapter help?- How does John’s heart response and accompanying words shape how we respond?Sig...
2022-02-2521 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Glorious Love (3:1-21) with Karen SooleKaren 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:- What strikes you about this conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus? - Nicodemus would have known Ezekiel 36. How does that help with what Jesus is saying about water and spirit here?- How does this passage make much of Jesus and his salvation?- How are we tempted to make it more complicated than it is?...
2022-02-1830 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: Glorious Authority (2:1-25)Jesus’ authority comes into sharp focus in this chapter in two very different ways.Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you about Jesus’ authority in this passage?- What’s the significance of his body being the temple?- How has this chapter grown your view of jesus?- What are you enjoying about Jesus as you continue journeying through John’s gospel?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if...
2022-02-1121 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: Glorious King (1:35-51)‘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?- Read Genesis 28. How does it grow your understanding of Jesus’ claim at the end of this passage?- How does John chapter 1 grow our conf...
2022-02-0420 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Glorious Lamb (1:19-34)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?- Why is Jesus being called ‘the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world’ such a big deal?- To what extent is our view of Jesus lining up with John’s introduction here?- What does it look li...
2022-01-2820 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: Glorious Light (1:1-18)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?- What one thing from this passage are you going to choose to dwell on more this week?- How does this prologue help you to enjoy Jesus more?- What doe...
2022-01-2121 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: John’s Gospel: Glorious JesusIn 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?- Can you spot any themes running through the chapters?- What questions have you got about John’s gospel as you start to read it?-Pra...
2022-01-1418 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 4 Trailer: JOHN 1-5Felicity & Sarah introduce Season 4 of their podcast.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you’d like to receive monthly updates, along with our special bonus episode…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 Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs he...
2022-01-0701 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)10: Esther Wrapped UpIn 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?- What’s been a deepening truth?- What truth has most impacted you (think thoughts, prayers, feelings, actions)?- What’s your big take home truth to remember from the book of Esther?Sign up for our Monthly Newslett...
2021-11-1921 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)9: The Great Reversal (Chapters 9 & 10)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?- How is Mordecai presented? How does he help to point us to Jesus?- How does all of this help us anticipate Jesus’ return? - How can we encourage one another to live in the...
2021-11-1220 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: God's People Rise (Chapter 8)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?- How is our confidence in God’s control and timing built by this chapter? - How might such confidence impact our day-to-day living?- How does the joy evident here encourage and challenge us as we think on our salvation?...
2021-11-0519 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Haman's Fall (Chapter 7)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?- How are we beginning to see things reversed in the story?- What’s challenging and what’s encouraging about God’s justice in this chapter?- How does all of this make us thankful for Jesus?Tea and Biscuit Foot...
2021-10-2921 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Mordecai's Rise (Chapters 5 & 6)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 Footn...
2021-10-2220 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: God's People Fall (Chapter 4) with Nana DolceThis 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:- What strikes you about this chapter? Any surprises? Any hidden gems you hadn’t seen before?- How does remembering Jesus is the ‘interpretative centre’ of God’s word help us as we look at this chapter? - How does this chapter help you to delight in Jesus more?...
2021-10-1527 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: Haman's Rise (Chapter 3)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?- Why is the context of enmity between Haman and Mordecai so important?- How does this chapter help us to sit with persecuted brothers and sisters around the world?- Where’s the hope?
2021-10-0821 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Esther Rises (Chapter 2)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?- How does it help to expose our world?- How does it begin to show God’s hand?- How does it encourage us to look for God’s hand at work in the lives of believers?Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA sm...
2021-10-0120 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: Vashti falls (Chapter 1)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?- How is Xerxes portrayed?- How does this help us long for the true Messiah?- How does it sharpen our perspective on our world?Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA cup of Yorkshire tea for Sarah...
2021-09-2420 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: Esther: Providence UnwrappedIn 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?- Can you spot any themes running through the book?- What questions have you got about this book as you start to read it?-Pray that God wo...
2021-09-1720 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 3 Trailer: ESTHERFelicity & 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.In Other News…Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram where we’ve got a fantastic GIVEAWAY happening this week…Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSp...
2021-09-1002 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)11: Summer sisters Bonus EpisodeJoin 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.
2021-08-1418 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)#summersisters2021Join Felicity & Sarah as they get together to chat all things summer, time in the Word and a few moments in Psalm 1. Over a cup of tea and a biscuit, of course.
2021-08-0418 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)10: Grace that shapes all of JamesIn 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?- How has your view of grace grown through studying James?- How will what you’ve learnt through James continue to impact you in two months’ time?Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA cup of hot water for S...
2021-06-1822 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)9: Grace that shapes our prayers (5:7-20)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 e...
2021-06-1121 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: Grace that shapes our plans & prosperity (4:13-5:6)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?Ho...
2021-06-0419 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Grace that shapes our repentance (4:1-12)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 fe...
2021-05-2820 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Grace that shapes our speech (3:1-18)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 tongu...
2021-05-2121 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: Grace that shapes our actions (2:14-26) with Sam AllberryThis 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...
2021-05-1430 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: Grace that shapes who we love (2:1-13)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 spe...
2021-05-0720 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Grace that shapes both heart & hands (1:19-27)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...
2021-04-3018 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: Grace that shapes trials & temptations (1:2-18)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 y...
2021-04-2320 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: James: Grace that shapes all of lifeFelicity & 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:- How has it felt to read James?- Where do you see God’s grace coming through the letter?- How d...
2021-04-1619 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 2 Trailer: JAMESFelicity & 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.
2021-04-0901 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)10: Ask Us Anything!Felicity & Sarah round up season one by answering listeners’ questions.See Chapter markers for the list of questions we answer.Tea and Biscuit FootnoteSarah 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 teaYorkshire tea authority on the milk first or not debate here (much more informed than we are!)...
2021-03-0531 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)9: Surprising Joy (3:17-19)We have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We are changing our name! In the coming week we will be changing our name to two sisters and a cup of tea.- Subscribe now to ensure you move with usEpisode SummaryComing 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 qu...
2021-02-2620 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)8: Might To Make Us Tremble…And Wait (3:1-16)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...
2021-02-1921 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)7: Worshipping What? (2:18-20)It’s time for our first GIVEAWAY! Follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook to enter, for a chance to win a mega-bundle of Habakkuk themed books from 10ofthose.com.Episode SummaryThis 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...
2021-02-1219 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)6: Reversals and Ruin (2:6-17)Exploring God’s complete justice over tea and biscuitsEpisode SummaryA 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. Th...
2021-02-0519 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)5: Yes, But Wait (2:2-5)Discussing the heartbeat of the Christian faith over tea and a biscuitEpisode SummaryIn 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...
2021-01-2922 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)4: You're Using Them?! (1:12-2:1)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 fish...
2021-01-2221 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)3: Surprising Justice (1:5-11)Habakkuk’s lament meets a surprising answer todayIn 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 gi...
2021-01-1520 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)2: Habakkuk's Heart Laid Bare (1:1-4)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...
2021-01-0818 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)1: Ready, Steady, HabakkukWhether 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 Fuel...
2021-01-0116 minTwo sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast)Season 1 Trailer: HABAKKUKFelicity & 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.
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