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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
Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}Jesus: A Bettering Life Hack Or Satisfying Like Bread? {Felicity Carswell & Sarah Dargue}Have you ever wondered how you can "come to Jesus," when you are living in the 21 century, and He is seated in heaven? Jesus said "come to me," but he spoke those words on a hillside in Israel more than 2,000 years ago. How do I come to him today?On today's episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Shannon is joined by Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue, from the "Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea" podcast, to discuss the answers to these questions, as well as how we can apply the answers to our daily...2025-01-0846 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 here2023-03-2419 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 website2023-01-2701 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 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.com2022-07-1529 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 min