The Two Trees Podcast
We want to help modern people read an ancient book. We’re here to help you get over being bored with your Bible, how to see the patterns and the literary designs the ancient authors of scripture used, as the Holy Spirit led them to write the Bible, Most important of all, we're here to show you Jesus as Deuteronomy 10:17 describes Him: the Lord your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of lords, mighty and awesome.
Episodes
184 episodes
Cains City
Martin & Jon explore the meaning behind Cain’s city east of Eden and what it reveals about humanity’s attempt to image God outside of the garden. Rather than treating cities merely as population centers, the ancient world saw them as places...
The Mark of Cain
In this episode of The Two Trees Podcast, we explore the story of Cain in Genesis 4, asking what it means to bear God’s image outside the Garden—and what happens when that calling is rejected. Tracing Cain’s motives, his refusal to mas...
Story time with Pastor Jon
It's a dark and stormy night here in Ohio, and Martin and Jon use the opportunity to read and discuss some of Jon's book, "The Way of Eden.
Cains Sacrifice
In this episode of The Two Trees Podcast, we step into the haunting story of Cain and Abel in Book of Genesis 4:1–16 and explore what lies beneath the surface of the first recorded act of worship—and the first act of violence. Why are ...
Adam the Namer
In our previous episode, we explored how names in the world of the Bible were never just labels—they carried identity, authority, and relationship. But what happens after humanities fall into sin? In this follow-up episode of The Two Trees ...
What's in a Name?
In the world of the Bible, names were never just labels—they carried identity, authority, and even power. In this episode of The Two Trees Podcast, we explore how the ancient cultures surrounding Genesis understood naming as an act of ...
Martin attends the Theater....and other shocking truths.
We finish our discussion of Adam's exile from the Garden of Eden, and Martin tells us about his new love of theater.
The First Rebellion: What Really Happened in Eden? Exile From Eden: The Beginning of Humanity’s War With God
In Genesis 3 we encounter one of the most important moments in the entire Bible: the fall of Adam and Eve and the exile from the Garden of Eden. But what actually happened in the garden?In this episode of The Two Trees Podcast<...
When is a star more than a star?
We discuss the imagery of stars and the importance of storytelling in scripture.
How does Leviathan fit it? Sea and Chaos Imagery part 2
We continue our study of Chaos and Sea imagery
Chaos and the Seas
Ancient Near Eastern cultures had some interesting ideas about the sea. Let's begin a conversation about how the Biblical authors made use of the sea to discuss spiritual ideas.
Moses Strikes the Stone
Why does God get so angry at Moses for striking the stone?
Joining the Biblical Conversation
The Bible is a timeless work written for an ancient audience with powerful modern-day implications. Join us as we discuss how we can join in with the ancient conversation, not just ignore it.
The Garden of Eden Part 2
What does the Bible tell us about the Garden of Eden?
Ancient Temples and the Garden of Eden
Can ancient temples help us understand the Garden of Eden?
Lets talk about the Heavens
What did ancient cultures mean when they talked about the "Heavens"?
God of gods & Lord of lords
The Old Testament uses the word "god" differently than we typically do today. What does the Bible mean when it calls the Lord the God of gods?
Christmas Special
Jon and Martin bring you a special reading, celebrating our Lords birth.
Fourth Week of Advent - O Come Emmanuel
It's the final week of Advent and we're looking at a very old Christian tradition the Antiphons of Advent.
Third Week of Advent - Joy
Rose leads us in a discussion of Joy as we continue our celebration of Advent
Second Week of Advent - Peace
Martin leads a discussion of the topic of peace as we continue our celebration of Advent.
Advent Begins - Prophecy and Hope
Christmas is coming and Christ is King! Kristin leads us as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season.
In Heaven and on Earth.
In our season finale we discuss what happened in the spiritual world when Christ was in the grave?