The Two Trees Podcast
We’re here to talk about: Angels, and Demons - ghosts, the pagan gods and the weird corners of the Bible.Most important of all, were 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
114 episodes
The Rise of Herod
Who is Herod the Great and how did he become the King of Israel?
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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1:07:26
Rambling between the Trees
Join Jacob, Rose, and Steve for our last Rambling of the season.
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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51:42
The Pharisees and the Sadducees
In this episode, we examine the feud between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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57:50
The Return of the Kings
There is a King in Judah again! Is it good news?
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:01:16
The Zeal of the Maccabees
We discuss how Zeal shaped the world of the Maccabees and how Jesus brought this important concept into focus.
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:03:48
Trouble on the Temple Mount
The Maccabees and the Hasidim had cleansed the temple, and then it all went wrong. Join us as we discuss how things went wrong and gave rise to the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Essenes.
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:12:51
Hanukkah and Jesus
What is the story of Hanukkah and how does it intersect with the life and ministry of Jesus?
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:04:03
The War of the Maccabees
Join us as we examine how the resistance to Antiochus shaped the people of Israel.
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:01:29
Battle of the High Priests
We continue our study of the intertestamental period with a look at the Greek Emperor Antiochus IV and the rivalry of the High Priests of Jerusalem.
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:16:41
The episode with no ending -Hellenism
Some of yall have asked for the episode on Hellenism that we pulled offline because it had no ending. So here ya go
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:06:59
Hellenism
How did the rise of the Greek Empires affect the world of the Bible?
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:06:17
A Tale of Two Temples
What's at the heart of the strife between the Samaritans and the Jewish people of Jesus' day? Was it ethnic or was there a deeper issue at play? Join us as we look into the story of Nehemiah, and of a rival temple built on Mt Gerizi...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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58:54
Rebuilding the Temple
God raises up a descendent of King David to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Zerubabbel faces liars, violence, and disunity, but through the power of God, he rebuilds the temple. Listeners note: Zerubabbel was not the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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1:06:11
Spiritual Warfare and the Fall of Judah
Why did the Kingdom of Judah fall? The earthly politics are just a symptom of the supernatural warfare happening in the background. Join us as we explore the prophets and their discussion of the supernatural causes of Judah's fall. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:12:51
Fall of the House of Judah
How did the Kingdom of Judah meet its end? What is the connection between Josiah and Jesus? How does Jesus show what Kingship should be? Join us this week as we continue bridging the gap between the Old and New Testaments. &nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:05:32
Through the Waters - Caleb Lewis
Caleb Lewis, author of Through the Waters, joins us to discuss the Exodus and the Two Goats Motifs in the book of Genesis.
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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50:13
Lions of the North
As the Assyrian Empire brings new settlers into Israel, weird things begin to happen. Join us as we discuss the lions of the wilderness and the creation of Samaria.
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:05:29
The Fall of the North
Join us as we discuss the Way of Eden vs the Way of Babylon and how it led to the destruction of Israel's Northern Kingdom
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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58:45
Strange Religion with Dr. Gupta
Dr. Nijay Gupta joins us to discuss his book Strange Religion.
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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44:08
Broken Brotherhood
We explore the rich tapestry of biblical themes surrounding unity and diversity, beginning with the poignant tale of Cain and Abel. Through the lens of sibling conflict and the failure of the priesthood, we uncover the spiritual warfare tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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58:04
Is the Ground still Cursed?
In this episode Jacob presents his argument that the punishment of cursing the ground given to Adam in the garden was only intended for Adam and others who lived in his lifetime. Join the conversation and see if you agree or disagree.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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59:41
A Traitor at the Table
We return to the story of David and Mephibosheth and discuss its confusing conclusion.
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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55:34
The Kings Table
We take a look at King David and Mephibosheth the heir of the house of Saul.Editors note: to read the story of how Mephibosheth became lame read 2 Samuel 4
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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59:03