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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.

Jon Dillon


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 138 EPISODES

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    The Two Trees Podcast is a hidden gem in the world of biblical exploration and discussion. This podcast offers a unique take on diving into the Bible, with a focus on language, culture, and historical context that truly brings new depth to familiar passages. The hosts, along with their guests, create an inviting atmosphere that feels like a friendly conversation amongst believers eager to learn more about their faith.

    One of the best aspects of The Two Trees Podcast is the level of expertise and research that goes into each episode. The hosts clearly put in the time to study and understand the topics they discuss, providing listeners with valuable insights and connections they may have never considered before. The pace of the podcast allows for thorough exploration without feeling overwhelming or rushed, making it easy to digest complex information.

    While there are many positives to The Two Trees Podcast, one potential downside could be the niche focus of the content. For those who are not as interested in deep dives into biblical scholarship or theological discussions, this podcast may not hold as much appeal. Additionally, some listeners may find the episodes too dense or academic at times, requiring a higher level of engagement than other more light-hearted podcasts.

    In conclusion, The Two Trees Podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and grow in their faith. The dedication to scholarship, combined with a welcoming and conversational approach, makes this podcast both informative and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your spiritual journey, this podcast has something valuable to offer for all listeners.



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    The Power of Jesus over Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 70:21


    The final miracle cycle discusses Jesus power over death itself.  

    The Calling of Matthew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 59:42


    The Ladies take over the podcast to discuss the calling of Matthew. 

    Christ the Forgiver of sin.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 63:36


    What did it mean when Christ said He was able to forgive sin?  In this episode we examine the Pharisees reactions to the Power and message of Christ.  

    The Invasion of Bashan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 60:03


    He has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.  The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.  Is 9:1–2.Jesus delivers two men from demonic possession.  Join as as we discuss the setting and supernatural implications of Matthew 8:28-34

    Christ and the Storms of Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 72:15


    Jesus calmed the storm on the sea. In this episode, we discuss how the Old Testament illuminates this amazing event. 

    I have Questions - Amos & Delgado

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 62:37


    Join Kaleb Amos and Anthony Delgado as they discuss questions inspired by "The Gospel is Bigger Than You Think".  

    The Miracles & the Outcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 67:24


    The Miracles of Jesus are far from random, wonderous events.  Christ is showing the power of the Kingdom of God and calling the outcasts home! 

    The Conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 62:32


    How does Jesus' view of the Golden Rule differ from that of other religious leaders?  How does Jesus wrap up His great sermon?  What does Jesus think of false prophets? Join us as we discuss these questions and much more. 

    Thoughts on the Lords Payer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 75:41


    Join us as we discuss the Old Testament and the Second Temple background to the Lords Prayer. 

    Is Jesus opposed to the Law?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 63:49


    The Pharisees accuse Jesus of being opposed to the law of Moses, in this episode we discuss how Jesus message is present through out the Torah and the Prophets.  

    Salt and Light - Sermon on the Mount Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 64:45


    You are the Salt of the earth... what is the Old Testament background of this idea?

    Sermon on the Mount part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 68:09


    We discuss the beginning of the great sermon.  

    The Galilee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 62:08


    Why does Jesus choose to base His ministry out of Galilee? 

    The Temptations of the Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 66:40


    We continue our study of the book of Matthew by moving into chapter 4.  The Tempting of Jesus in the wilderness. 

    John the Baptist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 69:02


    A study in Matthew chapter 3, discussing John the Baptist

    The Moses Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 64:34


    In this episode, we look into the similarities between Moses and Jesus, and why Matthew seems to think it's important.  

    The Magi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 64:12


    No Nativity scene is complete without the Wise men...but who were they?

    Joseph the Dreamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 63:39


    We take a look at the prophecies and supernatural events around the birth of Jesus

    The Family Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 68:01


    Why begin the New Testament with a genealogy?  Is there more here than meets the eye at first glance? 

    Themes in the Gospel of Matthew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 67:35


    Jon and Martin talk about the important Themes in the Gospel of Matthew.  Discussing how Old Testament concepts deepen our reading of the Gospel and what ideas to be on the look for, when reading the book.  

    What is Gospel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 55:29


    Gospel is a word churches use in many ways, but what did the word mean to the early Christians?Great book for you to check out: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Bigger-than-Think-Comprehensive/dp/B0DDL579LZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BI3OFCN9TLCY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qYvHYXZwjO-dBFcC_b6eUDq1WDsMGGE-X5WWRsrwHLLGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.aFOdJ5mzOuVhdEKy70wfrUC9IDBVDqx4KpfWHBRk55A&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+gospel+is+bigger+than+you+think+by+anthony+delgado&qid=1735848081&sprefix=anthony+delg%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Through-Eyes-David-Capes/dp/0825444780/ref=sr_1_5?crid=AAKX5LFNTIRL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hf2rNknD5rVKjy4fFxqE668_9fnGEjTxJ58wJMJTGYLiw_iwQurvuQcvcnEnCsfkOVohzk-GXyA3wQ-MvPiPMzmhN_v0FNl-nQYkP6Gt3pIQkUhfxrBdupK7sQ0VNJ-iKBd8dsx1-Trqm2bzA0NFLO10z5_a17HZuS275wPmEcMttKwebZZkCadFEEuI2Rh6cM791o4Wa5G_7OK8rj5g3LwaL7_J23_lf4a6z5WUcog.V1MDBZj-jMT_0ajOXvqfeHOHXKbFdedsQpz9LTkRlvg&dib_tag=se&keywords=david+b+capes&qid=1735848222&sprefix=david+b+capes%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-5

    The Affections of Christ Jesus - Dr. Nijay Gupta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 44:48


    Dr. Nijay Gupta of Northern Seminary joins us to discuss his upcoming book.  

    The importance of Community, and thoughts on C.S. Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 57:15


    Send us a textWe discuss the importance of reading in community, our thoughts on C.S. Lewis and give a glimpse into season three.

    Herod the Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 52:13


    Send us a textWhat makes Herod the Great?  How did he turn from hero to villain?

    The Rise of Herod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 67:26


    Send us a textWho is Herod the Great and how did he become the King of Israel?  

    Rambling between the Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 51:42


    Send us a textJoin Jacob, Rose, and Steve for our last Rambling of the season.

    The Pharisees and the Sadducees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 57:50


    Send us a textIn this episode, we examine the feud between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

    The Return of the Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 61:16


    Send us a textThere is a King in Judah again!  Is it good news?

    The Zeal of the Maccabees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 63:48


    Send us a textWe discuss how Zeal shaped the world of the Maccabees and how Jesus brought this important concept into focus.

    Trouble on the Temple Mount

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 72:51


    Send us a textThe 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.

    Hanukkah and Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 64:03


    Send us a textWhat is the story of Hanukkah and how does it intersect with the life and ministry of Jesus?

    The War of the Maccabees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 61:29


    Send us a textJoin us as we examine how the resistance to Antiochus shaped the people of Israel.  

    Battle of the High Priests

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 76:41


    Send us a textWe 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.  

    Hellenism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 66:17


    Send us a textHow did the rise of the Greek Empires affect the world of the Bible?  

    Hellenism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 66:59


    Send us a textHow did the rise of the Greek Empires change the world of the Bible?

    A Tale of Two Temples

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 58:54


    Send us a Text Message.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 Gerizim.  

    Rebuilding the Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 66:11


    Send us a Text Message.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 one using violence and deceit.  It became a bit confusing at one point in our discussion  

    Spiritual Warfare and the Fall of Judah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 72:51


    Send us a Text Message.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.  

    Fall of the House of Judah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 65:32


    Send us a Text Message.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.  

    Through the Waters - Caleb Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 50:13


    Send us a Text Message.Caleb Lewis, author of Through the Waters, joins us to discuss the Exodus  and the Two Goats Motifs in the book of Genesis.

    Lions of the North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 65:29


    Send us a Text Message.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.  

    The Fall of the North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 58:45


    Send us a Text Message.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

    Strange Religion with Dr. Gupta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 44:08


    Send us a Text Message.Dr. Nijay Gupta joins us to discuss his book Strange Religion.  

    Broken Brotherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 58:04 Transcription Available


    Send us a Text Message.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 that often arises within family dynamics. Our conversation highlights the importance of overcoming self-centeredness, as exemplified by Cain, and striving for the harmony that God envisions for His people. The high priest's breastpiece, adorned with diverse stones, serves as a powerful symbol of unity in diversity among the tribes of Israel.The discussion takes a deeper turn as we delve into the division of Israel under the house of David, exploring the prophecy of Ahijah and its significance. We draw parallels between historical events and prophetic symbolism, such as Zechariah's naming of the staffs "Favor" and "Union." As we bridge the Old and New Testaments, we illuminate how these ancient themes foreshadow pivotal New Testament events, including the betrayal of Jesus. Join us for this insightful journey that underscores the enduring sovereignty and profound interconnectedness of biblical narratives.

    Is the Ground still Cursed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 59:41


    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.  You can also send a comment on our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/684913823231732

    A Traitor at the Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 55:34


    We return to the story of David and Mephibosheth and discuss its confusing conclusion.

    The Kings Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 59:03


    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

    Satanic Counterfeit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 62:30


    Naaman and spiritual warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 70:27


    We explore the idea of God as the King and provider in the story of 2 Kings 5.

    Listening to our Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 67:08


    Gentri Deaton joins the podcast to ask questions and help us talk about the confusing parts of scripture.  

    Garden of Eden - Sacred Meals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 64:38


    Join us as we discuss the Ancient Near Eastern concept of temple meals and its relation to the Garden of Eden. 

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