
The Two Cities is a podcast dedicated to Theology, Culture, and Discipleship. Originally beginning as a blog back in 2011 (thetwocities.com), we have extended our eclectic array of theological integration to the world of podcasting. Co-hosts and contributors include: Dr. Amber Bowen, Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Dr. Grace Emmett, Jennifer Guo, Dr. Brandon Hurlbert, Stephanie Kate Judd... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 346 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

CW: Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Grooming, Self-Harm
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Aimee Byrd to help us debrief the three-part docu-series on Netflix, Death of the Pastor's Wife. Aimee is the author of several books, including Recovering... more
In this episode we're joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner, who is Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology, Gene and Jo Downing Endowed Chair of Biblical Studies, and Director of the Residency Ph.D. Program at Midwestern Baptist Theological Semin... more
In this episode, we're joined by Ian Simkins, who is Pastor at Bridge Church outside Nashville, TN, and he's the author of the book we're discussing in this episode, Every Table an Altar: Reclaiming Connection in a World of Division, Distraction, and... more
In this episode, we're talking about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. We talk about our expectations going into it, what we thought about the small and major changes that Nolan made to Homer's epic, and how we regard the major interpretative moves th... more
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I always come away with a new sense of compassion towards some group or individual and/or a new and hopeful way of understanding and living in the world.
This review is long overdue, as I often recommend this podcast to others. Thank you Two Cities for your thoughtful dialogue as well as your introduction to other wonderful thinkers and theologians!
A group of pretentious junior theologians using unnecessary jargon to tell the poor average Christian how oppressive and wrong they are.
Congratulations on 100 episodes!
I’ve been enjoying this podcast for about a year. Each episode stands alone, but the different thematic series really allow for so much depth and nuance. I appreciate the range of voices, perspectives, and topics.
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The show blends theology, culture, and discipleship through thoughtful, scholarly dialogue. Episodes frequently center on biblical interpretation, church life, and how faith interacts with art, politics, education, and contemporary culture. Guests run the gamut from biblical scholars and church leaders to authors and artists, often exploring how scholarship and faith shape real-world practice—from classroom life to ministry and public discourse. A notable strength is the breadth of perspectives, including Indigenous hermeneutics, classical philosophy, and creative expression, which yields nuanced conversations that remain accessible to educated lay listeners. Potential listeners who value rigorous analysis paired with practical implications... more
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Recent guests on The Two Cities include:
1. Paul Anderson
2. Nicholas Schaser
3. Adam LaSalle
4. Christopher Stanley
5. Matt Kim
6. Sarah Kim
7. Karen Swallow Prior
8. Mario Baghos
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