
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 | 321 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||

In this episode we're joined by Professor, James F. McGrath, who is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University, and the author of the book that we're discussing in this episode, Beyond Deconstruction: Buil... more
In this episode, we're joined by Prof. Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King's College, University of London), who is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College, and the author of several books, including the book that we're discussing in this episode,... more
In this episode we're joined by Dr. Preston Sprinkle, who hosts the Theology in the Raw podcast and is the author of From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership (published by David Cook). In our co... more
In this episode we're joined by Dr. John Anthony Dunne and Dr. Jeannine Brown, New Testament professors at Bethel Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to talk about their new book, The Greatest Story Ever Retold: Jesus Narratives From Gospels to Film (... 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 discussions span theology, culture, and social issues, often blending historical Biblical scholarship with contemporary culture and politics. Recent episodes feature deep dives into early Christian emotions, Paul's Jewish identity, gender in the New Testament, and how faith intersects with pop culture, film, and social justice. The show tends to host a mix of theologians, biblical scholars, pastors, and cultural commentators, offering nuanced, academically informed takes that remain accessible to a broad Christian audience. A notable pattern is a willingness to tackle provocative topics—such as education justice, political polarization, and the portrayal of faith in media—while centering grace, intellectual curiosity, and community impa... more
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Recent guests on The Two Cities include:
1. Kelly Kapic
2. Dr. Preston Sprinkle
3. John Anthony Dunne
4. Jeannine Brown
5. Professor Andrew Crislip
6. Dr. Ryan Collman
7. Dr. Ruben Bühner
8. Dr. Ian Mills
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