
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 | 332 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianitySociety & Culture | |||

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Elisabeth Lefebvre (associate professor of Education at Bethel University in Saint Paul, MN) and Dr. Kristin VanEyk (assistant professor of English Education at Hope College in Holland, MI). Together, they are the... more
In this episode, we're joined by Haejin and Makoto Fujimura. Together they're the authors of Beauty & Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage (published by Brazos). Haejin Shim Fujimura is a lawyer, entrepreneur, speaker, and strategist who... more
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, who is associate professor of indigenous theological studies at Bexley Seabury Seminary in Chicago and NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community, and Dr. H. Daniel Zacharias, who is assoc... more
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Bo Lim, who is professor of Old Testament at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington, and the author of Contextual Theological Interpretation: An Integrated Model for Reading the Bible (published by Bake... 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 centers on theology, culture, and discipleship, often exploring how scholarly biblical interpretation intersects with contemporary life, culture, and social issues. Episodes frequently feature university professors, pastors, and theologians who bring methodical, historically informed perspectives to topics like Indigenous hermeneutics, gender in the church, ancient Near Eastern religion, and the reception of Scripture in media and culture. A standout trait is the breadth of guests and topics, ranging from detailed textual analysis to culturally engaged narratives, with a clear emphasis on rigor, nuance, and pastoral relevance. Potential listeners will find deeply researched discussions, thoughtful critique of mainstream assumptions... more
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The Two Cities launched 6 years ago and published 332 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Two Cities include:
1. Elisabeth Lefebvre
2. Kristin VanEyk
3. Haejin Shim
4. Makoto Fujimura
5. Daniel Zacharias
6. Christopher Hoklotubbe
7. Bo Lim
8. Elizabeth Backfish
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