Two sisters & a cup of tea (Bible Study Podcast) – Details, episodes & analysis

As we come to a close on our time in 1 Kings for now, we're finishing with one of the most sobering chapters of the Bible, charting Solomon's downfall.

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The shards of blessing and warning we've seen so far in 1 Kings are gathering momentum in these chapters, as we see the glories of the kingdom, and the folly of the human heart side by side.

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You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the resources library mentioned. You can also find the passage in Deuteronomy mentioned in this episode here.

In her wonderfully down-to-earth manner, Karen brought such insight and light into our study on Ecclesiastes.  With light-bulb and penny dropping moments for both of us, we continue to come back to her wisdom on Ecclesiastes, and remain so thankful for her friendship to us on the podcast!

Karen Soole serves as a Women's Worker, a Bible teacher and author of Liberated and Unleash the Word.

This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.

In this episode we recommend: The Art of Disagreeing by Gavin Ortlund. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.

Check out our free downloads library on our website which has a growing collection of resources to help you dig into the Bible for yourself and with others.

We’re delighted to welcome Caroline Cobb for our bonus episode, as we take a bit of time at the start of advent to think about letting God’s word dwell on our hearts through singing scripture.

Caroline is a singer-songwriter who lives in Texas with her husband and three children.

You can find her albums here.


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Book Recommendation:
Daily Joy by Crossway


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This season is sponsored by Crossway.
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We’re rounding up our time in 1 Thessalonians today, looking back on the three big prayers, time dwelling on Jesus’ return and some of our big encouragements from the letter.


Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:

- How have the bible tools helped you as we've gone through 1 Thessalonians?

- What will it look like to live with Jesus' return at the forefront of your everyday?

- What encouragements are you going to take away from this letter?

- Spend some time praying through what the Lord has been teaching you.


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Book Recommendation:
Confronting Jesus by Rebecca McLaughlin


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• Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
• Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ 
• Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com

Sponsorship Details

This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org

Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We’ve got to the end of the letter, and we’re thinking through the ‘So What’ of it all today.


Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:

- How do we see Faith, hope and love fleshed out in this final part of the letter?

- What does it look like to prayerfully live out v14?

- Take some time to dwell on v16-18. What does this look like in practice?

- Why is Paul's prayer so essential at the end of the letter?



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Book Recommendation:
Reactivity by Paul Tripp


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• Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
• Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ 
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Sponsorship Details

This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org

Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

What does it look like to live wholeheartedly, in light of Jesus’ return?


Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:

- Take some time to draw out the contrasts in this passage- why are they here?

- Why does our holiness matter?

- What will it look like to receive encouragement to keep living as children of the light?

- What will it look like to give encouragement?



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Book Recommendation:
A better Encouragement: Trading Self Help for True Hope by Lindsey Carlson


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• Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
• Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ 
• Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com

Sponsorship Details

This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org

Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Today we’re dwelling on the breathtaking hope of Jesus’ return and what it looks like to encourage one another to keep our eyes fixed on this hope.

Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:

- In light of this passage, how do we as Christians grieve differently?

- When do you most need encouragement to dwell on these truths?

- How does Jesus' return excite you? If it doesn't, can you pinpoint why? 

- What will it look like to encourage one another ongoingly with these truths?



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Book Recommendation:
Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund


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• Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
• Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ 
• Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com

Sponsorship Details

This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org

Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We’re joined today by Andrew Sach as we dig into the second half of the letter. 

Andrew Sach is pastor of GraceChurch Greenwhich, the author of the ‘Dig Deeper’ books, and also works for the Cornhill Training Course in London.

Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:

- How do you usually go about seeking to understand passages in the Bible? 

- How does the structure, repetition and context tool help demystify this bit in 1 Thessalonians? 

- How has this passage surprised you through its encouragement and challenge? Is there anything that has made you hear the passage differently to when you first read it? 

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Book Recommendation:
ESV Prayer Journal: 30 Days on the Gospel
Pick up a copy of Dig Deeperby Andrew Sach here
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• Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
• Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ 
• Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com

Sponsorship Details

This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org

Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Today we’re thinking about the structure tool, & how unpacking the structure of the passage can help us to see the heart of what’s going on.


Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:

- How does looking at the structure of today’s passage help us to see Paul’s heart for the Thessalonians?

- How are we challenged in our own heart and concern for others?

- How does Paul’s description of suffering and the Christian life encourage and reassure you?

- How does this part of the letter prompt you to pray for yourself and for others?



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Book Recommendation:
A Hunger for More by Amy DiMarcangelo


In Other News…

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• Sarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.org
• Felicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ 
• Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.com

Sponsorship Details

This season is sponsored by Crossway.
Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.org

Whether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.