4: 1 Kings 5-8:21: God's Temple

With an extraordinary prayer, Solomon displays not only his own heart for the people, but ultimately Christ's heart for all his people. Come and join us as we take time to dwell on the nature of his prayer.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the teen devotional  recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the weekly emails mentioned.

It's all about the temple today as the author of 1 Kings goes to town on describing it, and we're excited to delve into the riches of these details, ultimately showing us how it's fulfilled in Christ.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.Why not check out this seasons resources on our website where you will also find questions for each episode or sign up to receive our weekly email, delivering the episode, a blog, discussion questions and prayer prompt direct to your inbox. 

Join us for chapters 3 & 4 as the glories of God's wisdom and the rumblings of human folly are on display in the life and work of Solomon.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.Why not check out this seasons resources on our website where you will also find questions for each episode or sign up to receive our weekly email, delivering the episode, a blog, discussion questions and prayer prompt direct to your inbox. 

As we launch into the first two chapters, it's all about establishing God's king on the throne. There's conspiracy and complacency, and yet also wonderful confidence that in it all, God is at work, as we begin to see shadows of Christ in the story too.This episode is sponsored by P&R Publishing P&R are dedicated to publishing excellent books that promote biblical understanding and godly living. They have a wide range of titles that aim to serve Christ and his church.US listeners can visit the P&R Publishing website to purchase the Heart Talks book recommended in today's episode. UK listeners can purchase the book and other titles from our 10ofThose partner page.You can find all the resources we recommed to help get into 1 Kings on our website and as well as the bitesize videos mentioned.

It's a new season, and we're launching into the first 11 chapters of 1 Kings together! Come and join us as we talk through how we've got going with it, and what it's going to look like to study this important Old Testament narrative together.Want to receive these episodes straight into your inbox, together with some discussion questions and a prayer prompt? Sign up here! The texts mentioned in todays episode can be found here: Deuteronomy 17: 14-20 and 2 Samuel 7: 11-16. You can also read ahead for next week in 1 Kings.This episode is sponsored by Dwell Bible app.Bring the teachings and stories of Scripture to life, not just reading the words, but hearing them read over you and transform your daily moments, such as exercise or chores around the house, into divine encounters, helping you to build consistent routines.Head over to dwellbible.com/twosisters for more information.

Complacency & conspiracy, wisdom & wealth, and grandeur & glory greet us in the pages of the first eleven chapters of 1 Kings. At the centre of it all is God's kingdom and his chosen King. Come and join us as we delve into the riches of this Old Testament narrative together!Our first episode drops next week on Friday 26th September.In the meantime, why not check out this seasons resources on our website or sign up to receive our weekly email, delivering the episode, a blog, discussion questions and prayer prompt direct to your inbox.

One of our most popular episodes to date, our conversation with Sally was full of joy as she helped us see the true value of extending Christ's welcome to others through the very ordinary means of a cup of tea, and seeing how the Lord chooses to work through those moments.  We hope the conversation continues to fuel your desire to extend Christ's welcome to others!Sally Clarkson hosts podcast 'At Home with Sally' and has authored many books including Teatime Discipleship.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 Language of Rivers and Stars by Seth Lewis. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.Sign up for our newsletter so that you're the first to know what we'll be studying for our next season, if you're not already!

This was such a real and honest conversation for us all about what to do when Bible reading is just hard.  With both vulnerability and Scripture-soaked wisdom, this was such a helpful conversation with Kristen, as she led us through both obstacles and remedies for when we're finding it hard to open our Bibles.Kristen is a pastor’s wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She's authored several books including: Help for the Hungry Soul and 12 Faithful Women. 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: 1, 2 & 3 John: Joyful Certainty by Sam Allberry. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.You can also get a copy of Kristen's book, Help for the Hungry Soul 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.

Gold dust.  Every part of our time with Jen felt like gold -  as we soaked in her wisdom in how to read the Bible better, how to grow in obedience to what it says, and how to keep coming back to the grace of God at work in our lives.  It's a conversation we keep coming back to, and we pray it's just as helpful for you!Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher. Jen's books include Women of the Word, None Like Him and Ten Words To Live By.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 Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.Do follow us on social media if you aren't already. Find us on Instagram or follow us on Facebook.