In which John and David linger over the criminal’s plea, “Jesus, remember me,” and discover how biblical remembering means more than recalling. We explore the mercy of sins remembered no more, the startling sound of Jesus’ “Amen,” and why that single word matters for the Church’s prayers, before noticing how the cross turns division into communion.

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In which John and David return to the cross and listen to the insults surrounding Jesus. As the mockery unwittingly tells the truth, we notice a startling change in one criminal: from joining the abuse to defending Jesus. We explore his confession of guilt, his recognition of Jesus’ innocence, and his extraordinary request: “Jesus, remember me.”

Episode 263 of the Two Texts Podcast | Seven 5

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In which John and David continue exploring Jesus’ first words from the cross in Luke 23 and his opening statement is not simply a declaration, but a prayer. Drawing on Isaiah, Galatians, and the Lord’s Prayer, we reflect on Jesus as the great high priest who intercedes for those responsible for his suffering.

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In which John and David begin exploring Jesus’ first words from the cross in Luke 23. Against the brutality of crucifixion, Jesus speaks forgiveness before accusation, mockery, or repentance. Drawing on Augustine, Genesis, and the theology of grace, they consider how Christ’s words do more than describe forgiveness: they bring it into reality.

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In which John and David continue their exploration of the seven last words of Jesus, tracing their chronology across the Gospels and considering the significance of three hours of darkness and silence. From the tenderness of Christ’s opening words to the cosmic weight of his final cries, they reflect on the danger of rushing towards resurrection without confronting the suffering and death of Jesus.

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In which John and David begin a new series exploring the seven words of Jesus from the cross. They consider the importance of slowing down and listening to familiar texts, the nature of mystery, and what Jesus’ words reveal about the cross: not simply as something that shows us God, but as the place where God is doing something.

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Episode 259 of the Two Texts Podcast | Seven 1

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In which John and David bring the latest series to an end by exploring the “soft” I AMs of John’s Gospel. From a confrontation in the Temple to Jesus’ arrest in the garden, we trace the growing force of ego eimi (I AM). They consider light and darkness, recognition and blindness, and what happens when the divine name moves from something easily missed to something impossible to ignore.

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In which John and David turn to the “soft” I AMs of John’s Gospel. Beginning with the Samaritan woman and the disciples on the stormy sea, they explore how ego eimi echoes the divine name, how people respond when Jesus says it, and a striking contrast with Exodus: “I AM. Do not be afraid.”

Episode 257 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus and God's "Name" 21

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