The Two Trees Podcast

Genesis 14 suddenly drops us into a world of kings, armies, tribute, rebellion, and war. But this strange battle is doing more than giving us ancient history. As the powers of Abram’s world begin to converge on the land, Genesis paints a picture of kingdoms devouring one another while Lot finds himself caught in the middle. In this episode, we step into the political and spiritual world of Abram to see why these kings matter, what the strange peoples they conquer along the way reveal, and how...

In this episode, we explore Genesis 12–13 and the striking contrast between Abram’s self-serving choices and the character of the Lord, discovering that God’s faithfulness is not rooted in what He can get from us, but in who He is. Send us Fan Mail

Shechem is more than a location on a map—it is a place where generations are confronted with the question of whom they will serve. From Abraham’s altar and Jacob’s rejection of foreign gods, to Joshua’s covenant and Abimelech’s disastrous kingship, the story of Shechem repeatedly returns to worship, allegiance, and kingship. In this episode, we explore the biblical context of Shechem and discover how one ancient place becomes a stage for the continuing choice between serving the Lord and foll...

As Abram enters the land of Canaan, the biblical story begins to narrow its focus—from the sweeping story of the nations to one man faithfully listening to and obeying the voice of God. His first stop is Shechem, at the Oak of Moreh, a place already associated with pagan worship and supernatural power. Yet Abram does not surrender this place to the gods of the nations; he builds an altar and worships the Lord there. In this episode, we explore why Shechem matters, how Abram’s simple act of ob...

In this episode, we explore the calling of Abraham and the remarkable promises God gives him in Genesis 12. Abram leaves the security of his old world to follow God into the unknown, and his obedience transforms wandering into a journey of fellowship and blessing. But God’s promise is bigger than Abraham himself: he will become a great nation, receive a great name, and—most importantly—become a blessing to the nations. From Babel to Abraham and ultimately to Jesus, we trace God’s plan to brin...