Two sisters & a cup of tea

Felicity Carswell & Sarah Dargue

Two sisters. In two countries. Chatting through the Bible and driving it to the heart. Over a cup of tea. And a biscuit.

Join your hosts, sisters Felicity and Sarah, and the occasional special guest, as they respond to scripture together with discussion and reflection in their bite-size weekly episodes - ideal if you’re looking for a short Bible study online to listen on the go!

Whether you are new to Bible study or have been a Christian for many years, this Christian podcast for women feels like you’re studying with friends and is a great bible study for small groups too. Join us as we seek to grow in our knowledge and understanding of God’s Word together!

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Season 2 Trailer: JAMES

Season 2 Trailer: JAMES

Felicity & Sarah introduce Season 2 of their podcast.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.

Season 10

Season 10 Trailer: JOHN 6-12

Season 10 Trailer: JOHN 6-12

We're delighted to be back in your earbuds for the start of Season 10!Here's the link to sign up for our mini-episode series, that will be delivered straight into your inbox, along with a free chapter from Kristen Wetherell's new book 'Help for the Hungry Soul'. Stay tuned for our interview with Kristen next week as we chat with her on the theme of 'When Bible reading is hard.'And here’s the link to our website, where you can find all the details on our upcoming season in John 6-12!

1: When Bible reading is Hard: A Conversation with Kristen Wetherell

1: When Bible reading is Hard: A Conversation with Kristen Wetherell

As the new year dawns, we’re delighted to welcome Kristen Wetherell onto the podcast for a candid conversation about when we find it hard to open our Bibles. Kristen is the author of Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight encouragements to grow your appetite for God’s Word. We benefitted so much from this conversation as Bible reading plans and new year’s resolutions swirl around us - we hope it will be an encouragement to you too!For more information on our latest season, head to our Season page on our website.

2: John's Gospel Round 2: Jesus the Promised One

2: John's Gospel Round 2: Jesus the Promised One

John’s Gospel, round 2 here we go! Back in season 4, we read John 1-5, always knowing that we’d pick up where we left off at some point. Well, now is the time. We’re excited to get stuck into chapters 6-12 this season. Today, we’re giving a recap of all that’s happened up to this point in the gospel of John, as well as picking out a few themes that we’ll be seeing in the next few weeks. We are so looking forward to getting stuck in John’s gospel again and we hope you’ll join us!For questions to dig into over a cup of tea, do head to our episode show notes.

3: Jesus the Promised Lord (John 6:1-21)

3: Jesus the Promised Lord (John 6:1-21)

We’re straight into the big stuff today, as John shows us his eye-witness account of two astounding miracles, confirming just how glorious Christ is, and how much we’ve got to look forward to in this group of chapters.Sign up to our newsletter to be in with a chance of winning our 3rd Birthday Giveaway!

4: Jesus the Promised Bread (John 6:22-71)

4: Jesus the Promised Bread (John 6:22-71)

Saturated with Old Testament Imagery, our passage today follows swift on the heels of Jesus’ extraordinary feeding of the 5000. There are some big verses here today, and some surprising reactions. As ever, we’re chewing over this portion of John’s gospel with a cup of tea and looking at what it looks like to truly apply this to every day life as Christian women.

5: Jesus the Promised Presence (John 7:1-52)

5: Jesus the Promised Presence (John 7:1-52)

With yet more mind-blowing references to the Old Testament, Jesus is making it very clear to all those around him just who he is and why he has come. Come and join us for this next part of John’s gospel, as we marvel at what he is promising to all who believe.

6: Jesus the Promised Light (8:12-59): A conversation with Courtney Doctor

6: Jesus the Promised Light (8:12-59): A conversation with Courtney Doctor

We’re delighted to welcome Courtney Doctor onto the podcast today as we delve into the whole of John chapter 8. Courtney is an author and Bible teacher, and currently serves as Director of Women’s Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition. Together with Joanna Kimbrel, she has recently written a Bible study on the ‘I Am’ sayings in John’s Gospel entitled Behold and Believe.For some bible study questions to go along with this episode, click here.

7: Jesus the Promised Judge (John 9:1-41)

7: Jesus the Promised Judge (John 9:1-41)

An astounding healing coupled with both worship and disbelief from those around Jesus. Come and join us for chapter 9 of John’s gospel as we wrestle with Jesus’ own words and why he says he has come.

8: Jesus the Promised Shepherd (John 10:1-21)

8: Jesus the Promised Shepherd (John 10:1-21)

Rich and comforting words from the lips of Jesus today as we dwell on what it is for him to be the Good Shepherd, the one promised from long ago. As ever we’re driving these words to our hearts in our online Bible study over a cup of tea and a biscuit.

9: Jesus the Promised Son (John 10:22-42)

9: Jesus the Promised Son (John 10:22-42)

From Shepherd to Son, Jesus provides increasing clarity on who He is for those around him, and yet the responses are stark. Which begs the question, ‘How are we responding to Jesus today?’ Join us for our next conversation in our Bible study in John’s gospel.

10: Jesus the Promised Hope (John 11:1-45)

10: Jesus the Promised Hope (John 11:1-45)

Astounding hope in the midst of the deepest of griefs. It’s an extraordinary claim from the lips of Jesus, and an even more extraordinary proof as he delivers on that claim. Join us as we look afresh at Jesus raising Lazarus from death in John 11 today.

11: Jesus the Promised Saviour (John 11:46-12:11)

11: Jesus the Promised Saviour (John 11:46-12:11)

We’re nearing the end of our section in John’s gospel with an extraordinary prophecy from the high priest, Caiaphas, hinting at what kind of death Jesus would endure, and for what purpose it would accomplish. As ever, we’re chatting this part of John’s gospel through over a cup of tea and biscuit, and we’d love you to join us for our twenty minute Bible study.

12: Jesus: Glorious Promises Fulfilled

12: Jesus: Glorious Promises Fulfilled

And just like that, another season is wrapped up. Today we’re reflecting on John chapters 6-12, and our big takeaways from this section of John’s gospel. Remember that you can access any of the transcripts to our online Bible studies on our website, as well as questions to dig into the passage a little more.

Season 9

Season 9 Trailer: ECCLESIASTES

Season 9 Trailer: ECCLESIASTES

This season we're diving into some of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, as we get into the book of Ecclesiastes. Here's a little peak into what's in store...For more info, head to our season page on our website.

1: Ecclesiastes: Life Shaped by Eternity

1: Ecclesiastes: Life Shaped by Eternity

Welcome to the first episode of Season 9. This season we’re going to be studying some Old Testament wisdom literature - the book of Ecclesiastes. We’re excited, we’re daunted, and we can’t wait to get stuck in. Join us in this introduction to the season, as we introduce ourselves, the book, and what it looks like to make the most of this deep dive into Ecclesiastes.For more info, head to our show notes on our website.

2: Eternity Shapes the Rhythms of Life (1:1-11)

2: Eternity Shapes the Rhythms of Life (1:1-11)

Join us as we consider the first eleven verses of Ecclesiastes today in our online Bible study over a cup of tea. From all of creation, to the human being, what does it look like for eternity to shape the rhythms of life? It’s a powerful start to the book!For questions to take the discussion further, head to our show notes on our website.

3: Eternity Shapes Life's Endeavours (1:12-2:26)

3: Eternity Shapes Life's Endeavours (1:12-2:26)

Can the pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, pleasure and toil squash the reality that death undeniably looms? The preacher goes on an extensive search in our passage today, answering that very question. Why not grab a friend to chat over the truths from this Bible study in Ecclesiastes?

4: Eternity Shapes Time (3:1-22)

4: Eternity Shapes Time (3:1-22)

Have you noticed the beauty of poetry within the book of Ecclesiastes? We get another famous chunk of poetry in our passage today, and yet there’s a twist to the meaning we so often give it…

5: Eternity Shapes our View of Others (4:1-16)

5: Eternity Shapes our View of Others (4:1-16)

How are you finding studying Ecclesiastes so far with us? There’s so much to ponder, and so much to confuse as well. We hit upon some stark realities today, alongside what it looks like to wisely live in light of eternity.Find our show note questions here to continue talking through Ecclesiastes chapter 4.

6: Seeing Jesus in Ecclesiastes: A Conversation with Karen Soole

6: Seeing Jesus in Ecclesiastes: A Conversation with Karen Soole

We are delighted to be joined by the author and Bible teacher Karen Soole today as we continue to drive Ecclesiastes to our hearts. Karen helps us to think through how we really see Jesus in the pages of Ecclesiastes, and what it looks like to be shaped by the preacher’s perspective in all of life.For our show notes click here.