OneTwo Church at South Padre Island

Shawn Reinsel

OneTwo Church is located in South Padre Island, TX.  We study the Word of God with passion and a deep commitment to the New Covenant of Grace.  Join us as we journey through the Bible verse by verse together.  

  1. 22H AGO

    Follow the Promises: Are they Really for Everyone?

    Send us a text What if the promised land isn’t a far-off heaven but a courageous way of living right now? We open Joshua 2 and sit with Rahab’s story to explore how real faith takes shape in imperfect lives and why God’s promises are strong enough to carry us through fear, uncertainty, and battle. Joshua prefigures Jesus, who leads us into a life marked by presence, purpose, and victory, not by the absence of struggle but by confidence in God’s character. Rahab hears what God has done and makes a daring choice. Her evidence-based faith disrupts shame and reshapes her future, turning a house on Jericho’s wall into a beacon of mercy. The scarlet cord she ties becomes a sign of salvation and a powerful picture of redemption through the blood of Jesus. We unpack how Hebrews 11 and James 2 fit together—faith as assurance in what we cannot see, and faith as action that aligns with what we believe—without turning the Christian life into a lifelong performance review. Instead, we focus on concrete responses to God’s promises that bear fruit in love, courage, and peace. Along the way, we confront fear with promises, remember that every person we meet bears an eternal soul, and rediscover grace big enough for outsiders and skeptics. Rahab’s legacy doesn’t end with rescue; it culminates in honor within the lineage of Jesus, proving that God writes new beginnings where we expect dead ends. If you’re craving peace, longing for purpose, or wrestling with whether grace could include you, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a path forward. If it resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review telling us which promise you’re choosing to trust this week. Support the show

    43 min
  2. DEC 16

    Follow the Promises: God's Path to Victorious Life

    Send us a text Start with a claim that reframes everything: the promised land isn’t heaven. It’s a life of victory now, with real battles and real breakthroughs, led not by the law or your willpower, but by Jesus—our Joshua—who brings us into what God already promised to give. We walk through Joshua 1 as both history and a living guide, exploring how God’s promises move us from wandering to purpose, from pressure to presence, and from self-reliance to Spirit-led courage. We trace the arc of promise from Genesis to Joshua: a God who pledges to crush evil, calls a family to bless the world, rescues slaves by grace, and reveals that the law exposes need but cannot grant life. Then we stand on the riverbank with Israel and hear the language of gift: I will be with you, I will not forsake you. That presence is the guarantee. Victory isn’t earned through religious hustle; it’s received by faith as Christ lives in us. We talk about what it means to “meditate day and night,” not as performance but as staying close to the voice that steadies our steps. Faith becomes active—taking ground promise by promise, step by step. You’ll also hear how Joshua foreshadows Jesus—Yeshua by name—and why only He can lead us across our Jordan. We confront the modern wilderness of try-harder spirituality and replace it with be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Along the way, we highlight the power of community: helping one another into rest until everyone has possession of what God has given. If you’ve been stuck between fear and effort, this conversation offers a clear path forward: fix your eyes on Jesus, receive His indwelling life, and move with courage grounded in promise. If this message meets you where you are, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find it. Then tell us: which promise are you standing on this week? Support the show

    43 min
  3. DEC 9

    Grace On The Move

    Send us a text What if missions felt less like pressure and more like partnership with the Father? We open Scripture in Romans 10, then show how grace—not guilt—can send, equip, and sustain real work in hard places. From a CarePoint in Cuyotenango, Guatemala to pastors’ networks in India, a growing Bible college in Nepal, and a grassroots movement in Pakistan, you’ll hear how small, faithful steps turn into lasting change when the Spirit leads. In Guatemala, Children’s HopeChest empowers kids and families with tutoring, talent nights that celebrate gifts, and women’s basket-making courses launched with local partners. In India, a coffee shop friendship grew into conferences and translations of Simple Grace in Hindi and Telugu, helping leaders shift from rule-keeping to relationship with Jesus. Nepal’s Evangelical Christian College—born during lockdown—now trains dozens of students and pastors for church planting, proving that courage and clarity can thrive even under pressure. Pakistan may be the most unexpected door of all. After a young leader translated Simple Grace into Urdu, Many pastors in Karachi gathered to learn and connect. The team now serves rural Sindh, where villages welcome teaching on the gospel of grace, supported by practical love like clean-water wells that cost about $150 each. This is missions that honors people, builds trust, and makes space for the good news to be heard. Our strategy stays simple: listen to God’s word, walk by the Spirit, and act from relationship. No arm-twisting. No plates passed. Just a clear invite to pray, give, or go as the Father leads. Want to take a next step? Scan the QR codes, learn more about each partner, and ask God how you can participate. If this moved you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review to help others find these stories of grace on the move. Check out website for the new Missions Page.  onetwochurch.com Support the show

    43 min
  4. DEC 1

    How to Put the "Giving" in Thanksgiving

    Send us a text What if your generosity didn’t start with a percentage but with a conversation with God? As we close our long walk through First Corinthians, we step into chapter 16 and the often-misunderstood topic of giving. We contrast Old Covenant tithing with New Covenant freedom, tracing how the apostles move us from rule-keeping to Spirit-led generosity—and why that shift brings relief, joy, and purpose. We open the text where Paul organizes a collection for the saints and show how his instructions emphasize readiness, intentionality, and integrity over emotional pressure. Then we connect this with 2 Corinthians 9 to unpack the farmer’s wisdom: sow sparingly, reap sparingly; sow bountifully, reap bountifully. The promise isn’t a cash windfall but a richer harvest of spiritual and eternal good. Along the way, we tackle common myths—like “give 10 percent to earn blessings”—and replace them with four clear principles: give cheerfully, remember everything is gift, give with purpose and love, and refuse guilt or compulsion. We also get practical about preparing gifts in private, caring for family obligations, and directing support toward people in need, healthy local churches, and faithful missions. You’ll also hear Paul’s pastoral heart in his travel notes, his commendation of co-workers, and his final charge to watch, stand firm, be brave, be strong, and let all you do be done in love. The thread running through it all is identity: when grace defines who we are, generosity becomes a joyful reflection of our Father’s character. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by formulas or shamed by fundraising tactics, this conversation invites you back to the quiet place to ask, “Father, what would you have me do?” If this helped you breathe easier and think deeper about giving, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a short review. Your feedback helps more people discover freedom, joy, and purpose in Jesus. Support the show

    46 min
  5. NOV 24

    Suit Up

    Send us a text What if your current body isn’t built for your true future? We dive into 1 Corinthians 15 with a simple claim that changes everything: you’re wearing an earth suit now, but you’re destined for a heaven suit. Seeds don’t look like the plants they become, and your resurrected body won’t be a polished version of today’s aches and scars. It will be new in kind—incorruptible, powerful, and glorious—crafted to fully express the life of Christ already at work within you. We walk through Paul’s vivid contrasts and analogies—fish and birds built for their realms, stars each with their own glory—to show why skepticism about resurrection misses the point. Then we zoom out to the story of Adam and Christ. Adam handed down life that ends; Jesus shares resurrection life with those who believe. That shift in identity reframes everything: the outer self may fade, but the inner life is renewed. We look to the risen Jesus as the best preview of our future body—embodied yet unbound by decay—and discuss the mystery of the rapture and the “last trumpet” with curiosity and care, setting speculation aside to center the clear promise: death is swallowed up in victory. This hope is not abstract. It calls us to live steady, immovable, and generous lives today—loving our families, serving our communities, forgiving freely, and refusing to quit. If death has lost its sting, then our labor in the Lord is never wasted. Listen for a clear, Scripture-rich journey through resurrection hope, a thoughtful take on the rapture, and a grounded call to suit up with faith that works through love. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us what part most strengthened your faith. Support the show

    41 min
  6. NOV 17

    Resurrection Life vs. Hedonism

    Send us a text What if the belief sitting at the center of your heart is steering every choice you make? We explore the gritty clash between resurrection life and hedonism and ask a simple, unsettling question: if Jesus truly rose and shares that life with us, how should we live today? We start with Corinth’s crisis of belief and why Paul pushes beyond theology into daily practice. Hedonism makes perfect sense if the grave is final—eat, drink, and avoid pain. But if Christ is risen, purpose outranks comfort, relationships outlast convenience, and courage stops looking foolish. Paul’s “I die daily” isn’t a call to self-harm; it’s a freeing identity shift: my old self is crucified with Christ, and my life is already spent for love. We talk about risk, resilience, and how grace—not rules—actually changes what we want. Along the way, we test ourselves with honest questions about suffering, decisions, and relationships. We reflect on “awake to righteousness,” the idea that sin can’t satisfy a renewed heart, and we revisit Jesus’ parable of the talents as a picture of faithful stewardship. Each morning becomes a quiet, powerful prayer: here are my hands, mind, and words—Jesus, live through me. When eternity anchors your hope, small acts of love gain weight, and even pain becomes a place where God’s life can move through you. If you’re tired of self-focus and hungry for a stronger purpose, this conversation offers a clear path forward: believe the resurrection, surrender your day, and step into a life that actually matters. If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us the one choice you’re changing this week. Support the show

    36 min
  7. NOV 10

    All In All

    Send us a text What if the end of the story isn’t collapse but completion—where even death bows and love has the last word? Today we walk through 1 Corinthians 15:24–28 and explore how the resurrection set a chain reaction in motion that will culminate with Christ placing every enemy under His feet and presenting a restored kingdom to the Father. The promise isn’t abstract or distant; it is the framework for hope when life feels broken, and it answers our deepest fears about suffering, injustice, and loss. We unpack the language of victory and the meaning behind “then comes the end,” taking time to explore why death is named as the last enemy and how believers can face mortality without terror. Along the way, we open a window into the Trinity—not as a puzzle to solve but as a portrait of God’s heart: the Father leading in love, the Son reigning and joyfully submitting, and the Spirit glorifying the Son. That vision makes “God all in all” more than a phrase; it becomes an invitation into union where holiness and mercy meet. From there, we turn to everyday life. Colossians says you are complete in Christ, which dismantles the pressure to chase spiritual scarcity. Jesus’ teaching on the “single eye” reorients our gaze, helping us stop labeling every swing of the pendulum as good or bad and start tracing each moment back to a faithful King who works all things for our good. We share practical ways to test God’s promises, renew the mind, and live as a “living sacrifice” without drifting into burnout or performance. And we close with an honest call to surrender the very thing we fear to lose, trusting that the One who gave all for us is worthy of all from us. If this stirred hope or raised questions, subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help more people find these conversations. Your stories and responses shape where we go next—what promise are you trusting God with this week? Support the show

    41 min
  8. NOV 3

    Have you Heard the Good News? Part 2 "The Life"

    Send us a text What if the resurrection isn’t just a past event to admire but a present life to receive? We open 1 Corinthians 15 and trace the good news from cross to empty tomb, then further—to the startling claim that Jesus shares his risen life with anyone who believes. Not a receipt stapled to your forgiveness, not a theological footnote, but a living union that changes your motives, your energy, and your future. We explore how the Old Testament hid the promise of rising in plain sight and how it all snaps into focus through Jesus. Then we walk through the eyewitnesses: Peter the denier restored, the Twelve regrouped, 500 at once, James the skeptical brother convinced, and Paul the persecutor transformed. Each story carries a theme of grace and points to a faith that is historically grounded and personally disruptive. If Christ is not raised, preaching is empty and faith is futile. If he is raised—and he is—then death is dethroned, and life and immortality stand open. From Romans 6 to Ephesians 1, we unpack union with Christ as the core of Christian living: you died with him, and you live with him. That’s why grace produces love rather than apathy, why obedience becomes joyful rather than crushing, and why sin loses its appeal. The same power that raised Jesus helps you forgive, restrain your words, and keep hope alive. Two promises hold you steady: complete forgiveness and a new life that makes holiness possible. Ready to trade trying harder for trusting deeper? Press play, and let resurrection life do what effort never could. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the good news. Support the show

    48 min

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OneTwo Church is located in South Padre Island, TX.  We study the Word of God with passion and a deep commitment to the New Covenant of Grace.  Join us as we journey through the Bible verse by verse together.