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

    Seven Sevens and More Sevens

    Send us Fan Mail Four books tell the story of Jesus, but John comes at you from a different angle. We talk through why Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the Synoptic Gospels and how John steps away from the usual timeline to answer a sharper question: who is Jesus, really? Along the way, we unpack the classic Gospel symbols lion, ox, man, and eagle, and why the eagle is such a fitting picture for John’s claim that Jesus comes from heaven and reveals God. Then we zoom in on John’s obsession with sevens. Seven sign miracles. Seven “I Am” statements. Seven titles and themes introduced right out of the gate. We connect those patterns to the Bible’s bigger story of the number seven as completion, sufficiency, rest, and freedom, from creation and Sabbath rhythms to the sevens that fill Revelation. This is not trivia for Bible nerds; it is a repeated spotlight on one message: Jesus is enough. We also camp on John 20:31 and the purpose behind everything John writes: belief that leads to life. That pushes us into a practical tension we all feel, whether we admit it or not, faith in Jesus and his finished work versus faith in ourselves, our effort, and our religious performance. We close with a simple invitation to surrender, receive life, and let that trust turn into an active love for others. If you’re starting the Gospel of John or coming back with fresh questions, hit play, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of John do you most want to understand: the signs, the “I Am” statements, or the meaning of “life”? Support the show

    38 min
  2. APR 28

    Follow the Promises: Full Surrender

    Send us Fan Mail The moment that changes everything isn’t usually dramatic, it’s decisive. We open with an NFL draft picture of commitment, then Joshua 24 takes us to Shechem where an entire nation “presents themselves before the Lord” and Joshua refuses to offer soft options. No backup plans. No crossed fingers. Choose today. From there, we slow down and read what we call God’s resume of faithfulness: Abraham chosen out of idol worship, a family sustained through impossibility, deliverance through Moses, the Red Sea, the wilderness, protection from curses, and victories Israel didn’t earn. We also notice what’s missing, God doesn’t rehearse Israel’s failures. That omission points straight to grace, to the promise that God forgives and remembers sin no more. Trust grows when we remember what God has done, and surrender stops feeling like a threat and starts feeling like sanity. Then we get honest about what “full surrender” means. Joshua warns the people not to take vows lightly, and Jesus does the same in Luke 14: count the cost, carry the cross, forsake all. We talk Christian discipleship, the Holy Spirit as the power to actually follow through, and the modern “foreign gods” we keep within arm’s reach. If surrender is real, it gets practical fast: what needs to be put away, deleted, or laid at Jesus’ feet? If this challenged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review. What’s one area where you’re ready to stop negotiating and go fully surrendered? Support the show

    45 min
  3. APR 25

    Idolatry is a Sorry Excuse for Love

    Send us Fan Mail Idolatry rarely shows up wearing a warning label. It usually looks like comfort, control, or “just one more scroll” when life feels heavy. We open Joshua 23 and sit with an old man’s farewell speech, where Joshua reminds Israel that every victory came from the Lord and every future loss will come from turning their love toward lesser gods. Then we make it uncomfortably personal: if everyone serves something, what are we serving when we’re stressed, lonely, or afraid? We also slow down and compare covenants, because Joshua’s warnings make more sense when you see the bigger story. Israel’s life in the Promised Land is tied to obedience under the Mosaic law, but the Christian life is rooted in the new covenant of grace. Our blessings are not earned by performance; they’re secured by Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. That changes how we read passages about blessing and judgment, and it changes how we fight sin. We talk about walking by faith not by sight, the dangers of legalism and “anything goes” Christianity, and why grace is the only path that keeps our eyes on Christ. Finally, we land on the heart of it: the Holy Spirit doesn’t treat us like slaves. He leads us as sons and daughters (Romans 8), reminding us we’re forgiven, accepted, and loved. If you’re tired of striving, tired of shame, or tired of idols that never satisfy, this is a reset worth hearing. Subscribe, share this with a friend, leave a review, and tell us what “idol” you’re most tempted to run to when life gets hard. Support the show

    45 min
  4. APR 13

    Follow the Promises: Living In The Promised Land

    Send us Fan Mail A rumor spreads, emotions spike, and God’s people are seconds away from turning on each other. Joshua 22 reads like a headline, and it forces a question we all face: when relationships get tense, do we move toward truth and love or toward assumptions and control? We walk through what “living in the Promised Land” really means for everyday Christian life. Joshua’s charge to the tribes gives us a simple but challenging order for a healthy relationship with God: hear God’s Word first, respond with love, then obey from a heart strengthened by grace. We also name the two ditches we fall into when we scramble that order: heresy that loves without listening, and legalism that obeys without loving. If you’ve ever felt burned out, guilty, or spiritually numb, this part lands hard. Then we unpack the altar incident by the Jordan and why it nearly sparked civil war. The resolution is a masterclass in biblical conflict resolution: courage to confront, concern for God’s holiness, willingness to sacrifice for a brother or sister, and the discipline to believe the best instead of the worst. We also get practical about worship in spirit and truth, the kind you can’t fake and don’t have to earn, and how that worship shows up while driving, working, parenting, and choosing patience in hard moments. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s navigating conflict, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of “hear, love, obey” do you most need to rebuild right now? Support the show

    42 min
  5. APR 7

    The Ceasefire

    Send us Fan Mail Ceasefire is more than a headline word. It’s the aching thing many of us want with God, especially when our inner world feels like a constant low-grade war of guilt, fear, and trying to stay in control. We start with a simple question that won’t let go: how many ceasefires do we need, not just across nations, but inside the human heart? We follow the Bible’s storyline from rebellion in Genesis to God’s surprising pursuit, then land on the center of the Christian gospel: Jesus Christ makes peace through His blood and proves it through the resurrection. That means the biggest fight isn’t you versus your circumstances, or even you versus other people, it’s the deep conflict of humanity against God, and the invitation is to stop playing the villain and accept reconciliation. Using Hebrews 13:20-21, we unpack why Scripture calls Him the God of peace, why the cross settles judgment without “double jeopardy,” and why “God is not mad at you” is not a motivational line but a theological conclusion. We also talk about what happens after you sign the terms of the ceasefire: full forgiveness, full acceptance, and the Holy Spirit actually living in you, reshaping desires and producing real change by grace. Instead of religious striving and rulebook Christianity, we’re invited into daily surrender where Jesus lives His life through us as the Great Shepherd. If you’ve been trying to pry blessings out of God’s hands, this is your reset. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs peace with God, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or question. Support the show

    27 min
  6. MAR 30

    Follow the Promises: God Did It

    Send us Fan Mail Not one good promise failed. That’s how Joshua 21 ends, and it’s the line we build the whole message around, because it exposes the real hero of the story: God’s faithfulness. We follow Joshua 21:43–45 phrase by phrase and keep circling one grace-soaked word, “gave.” Land, rest, victory, and fulfillment don’t come as wages for effort; they arrive as gifts tied to a sworn promise that God Himself carries to the finish. From there, we connect Joshua’s Promised Land to the believer’s everyday fight for peace, joy, and freedom from sin’s dominance. God doesn’t ask us to help Him win battles; He invites us to share in a victory already won, and we step into it by faith. We also name the big crossroads in response to God’s character: we can believe lies about Him, ignore Him, or worship Him with our whole life. Then we take it straight to the cross and the gospel. When the enemy accuses, doubts, or plants thoughts that sound like our own voice, we answer with what the cross proves: total forgiveness, new life, and permanent union with Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:20 becomes our anchor: all the promises of God are Yes and Amen in Jesus. If you’re tired of living by feelings and want real spiritual rest, this one is for you. Listen, subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these promises. What’s one lie you’re ready to answer with the cross? Support the show

    34 min
  7. MAR 23

    Follow the Promises: 6 Cities of Refuge

    Send us Fan Mail Fear has a way of making everything feel like it’s closing in. Shame tells you to hide. Religion tells you to perform. Joshua 20 tells a different story: God built refuge into the map, and He still does. We walk through the Bible’s “Six Cities of Refuge” and why they existed in ancient Israel: a real place of protection, provision, and due process for someone whose life was suddenly at risk. Then we follow the thread into the New Testament where Hebrews uses the same language of fleeing for refuge and laying hold of hope. The point lands hard and clear: Jesus is not distant in trouble. He is accessible, present, and ready to receive you without demanding you clean yourself up first. Along the way, we unpack how the cities mirror the gospel: they’re within reach, open to all, meant for staying not visiting, and only safe inside their walls which is a vivid picture of abiding in Christ. We also dig into the meaning behind each city name as a mini word study that builds assurance: holiness as a gift, a Shepherd who carries you, unbreakable union, a fortress you can hide in, being lifted to heavenly places, and being sealed and kept forever by the Holy Spirit. We close with the bigger hope of God’s final city where the gates never shut and fear has no place. If you need a safe place to run, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What does “refuge” look like in your life right now? Support the show

    40 min
  8. MAR 16

    Follow the Promises: Three Giants and Two Springs

    Send us Fan Mail Three giants don’t wait for a convenient day to show up. They come daily, and they come loud: the world telling you to find life in substitutes, the flesh pulling you back into old coping paths, and the devil pressing shame like it’s the final word. We sit in Joshua 15 with Caleb as he takes the mountain God promised and drives out three giants, then we bring that picture straight into real life with a simple question: what are you actually fighting, and what are you fighting with? From there, the story turns unexpectedly tender when Caleb’s daughter Achsah asks for “a blessing” and requests springs of water. A good field without water is still dry land, and that becomes a mirror for the Christian life when we try to live on self-source effort. We talk about abiding in Christ as relationship, not performance, and why Jesus can say, “Ask whatever you desire,” without turning prayer into a Ferrari wish list. The key is humility, dependence, and a heart shaped by God’s word. We also name the mountains that can stand between us and joy: disappointment, fear, comparison, control, lust, and the subtle lie that God is mad at you. Then we lean into the only strategy that actually brings rest: grace upon grace, living water through the Holy Spirit, and truth that answers accusation. If you feel thirsty, stuck, or tired of digging your own well, press play and come thirsty. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who’s carrying shame, and leave a review so more people can find these promise-centered conversations. Support the show

    42 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.