10 episodes
Two Slant Trees Willy and Jess Versteeg
-
- Education
-
-
4.7 • 3 Ratings
-
In season 2, a married couple reads through Pure Pleasure by Gary Thomas during the second COVID-19 wave.
-
Season 2 Introduction
We’re back for season two during the second wave of coronavirus! Tune in to find out what book we’re going to be going through together.
-
2. Fortifying Yourself With Pleasure
In this episode we talk about how Christians have gotten a reputation for being boring an no fun. We also talk about joy, happiness, pleasure, and church potlucks.
-
3. How Our Pleasure Pleases God
What did you enjoy doing today that you thought brought delight to God? References from this episode: Sally Clarkson interviews Professor Malcome Guite in her podcast At Home With Sally, episode entitled Advent: Living in His Light With Malcolm Guite. The conversation about advent started around minute 15. Bible Verses we quote: Is 62:4-5 – … Continue reading "3. How Our Pleasure Pleases God"
-
4. Enjoying the Earth Without Loving the World
In this episode we talk about how enjoying the world/the earth actually points us to God, not separates us from Him.
-
5. Party Like It's Biblical Times
This episode we talk about Biblical examples of partying, heaven, more potlucks, enjoying church, and what Gary Thomas calls The Tithe That Is Never Taught.
-
6. Practical Pleasure
This episode we cover 2 chapters of Pure Pleasure: ‘Practical Pleasure’ and ‘What’s your pleasure’. We talk about how fun and enjoyment can be the cure to issues we think are spiritual, as well as just practically what are things we do to have fun!
Customer Reviews
These slant trees are no slouch!
This duo is definitely one of my favorite discoveries of 2020. Through this podcast, you will get to experience a honest and deep review of the books they are reading. Their discussions are a mix of intellectual and philosophical thoughts, with a great dose of sarcasm, sassiness and nerdiness. Their side comments (e.g., “we believe in Mariah Carey”) are also hilarious!
Highly recommend it!
I want more!
These short podcasts by Willy and Jess are easy to listen to because they are honest and deep while also relatable and super funny. I enjoyed learning things about the book’s content without having to read the book myself. I also liked that Willy and Jess don’t hold back on their opinions of the book, like when they disagree or are skeptical. I’m looking forward to the next series!