Two Slant Trees

Willy and Jess Versteeg
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In season 2, a married couple reads through Pure Pleasure by Gary Thomas during the second COVID-19 wave.

  1. ÉPISODE 1

    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.

    23 min

  2. ÉPISODE 2

    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.

    32 min

  3. ÉPISODE 3

    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"

    29 min

  4. ÉPISODE 4

    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.

    34 min

  5. ÉPISODE 5

    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.

    29 min

  6. ÉPISODE 6

    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!

    35 min

  7. ÉPISODE 7

    7. Spiritual Ferns

    This episode we talk about the signs of impending doom in your spiritual life. Sound alarming? Listen to find out what they are. You might also hear us talk about the sea shanty phase of our lives. We make reference to each of the following songs in our too-long sidebar about men-with-beards-singing-songs-in-boats. Here’s the Wellerman … Continue reading "7. Spiritual Ferns"

    38 min

  8. ÉPISODE 8

    8. Preserving Pleasure

    How do we ensure that pleasure stays “good” and doesn’t move over to the “dark side”? How do we make sure it doesn’t grow to take over our lives? Listen to hear us discuss this chapter in the book.

    31 min

  9. ÉPISODE 9

    Dangerous Pleasures & A Case for Spending Money

    This episode we talk about enjoyable things that could turn addictive or overindulgent, and why we shouldn’t necessarily run away from these things. We talk about skydiving, wine, sassy theologians, and our Dodge Caravan.

    31 min

  10. ÉPISODE 10

    Family Pleasure

    After a long break we are back to finish off the season. This episode we talk about the importance of having fun together as a family.

    21 min
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À propos

In season 2, a married couple reads through Pure Pleasure by Gary Thomas during the second COVID-19 wave.

Informations

  • Créateur
    Willy and Jess Versteeg
  • Épisodes
    10
  • Saisons
    1
  • Classement
    Tout public
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Jess Versteeg
  • Site Web de l’émission
    Two Slant Trees