Under the Willow Tree Under The Willow Tree Podcast

In this episode we dicuss some of the things we've continued to wrestle with in this season and some new perspectives we've gained along the way. This is our last episode for season 1, we will be returning for a season 2 with new content in January. Until then we will continue to post some fun things on Instagram and Facebook, so be sure to follow us @underthwillowtreepodcast.

Elise can be found on Instagram and Facebook as well @eliserjames and Tamara can be found on Instagram @tamarajoyks.

Non-Bible materials mentioned in this episode:
BEMA Discipleship https://www.bemadiscipleship.com
The Bible Binge https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZV7O4SgJVwdBjRFvU04Pf?si=c4725b65289b4c68
The Swipe Up+ Newsletter https://erinhmoon.substack.com/

What does it look like when those around you are dating but you remain single? How do you handle the struggles that come with that? How do you walk in contentedness for where God has you? We discuss this and more in this week's podcast.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @underthewillowtreepodcast.
Follow Elise on Instagram and Facebook @eliserjames and follow Tamara on Instagram @tamarajoyks.

Non-Bible materials mentioned in this episode:
BEMA Discipleship Popcast: https://www.bemadiscipleship.com
"Relationships: A Mess Worth Making" https://www.amazon.com/Relationships-Making-Tim-S-Lane/dp/0977080765/ref

This week we discuss the desire for strong mentorship and what that looks like, what we want it to look like, and what it can be. We also talk about recognizing areas where we can be mentoring others.
Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook at @underthewillowtreepodcast.
Follow Elise on Instagram and Facebook @eliserjames and follow Tamara on Instagram @tamarajoyks.

Why CAN'T we be friends?
That's the question we discuss in this week's episode as we talk about friendships with the opposite sex, the way the conservative church seems to view them, and how our views have shifted over time about it.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @underthewillowtreepodcast, follow Elise on Instagram and Facebook @eliserjames, and follow Tamara on Instagram @tamarajoyks.

Non-Bible materials mentioned in this episode:
"Handle With Care", https://www.amazon.com/Handle-Care-Jesus-Redeems-Ministry/dp/153596233X/ref

"Why Can't We Be Friends", https://www.amazon.com/Why-Cant-We-Friends-Avoidance/dp/1629954179/ref

"Your Spouse Doesn't Have to Be Your Best Friend" https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/spouse-best-friend/

For this week's episode, we're diving deeper into our experiences of community, the value that we see in coming together with others, and the boldness it takes to just "try" and see what comes out when you do.
Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @underthewillowtreepodcast.
Follow Elise on both Instagram and Facebook @eliserjames, and follow Tamara on Instagram @tamarajoyks.
Non-Bible materials mentioned in this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Relational-Soul-Moving-False-Connection/dp/0830835873/ref
Ed Welch GROWING TOGETHER CURRICULUM: Lesson 1: Our Neediness is God’s Gift – Edward T. Welch (38:00)
https://www.ccef.org/curriculum/growing-together-curriculum/

This week we're taking a moment to reflect back on the history of our friendship, how confronting resentment and jealousy helped it to grow stronger, and how we tackle conflict and disagreements.
Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @underthewillowtreepodcast
Follow Elise on Instagram and Facebook at @eliserjames and Tamara on Instagram @tamarajoyks. Non-Bible materials mentioned in this episode:
Ed Welch GROWING TOGETHER CURRICULUM: Lesson 1: Our Neediness is God’s Gift – Edward T. Welch (38:00)
https://www.ccef.org/curriculum/growing-together-curriculum/