The Fig Tree with Melani Shock
In Biblical times, the fig tree was the meditation center of the ancients. The big leaves and drooping branches afforded solitude for one or a few to sit in quiet contemplation undetected and it became known as the “thinking tree.” Join Melani Shock and friends under The Fig Tree as they ponder thoughts which reveal a layer here and there of a deeper meaning, a sharper focus, and a brighter hope as we ponder concepts and stories and search for clearer truths through the realities of our lives.
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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Episode 4 of The Fig Tree—and of the “Survivor Series”—features Cylinda Nickel as she tells her story of surviving a traumatic health crisis. She shares her experience and the spiritual lessons she learned during the event and subsequent recovery. The daughter of missionaries, Cylinda grew up as an “MK” (missionary kid) and later worked helping MKs around the world for 20 years. Presently, she serves as the Executive Director for Compassion Services International.
Resources:
Cylinda’s book about her experience, Suddenly: The Miracle, the Healing, the Process, is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions: https://www.amazon.com/Suddenly-Miracle-Healing-Cylinda-Nickel/dp/B0B82HZ8QX/ A portion of the proceeds from each sale benefits the West Africa literacy project through CSi.
CSi (Compassion Serivces International): compassionservices.org, IG @compassion_services, FB @CompassionServicesInternational, Twitter @1_CSI
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Last week’s conversation with Gillian Larsen continues in this week’s episode of the “Survivor Series.” Join us as Gill offers her personal and professional experience with moving through the grief process and explains how to not only survive but also thrive. Gill holds a master’s degree in professional counseling and is an ordained minister, as well as a board-certified pastoral counselor and coach. You can reach Gill for in-person or video counseling, relationship/life coaching, and conference speaking at thelarsencenter@gmail.com Watch for upcoming classes, intensives, and training through The Larsen Center in the coming months.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
The Fig Tree’s “Survivor Series” continues with Gill Larsen. On this (Part 1 of 2) episode, Gill shares her story of becoming a widow at age 31 with three young children and what gave her comfort and hope as she tried to navigate having her world shattered. Gill lives in Louisiana and is part of the Breaux Bridge Pentecostals in Breaux Bridge.
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
In this inaugural episode of The Fig Tree podcast, we launch the “Survivor Series” as this month’s focus. Melani is joined by her daughter, Kendra, and Randa Chance, a licensed counselor, shares insight into trauma and how to deal with it, addresses women in ministry, and offers encouragement to those struggling with a lack of hope.
You can find Randa online at kainoscounseling.com.
Resources:
samhsa.gov—free training that is great for churches, people in the community, leaders, individuals, etc. Two recommended online courses are Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery. Each is a 5-7 hr. training to get you through disasters and equip people who are trying to survive with some skills.
https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/psychological-first-aid-online
https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/skills-psychological-recovery-online
Book: Healing Your Church Hurt by Stephen Mansfield; you can find the book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3CHKrGQ (this is an affiliate link)
How to Listen to The Fig Tree
The Fig Tree is an episodic podcast with one episode released each week. The topics are published in categories / themes in order for you to be able to choose those which interest you. Resources and upcoming themes and guests are provided in the show notes.
This month's theme is "Survivor Series" and focuses on those who have experienced traumatic situations and how they have not only survived but are, in fact, thriving through the changes which have come their way. We hope you will be inspired by their stories.
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