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The Fig Tree with Melani Shock

The Fig Tree with Melani Shock

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 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.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Christianity Spirituality
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  • The Fig Tree #14: Deanna Lemke

    The Fig Tree #14: Deanna Lemke
    May 12 2023
    Listen in as Deanna Lemke and Melani discuss the art of leadership, including common mistakes, navigating change and conflict, and identifying blind spots. Deanna has a degree in leadership and is a Birkman-certified consultant. She and her husband, Phil, live and pastor in British Columbia. Resources: · Crucial Accountability by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler, and Maxfield: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Accountability-Resolving-Expectations-Commitments/dp/0071829318 · God & Me Journal: https://kq-ministries-inc.myshopify.com/products/god-me-90-day-journal · Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Like-Jesus-Revisited-Blanchard/dp/0718077253/ · True North by Bill George: https://www.amazon.com/True-North-Authentically-Workplace-Emerging/dp/1119886104/ · Managing Transition by William Bridges: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Transitions-25th-anniversary-Making/dp/0738219657/ · Books by William Bridges · Books by Daniel Goleman · The Fig Tree Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YnncZyXG9XUtcVWegVOXx?si=-TrZTyM3T0WE5mBHN7vFlQ&nd=1 0:00—Introduction 4:35—What is Leadership? 7:10—Insecurity & Servanthood 15:40—Self-Leadership 21:35—Choosing a Leader 23:40—Leadership Mistakes 33:30—Leading through Change 44:57—Leading in Conflict 54:35—Blindspots
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Fig Tree #13: Ted Maldonado

    The Fig Tree #13: Ted Maldonado
    Apr 18 2023
    Ted Maldonado is a cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in psychology from Texas A&M. On this episode, he addresses the way the brain influences behavior, gives insight into the impact the mind and body have on one another, overviews negativity bias, and discusses the impact of meditation and mindfulness on anxiety. Ted and his wife, Hilary, have one daughter, and they currently live in Indiana, where Ted teaches at Indiana State University. Resources: God & Me Journal: https://kq-ministries-inc.myshopify.com/products/god-me-90-day-journal
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Fig Tree #12: Terry Shock

    The Fig Tree #12: Terry Shock
    Apr 4 2023
    Our lives can be compared to trees, whether we are strong enough to weather the storms of life or easily fall with a gust of wind. As we examine our lives in the context of a tree’s roots, trunk, branches, and leaves/fruit, we find parallels that help us continue to remain healthy and fruit-bearing despite adverse conditions. In this episode, Terry and Melani offer highlights from The Tree, and, for each of the four areas, they share some insights they have gained through their years of teaching this topic. Resources: kqministries.net Personal Roadmap (free): courses.kqministries.net God-Connection Podcast Episode: Listen to The Fig Tree Episode #11 0:00—Introduction 2:08—How The Tree Began 6:00—Overview 8:00—Roots 14:10—Trunk 20:52—Branches 39:44—Leaves & Fruit 53:57—Ending
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    55 mins
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