The Fig Tree Podcast

St. Bartholomew' Episcopal Church
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On the Fig Tree Podcast, join Nina, Mike, and Jacob as they explore how to read the Bible, what Christians believe, how to pray, and more. The Fig Tree Podcast is a ministry of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Poway, CA. 

  1. FEB 5

    Isaiah: The Prophet (Part 2)

    A Year with the Bible, E22: On this episode, join Nina, Mike, and Jacob as they discuss the second part of the book of Isaiah—how it teaches us about God’s promise of comfort in the midst of difficult times, points us to Jesus as the “suffering servant", and teaches us what it means to be the people of God.

    36 min

  2. JAN 14

    Isaiah: The Prophet (Part 1)

    A Year with the Bible, E21: On this episode, join Nina, Mike, and Jacob as they talk about the first part of the book Isaiah and how it helps teach us to read the prophetic books of the Bible and prepared the way for the good news of Jesus.

    31 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    BONUS: Meeting Christ in the Poor (Mike & Jacob)

    BONUS EPISODE: On this bonus episode, join Mike and Jacob for the second of two conversations about who God calls us to love. On this episode, they have a conversation about biblical passages that talk about loving the poor and needy, and we meet Jesus in the poor.

    35 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    BONUS: Won't You Be My Neighbor? (Mike & Jacob)

    BONUS EPISODE: On this bonus episode, join Mike and Jacob for the first of two conversations about who God calls us to love. On this episode, they have a conversation about biblical passages that talk about loving our neighbors.

    41 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    BONUS: Singing the Book of Psalms with Dr. John Luke Addison (The Musical Episode)

    BONUS EPISODE: On this special bonus episode, Nina and Jacob sit down with our own Dr. John Luke Addison, Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Bart's, to discuss the history of Psalms being sung, and how singing the Psalms is important for our own spiritual lives and church gatherings today.  Learn more about John-Luke and the New American Psalter here: jladdison.com

    35 min

  6. 10/04/2025

    Psalms: The Songbook of the Bible

    A Year with the Bible, E20: On this episode, join Nina, Mike, and Jacob as they talk about the Psalms, a treasure trove of beautiful poetry and the "songbook of the Bible," how to understand and interpret them, and how they direct us towards the presence and love of God.

    35 min

  7. 08/30/2025

    BONUS: Spirituality and the Song of Songs in Christian Tradition with Dr. Elisabeth Koenig

    BONUS EPISODE: On this special bonus episode, Nina and Jacob sit down with Dr. Elisabeth Koenig, professor emerita of ascetical theology at General Theological Seminary, to discuss how Christians have meditated on the Song of Songs to find insights into prayer and Christian life.  Some of the books and resources mentioned during the episode: David Suchet reads Song of Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArV7xl_g2LM An Intimate Good, Laurel Mathewson https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Good-Skeptical-Christian-Conversation/dp/B0C8C9DR57 Chester P. Michael & Marie C. Norrisey, Prayer and Temperament https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Temperament-Different-Forms-Personality/dp/1633934896 Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons on the Song of Songs, Volume 1 (of 4): https://www.amazon.com/Sermons-Songs-Saint-Bernard-Clairvaux/dp/0879077042 St. Teresa of Avila, Meditations on the Song of Songs https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Teresa-featuring-Perfection-Interior/dp/0960087664 St. Teresa of Avila, Autobiography of Teresa of Avila https://www.amazon.com/Collected-featuring-Spiritual-Testimonies-Soliloquies/dp/0960087621 St. Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Devout-Life-Catholic-Classics/dp/1954881584  St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises https://www.amazon.com/Ignatius-Loyola-Spiritual-Exercises-Spirituality/dp/0809132168 The Cloud of Unknowing, https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Unknowing-Paraclete-Essentials/dp/1557256691 Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Divine-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199641188 John of the Cross, Collected Works https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Ascent-Spiritual-Canticle-Letters/dp/0935216146

    55 min

  8. 08/17/2025

    Song of Songs: Love & Desire

    A Year with the Bible, E19: On this episode, join Nina, Mike, and Jacob as they talk about the Song of Songs, discussing its celebration of human love and desire, following the love story of two young people in ancient Israel, wrestling with its place in Scripture and exploring how it points to the love between Christ and the people of God.  (Note: This episode touches on adult themes present in the Song of Songs, and may not be suitable for children)

    35 min
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On the Fig Tree Podcast, join Nina, Mike, and Jacob as they explore how to read the Bible, what Christians believe, how to pray, and more. The Fig Tree Podcast is a ministry of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Poway, CA. 

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  • Creator
    St. Bartholomew' Episcopal Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Fig Tree Podcast
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