Life in Context

Episode 6- How our Church Experience informs our lives

In this episode Jill & Esther explore the topic of our lives are informed by our church experiences, both past and present.  As they explore this issue in the context of Christian Faith, Relationship with Jesus, Biblical truth and emotionally healthy practices, they acknowledge the struggles of many people who have had negative experiences.  They each bring their professional skills and personal experiences to the conversation, offering encouragement, and hope for Christians desiring to have positive and healthy relationships within the Body of Christ.

Episode 5 - Boundaries

In this episode Jill & Esther explore the topic of boundaries in the context of Christian Faith, Relationship with Jesus, Biblical truth and emotionally healthy practices.  Recognizing the confusion around the issue of boundaries, they offer perspectives from their professional work and their personal lives and the value of healthy boundaries as well as practical strategies for developing and maintaining appropriate boundaries.  Jill & Esther each bring their professional skills and personal experiences to the conversation, offering encouragement, and life application to this complex topic.

Episode 4 - Making it through Quarantine pt 2

In this episode Jill and Esther discuss common struggles of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders.  Pulling from their professional and personal experiences they offer practical strategies for adjusting to the new normal, both individually and as families. In this season of disruption, fear and anxiety they honestly explore what it looks like to take our very real fears to a very real God and how to offer space and grace to those in our homes to maintain strong relationships.

Episode 3 - Anger

In this episode Jill & Esther explore the topic of anger in the context of Christian Faith, Relationship with Jesus, Biblical truth and emotionally healthy practices.  With honesty and transparency, they discuss the dangers and the importance of this often strong emotion. They each bring their professional skills and personal experiences to the conversation, offering encouragement, life application and practical skills for managing anger in healthy and productive ways.

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Welcome to Life in Context, a conversational podcast hosted by Jill Shankles and Esther DeWitt. Jill is a Breakthrough Prayer Coach, Christian Prayer Counselor, Registered Addiction Specialist and Co-Occurring Specialist who specializes in Inner Healing with a practice in Oceanside California.  Esther is a college professor, Credentialed Mediator, Certified Anger Management Specialist, with a practice in Oceanside California.

Getting to know co-host Esther DeWitt

Esther DeWitt brings a unique combination of gifts, skills and perspectives to the conversations at Life in Context.  In this short introductory episode, Jill interviews Esther, offering a glimpse into her background, her professional credentials, her current work, and her heart towards others. Esther shares about the different services she offers, the resources she has created, and her passion to help others find peace in their lives and relationships.

Getting to know co-host Jill Shankles

Jill Shankles brings a unique combination of gifts, skills and perspectives to the conversations at Life in Context.  In this short introductory episode, Esther interviews Jill, offering a glimpse into her background, her professional credentials, her current work, and her heart towards others. Jill shares openly about her approach to helping others find breakthroughs in their lives, and the resources she has developed.

Episode 2-Quarantine Episode

In this episode Jill Shankles and Esther DeWitt offer practical strategies for individuals and families during Stay at Home and Quarantine orders around the world.  As people's lives are interrupted in challenging new ways, maintaining relationships, reducing conflict and facing fear and anxiety in emotionally healthy ways becomes essential.  Combining their professional knowledge and personal experience, Jill and Esther have an open conversation about the struggles and opportunities during this season. 

Episode 1 - Forgiveness

In this episode Jill & Esther explore the topic of forgiveness in the context of Christian faith, relationship with
Jesus, Biblical truth and emotionally healthy practices. Exploring the questions around what it looks like to forgive those who have hurt us, how to forgive when people aren't sorry, and why forgiveness is important for our own Spiritual and emotional health, they each bring their professional skills and personal experiences to the conversation, offering encouragement, life application and practical counsel.