Fig Tree Watchers

In this episode and the next two, we will examine the private briefing Paul gave the elders of the Church of Ephesus and how they instructed the elders to be a living example of Christ Himself. This is Paul's final instructions to the leaders at Ephesus. In one sense it is heartbreaking because of where the Church ends up.

Hosted by Stephan Caraway.

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In this episode, we went over censorship by Google, Mastercard’s CBDC initiative, 14 US cities supporting bans on food and private vehicles, Saudi Arabia wanting to replace Jordan as custodians of the Temple Mount, a calendar for the 3rd temple created by an Israeli girl, UAPs (UFOs), restaurant chains going cashless, and Bill Gates’ support of a digital ID for every human being. Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 151

In this episode we will focus on the warning Jesus gave Ephesus. We will examine why Jesus needs to be our foundation guided by the Holy Spirit through the truth of God's word. Through the warning Jesus gave the church of Ephesus, we can understand how the church is to live up to its role of being a light in the darkness. It needs to be a burning lamp, never hiding the truth, or it will be removed by Jesus Himself.

Hosted by Stephan Caraway. Navigate to the links below to access the show notes for this episode which contain links to the stories we went over as well as articles, social media accounts, and other resources. If you enjoyed this episode, and are blessed by the ministry, we'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and a review. Episode 150

This episode was taken from our Instagram Live broadcast on 8/11/23. In this episode, we talked about the growing relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia in relation to the Abraham Accords, growing surveillance and control from large companies, and we also answered viewer questions such as what tips we would give to share the gospel with others. Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 149

Note: This is a reposting of an episode originally recorded via Instagram Live on May 21st, 2022.

In this episode, we discussed proofs for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 147

Note: This is a reposting of an episode originally recorded via Instagram Live on April 16th, 2022.

In this episode, we discussed proofs for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Co-Hosted by Ayo Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 146

In this episode we finally begin working through our timeline of events starting with the rapture of the church, the judgment seat of Christ (also known as Bema judgment), and the gap of time between the rapture and the tribulation.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 145

On this episode we interviewed Dwell.Truth from Instagram. We took time to ask her about her testimony, the meaning of her Instagram handle "Dwell.Truth", what sparked her interest in bible prophecy, what she's looking forward to in terms of prophetic events and much more. Tune in to learn more about this sister in Christ who's on fire for the Lord and fervently using social media as a tool to share the gospel and inform others about the times we're living in.

Today the Christian who follows the "Way" of Christ will face violence and paganism as they share the Gospel. The reaction must be bound in love saturated with the Holy Spirit and stained with the redemption of Christ's blood. Fear must be replaced with reconciliation.

Hosted by Stephan Caraway. Navigate to the links below to access the show notes for this episode which contain links to the stories we went over as well as articles, social media accounts, and other resources. If you enjoyed this episode, and are blessed by the ministry, we'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and a review. Episode 143

In this episode we discussed the recent shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, Tenessee and how this may be a smaller picture of growing Christian persecution in the US. We then referenced an article from Harbingers Daily about how bible prophecy is oftentimes sensationalized. The ever-increasing move towards a CBDC was also discussed along with Panera’s implementation of Amazon’s Amazon One Hand Scanners. We then ended off with an article that called the Premillennial view an extremist Christian belief.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 130

In this episode we went over the Israeli bill that was introduced to ban the sharing of the gospel, increase in antisemitism in the US, Israel and Russia’s deteriorating relationship, J.P. Morgan’s new face and palm scanning payment technology, and preparations for a CBDC here in the United States.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 129

In this episode we went over the recent bank collapses, the federal government's new FedNow payment service, and updates in the CBDC race. We also discussed a possible shift in position that Saudi Arabia may be taking towards Palestinians that may further pave way for normalization with Israel. Finally, we ended off with discussion on the red heifers and the overall prophetic landscape we find ourselves in.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 128

Some believe that Babylon was completely destroyed in the past as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, but is this really the case? In this episode we use Old and New Testament scripture as well as historical records to see if this view truly stands the test of time.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 127

In this episode we started by talking about Dr. Michael Heiser’s passing as well as the impact he’s had on the way we view and study scripture. We then gave our thoughts on the Asbury revival. Afterwards we delved into Israel’s and Saudi Arabia’s relationship in relation to Ezekiel 38 and ended the episode by focusing on the several nations that are planning to soon launch a pilot of their CBDC.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 126

In part 2 of this mini-series on bible prophecy related resources, we went over a list of commentaries and websites, ministries and individuals, podcasts, social media pages, and witnessing tools that have helped us in our personal study. 

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 125

In part 1 of this mini-series on bible prophecy related resources, we went over a list of books, commentaries, and websites that have helped us in our personal study. We believe these resources will also be a blessing to you by deepening your understanding of bible prophecy and current events. We also quickly covered a few headlines focusing on the recent earthquake in Turkey, Syria, and other parts of the Middle East as well as Russia’s latest threats.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 124

We began this episode by discussing our thoughts on the new Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist movie. What did we like about it and what did we think could've been done better? Spoiler alert: we do discuss specific parts of the movie. After that, we discussed US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's latest trip to Israel and what Israel365News highlighted as 9 "bad" moments from his visit. Lastly, we wrapped up the episode by taking a look at an interview done between Jewish News Syndicate and Tom Nisani who is "the executive director of Beyadenu—Returning to the Temple Mount, an organization that focuses on promoting Jewish presence at the holy site in Jerusalem..." The interview shows us the continued shift from seeing the temple mount not just solely as a religious issue, but what is also being perceived as a human rights issue and even one of national identity and sovereignty.

It's our goal to bring you the latest headlines, speak on its biblical and prophetic significance and in doing so, pointing you to Christ in the process.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 123

We began this episode by revisiting some of what we believe to be the most prophetically significant topics of 2022. We then discussed the latest news regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, and ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that's growing in popularity as of late.

It's our goal to bring you the latest headlines, speak on its biblical and prophetic significance and in doing so, pointing you to Christ in the process.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 122

Happy new year! We began this episode by going over 12 questions worth asking someone who adheres to Replacement Theology. We then discussed the possibility of the status quo of the temple mount being changed with the new Netanyahu government in Israel as well as his possible plans to suspend annexation over Judea and Samaria for normalized ties with Saudi Arabia. We touched on the changing mindset surrounding the temple mount as less of a religious issue now and more of a "human rights" one. We then ended the podcast with news of the Dutch government's plans to close 3,000 farms and the plans of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador to roll out a digital ID.

It's our goal to bring you the latest headlines, speak on its biblical and prophetic significance and in doing so, pointing you to Christ in the process.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 121

In this episode we talked about "Catastrophic Contagion", the latest pandemic tabletop exercise simulated by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, the WHO, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We then brought up a digital ID initiative that the EU is rolling out as well as Netanyahu's aspirations to make peace with the Saudis. Towards the end of the podcast, Ayo gave quick a summary of his testimony detailing why and how he became so passionate about bible prophecy.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 120

In this episode we first answered a question focusing on making future plans in light of what we know about what the bible says on the last days. Should we seek to have kids, go to school, start that business, or make future plans? We then focused on the possible newfound focus Benjamin Netanyahu's government could have in trying to add Saudi Arabia into the Abraham Accords. 

We then ended off with Nigeria's recent efforts to restrict the amount of cash their citizens can withdraw in an effort to get them to adopt digital alternatives (i.e. the eNaira, Nigeria's CBDC).  We also briefly touched on growing antisemitism, Christian persecution in Nigeria, and climate lockdowns and the "15 Minute CIty".

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 119

In this episode we started with news concerning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's newly formed government and fears concerning Ben-Gvir who is part of his coalition. We then talked about Elon Musk's neural link and how it fits into the general topic of transhumanism. Our focus also drifted towards digital currency as well as the decline of sound doctrine we're seeing in churches.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 118

In this episode we touched on the Digital Dollar pilot being done by major US banks and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York while Japan and India are beginning trials of their digital currencies. We also talked about French President Emmanuel Macron's call for a "Single Global Order". As we presented this news, we did it with the understanding that bible prophecy correctly taught and correctly understood doesn't lead us to fear, but to joy and hope in the Lord. We have no reason to fear everything occurring in the world around us when we understand that it points to His soon return.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 117

In this episode, we answered some of your questions about Eusebius' views (or lack thereof) pertaining to the pretrib rapture, if Ahimelech went to Abraham's bosom after being killed by Doeg in 1 Samuel 22, our thoughts on Psalm 83 holding any prophetic significance, and if the "kings from the East" mentioned in Revelation 16:12 are from China. We also took questions directly during the instagram live. If you would like your question to be covered in a future episode, DM us on any of our social media platforms or send us an email at info@figtreewatchers.com.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 116

In this episode we talked about the recent gathering of multifaith leaders to call attention to "climate change" and a breakdown of the “Ten Principles for Climate Repentance”, their version of the 10 Commandments. We also focused on the warnings being given by some in relation to Ben-Gvir, a member of now Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government who believes in changing the status quo on the temple mount to allow Jews to pray freely.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 115

In this episode we talked about the benefits of Spiritual Warfare and how it is integrated into the understanding of bible prophecy and how it serves as a reminder to fast and pray. We then set our focus on Political Elections, Jesus Christ our Rock as we call on believers to be the light into the darkness, shining the light of the Gospel in a dying world.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 114

In this episode we talked about the benefits of bible prophecy and how it serves as "reliable information for tomorrow". We then set our focus on the Middle East and delved into why Russia's recent threats against Israel supplying Ukraine with defense aid and Benjamin Netanyahu's re-ascension as Israel's Prime Minister with the hopes of making peace with Saudi Arabia may lay the groundwork for some key elements in Ezekiel 38. And ss usual, digital currency and digital ID was a focus of ours as we looked at Turkey's plans to launch their CBDC in 2023. We then took a look at Harbingers Daily's article on the blessed hope being the "anchor" that we need in these perilous times.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 113

In this episode we talked about the new incoming UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak and what his pro-crypto stance may mean for the UK. We also brought up Japan's latest digital ID initiative, monkey pox, and much more.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 112

In this episode we give 8 reasons as to why bible prophecy is important and end off the episode with an article by the Epoch Times on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 111

Apologetics Saturday. In part 5, we wrap up our deep dive into Catholicism by giving a defense for the premillennial view.

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Episode 110

Join us as we go over the news events of the week (October 8th - October 14th, 2022) and how they correlate to Bible Prophecy. In this episode we give 7 reasons as to why bible prophecy is important. We also dive into discussion on 600 Levites rehearsing for the 3rd temple service, the US' support of the 2-state solution, the maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon, progress with Central Bank Digital Currency and much more.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 109

Join us as we go over the news events of the week (October 1st - October 7th, 2022) and how they correlate to Bible Prophecy. In this episode we focus on CNN's latest article concerning "rapture anxiety" as well as talks of all out nuclear war. Listen to learn how we should approach these things from a biblical perspective and allow scripture to give us the hope we need.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 108

Join us as we go over the news events of the week (September 24th - September 30th, 2022) and how they correlate to Bible Prophecy.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 107

Join us as we go over the news events of the week (September 17th - September 23rd, 2022) and how they correlate to Bible Prophecy.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 106

Apologetics Saturday. In part 4, we continue our deep dive into Catholicism by delving into the millennium.

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Episode 105

Join us as we go over the news events of the week (September 10th - September 16th, 2022) and how they correlate to Bible Prophecy.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 104

Join us as we go over the news events of the week (September 3rd - September 9th, 2022) and how they correlate to Bible Prophecy.

Co-Hosted by Ayomikun Shosanya & Stephan Caraway.

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Episode 103