In this episode of the Be Unbound podcast, we are honored to chat with an incredible guest, Melissa Fisher. From her early start in nursing straight out of high school, to working in some of the most challenging ICU environments during the height of the COVID pandemic, and to her mission work in Ethiopia, Melissa's story is both humbling and inspiring. Melissa talks about her experience of processing the sickness and death she witnessed during the COVID pandemic in Brooklyn and how it impacted her hope and faith. Melissa shares how she managed to find joy and rebuild hope after seeing such acute suffering, making her life story a testament to resilience, faith, and the grace of God.
03:06 Melissa's Nursing Journey Begins
04:21 Early Nursing Career and ICU Experience
09:15 Facing the COVID-19 Crisis in Brooklyn
12:46 A Healing Journey in Ethiopia
15:00 Post-Ethiopia: Continuing the Mission
24:20 Melissa's Faith Journey and Finding Hope
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Hosts: Jonathan Brush, David Rethemeyer
Producer: Kyle Hill