A podcast highlighting the hard moments God uses for His glory. We talk about our most difficult challenges in life and how they were necessary for refinement. We know God redeems, but what is it like to have faith even when we don't see the redemption yet? How do we rebuild after the crushing of our spirit? What are the promises of the fruit to come, and what if we don't see them on this side of Heaven.
TW: antepartum, c-section birth, grief & loss, infertility, premie, NICU, pregnancy/birth complications, subchorionic hemorrhage. In this episode, Kennady shares the unexpected journey of her pregnancy & eventually her birth experience with her daughter, Navy. She invites us into intimate moments the Lord guarded her heart as He led her into the unknown of the antepartum floor at the hospital. Kenn reflects on the many little griefs of her experience while rejoicing in the miracle of her daughter’s life.
16 Apr 2024
Suffering + Stewardship pt. 1 | Kennady Davis
We couldn’t help ourselves but get lost in convo so this episode is broken into 2 parts. In the first, Kennady shares her story in being made more mature in her faith through wrestle with adoption, homeschool, travel, dating, and eventually marriage. She shifts into the details of her current season as a stay at home mom & highlights the gift of serving her home. We talk all things stewardship from stewarding your home, your family, your relationships, your time, your finances, your body, & all things God has entrusted you with. Her ability to hold onto truth + the promises of Heaven in the midst of all circumstances shines as she continually declares all weighty seasons as an invitation to pursue nearness & likeness with Christ. I can’t wait for u to hear more of her heart in this first part before we dive into her antepartum + birth experience in with daughter, miss navy wren, in part 2.
2 Apr 2024
Surrendering Imposter Syndrome | Bri Quist
TW: infertility, NICU, birth trauma
In this episode, Bri openly shares the depths of her heart through her journey with imposter syndrome. From struggling with a spirit of judgment to a fear of being "found out" Bri highlights the transformative power of intimacy with God in battling worry and sin. She speaks to dating with intention, long distance dating, and an unexpected turn in her engagement season which brought her to her knees in full surrender to the Lord. We dive into the sacred spaces of marriage & motherhood and the detriment of finding our identities, as women, anywhere else aside from God.
19 Mar 2024
Oil Be There For You | Emily Shapland, Hannah Butler, Taitum Ciesla
TW: over exercise, anxiety, PP anxiety, intrusive thoughts, covid, miscarriage, PCOS/infertility.
In this episode, Savannah is joined by three of her good friends: Emily, Taitum, and Hannah for some Q & A sent in by the listeners. They talk all things faith, fitness, and friendship. The girls get vulnerable about adjustment into motherhood & other difficult seasons of life and emphasize the importance of being rooted in Christ through it all. They speak to the transformation of perspective through bible studies & worship and + Spiritual sisters along for the ride!
5 Mar 2024
Battling the Pile of Perfectionism with the Power of The Lord | Morgan Barker
TW: anxiety, depression, suicidality. Morgan displays transparency and vulnerability as she shares her journey of being bound by the pressures of perfectionism under a fundamentalist culture to establishing a raw + real relationship with Christ. She emphasizes the freedom that comes with intimacy with the Lord & the importance of Godly friendships to provide empathy, accountability, and community in the depths of opposition. If you’re a striver, if you struggle with control, if your image matters to you more than your authenticity with the Lord - this one is for you.
20 Feb 2024
Let Your Yes be Yes & Your No be No | Taylor Starks
TW: George Floyd, racial injustice, Black fatigue. In this episode, Taylor humbly shares her journey to faith and ministry. She discusses her experience as a Black woman in America and the impact on her mental health. Taylor openly discusses professional and spiritual adversities in ministry and emphasizes the importance of being rooted in Christ to sustain her. She invites us into an exciting new chapter as she prepares for marriage and a new leadership role within her church.
6 Feb 2024
The Raw Realities of Refinement | Chardè Stevens
TW: abortion, self-harm, cutting, inter-partner violence, explicit language, sex, drugs/alcohol abuse. It’s hard to find words to describe all that is in this episode - I’m more inclined to share what it is not. It is not fluffy or fake. It is not lighthearted or easy to listen to. It’s hard & it’s honest. It’s raw & it’s a story of a real person doing her best, falling short, & getting back up again. It should break your heart, upset you, challenge you, and ultimately convict you. Chardè shares her testimony through an unfiltered lens & the story of how the Lord saved her from a life of pain + empty pleasures. He saved, he healed, & is still redeeming & we are so proud of her! Connect with us: Instagram: @fromolivetooilpodcast Email: @fromolivetooilpodcast@gmail.com
23 Jan 2024
GOOD NEWS | Keri Rooney
In this episode, Keri shares about her journey as a lukewarm Christian until eventually surrendering her life, completely, after indulging in a season of empty pleasures. She sheds light on her daughter’s rare condition & educates us on the unique challenges of Turner syndrome. We wrap up talking all things olives + olive oil and the significance within the scriptures. If you’d like to connect with Keri, you can reach her via email at keri.rooney1@gmail.com.
16 Jan 2024
Championing Faith for Friends, Church in Chicago, & Confidence in Christ | Morghan Dildine
In this episode, Morghan shares her gratitude for the depths of her relationship with Christ and how it grounded her in college and years beyond. She reflects on her time in Chicago and how she was challenged and ultimately changed by her church experience and relationships with people within her community. Morghan recalls the sanctification she experienced in early motherhood and how she gained a newfound confidence in Christ.
2 Jan 2024
Goal Planning with God & The Depths of a Double Date | Alejandro & Jamen Vidal
In this episode, first time guest - Alejandro Vidal, dives deep into his side of his love story with both his wife & Jesus. Jamen joins him to outline the suffering + joy experienced within their relationship, as it led to the depth of their love for one another & refinement in their walk with the Lord. We finish the episode setting goals for 2024 & discussing the tension of longing + planning as a Christian.
21 Nov 2023
Lord Over Lymphoma l Kristen Martinez
tw: lymphoma, cancer, cancer related treatments and chemotherapy, isolation, covid.
In this episode, Kristen bravely takes us back to the beginning of her journey with non Hodgkin Burkitt lymphoma & speaks to how she endured some of her most difficult days by practicing gratitude and leaning on her faith and family. She provides insight into the unique challenges adolescent cancer patients face, realities of treatment, and burdens of survivorship. Through her story, Kristen helps listeners better understand the experience of cancer patients, encourages love ones to extend support, and spreads awareness pertaining to the disease. She also discusses her heart for advocacy through her job and provides resources listed below.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Blood Cancer Leaders | LLS
Home - Stupid Cancer
7 Nov 2023
Freedom at the Feet of Jesus | Gianna Larios
tw: eating related disorders, binging and purging. In this episode, Gianna humbly revisits a time in her life plagued by body shame & disordered eating patterns. She discusses size in the wedding industry and church + explores ideas for more inclusion within both cultures. She highlights the power of God with her testimony of healing & freedom. Gianna shares her heart behind her worship career & emphasizes the importance of getting at the feet of Jesus through all circumstances.
24 Oct 2023
Through Agony, Comes Life | Haylee Williams
tw: miscarriage, birth trauma
In this episode, Haylee examines the parallel of the sacrifice of child birth and Jesus' death on the cross. She argues that through blood and agony, we see life through Jesus in both contexts. Haylee emphasizes the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on the cross through all circumstances, as well as being grounded in Christian community to both celebrate and mourn the life of children. She discusses her three, unique, child birth experiences which ultimately led her to pursuing her role as a Christian Doula.
Haylee can be reached at www.hayleejwilliams.com.
10 Oct 2023
Leading a Home & Loving the Lord, a Q & A Episode | Kevin Richey
tw: miscarriage
In this episode, Savannah interviews her husband, Kevin, with Q & A questions submitted from listeners via Instagram stories. They discuss dating, marriage, parenthood, and roles within the home. Kevin speaks to the delicate balance of leading a home and the kind of role model he hopes to be to their son, Sidney. Its messy, honest, and a little bit funny as the couple reflect on their journey with the listeners.
26 Sept 2023
When Insecurity Leads to True Identity in Christ through Intimacy with Jesus | Sienna Curtin
TW: miscarriage, Covid, mania, demonic oppression. In this episode, Sienna opens up about her relationship with self esteem, rooted in insecurities from her childhood. She shares how exploration of identity in different worldly experiences ultimately lead her walking down a path of sin, and away from Jesus. Sienna discusses how a high achieving attitude exacerbated a spirit of pride in her life and how Jesus began to redeem her identity through intimacy with Him. She highlights the power of the Holy Spirit as she recalls her battles with spiritual warfare. If you want to connect, you can reach her here curtinresources11@gmail.com.
12 Sept 2023
Testimony Through an Interrupted Timeline | Jamen Vidal
TW: suicide, death by suicide, loss, miscarriage, infertility, depression
In this episode, Jamen emulates strength and vulnerability as she shares her testimony of God in her life. She does not shy away from her most difficult seasons, but instead, glorifies God as she discusses pain, loss, and the disruption of a "perfect" timeline. She highlights the character of Jesus and uses it as a compass to approach others. Through both immense grief and joy, Jamen compares the depth of human experience to the life of Jesus here on earth.
29 Aug 2023
Moving from Doubt to Discipleship | Anastasia Nelson
tw: covid, pandemic, miscarriage, primatial sex, anxiety, trauma
In this episode, Anastasia highlights her dependency on God's word as it guided her through early challenges in marriage, motherhood, and ministry. She points to the importance of examining your heart and desires when making hard decisions pertaining to finances, lifestyle, and career. Anastasia discusses the intersection of home life and relationship with Jesus, and shares how she was called to step out of the comfort of her routine to fulfill God's plan for her life. she outlines the complexities of mentorship as it is weaved with conviction and grace.
15 Aug 2023
Redemption After Divorce & Deconstruction | Dakota Jacobi
TW: abuse
In this episode, Dakota graciously invites us into some of her most painful life experiences of rejection and neglect after becoming pregnant while in college. She shares how an early marriage resulting in a divorce and life as a single mom without support from the church led her to an unexpected path of deconstructing her childhood faith. She is honest about her challenges raising littles, recovering from abuse, losing her true identity in photography, and attempting to rebuild relationships with the Christian community while healing from her past. Finally, Dakota gives insight on how she continues to cling to Jesus as a creative and is steadfast in her journey to reclaim her faith. We celebrate an exciting life update at the end which points us back to Jesus' unfailing love and the redemption of a healthy Spiritual life.
31 Jul 2023
Sanctification Through Marriage & Motherhood | Kathleen West
Trigger Warning: CDH, life support, ECMO, C-sections, Birth Trauma, and Abortion.
In this episode, Kathleen generously welcomes us into the refining moments of her life over the past 3 years. She talks a little bit about how she met her husband Jake, their path to marriage, and challenges they faced together early on. She highlights God's truth by sharing scripture she was grounded in while navigating the diagnosis of her daughter (CDH), the months of medical care since the initial diagnosis, and the adjustment bringing her home cross country from the hospital she was delivered at. Kat emphasizes the Lord's goodness in moments of grief and joy and opens up about challenges of mothering littles. Bring a tissue and be expectant to hear God move through their story.
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