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Wild Olive

Jeanne Petrolle and Jennifer Bird

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The Wild Olive Podcast brings you game-changing conversations about literature, culture, and the Bible. With co-hosts Jeanne Petrolle and Jennifer Bird, Wild Olive serves up idea-feasts: tasty insights about biblical texts and contemporary (or classic!) literature, with generous side-portions of cultural commentary and hearty laughter. One literature professor + one biblical studies professor = uncontrolled, out-of-bounds, untamed conversation: ideal listening for the post-evangelical, the s ...
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Flower of the North finds Philip Whittemore on an adventure which takes him up the Churchill River of northern Canada to a land which he thought he knew. However, tucked in among the rocks and hills lies an unfamiliar outpost which he’s been told is called Fort o’ God whose inhabitants and history are shrouded in mystery. It is Jeanne D’Arcambal and her protector Pierre who have told him of this place, but there is so much which they haven’t told him, including who they really are, where the ...
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Get ready to discover how to reclaim your health, your power and your womanly magic with host and best selling author Samantha Gladish. The Wellness Witch Podcast takes you on a journey, helping you reconnect to your body, your hormones, your passion and all the areas of life that make up who we are and what we long for. From conversations about nutrition, wellness, plant medicine, intuition, wealth consciousness and personal growth, get ready to live a more powerful, purpose driven life. Th ...
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Jennifer and Jeanne continue their discussion on Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper". Together, they dig deep into the gender roles of Victorian period, the psychological impact of Stockholm syndrome and the act of putting women on a pedestal. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram Facebook…
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Jeanne and Jennifer are back with a conversation about the Bible's impact on Victorian marriages. Through the lens of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" (1892), they examine how Victorian marriage constricted women and how the Bible helped create those constrictions. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagra…
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Jeanne interviews Wild Olive Audio Engineer, Klara Carrera. While chatting about Jesus, they range over the sitcom Jane The Virgin, Herman Hesse's 1922 novel "Siddhartha," and The Gospel of John. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram FacebookBy Jeanne Petrolle, Klara Carrera, Matt Byrne, Nick Stubblefield
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Jennifer and Jeanne continue their conversation about Jennifer's new book "Marriage In The Bible." Together they talk about the mistranslation of the words "husband," "wife," and "marriage" in the Bible, considering how marriage practices in the modern world affect translation and interpretation of biblical texts. Help support Wild Olive, Donate He…
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This week, Jeanne and Jennifer continue their conversation about Jennifer's new book "Marriage In The Bible." Together they discuss marriage as it appears in Genesis 1.28. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram FacebookBy Jennifer Bird, Jeanne Petrolle, Matt Byrne, Klara Carerra, Nick Stubblefield
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Kicking off a new series "Talking Jesus With Gen Z", Jeanne starts with Wild Olive Producer, Matt Byrne. Together they discuss Christ imagery in Lord of the Rings, Matt's centenarian Grandmother and the history of famous musicians. Listen to Matt's Show Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/745JwgfSbILakcdFt1fsNq?si=ea73bd2815e2444c Help support Wild…
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This week, Jennifer and Jeanne talk about Jennifer's new book "Marriage In The Bible". The conversation explores the phrase "biblical" marriage," suggesting that the Bible portrays heterosexual arrangements that most twenty-first century people--conservative Christians included--would NOT want to imitate. Jennifer gets honest about what biblical pa…
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Jeanne and Jennifer wrap up this second season of Wild Olive with their conversation on Oscar Wilde, as part of this season's theme of "Queering The Bible". Together they discuss the concept "Man of Sorrows", life as poetry and how Wilde transformed misery into divinity. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram Facebook…
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This week, Jennifer and Jeanne begin a conversation on Oscar Wilde's "De Profundis" (1905). Together they discuss Wilde's legacy, how he perceives Christ as an artist and explaining the widely used concept of "penal substitutionary atonement". Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram Facebook…
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This week, Jeanne is solo and talking more in depth about Indigenous perceptions on the Apocalypse featuring writings from authors on Deborah A. Miranda's "Bad Indians", Sherman Alexie's "Crow Testament" and Scot McKnight's "Revelation for the Rest of Us". Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram Facebook…
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Jeanne and Jennifer continue their discussion on Deborah A. Miranda's "Bad Indians" an award winning memoir which gives readers a first-hand experience in the history and culture of the Californian Indians. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram FacebookBy Jennifer Bird, Klara Carerra, Matt Byrne, Nick Stubblefield, Jeanne Petrolle
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Jennifer and Jeanne begin an in-depth discussion on Deborah A. Miranda's "Bad Indians", an award winning memoir which gives readers a first-hand experience in the history and culture of the Californian Indians. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram FacebookBy Jennifer Bird, Jeanne Petrolle, Matt Byrne, Klara Carerra, Nick Stubblefield
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Jeanne and Jennifer break down weaponized faith in Martin Scorsese's crime drama "Killers of the Flower Moon" in this episode of WildER Olive. Also discussed, Linda Hogan's book "Mean Spirit" and a look at how spirituality is used as a tool, for better and worse. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram Facebook…
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Jennifer and Jeanne dissect Emily Dickinson's poem "Some Keep the Sabbath" and Alanis Morrissette's "Citizen of the Planet". Together they discuss for the sacredness of nature, the beauty of isolation and what makes a space "holy". Links: Some Keep The Sabbath - Emily Dickinson Citizen Of The Planet - Alanis Morrissette Help support Wild Olive, Don…
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This week, Jeanne and Jennifer discuss the symbolism of water wells as they appear in Genesis and the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Together they explore concepts of maternity, divine intervention and desire. Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here! Blog Instagram FacebookBy Jennifer Bird, Matt Byrne, Jeanne Petrolle, Klara Carerra, Nick Stubblefield
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Introducing "Wilder Olive", A more laid back approach to some of Jeanne and Jennifer's favorite current topics as they relate to the Bible, modern literature and culture. This week, Barbie! An in-depth analysis into the social ideas presented within the film, as well as it's many biblical references. READ JEANNE'S ARTICLE HERE: https://www.patheos.…
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In the final episode of 2023, Samantha reflects on her journey as a wellness coach and announces a sabbatical to reinvigorate her passion. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's strengths, avoiding distractions, and maintaining a simple, foundational approach in both personal health and business. This episode underscores the power of au…
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This week, Jennifer is joined by author Heather Hamilton to discuss her book "Returning To Eden: A Field Guide for the Spiritual Journey". They dive deep into Heather's experience with depression, her own spiritual journey to self-realization, how psychology and mythology helped her cope, and how she found her true self. Help support Wild Olive, Do…
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Today, Samantha talks with Karlie Henderson, a certified nutritionist specializing in PCOS. Karlie shares her journey from struggling with PCOS and infertility to achieving health and motherhood through holistic methods. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of PCOS, including diet, lifestyle, and environment…
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In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson to share her expertise in food addiction and weight loss. They delve into the impact of refined foods on the brain, the significance of personal rituals, and the role of leptin resistance in weight management. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone on a journey to bette…
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