It's an analyzation of two fascinating literary characters! Jennifer and Jeanne dissect the parallels between the Bathsheba, as found in The Book of Samuel, and her inspiration by the same name in Thomas Hardy's "Far From The Madding Crowd" (1874).

This week, Jeanne and Jennifer discuss the concept of labels, language and the power to use them, through the lens of Ursula K. Le Guin's short story "She Unnames Them".

Jennifer is back! And this week, she and Jeanne discuss the significance and impact of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "The Woman's Bible" (1895).

Feminism and the Bible don't typically go hand-in-hand, but could they? This week, Jeanne discusses Christian feminism through depictions of women in the Bible and classic literature, as well as modern interpretations from notable feminist authors Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, Rachel Blau DuPlessis and Alison Bechdel.

Jeanne goes solo to talk on biblical marriages within the bible, specifically those found in the Book of Esther.

Jeanne interviews former student, Luke Moss. Together they discuss Luke's religious upbringing, his philosophical beliefs, concepts of "topos" and Darwinism.

Jeanne and Jennifer discuss the work of Kate Chopin and her work "Story of an Hour" as it relates to feminism, marriage and a matter of life and death.

Jennifer and Jeanne continue their conversation about Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper". Together, they explore how the Bible relates to gender roles in the Victorian era, the psychological impact of Stockholm syndrome, and the business of placing women "on a pedestal."

Jeanne and Jennifer are back with a discussion on Victorian marriages. Through the lens of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" (1892), they analyze examples of abuse towards Victorian women and it's biblical context.

Jeanne interviews Wild Olive Audio Engineer, Klara Carrera. Together they analyze sitcom Jane The Virgin, Herman Hesse's 1922 novel "Siddhartha" and The Gospel of John.

Jeanne goes solo to discuss an interesting biblical marriage between Abigail, the beautiful and clever, to Nabal, a Calebite.

Jennifer and Jeanne continue to discuss Jennifer's new book "Marriage In The Bible". Together they talk on the mistranslation of "marriage" in the bible and what matrimony means in the modern world.

This week, Jeanne and Jennifer continue their conversation on Jennifer's new book "Marriage In The Bible". Together they discuss marriage as it appears in Genesis 1.28, the Daniel diet and the culture of eunuchs both past and present.

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.

This week, Jennifer and Jeanne speak on Jennifer's new book "Marriage In The Bible". Together they discuss what it means to have a "Biblical" marriage, modern interpretations on the "head of the woman" and Margaret Atwood's poem "Habitation".

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.

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 analyzing "penal substitutionary atonement".

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".

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.

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.

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.

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".

This week, Jeanne and Jennifer discuss the symbolism of water wells as they appear in Genesis and the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

This week, Jeanne and Jennifer discuss Gerwig's 2023 film "Barbie". Together they dissect the core message, concepts of feminist utopia, biblical references and the film's connection to "The Book of Ruth" as found in the Hebrew Bible.