Under the Olive Tree
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Under the Olive Tree
Navigating life's complicated course through faith and humor
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S3- Episode 04 - Mussie Fisseha
Our guest for this episode is singer and song writer Mussie Fisseha. In this conversation, you will hear Mussie's passion for not only his music minis...
S3- Episode 03 - Kibrom Birhane
On this episode Emnet sits down with the most talented Ethiopian Jazz musician Kibrom Birhane. In this warm conversation, Emnet and Kibrom talk about...
S3- Episode 02 - Kenessa Bula and Solomon Bula
Kenessa and Solomon Bula are not only siblings but a very talented singers and song writers. Emnet and the brothers talk about ministry, the projects...
S3- Episode 01 - Illasha Fekadu
We are back with a new season. In this first episode we have a returning guest and friend of the pod, Illasha Fekadu. Emnet and Illasha discuss his up...
S2- Episode 10 - Emnet Gilbert
On this episode I share what I have been reflecting on for the past few weeks. The idea of practicing gratitude while we make space to recognize loss...
Holy Week Reading - Easter Sunday
The day we have been waiting for is here. Today is Resurrection Sunday where Jesus raises up from death after three days and goes to meet with His dis...
Holy Week Reading - Good Friday
Today is one of the most significant days in our faith where Jesus ultimately gave His life for our sins and died on the cross.
These stories a...
Holy Week Reading - Thursday
Today's reading is from Thursday night where Jesus sat with His disciples to eat a Passover meal which is also commonly known as the last supper.
Holy Week Reading - Wednesday
Today's reading is a short passage about Judas betraying Jesus.
The readings are from
Matthew 26:14-16
Mark 14:10-11
Luke 22:...
Holy Week Reading - Tuesday
On today's reading we cover a large portion of the Gospel's account of Jesus' teaching. We would like to give big thanks to our guest reader, Emnet's...
Holy Week Reading - Monday
Today's Holy Week reading is Monday's reading. We wish you a blessed Holy Week ahead filled with contemplation and meditation.
The readings are...
Holy Week Reading - Palm Sunday (Hosanna)
On this special week, I want to invite you to a meditation reading of the Gospels as they describe Jesus' last week before His resurrection.
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S2- Episode 09 - Abraham Tesfaye (Abrish)
On this episode I am back with a familiar guest Abraham Tesfaye (Abrish). Abrish was the first guest to be on this podcast and I am honored to have hi...
S2 Episode 08 - Misgana Mulat
In this episode Emnet and Misgana catch up on a littlie bit of everything. Misgana is a well-known musician that has impacted many young musicians in...
S2 Episode 07 - Andrew DeCort (English)
This episode is one that is complex and urgently needed. I believe Andrew helps us to process what compassion looks like in the midst of conflict and...
S2 Episode 03 - Mekdes Haddis
Mekdes Haddis is our guest on this episode. Mekdese and I have important discussion about what mission looks like in our day. What the western church...
S2 Episode 06 - Illasha (Israel) Fekadu
This conversation with Illasha (Israel) Fekadu is our Ethiopian New Years gift to you our listners! Illasha is a talented singer, song writer and comp...
S2 Episode 05 - Ayda Abraham
On this episode Emnet sits down with the talented gospel singer and song writer Ayda Abraham. Ayda shares with us her beautiful journey to finding her...
S2 Episode 04 - Emnet Gilbert
On this episode Emnet sits down to share her thoughts and reflections on. She shares what has been helpful for her as she navigates real life struggle...
S2 Episode 02 - Nefthalem Assegid AKA Kuku
On this episode I am sitting down with a great Christian singer, song writer and musician Nefthalem Assegid (Kuku). He is well-known in the Ethiopian...
S2 Episode 01 - Etana Chemeda
Welcome to season two of this podcast We are so glad you are here! Our guest for the first episode is Etana Chemeda. On this conversation Etana and E...
S1 Episode 12 - Season Finale
Here we are! Final episode of the first season of this podcast. What better way to end this season than to introduce our listeners to my very best ins...
S1 Episode 11 - Etsegenet Mekonnen
Happy New year to our podcast family! We are back with episode 11. I am pleased to introduce to you my guest for this episode, Etsegenet Mekonnen. For...
S1 Episode 10 - Yonas Gorfe
We are back with episode 10 with a new guest, Yonas Gorfe. Yonas is a husband and a father, musician, author, director and known for his contribution...
S1 Episode 09 - Yohannes Mohammed
We are back with episode 9 and this time our guest is a dear and long time friend Yohannes Mohammed. He is known for his simple but profound and capti...
S1 Episode 08 - Andrew DeCort Pt 2 (English)
On episode 8 we bring back Andrew DeCort who was a guest on episode 4 to talk about recent events happening in Ethiopia regarding ethnic unrest. We as...
S1 Episode 07 - Eyasu Teklemariam
On this episode Emnet and Eyasu talk about his music, where his inspiration comes from and the struggle between reaching a wide audience while staying...
S1 Episode 06 - Thomas Gilbert (English)
On this episode Emnet brings her husband Thomas so the listeners can get to know him and hear from him. They talk about how they met 10 years ago, the...
S1 Episode 05 - Hiwot Emishaw
On this episode well known writer and author Hiwot and I catch up on life, talk about Hiwot’s writings, books and her passion behind her writing style...
S1 Episode 04 - Andrew DeCort (English)
On this episode Andrew and Emnet discuss an intercultural marriage, the value of processing our grief and talk about Andrew's "Neighbor-Love" project....
S1 Episode 03 - Paulos Fekadu
On this episode my good friend Paulos and I talk about the hard transitions of living in new place and learning to live in a new culture. Paulos also...
S1 Episode 02 - Abraham Tesfaye
On this episode Abraham and I reminisce about the old days, our decade long friendships, discuss social media culture and our coffee preferences. We a...
S1 Episode 01 - Introduction
Hi! Welcome to the first episode of the “Under the Olive Tree” podcast! On this first episode I will be introducing the podcast and what its all about...