Olive Tree Diary
Olive Tree Diary is a podcast aimed at young adults who are trying to find their footing in today's fast-moving social climate. Hosted by Olivia, it looks at everyday cultural and relational questions through a Christian lens. Episodes offer personal reflections and practical encouragement for living out faith in a secular world. The tone is conversational and reflective rather than preachy, making it accessible to listeners new to or curious about Christianity.
Episodes
The halo effect.
Have you ever been idolized, only to become hated by the same person just a short time later? It was probably the halo effect.
Virtue vs entitlement.
Entitlement gets wrapped up as virtue 24/7 and it can be hard to catch or resist.
When to say no.
This episode is designed to help people pleasers embrace saying no.
Pretty vs purity culture.
Being pretty isn't well received by purity culture.
She doesn't love you.
Here are some behaviours that might indicate she doesn't love you as much as you think she does.
Are you ready for a relationship?
In this episode I go through 10 points you should consider before you decide if you're ready for a relationship or not.
Unbothered people get whatever they want.
I'm going to tell you how to get everything you want.
Habits of girls who cheat.
I used to be friends with a serial cheater. Here's what I learned after our friendship ended.
Don't beg him to change.
Too many times do women tell me the same story. "He stopped getting me flowers." "He stopped taking me on dates." "I wish he would just go back to how he was.". And every single time without fail, that relationship goes down the drain. Im here to tell you why that happens, and what to do about it.
Why we don't have friends.
Hyper sensitivity. Hyper critical. Zero tolerance. Low accountability. We have hit a level of social volatility that makes it almost impossible to sustain friendships. Listen to my thoughts on the subject.
Christian men's dating profiles.
We did the ladies, now let's look at the fellas. Stay till the end for a beautiful poem written by the areas most eligible bachelor.
The Rainbow fish issue.
The Rainbow fish. Arguably one of the worst children's books ever. And it's a normal part of the curriculum to this day. Published in the 90s it's still going strong.
Christian Women's Dating Profiles.
What does Bumble have to offer as far as Christian women go? Lets have a little look at what Christian men are dealing with. Lol...
Misery vs Marriage
Can you be happily married if you're generally miserable? No. Let's talk about it.
Outward Signs of a Low Discipline Man.
Low discipline men are the most dangerous men out there, and this is how to identify them.
"Go after your goals" vs "I don't chase, I attract".
We're told two opposing ideas all the time. "Go after your goals" but also, "don't chase, attract". I'm here to tell you how they are actually harmonious practices.
Weakness is goodness.
We are trained from a young age to glorify the weak, and encouraged to keep ourselves in a vulnerable position to appeal to distorted "morality". In this episode I'll talk about movies, media, morality, and the societal demonization of strength.
The Loser Mentality.
The victim mentality and scarcity mindset had a baby and it's the Loser Mentality. Lets break it down.
People are scavengers.
Lets talk about the lazy, selfish, opportunistic nature of people, big fish vs small fish, and understanding where you are socially and how to better operate within savage society.
Don't be Lot's wife.
Let's talk about looking back at the life God is burning away instead of looking forward to what He is bringing you into. Old labels, guilt, shame, and taking back burdens you gave to God.
Appearance matters.
Lets go through the cold hard truth. Your looks matter, let me explain why. What does your appearance signal, what do people look for? All that and more.
The 'Show your belly' dating strategy.
lets look at how "innocence" and "harmlessness" has become an over glorified quality that's taken a sinister turn. Let me explain how you're falling victim to the angler fish trap that is "innocent" people.
The modern view of motherhood
This episode is a rant style criticism of societies view of motherhood, even within the christian community. and how it influences family and dating.
What I learned from dating profiles
This episode is about the things I noticed after creating a dating profile from the perspective of a christian man, a blank profile I used to interview men, and my own online dating experience.
The benefits and drawbacks of getting married young vs later.
In the church and general society, there seem to be two camps when it comes to "right" age to get married. Either fresh out of high school, or once you're established. Well, I had the opportunity to interview a Christian woman who's done both.
The truth about the "waiting season".
The waiting season sucks. No one likes it, and honestly? Most people don't even make it through a single waiting season. In this episode we talk loneliness, temptation, hopelessness, and how Satan likes to use your waiting season against you.
10 things you need to do before you get into a relationship.
As Christians we usually hear all of the vague spiritual advice and not a lot of physical real life instruction. Well im here to fix that. Here are 10 things you need to do before you get into a relationship, and you can physically start doing these things today.
How singleness is treated in the church.
Being single in the church is a weird and generally uncomfortable experience if you're seeking marriage. in this episode I cover the shame, unfairness, and social value system that keeps singles on the fringes and ignored.
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