Waiting isn’t wasted when God is working. In this episode of The Olive Effect, Susie opens up about what it looks like to become Olive, the woman God already sees, while you’re still in the middle of the waiting.

Whether you’re waiting for clarity, healing, purpose, or a promise to come to pass, this conversation will help you see that God isn’t withholding from you, He’s preparing you. 💫

You’ll learn how to:✨ Trust the timing of God’s refinement🌸 Bloom in unseen seasons🕊️ Anchor your heart in His promises, not your timeline

Because sometimes, becoming her isn’t about striving, it’s about surrender. The waiting isn’t punishment. It’s preparation for the promise.

“Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.” — Luke 1:45 (ESV)

Life doesn’t always slow down when we need it to. The to-do list keeps growing, the texts keep coming, and it feels like there’s never enough time to breathe. In this episode of The Olive Effect, Susie gets real about what it looks like to regulate your mind, body, and spirit when the world won’t stop spinning.

You’ll learn how to start with stillness instead of striving, honor your health as holiness, and say “no” without guilt, all while staying right with God. This conversation will remind you that it’s possible to be busy and balanced, productive and peaceful, strong and still.

Whether you’re in a season of chaos or calm, this episode will help you root yourself in the One who never changes.

Because you can’t pour from an empty cup, but you can overflow when you’re filled with His peace.

This week on The Olive Effect, Susie hands the mic to her sisters for a special Q&A episode! We gathered your questions from Instagram, about high school, social media, friendships, and everything in between, and let the twins share their honest, funny, and real answers.

From navigating freshman year to dealing with the pressures of TikTok and Instagram, they open up about what this generation is really facing and how they’re walking it out together. This one is full of laughter, sister stories, and the kind of unfiltered truth that reminds us all we’re not alone in figuring life out.

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Rise. It’s Time. ✨

In Episode 27 of The Olive Effect, Susie is joined by her friend Jadyn Bruce to talk about what it looks like to step boldly into God’s calling, even when you don’t feel ready.

They share an honest conversation about the revival we’re seeing in the wake of Charlie’s assassination, how to begin the Christian walk as a new believer, and how seasoned followers can still choose faith when fear whispers “you’re not enough.” They also address the real and raw questions many carry about the Lord’s return and what it means to live prepared.

This episode will encourage you to rise, to move forward, and to trust the God who calls you. 🌿

In this week’s episode, Susie is joined by guest speaker Sophia Maize for a raw and hope filled conversation about tuning out the chaos of culture so we can hear the voice of God clearly. Together, they unpack the weight of mental health struggles, the reality of drifting away from the Lord, and the beauty of finding our way back to Him.

They also discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, the wave of revival sweeping across this world, and what it means for women, the Olives of the world, to rise up, turn back to Christ, and walk boldly in their faith.

From finding true comfort in Christ to building godly community and learning what it practically looks like to walk with the Lord each day, this episode is both challenging and deeply encouraging.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27 (ESV)

Culture tells us our worth is found in how we look, skinny, curvy, toned, or “on trend.” But God calls our bodies something far greater: His temple. In this episode of the Rooted & Radiant series, Susie gets real about the struggle with body image, diet culture, and the constant pressure to keep up with shifting standards.

Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical rhythms, you’ll discover how to move, eat, and rest in ways that honor God, not culture. This isn’t about striving or shame, it’s about freedom. Freedom to see your body as a gift, to embrace your feminine rhythms, and to live strong, healthy, and rooted in Christ.

✨ Inside this episode you’ll learn:

Why 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 is a verse of freedom, not fear

How to shift your mindset from punishment to stewardship in fitness

Ways to use food as fuel without obsessing over diets or detoxes

The beauty of honoring your God given feminine design

Your body was never meant to be a billboard for trends. It’s a sacred space for the Spirit. And when you live from that truth, you’ll find joy, peace, and strength that no cultural standard can offer. 🌸

Feminine ≠ Flimsy: Biblical Strength and Grace in Womanhood

The world tells us that gentleness is weakness, that to be feminine is to be fragile, outdated, or less than. But God’s Word paints a very different picture.

In this episode of The Olive Effect, Susie unpacks what it truly means to embody biblical femininity, a strength wrapped in grace, a resilience rooted in Christ. Through scripture, tender analogies, and real talk about cultural lies, you’ll be reminded that choosing softness in a hardened world is not flimsy at all, it’s unshakable strength.

Whether you’ve wrestled with feeling “too sensitive” or pressured to harden yourself to be taken seriously, this conversation will validate your heart and call you back to God’s beautiful design.

Scriptures covered: Proverbs 31:25, Matthew 20:26–28, 2 Corinthians 4:7–9, 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 (ESV).

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why biblical femininity is strength, not fragility

How gentleness is actually power under control

Ways to stand firm in God’s truth against cultural lies

Practical steps to embody strong femininity this week

Share this with a sister who needs the reminder: you are not flimsy. You are rooted. You are radiant. And your femininity reflects the love of Christ.

Start Where You’re Planted | Rooted & Radiant Series

What if the very place you’re standing right now is exactly where God intends for you to grow? 🌱

In this kickoff episode of The Olive Effect’s new Rooted & Radiant series, Susie unpacks what it means to bloom in the season God has planted you in. From Jeremiah’s picture of a tree planted by living water, to the slow and steady growth of an olive tree, this episode will remind you that your roots matter more than your fruit.

You’ll hear:

Why waiting seasons are often growing seasons 🌿

The difference between chasing outcomes vs. cultivating roots

Five barriers that hold us back from starting where we are

Simple rhythms to strengthen your faith, health, and everyday life

A weekly challenge to practice gratitude and shine where you are planted

Whether you’re in a season of waiting, transition, or pressing forward, this conversation will ground you in truth and give you practical ways to flourish right where you are.

✨ Takeaway: You are planted on purpose. Start where you are.

Summer is over, the semester is here, and it’s time to reset. In this episode of The Olive Effect, Susie shares a heart level pep talk for stepping into fall with gratitude, vision, and fresh rhythms. From reflecting on summer’s lessons to setting boundaries, rooting your identity in Christ, resetting health habits, and building authentic community, this conversation will equip you to walk into the new season with focus, joy, and peace.

The Wall of Remembrance – Seeing God’s Hand in Every Season

It’s crazy how much God can change in such a short amount of time. In this episode, Susie reflects on the unexpected turns that brought her from high school graduation to Kentucky, Scotland, Idaho, and now a brand new chapter in Phoenix, and how every season, both the beautiful and the painful, became an answered prayer in disguise.

Inspired by the movie War Room and the idea of a Wall of Remembrance, Susie shares how looking back on God’s faithfulness can completely change how you see your story. This is a heartfelt reminder that if He’s done it before, He’ll do it again, and the journey He’s writing for you is worth every twist and turn.