Under the Olive Tree Emnet T Gilbert

On this episode Emnet sits down with the most talented Ethiopian Jazz musician Kibrom Birhane. In this warm conversation, Emnet and Kibrom talk about his journey from childhood to get to his career as an artist, musician, a husband and now a father of two. They talk about his recent major achievements and the work it took him to get there. People who know Kibrom describe him as a humble and disciplined person and it's not an exaggeration to call him a musical genius. He truly wants to share his wealth of knowledge with his fellow musicians and we are honored that he sat down with us to share his story. This episode is on a list of must listen.

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 that they released last year and their up coming visions for their ministries and the Ethiopian church at large. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

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 upcoming album 'Silante', his inspiration for the project and some of the behind the scene to give us a glimpse of what to expect. Enjoy this conversation!

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 in our life. I share what has been helpful to me and want to encourage anyone who is experiencing loss in their life. Thanks for being here!

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 disciples. Thank you for taking the time to read with us this week. We hope and pray that these readings help you remember what Jesus went through on this week. Thank you to our repeat guest reader Ato Tegafaw Tirfe (Gashe). 

These readings are found in the next passages.

Matthews 28:1-10

Mark 16:1-13

Luke 24:1-35

John 20:1-29

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 are captured in all the four gospels in our Bibles. 

Matthews 26:47-27:66

Mark 14:43-15:47

Luke 22:47-23:56

John 18:1-19:42