Amy Oliphant
Background
- Wife of Travis Oliphant (Python creator, tech entrepreneur)
- Mother of multiple children including Josh (recently returned from 2-year mission in Calgary), James (7), Eli (15 months)
- Currently serving as Stake Relief Society President (women's organization leader)
- Has been in this calling for about 6 months
- Previously served in other church leadership roles
Personal Characteristics
- Very hospitable and attentive host
- Prepared food and accommodations for visitors
- Supportive of her husband's work and ventures
- Active in church service and leadership
Family Context
- Lives in Dripping Springs in a home with pool and sports facilities
- Son Josh recently returned from 2-year mission in Calgary
- James is 7 years old
- Eli is 15 months old (previously wore corrective helmet that Travis decorated with Ohio State stickers)
- Has a cat that was named Frisky (now used as WiFi password)
Church Involvement
- Stake Relief Society President - oversees women's organizations across multiple congregations
- Works closely with other Relief Society presidents including Heather Clayton Staker
- Previously held the ward-level position before Heather took over
Interactions
- 2025-01-25: Met Gary at home after church service
- Prepared tacos for lunch
- Made sure everyone was comfortable and fed
- Participated in family conversations about faith and politics
- Described as someone who "loves Trump" according to Travis
- 2025-08-03: Dinner at Allan and Heather Staker's home
- Present with Travis and children James and Eli
- Part of LDS community social gathering
- Supported family participation in games and activities
- Eli was observed interacting with other children and adults
- 2025-08-08: Missionary visit at Oliphant family home in Dripping Springs with Gary Sheng, Travis, Josh, and LDS missionaries Sister Rusk and Sister Little
- Hosted the missionaries and Gary for dinner and spiritual discussion
- Prepared and served food throughout the evening, ensuring everyone was comfortable
- Participated in theological conversations about the Book of Mormon, divine patterns, and spiritual principles
- Observed the missionaries' organized approach, commenting on Sister Rusk's well-marked scriptures
- Supported the family's engagement with missionary discussions and scripture study
- Present for prayer sessions and spiritual teachings shared with the missionaries
- Demonstrated her role as both gracious host and active participant in faith-based conversations
- Continued her pattern of creating welcoming environment for meaningful spiritual dialogue in their home
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-08-oliphant-family-missionaries-divine-patterns-discussion | 2025-08-08 | Evening gathering at Oliphant family home with missionaries exploring divine patterns, missionary work, and faith-based technology |