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Messages and conversations from Oasis, the College and Young Adult Ministry at GracePoint Church in Brookings, SD. Find us on Instagram: @oasis_gpw.
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Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
The classic Church calendar has a period before Easter that is commonly referred to as Lent. Some churches strictly follow this, while others do nothing with it. GracePoint and Oasis fall somewhere in between that. So, let's talk about that!
What is Lent? Where does it come from? Why should we practice it? How do we practice it?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on a couple week's without Sundays.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Opening up our new series, Ben uses Valentine's Day to talk about Lust. One of the seven deadly sins that we are called to move away from. However, we are not just moving away, but moving towards Purity. Through it all, the Holy Spirit is moving in us to bring us there by LOVE.
What is lust? Is it just sexual desires? How do I live a pure life? Is love really the answer?
Find all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Lust to Purity.
Message Delivered: 02/14/2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Unfortunately, grief is one of those things we probably will all experience in this life. However, faith in Jesus can play a role in that too. Tune in as we talk about that!
What is grief? How are Christians supposed to navigate it? Are there any helpful tips or tricks? What about dos and don'ts?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on some of life's hardest moments.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Idolatry is something we see all through the scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation, there are times where idols can be seen impacting peoples' relationship with God.
What are idols? Do we still have them today? How do I know if I struggle with idolatry? If so, how can I fix it??
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on stone gods and house fires.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
To close out our series "True or False," Ben brought the truth that Jesus is THE way to God. Our culture wants to believe many paths lead to God, but Jesus says otherwise. Jesus was about loving people and he did that with his life, death, and teachings.
Is Jesus really the only way to God and Heaven? Is that unloving for Christians to say? What about other religions and their claims about God?
Find all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Jesus is THE way.
Message Delivered: 01/31/2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
In the second week of our "True or False" series, Brennen stepped in to ask some questions about evil in the world and the goodness of God.
Is God even good when so many bad things happen? Are bad things always going to happen? Is there any hope?
Find all that and more when you listen to this week's message - God is Good.
Message Delivered: 01/24/2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
If you've ever come to Oasis, maybe you noticed the people giving high-fives at the door or the people at the info desk, or maybe even the people behind the scenes making the coffee. Well, those people are all serving Jesus! Yep, all of them!
Do you have to serve in church? Are there bad sides of serving in church? What kind of jobs could I even do to serve?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say about you getting into the game
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Kicking off our new series "True or False," Ben wades through the seemingly rocky relationship between science and Christianity. The two camps can feel worlds apart and look to butt heads, but are they and do they?
Does science oppose faith or is there a way the two can work together?
Big questions are going being discussed in this series, so you should tune in to hear on this week's message - Science and Faith.
Message Delivered: 01/17/2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Starting Jan 17th, Oasis is doing a new series called "True or False"! At its core, this is an apologetics series where we seek to answer difficult questions about faith. Soooo, in this podcast, we are giving you a behind-the-scenes look as to why we chose this series!
What is apologetics? Why is it important? How have we experienced it apart from our ministry jobs?
The three topics we will address in our series are God and Evil, Science and Faith, and World Religions.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on defending your faith against the toughest of questions.
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Ben opens up the first Oasis of the year with a challenge to pursue being uncomfortable...
The American church has often simplified Christianity to only the title of Christian. However, Jesus and the Word call us to something much deeper and greater. We are called to walk with Jesus and live life as he did. This path is anything but comfortable, yet so very worth it.
What does comfortability look like in faith? Why should I be uncomfortable? How do I choose to be uncomfortable for Jesus?
Find these answers and more as you listen to this week's message - Uncomfortable Christianity.
Message Delivered: 01/10/2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
There are over 30,000 verses in the Bible that paint the picture between God and us. Out of those 30,000, some are more popular than others. Some people even memorize a chunk of those 30,000. But, should you?
When it comes to scripture memorizing, most people stop after one (John 3:16) or maybe two (Philippians 4:13) verses. While both of these are great to have in your mind, the Bible holds a lot more for us to think about.
Why is this important? Where should you start? Are they tips to help you better memorize everything you want to?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on "the sword" and mind tricks.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
GOODBYE 2020!! And hello, 2021. Now, for those New Year's Resolution ideas. Let's talk about that.
Why are these so emphasized in our culture? How do we approach these in a healthy and helpful way as Christians? Are there things we need to avoid or watch out for when it comes to this goal setting season? All these questions and more on this week's episode!
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on turning the calendar and changing your life.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
With Christmas just right around the corner, we wanted to talk about all those gifts you asked for! Don't worry, you can still ask for them, just think about this first...
What the heck even is materialism? What does Jesus and the rest of the Bible teach about material possessions? Is there practical advice we'd give when it comes to this topic?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on Apple products and Santa deliveries.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Music is everywhere! So, we better talk about it.
First, we talk all about music as it plays out in the Christian walk such as musical worship! Praising Jesus is so much of what we do! Then, we move to answer some questions about other types of music.
Should Christians listen to only Christian music? Should they listen to secular music too? Maybe, even rap???
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on spitting bars with our Savior.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
With only one message for Christmas this year, Brennen focuses in on the story of Joseph!
Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, has an incredible story of faithfulness that we can learn from today! Through his young adult years, Joseph struggles with some of the most prominent things we struggle with today - Relationships and the Future. Yet, he consistently listens to God's voice and faithfully obeys him. Even more powerful is that through his faithfulness, God brings fulfillment.
Should I stay where I'm at? Should I go somewhere else? How do I live faithfully in everyday life?
Find these questions and more as you listen to this week's message - Faithfulness to Fulfillment.
Message Delivered: 12/06/2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
In this episode, we are going to answer some common questions starting with "Can Christians...?" Many times, we just want a straightforward "yes or no" to these questions, but it's not always that simple.
The questions are - "Can Christians get tattoos?" "Can Christians use marijuana?" and "Can Christians wear leggings?" However, just because we answered only three doesn't mean there aren't a million more. If you have a "Can Christians...?" question, hit us up on Instagram or Facebook and we would love to chat about it.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on ink, drugs, and sex.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Listen in to the Oasis staff get into a HUGE fight!! Jk, we are just chatting it up about conflict in this episode. With our lives and the Bible as our sources, we take about how to have conflict as a Christian.
Can't I just avoid conflict? What are some of my bad conflict habits? Is there a way I can get better at conflict?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on flipping tables and flipping out.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
It's the last week of our "Mosaic" series, and Ben is finishing it up with the Gospel of John!
John, being the last gospel, takes an intimate dive into the life of Jesus. "The one whom Jesus loved" takes us into how we find our source of LIFE in Jesus. Ben goes on to lead us through the 4 aspects of that LIFE.
What does LIFE with Jesus mean? How do I find it? What am I supposed to do with it?
Find these questions and more as you watch this week's message - Mosaic: Part 4 - The Gospel of John
Message Delivered: 11/22/2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
There's this big chunk of books in the first half of your Bible Christians always call "old." Let's talk about those. With some fast facts and some questions, we are diving into why the Old Testament is important for us Christians today!
Is the Old Testament real people and real stories? Are these stories reliable and accurate? Am I really supposed to read all of that? Do I miss anything if I just read the "new" stuff?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on the words before Jesus shows up.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
With week three in our "Mosaic" series, Jaena brings us the Gospel according to Luke!
Luke brings us the most comprehensive of the four gospel accounts by traveling around and researching the story of Jesus. He tells stories of Jesus's teaching and miracles, but he does so in a way that is understandable to the common gentile.
Who is the Gospel for? How does Luke show that through Jesus? What does that mean for me today?
Answers to these questions and more as you listen to this week's message - Mosaic: Part 3 - The Gospel of Luke.
Message Delivered: 11/15/2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
So, what's the deal with women pastors? Yes, that does sound like the bad opening line to a stand-up comedy routine, but really it's the conversation we are having today!
Can and should women hold leadership positions in the church? What about if women can and should preach? Why do we not see that many women in these roles? Lastly, and most importantly, what does the Bible say about this topic of church and gender roles?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say about the XX chromosome bunch and the church.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Continuing in our series "Mosaic," Brennen moves to week two with the Gospel of Mark!
Mark writes down Peter's story and leads us through the life of Jesus in a new way! How does the "Ladder of Success" show up in Mark's book? Through the actions of Jesus, then the Authority of Jesus, we get to Jesus's idea of success.
What does success in the Kingdom of Heaven look like? What is the cross Jesus is asking me to carry? How do I lay my life down in service to others?
Dive into these questions as you listen to this week's message - Mosaic: Part 2 - The Gospel of Mark.
Message Delivered: 11/08/2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
We are back again with an episode about one of the spiritual disciplines and how we can best follow Jesus. However, confession seems to be one of the disciplines often neglected in many Protestant churches.
We want you practicing confession! But first, let's answer some questions - What even is confession? Do I have to do it? Who do I do it with? Am I really supposed to tell someone all the things I struggle with? Find these answers and more when you tune in to this week's conversation.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on airing out your dirty laundry to glorify Jesus.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Opening up our new series - "Mosaic," GracePoint's Student Ministry Director kicks off week one with the Gospel of Matthew!
Matthew, one of the disciples, writes his account of Jesus's life as a Jewish man to a Jewish audience. In all that, he desires to show us how Jesus is the fulfillment and the Messiah. He is what is predicted, promised, and desired.
Who do you say that Jesus is? Answer that question as you listen to this week's message - Mosaic: Part 1 - The Gospel of Matthew.
Message Delivered: 11/01/2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
'Tis the season... the political season! On this episode of the podcast, we are talking about how politics and Christianity can mesh together.
Do you have to vote? Should you vote conservative or liberal? What about being a single-issue voter? Or, just want to find out who Ben is voting for?? All that and more on this week's political conversation.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on elephants, donkeys, and the US of A.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
In the last week of "Let's Talk About..." we are bringing up the topic of sex!
Listen in as Ben outlines God's design for sex and breaks up some of the myths surrounding sex in our culture!
How do we navigate relationships and sex as followers of Jesus? Get all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Let's Talk About... Part 4: Sex and Dating.
Message Delivered: 10/25/2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
SPOOKY SEASON is heeeerrrreeeee! The month of October brings with it the Halloween season, and we want to talk about that. As Christians, should we celebrate Halloween?
Do you know the background of Halloween? Have a costume picked out for this year? Already have plans for the 31st? We have some tips, opinions, and advice you should check out before you candy-overdose this year.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on the spiritual war and Kit-Kats.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Check-in here with WEEK 3 of "Let's Talk About.." In this message, Ben unpacks HOW Christians should date!
When we follow Jesus, everything about us and what we do changes. This even includes dating! So using 7 points, Ben will give us some insight into how Jesus helps us date BETTER!
How do we keep God in our relationships? What does purity look like in dating? Is there a thing as getting too deep in a relationship? Get all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Let's Talk About... Part 3: The How.
Message Delivered: 10/18/2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Fitting into our new series of messages (Let's Talk About...), we're bringing you a conversation on Singleness! Really, this is PART ONE of the series, but we had some technical difficulties, and we unable to post the video/audio to our YouTube or Podcast.
Based around Brennen's message - "The Gift," we see what Paul is talking about in 1 Cor 7. Most of you might be thinking, singleness as a gift?? You have got to be kidding, right?? But, we are here to tell you, singleness is a good gift but only if YOU let it be.
Through the purpose, benefits, and expiration of "The Gift," the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) talk about what you should do if you don't have a significant other in the mix.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
We've got WEEK 2 of our new series - "Let's Talk About..." Unfortunately, week one will not be available due to some technical difficulties (however, you can find a variation of it in this week's podcast - Singleness). In this dating series, Ben is diving deep into WHO are you supposed to date!
During young adult life, there are so many things we are all trying to figure out, and one of those things can be dating! As Christians, we should date differently (and better) than the rest of the world. That all starts with WHO you choose to date.
Should you have a list? What should be on the list? Are there non-negotiables? What about if they are like really, really cute? Get all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Let's Talk About... Part 2: The Who.
Message Delivered: 10/11/2020