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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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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
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Maybe, you're familiar with the term "Pro-Life"? Maybe, you're also familiar that this is something many Christians put a lot of political emphasis on? Well, this isn't your typical Pro-Life conversation. In this, we want to talk about that and a lot more, while incorporating a whole bunch of the Bible.
Is God "Pro-Life"? Does that mean what we think it does? Which lives are counted under the political umbrella of "Pro-Life"? All great questions you can find the answers to on this week's episode.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on God's people inside and outside the womb.
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
After a week off, we are back with the topic - "Are all sins are equal?" When it comes to sin, there's a lot of discussion about what it is and how it affects us, but there are different ways to look at that. However, we believe one way is more correct than others.
As people, do we view all sin the same? Or better yet, does God view all sin the same? What even is sin? All great questions you can find the answer to on this week's podcast.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on the comparison of white lies and murder...
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
It's the final week of our Dry Bones series, and Pastor Aaron, the Lead Development pastor at GracePoint, stepped in to walk us into God-given purpose.
One of life's biggest questions is, "Why am I here?" If you haven't thought about that yet, it was coming eventually. Aaron's here to answer that question. God created you with a purpose. You have a purpose. Now, as Christians, let's step into what we are made to do.
What is life about? What am I supposed to do and focus on? Is there any point in all of this? Get all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Dry Bones Pt. 4: Restored Peace.
Message Delivered: 09/20/2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Well, this is a big one! What can we say about Prayer?!
While we don't cover it all, we do cover a ton in this episode. How to pray, when to pray, what to pray, where to pray... We even do a section on the most commonly asked questions when it comes to prayer. For this one, you pretty much just gotta listen to soak it all in.
Ben, Jaena, and Brennen even give some sneak peeks into their prayer lives with hopes you can learn from their experiences too.
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on talking to GOD... yep, that's a big one.
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
With part three of our Dry Bones series, Ben talks us through restoring peace in our daily lives.
All of us have moments of stress, anxiety, or worry to deal with in our lives, but what does God say about those moments? By breaking down "CAST," Ben gives us practical, biblical, and godly advice on how to live a peace-filled life.
We pray this blesses you in whatever season you find yourself, and that you find the peace of God (Philippians 4:7) wherever you are. Listen to the whole thing here with Part 3 of Dry Bones!
Message Delivered: 09/13/2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
It's part two of our series Dry Bones, and Ben is opening up three things God wants to restore in young adults. To start, God is looking to restore our identity back to Him.
Many times, there are labels that we, or others, associate with ourselves. But is that who you are? Are you a student at your core? Or what about a business person? A boyfriend or girlfriend, a husband or wife?
Well, Ben has some insight into what God wants you to rest in for an identity. Listen to the whole thing here with Part 2 of Dry Bones!
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
White claws, Busch Light, and ... Jesus? Wait, what? On this episode, we start a conversation on how to be a Jesus-follower and navigating the world of drinking.
We definitely don't answer all the questions, but we hope we gave you a good start in the right direction. When it comes to just drinking, a lot of times it comes down to personal conviction (fancy talk but listen to the episode to learn what that really means). However, there are some hard and fast rules you can find here!
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on John 2 and La Croix (jk).
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Seems like a simple enough question, but in our culture and time, does it really mean what we think?
Many people are quick to respond to this question without knowing the whole context of what it is asking. We hope this conversation can lead you and others to better know what it means to "Be a Christian." Listen, maybe listen again, then talk to someone you love about this eternal topic!
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on simply what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Kicking off our fall semester and a new series, Pastor Ben opens up Ezekiel 37 to show God's resurrection power! In this, God brings the dry bones of an exiled Israel to life through the vision of Ezekiel. In the same way, God is resurrecting the broken parts of our lives for his glory and our good.
Listen to the whole message here and see what God bringing dry bones to life can mean for you!
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Whaaaaa, another personality test. What even is the point?
Well, we are here to walk through this specific personality system and teach why it can be super beneficial to Jesus followers! But, are there any negatives to this circle, One through Nine system? Don't worry, we've got you covered there too.
Looking to find your number, check out this link for some help: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say about how a simple number combined with a perfect savior can help you live daily life.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Will you be willing? When it comes to following Jesus, God is looking for willing people.
In John, the disciple Philip shows up four times unlike in any other gospel. Through those occasions, Pastor Ben leads us to four points about being willing.
Be willing to come and see. Be willing to look past the impossible. Be willing to ask for help. Be willing to know Jesus. Find out the rest when you listen to this message - "Be Willing"
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
YOU'RE CANCELLED! Jk, we sure hope you aren't. But if you don't get the joke or do and just want to hear what we have to say on it, check out this week's episode!
Is there bad stuff that comes from a movement like Cancel Culture? Or, better yet, is there anything good that can come from it?? But, what about free speech or empowering minorities with a voice? Where do those weigh into the complex situation?
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say about this trendy topic and the far-reaching societal implications.
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Wrapping up our summer Oasis series, Brennen stepped in and took us through "Walk Humbly" from Micah 6:8.
When it comes to the word "humbly," there are a thousand different definitions to look at it. But, Micah takes it a very specific direction as he speaks to the nation of Israel. With the help of Paul and James, Micah's definition of humility starts to take root in our lives as well. Find out the rest when you listen to this message - "Walk Humbly"
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
One of the most thrown-around Christian phrases, but what does it actually mean? Using the classic: who, what, when, where, why, and how, we break down what it means to live this daily practice.
All Jesus-followers should spend time each day with Him. Just like any relationship, it takes intentionality and time to grow in your faith life. We hope this helps you start or continue that in a big way!
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say about the Bible and how you spend your mornings.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
In a culture saturated by celebrities, the Christian community isn't excluded. Famous people are all over the Christian world and is that okay?
From pastors to worship leaders and singers to actors, there are celebrities who follow Jesus. With the rise of social media, youtube, and even podcasts like this one, you can now see and follow all of these famous people. Is that dangerous? I guess you'll have to listen to see!
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say about JBeibs and Gucci Pastors.
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
With PART 2 in our summer Oasis series, Pastor Jaena focused in on "Love Mercy" from Micah 6:8
Is it enough to just "do" or is God calling us to something deeper? Through the story of Jonah, Jaena demonstrates our responsibility to not only act but to act with love in our hearts. Jonah eventually preached what God wanted to the Ninevites, but he did it with contempt and disdane for the people receiving his message. That was a problem for him and could be a problem for us. Get the whole picture when you listen to this message - "Love Mercy"
Message Delivered: 07/19/2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Have you ever thought about what advice you would give to yourself 5 or 10 years ago? Well, we just did and we recorded it just for you. Despite at the time thinking we had it all figured out, as we look back we all wish we could tell ourselves a little something.
As you listen to what God has taught the Oasis staff in our years (some longer than others ;)), we hope you learn from our stories while reflecting on your own!
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say to less old, less wise, and less cool versions of themselves.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
This one is a bit different for you all! In this episode, we are chatting all about short term mission trips! We dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly side of this church practice.
Ever been on a trip like this? Listen through what we are talking about and see how it applies to your experience!
Never been on a trip like this? Find out the dos and don'ts for a future trip we hope you take!
Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on planes, painting, and a whole lot of people stuff.