Episodes

Commemorating the Last Supper Jesus Christ had with His twelve disciples is a holy observation by millions of Christians around the world. As scriptures instruct, commemorating this special time is done with carefulness and intentionality. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Examine your selves to see whether you are in the faith; test your selves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?), there are elements of self-reflection, self-awareness and self- regulation ...

The 2024 Summer Olympics was highly watched around the world. With one sport or the other as a favorite, the Olympics is a source of inspiration for young and old alike. Congratulations to all teams from around the world, representing their countries.The USA team came back with a total of 126 medals- 40 Gold, 44 Silver and 42 Bronze! For followers of Christ, there are some lessons to glean from the Olympics. In fact, the Bible uses sports as an analogy of how Christians are to live their lives....

The last few weeks have had many heads turning about the state of the church - aka the Body of Christ. The secular world took a dive into the credibility of the church as a whole. In this episode 77 of Oasis of Hope focused on the state of the church, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, answer some of the key questions asked in the wake of the recent unravelings in the church. The credibility of the gospel stands and is unshaken because of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. From a Biblical pe...

In a 2022 article by MIT Sloan Management Review, Cipolli, Sull, Brighenti and Sull highlight some toxic cultural attributes of our time. These attributes permeate many areas of our culture - industries, communities, churches, schools and the list goes on. However, followers of Christ need not worry, because the Bible provides some arsenal to navigate these cultural toxicities. These toxic cultural attributes referred to as the spirit of Saul are nothing new. In this cultural leadership episode...

To date there are over 200 United States appointed ambassadors serving the interest of the United States around the world. Followers of Christ have been called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to represent Christ in every sphere, place, industries, communities, school, the list goes on. Christ's ambassadors represent the interest of Jesus Christ and God's unshakeable kingdom. In this celebratory episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss birthdays, Mother's Day, feedback on Holoca...

In the past ten years we have seen the rise of antisemitism across the world. Historians have credited antisemitism as the root cause of the atrocious Holocaust against Jews. This hatred was the belief system of the Nazi ideology. The Holocaust was the systematic, government launched target, persecution, brutal mistreatment, gassing, deadly living conditions and killings of six million European Jews between 1933 and 1945 (Holocaust Encyclopedia). For many survivors of the Holocaust living throug...

This year Easter is in the month of March. Easter is that special time that Christians around the world celebrate the reality of the cross in their lives. If we sat down with believers from around the world and ask each one, who Jesus Christ is to him or her, we will find a common thread- Jesus saved them by His amazing grace. Jesus redeemed them by His precious blood shed on the cross. Jesus has given them the assurance of eternal life. The list will be an extremely long one about who Jesus is...

The month of February kicks off Black History month- which is America's history. Many feel we don't need a Black History. But we do. Black History is our history as a human race. Same thing for Latino history. African history. Native American history. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the power of love and its many benefits as an antidote to hatred. Not just this month, but all months, let us give love a chance to transform our world. The God kind of love has the power t...

The recent press release by the American Psychological Association states that 49% of American adults indicate their stress levels are high during the holiday season between November and January. With many factors contributing to holiday stress, it is possible to experience the God kind of peace, love and joy during the holidays. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer questions about how to have a stress free holiday season. They discuss some practical ways to maintain your fo...

Every year at Oasis Connection and Oasis Focus ministries, we receive questions from parents about their children participating in Halloween. Something that looks so harmless, yet the Bible sheds light on the deceit of darkness to ensnare people that are unaware of the spiritual implications of opening doors to demonic torments for generations to come. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, share the underlining intent of goblins to entice people into the world of darkness. Goblins ...

According to a Barna survey conducted in 2021, many American parents are concerned about their children's spiritual development. Parents with a heart for their child's or children's relationship with God are establishing an everlasting legacy of faith. The survey explained the challenge the church is facing with "dropouts" similar to students who drop out of school. However, the difference of students that who drop out of school, can always go back and finish their education. Church dropouts, on...

Your questions on talking board or ouija board, palm reading and more are answered in this episode. Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the new age influences targeting the next generation. Seen as harmless, these new age influences carry strong demonic influences that lead to oppression and spiritual generational bondage. This is one episode you do not want to miss. Share and pass this episode on. Turn on the light and dismantle all darkness. John 10:10, "The thief comes not, but for to st...

Wellness or well-being is critical for humans to flourish. Post-pandemic, people are searching for answers to many of their wellness questions. Data from Mental Health America indicates that over 50 million Americans are experiencing a mental illness. That's an estimated 19.9 percent of American adults experiencing one form of mental illness. God created humans as a three-dimensional beings. This means each dimension requires specialized care. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti di...

Prayer is a power in itself. And when rendered from believers in Christ, prayer carries an unparalleled supernatural power. There is an irresistible power when followers of Christ fall on their knees to talk to their Creator and King. God moves on their behalf. Statistics from secular such as the National Institutes of Health, states that healing is attributed to religious practices (2009), to CNN covering the benefits of prayer that it can reduce feelings of anxiety (2020), are proof of what th...

Developing healthy eating habits takes discipline and commitment. We are what we eat. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti continue the discussion on developing healthy eating habits with grains and fat. The quality of food we feed our bodies matters. Our bodies need the right kind of food to live out the purposes of God. It is God's will that you be in good health; 3 John 1:2, "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, even as your soul prospers." Dr...

Developing healthy eating habits takes discipline and commitment. We are what we eat. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss two categories of food that are essential and nutritious to the human body. Eating produce and lean protein helps the body to fight off diseases and fuel the body with the daily energy it needs. Many times, eating healthy requires we make changes to what we eat. Our bodies need the right kind of food to live out the purposes of God. It is God's will that...

The axiom that we are what we eat is not only for physical nourishment but also for our spirits and minds. Through the natural realm we gain a better understanding of the spiritual (1 Corinthians 15:46). In like manner, what we train our spirits and minds to eat will determine what they get accustomed to. Similarly, it also takes discipline and practice to experience the rewards that come from it. In this episode Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti discuss the importance of the quality of the food we...

As the lent season comes to a close, believers in Jesus Christ look towards Good Friday that leads into Easter Sunday. The day that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti pray prophetically for believers to experience the resurrection power of God in every area of life. Because Jesus Christ lives, believers in Christ have a living hope that can never be thwarted by any scheme of the enemy. This Easter, we encourage you to find a church to w...

Growth takes time. An oak tree takes up to twenty years to mature into an oak tree and produce acorns. An oak tree can live up to 1000 years and it starts reaching the end of its life cycle at around 700 years. Growth in life is similar- it takes time to develop strong value systems, character and become the best functioning person one is created to be by God. This means in life's development, humans fail and make mistakes. As Christians, there is great encouragement from God and His Word when o...

Every human being is prone to sin without the presence and help of the Holy Spirit. Unmet expectations many times leads to disappointment in relationships. This often predisposes a person when presented with the opportunity to what is called the "Judas Syndrome" as stated by Pastor Mather. Judas Iscariot was part of Jesus Christ inner circle that later made the choice to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer more questions from starting th...

Inner healing and freedom is possible for anyone willing to put in the hard work to be emotionally healthy. Statistics from the Boiling Point Report on mental health states that 30% have a close friend or family member who has trouble controlling their anger, 10% have trouble controlling their own anger, 80% of drivers say they have been involved in road rage incidents, 50% have overreacted to computer problems with anger, 20% have ended a relationship because of anger issues, 50% of people don'...

New Year is typically a time for resolutions. In this episode 58 of Oasis of Hope Podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer and discuss the question on some tested and proven ways to kickoff the year with results. Providing some practical ways to kickoff the year, anyone can enjoy a wonderful year with some discipline and commitment. Find out how to kickoff the year that will produce a fruitful harvest of life for you, your family and friends.

Merriam-Webster dictionary list the word gaslighting as 2022 word of the year. A behavior or pattern, gaslighting is all about control and a form of emotional abuse.In this special edition of Oasis of Hope Podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, welcome again to the podcast, Dr. Ruth Goodwin-CEO of Safe Harbor Counseling Center and one of her professional licensed counselor-Ms.Whiting to answer two questions from Oasis of Hope audience. They provide Biblical insights, professional clinical gu...

Everyone can have joy, peace and hope during one of the most hectic seasons of the year. Advent is an avenue to having these intangible gifts not just during this season, but all year round. Advent is a special time of preparing our hearts for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ-the Savior of the world. Many celebrate that at Christmas. From having a personal discovery of Emmanuel, to a time of consecration, focused time in prayer, worship and Bible study, to renewing one's mind, advent...