Episode 45: Episode 45: Double Celebration

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 to heal, deliver and make whole. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." - 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

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 focus on what matters most during this busy time of year. Though the holidays may increase stress levels, it's an opportunity to develop some human skills that will empower and equip our relationships and lives all together. John 10:10, "The thief comes to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" - Jesus Christ

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 is a folklore term for evil, wicked and mischievous spirits. Take a listen to the real intent of these demonic spirits and be empowered and equipped to denounce their worship in your life and your family. Only the Creator of the Universe deserves our worship in all things and all areas of life.  "Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me." Exodus 20:3-5

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 the other hand, forsake their faith in God and are in need of an awakening or revival. In this special episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti share God's heart for prodigals from the Book of Luke 15:11-32. Prodigals are in search of their God-created purpose and identity. God loves prodigals and is calling each one of them by name to Himself. Let's join our hearts together in prayer for every prodigal to know the redeeming love of God!

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 steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" - Jesus Christ.

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 discuss the needed care for humans in all three areas of our being for wellness or wholeness. To focus on just one area of our being without caring for the other areas has its repercussions.  Take a listen and find out how to maximize your three-dimensional wellness.

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 the Bible already states in James 5:16b, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Prayer is powerful!  In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss their stance on standing strong in prayer for all people everywhere just as the Bible commands Christians. There has never been a better time for believers everywhere to stand, unmovable in prayer for others than now!

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. Johnson Obamehinti guides this part 2 episode with his expertise as a Veterinary Nutritionist that has formulated thousands of diets using what is called comparative anatomy. It's never too late to develop healthy eating habits.

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 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. Johnson Obamehinti guides this episode with his expertise as a Veterinary Nutritionist that has formulated thousands of diets using what is called comparative anatomy. It's never too late to develop healthy eating habits.

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 feed our bodies, souls and spirits. Unlike the natural that is focused on physical nourishment, what our spirits and minds eat affects both realms and determines the level at which we experience the abundant life in Christ. It becomes important then to take great care and be intentional in what we feed our spirits and minds. We are what we eat!