Oasis of Hope

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!

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 worship the Risen Savior-Jesus Christ with other believers. Thank God for His indescribable gift to mankind. God is good!

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 one own failures, sins or mistakes through repentance and redemption. God forgives completely through His character and never holds any owned failure, sin or mistake against you. However, humans are not like that. They tend to hold your mistake and look for opportunities to bring it back, over and over again. In this episode, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti answer the question of how to respond when people refuse to let things go, which shows more of who they are. Drs. Obamehinti empower and equip you in embracing who you are in Christ and living from a higher road lifestyle.

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 the year right episode 58; they provide both Biblical insights and practical ways to overcome betrayal through forgiveness and the love of God. On the other hand, God's redemptive arms of love are wide open to anyone who has betrayed others. There is hope in Jesus Christ for healing and redemption.

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 online interactions with anger, 20% have ended a relationship because of anger issues, 50% of people don't know where to seek help for their anger and 5% of people have had a physical fight with their neighbors because of anger. Anger has a root cause and addressing the root leads to inner healing. Anger is a symptom of pain that if left unaddressed leads to inner bondage emotionally. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer the question from the Bible and offer practical tips towards inner healing with the Holy Spirit's guidance. As always,if you need to see a therapist/counselor, we highly recommend the services of Safe Harbor Counseling Center. Visit them and make a contact today at  https://safeharborcounseling.org/counselors. We love you!

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 guidance and assurances on what gaslighting is and how to handle or respond to it in any relationship in a family, school, church, workplace or community at large. This is one episode to share with family and friends- be empowered to be unmovable with any gaslighting behavior or pattern from anyone. You are fearfully and wonderfully created by a God that loves you deeply! If you need to see a counselor, we highly recommend the services of Safe Harbor Counseling Center. Visit them and make a contact today at https://safeharborcounseling.org/counselors

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 can usher in newness in the lives of anyone that will give their heart to God. If you are new to Advent, we have a guide for you. Check out Worship Life: Not Just For Sunday. And let's journey together this Advent!

It's that time of year, when we take time to ponder our many blessings. Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States that started 1789 with a proclamation by President George Washington. More than the turkey and yummy desserts, the benefits of gratitude are immerse. The Mayo Clinic indicate that expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the Biblical benefits of giving thanks with a grateful heart. Our lives are filled with many reasons to give thanks. Let's slow down enough to give thanks for our many blessings! Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode 54, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the alternative to Halloween. With a focal point on worship, Halleluyah Win is an intentional way to give God praise, honor and glory. Psalm 150 is a call to worship the Living God. It starts out with a declaration of worship: "Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens." And it ends with an assurance of worship: "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." Let's do the same!

In the era of boycotts, protests and cancel culture, how does the people of God respond? In this episode, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti answer the question, by looking at the Bible. A culture fueled by the love of God holds a redemptive hope instead of a culture fueled by hatred. A people fueled by the love of God can rise above hatred or mob mentality by speaking truth in love towards redemption. People of God- you are the light of the world! Lead the way!