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Learn By Doing Podcast
Learn By Doing Podcast episodes
- Pastor Sue Brooks: On Church Revitalization, The Power of Christ's Love, and Early Years in Ministry
In this episode, Pastor Sue talks about her journey through ministry, the power of Christ's love, and her time revitalizing a church. Sue Brooks is the Program Director of the Oaks School of Leadership and has been on staff at Oaks Church since 2013. Sue earned her B.S. in Psychology from Christopher Newport University in 2003, where she worked extensively in the field of empirical research. Following her undergraduate work, she and Bryan were married and pastored a church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. During this time, Sue began graduate work to earn a Master of Education degree but eventually decided to hold off on her graduate studies to be available to her growing family. Bryan and Sue had 4 children in Virginia prior to moving to Texas, and welcomed their 5th child—their Texas baby—in 2012. Sue returned to her graduate work in 2017 but felt called to step away from her MEd work in order to pursue a biblical studies degree. She earned her Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2018 and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity degree.
Bryan's Instagram
@bryanbrooks
Sue's Instagram
@suebrooks104
OSL's Instagram
@the_osl
OSL's Twitter
@The_OSL
Oaks Church's Instagram
@oakschurchtx
Oaks Church's Twitter
@oakschurchtx
oaks.church
1 hr 11 min - Dr. Teresa Blakney: On Dangerous Bible Reading, Biblical Knowledge of College Students, & SchedulesIn this episode, Pastor Sue gets to know Dr. Teresa Blakney. Dr. Blakney is the very first doctoral graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s new Doctorate of Ministry (DMin) program. She instructs college students who are taking classes in SAGU’s Bible and Church Ministries Department. During this session Pastor Sue and Dr. Blakney talk about dangerous Bible reading, balancing schedules, passion for learning and teaching biblical studies, and running an on-campus study measuring new students’ biblical knowledge. They also learn that they have quite a bit in common! Sue's Instagram@suebrooks104OSL's Instagram@the_oslOSL's Twitter@The_OSLOaks Church's Instagram@oakschurchtxOaks Church's Twitter@oakschurchtxoaks.church1 hr 3 min
- Pastor Joey Alcala: On Church Planting, Leadership, Pest Control, Coffee, and Next Generation MinistryIn this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Pastor Joey Alcala. Pastor Joey is Next Gen Executive Pastor at Oaks Church. He provides leadership and oversight to our ministries, which disciples kids ages 0-5th grade, students 6th -12th grade and young adults ages 18-28. During this session Pastor Sue and Pastor Joey talk about his journey through ministry and life including his time at Masters Commission in Phoenix, Arizona, church planting, a church merger, a pest control job, his job at Starbucks, and finally how he came to his current position with Oaks Church. View the book that Pastor Joey referenced in the podcast here:https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Grounds-History-Coffee-Transformed/dp/046501836XJoey's Instagram@joeyalcalaSue's Instagram@suebrooks104OSL's Instagram@the_oslOSL's Twitter@The_OSLOaks Church's Instagram@oakschurchtxOaks Church's Twitter@oakschurchtxoaks.church1 hr 16 min
- Pastor Kate Guajardo: On Developing Friendships In Ministry, Seasons Of Trusting God, & Women in Ministry
In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Pastor Kate Guajardo. Pastor Kate is the Kids Pastor at Oaks Church and helps grow our kids 0-5th grade. She has been married to Aaron Guajardo since 2009 and have 3 incredible kids. During this session Sue and Kate talk about developing friendships in ministry, seasons of trusting in God, and women in ministry.
Kate's Instagram
@kateguajardo
Sue's Instagram
@suebrooks104
OSL's Instagram
@the_osl
OSL's Twitter
@The_OSL
Oaks Kids' Instagram
@oakskids
Oaks Church's Instagram
@oakschurchtx
Oaks Church's Twitter
@oakschurchtx
oaks.church
oakskids.com
1 hr 14 min - Dr. Terance Espinoza: On Culture, VSCO Girls, “Olds,” & Effective TeachingIn this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Terance Espinoza. Dr. Espinoza is Associate Professor of Bible and Theology at SAGU. He brings over a decade of teaching experience to the classroom and is most passionate about empowering others to read Scripture so that it may affect their lives. In addition to teaching Biblical Hebrew, Hermeneutics, and various Bible and Theology courses, Terance is active in his local church and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. During this session Sue and Dr. Espinoza talk about cultural differences, bridging the gap between different generations, and what empowering scripture for everyday life looks like.Sue's Instagram@suebrooks104OSL's Instagram@the_oslOSL's Twitter@The_OSLSAGU's Instagram@sagueduSAGU's Twitter@saguOaks Church's Instagram@oakschurchtxOaks Church's Twitter@oakschurchtxoaks.church1 hr 16 min
- Dr. Bruce Rosdahl On Spiritual Abuse, Women in Ministry, & Connecting Churches to Bible UniversitiesIn this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Bruce Rosdahl. Dr. Rosdahl serves as Professor of Bible and Theology and the Department Chair for Bible and Theology. Before coming to Southwestern Assemblies of God University, he served as a church planter, senior pastor, and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Latin American Bible Institute in San Antonio. During this session Sue and Dr. Rosdahl talk about the effects of spiritual abuse faced today, the view of women in ministry and the connection between the church and Bible universities. View the books that Dr. Rosdahl referenced in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Power-Spiritual-Abuse-Manipulation/dp/0764201379 https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Your-Bible-Arthur/dp/1565071735 Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL SAGU's Instagram @saguedu SAGU's Twitter @sagu Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church1 hr 22 min
- Dr. Bruce Rosdahl On Spiritual Abuse, Women in Ministry, & Connecting Churches to Bible UniversitiesIn this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Bruce Rosdahl. Dr. Rosdahl serves as Professor of Bible and Theology and the Department Chair for Bible and Theology. Before coming to Southwestern Assemblies of God University, he served as a church planter, senior pastor, and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Latin American Bible Institute in San Antonio. During this session Sue and Dr. Rosdahl talk about the effects of spiritual abuse faced today, the view of women in ministry and the connection between the church and Bible universities. View the books that Dr. Rosdahl referenced in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Power-Spiritual-Abuse-Manipulation/dp/0764201379 https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Your-Bible-Arthur/dp/1565071735Sue's Instagram@suebrooks104OSL's Instagram@the_oslOSL's Twitter@The_OSLSAGU's Instagram@sagueduSAGU's Twitter@saguOaks Church's Instagram@oakschurchtxOaks Church's Twitter@oakschurchtxoaks.church1 hr 21 min
- Alan Orcutt: On Alcoholism, Temptations In Ministry, Youth Ministry, and The Road To Recovery
In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with Alan Orcutt currently works on staff at Oaks Church with the Connections Team. During this session Kolby and Alan talk about the temptations faced in ministry. Alan's struggle with alcohol during college, and how he overcame those temptations and struggles.
Alan’s Instagram
@alanorcutt
Kolby's Instagram
@kolbykiss
OSL's Instagram
@the_osl
OSL's Twitter
@The_OSL
Oaks Church's Instagram
@oakschurchtx
Oaks Church's Twitter
@oakschurchtx
oaks.church
1 hr 8 min - Aunie Brooks: On Educational Leadership, Kids Ministry, Toilets, & Being the Wife of Pastor ClaytonIn this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Aunie Brooks who is currently the Director of Talent Management at John Houston Custom Homes. She has been an Assistant Principal at Life School Lancaster, and the former Kids Pastor at Oaks Church. Aunie is also the wife of Clayton Brooks has 3 boys. During this session Sue and Aunie talk about what it means to hear the voice of God in the face of transitions and some of the struggles that Aunie faced being the wife of a pastor.Aunie’s Instagram@auniebrooksSue's Instagram@suebrooks104OSL's Instagram@the_oslOSL's Twitter@The_OSLOaks Church's Instagram@oakschurchtxOaks Church's Twitter@oakschurchtxoaks.church1 hr 14 min
- Clayton Brooks: On Fake Guitars, F Words, Songwriting, and Leading Worship
In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Pastor Clayton who is the Worship Pastor here at The Oaks. Pastor Sue and Clayton talk about what it is like leading worship in this current generation and the difficulties that come with that.
Clayton’s Instagram
@claytonbrooks
Sue's Instagram
@suebrooks104
OSL's Instagram
@the_osl
OSL's Twitter
@The_OSL
Oaks Church's Instagram
@oakschurchtx
Oaks Church's Twitter
@oakschurchtx
oaks.church
1 hr 25 min
About Learn By Doing Podcast
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The Learn By Doing Podcast is where we discuss all things related to the Oaks College. This includes everything from interviews with our students, to leadership talks and large-scale events.