Coming off the end of our last series, this topic fits right in! Jesus calls us to a simple life. One that is free from hustle, complexity, and worry. Yet, to get to that, we probably have to make some pretty serious changes.

What is simplicity? How is that different than minimalism? How do I decide what is right for me in simple living?

Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on TVs and shoes

Closing out our series and the school year, Ben brings a timely message on the Seventh Day, otherwise known as Sabbath. While this practice may seem like something that is old and outdated, in reality, it's never been more needed. From Genesis to today, we've always needed the Sabbath. Let's learn how to embrace it again.

What is Sabbath for? How do we do it now? Is it really that important?

Find all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Sabbath

Message Delivered: 05/02/2021

When it comes to the summertime, there are a lot of awesome perks! Nice weather, more free time, vacations. But, there are also some struggles that can come with it...

What struggles are common? How can I overcome those? What are our go-to summer suggestions?

Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on sunshine and silly struggles

Week Two of our series had Brennen bringing a message about Silence and Solitude. This practice of Jesus is one our culture has lost in the busyness of life today, but we don't have to stay that way. If we are willing to slow down, be silent, and get away in life, then we can begin to rediscover a presence to ourselves, to others, and to God.

What really are the practices of silence and solitude? Why are they important? What do they do for me? How do I practice them?

Find all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Rediscovering Presence

Message Delivered: 04/28/2021

Kicking off our new and last series of the semester, Ben starts to push back against the hustle and hurry culture we find ourselves in. Are you tired, worn out, burned out? The way of Jesus isn't supposed to be like that. Jesus changed the whole world in his time on Earth, yet he never seemed to be overly busy. So, let's learn how to slow down to love and live like Jesus did.

How does hustle culture impact me? Does Jesus really speak about something like that? How can I change to be like him?

Find all that and more when you watch this week's message - Slowing to the Pace of Love

Message Delivered: 04/18/2021

When it comes to the Bible and Christian life, there are definitely some things that are black and white. Butttt, there are also some things that are grey and we want to talk about that! 

What are some of these grey areas? How do we decide what God would have us do? How do I invite others into the process? Should I help other people discern their convictions?

7 Questions for Grey Area Discernment:

1. Is there negative long-term effects?

2. Does it cause harm to my body?

3. Does it bring guilt or shame into my life?

4. Will it cause other people to stumble?

5. Does it hurt my witness to others?

6. Are there benefits to myself and others?

7. Does it glorify God?

Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on that shade between black and white and life with Jesus. 

Closing our Bridge to Becoming series, Brennen brings it home with the vice of greed and the virtue of generosity. Yet, to get to generosity, we must take the bridge that is Hope. Hoping in God leads us to a place where we can be generous with all we are and have as Christians.

What actually is greed? Where does it show up in our lives? How do I deal with it? What does it mean to be generous?

Find all that and more when you listen to this week's message - Greed to Generosity

Message Delivered: 04/11/2021 

Ever heard of self-love, self-care, self-worth, self.... the list goes on and on. But, are these all beneficial? Many times culture is teaching one thing when the Bible is teaching another. 

Are all of these self-... important? How do the Bible and culture differ? Do they overlap? Where do we go from here?

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After hitting Work in episode 37, we wanted to fill you in on the other side of life - Rest. Resting can be weird and hard for us as people. Often times we struggle to know if we need a nap, a snack, or something totally different. In this, we are looking at the whole array of rest.

Why is rest important? Is rest just physical? How I rest well? Am I believing a lie about rest?

Tune in to hear what the Oasis staff (Ben, Jaena, and Brennen) has to say on Netflix and napping

B2B Week 6 here with a guest speaker! Pastor Aaron Cloud is stepping in to knock out the vice of Pride and the virtue of Humility. Through the life of King Uzziah, Aaron shows how God brings low the proud and exalts the humble.

What is pride? How does it show up in different ways in our lives? Where does the Spirit show up to move us to humility? Now, how do we live as different people?

Find all that and more when you listen this week's message - Pride to Humility

Message Delivered: 03/28/2021