Merry Christmas! - “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6

As we prepare our hearts for 2025 - we want to encourage you to look to the LORD for His direction. No matter what 2024 may have offered you (good, bad or ugly), determine to leave behind any baggage that could impede or impact your growth and all God has in store for you in 2025! Let Isaiah 43:18-19 empower your determination for a new 2025: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Then prayerfully make Proverbs 3: 5-8 your anchor and guide for all areas of your life for 2025. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones."

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! We will be back to serve you more hope in Jesus Christ in 2025!

This cycle of the American election is over. Now what's next? What does the wave all mean? These are the last days and God's people have a work to accomplish in this era for His kingdom. As followers of Christ, everything we live for flows from the lenses of eternity and God's infallible Word. 

Right now, followers of Christ have one of the greatest calls to live out for God's glory sake. It will require a commitment and unshakable faith in God. 

In this episode 81, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer questions and discuss the mysteries of God's Kingdom as it relates to the elections and what's next. God has demonstrated His mercy and grace to a nation as a template for His people- the Body of Christ. 
Our understanding of His mercy and grace lived out will be the vehicle God uses for a world that needs a Savior-Jesus Christ. From growing up as Jesus hands and feet, to living in our identities as the ambassadors of Christ- God is calling His people to arise, be light and be salt. As God's people, will we heed His call or choose the ways of the world? We have a choice.

"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him." (Daniel 2: 20-22).

This year's State of the Bible shows scripture (Bible) disengagement at its lowest in 14 years! The Word of God presents Christians with a solid ground to stand on in a time of "sinking sand" in our culture. From this year's annual state of the Bible by the American Bible Society, we see a decline in scripture engagement but see an increasing transformation for young adults- the polls from young adults states that the Bible has had a transformative effect on their lives. That is a testament to the power of transformation that comes from God's infallible Word. The scriptures are alive in its potency to change and transform people.

As followers of Christ, everything we do is through the lenses of eternity, and the Bible provides us with answers, guidance and wisdom in navigating life- from election decisions to parenting decisions.

To read the entire ⁠State of the Bible report by American Bible Society,⁠ click on the hyperlink.

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

Some Christians, also know this special time as the Eucharist, the Lord’s Table, Table of Communion or Holy Communion. The Table of Communion symbolizes

As followers of Christ, everything we do is through the lenses of eternity, and elections are not different. In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti encourage Christians to approach these upcoming elections with

(1) Pray for everyone (2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverb 14:34, 1 Timothy 2:1-2).

(2) Respect for each other – no matter if a person

(3) Refuse to hop on the hatred wagon no matter who

(4) Study the candidates and determine your values,

(5) Above all else, remember we are Christ’s

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. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, states, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.And every man that strive for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible."

In this episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti encourage followers of Christ with three key lessons from the Olympics. Walking with God requires discipline to stay deeply committed to Christ, so we can represent Christ well. It's time for followers of Christ to stand up and be counted for the Kingdom of God!

"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ" - 2 Corinthians 5:20

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

From a Biblical perspective, they discuss and answer the questions on abuse, culture and NDAs in the Body of Christ. Their hope and prayer is that this episode will spur more followers of Christ to stand in the gap of prayer for our communities, churches and families. 

"Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" (Matthew 6:9-13).

In a 2022 article by MIT Sloan Management Review,

In this cultural leadership episode, Drs. Johnson and Feyi

"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity" ( 2 Peter 1: 5-7). 

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 Holocaust survivor and the Communicator Awards by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) for the 2024 Excellence and Distinction Communicator Awards for Oasis of Hope Podcast and Points of Leadership Podcast! A big thank you to all our partners, friends and audiences around the world for making the podcasts what they are today!

"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God." - 2 Corinthians 5:20

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

In this special episode, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti host Holocaust survivor Mrs. Rosian Zerner- who was born in Lithuania. In 1941, when Germany invaded their town, she and her family were confined to the Kovno concentration camp. Through the help of her parents, she was able to escape through a hole they dug under the fence of the confinement quarters. She was met by her father's secretary and hidden by several rescuers before being liberated by Soviet troops in 1944.

Surviving such atrocities to live a successful life takes the power of forgiveness, grit and love, both for self and others. The Bible provides the guide on the freedom that comes through forgiveness. The medical field attests to the power of forgiveness. In a series written by John Hopkins Medicine, it states that one's health depends on forgiveness. In an article in the Harvard Medical School published in 2021, some methods of forgiveness were explored to help people overcome unforgiveness. However the Bible already provided why unforgiveness can be a self-imposed prison for anyone. Matthew 6:14 states, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."  Take a listen as Mrs. Zerner shares why she forgave her persecutors, how she was able to do that and how she has blazed a trail for peace and love around the world, speaking out about her lived experience as a Holocaust survivor. This is one episode you do not want to miss. Tell a friend, pull up a chair with your favorite tea or coffee and take a listen.

"Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins" 1 Peter 4:3