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Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions.Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word. Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblicalteaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth tofollowers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here! Scripture Reference: “For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.” (Matthew 25:14) God created humans in His own image and entrusted eachone with talents. These talents require stewardship and management. There is a high calling of responsibility, accountability and stewardship for believers in Jesus Christ when it comes to living out the talents God has given us. InMatthew 25, verses 14 to 30, our Savior, Jesus Christ explains the parable of the talents. He tells a story about a man who went on a long journey and entrusted his money to three servants. He gave each servant a different amountbased on their abilities. Two of the servants used what they were given wisely and doubled it. When the master returned from his journey, they showed him how they had multiplied what he had entrusted to them. The master praised both servants equally, calling them faithful and rewarding them with greater responsibility. The third servant however was afraid (for no reason- he should have told his boss he didn’t want the talent). This third servant did nothing with what he had been given. Instead, he hid it and returned it unused and unchanged. The master rebuked him for wasting the opportunity and taking no action. In episode 105, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehintianswer a linked question from the last episode, on how to know your talents. Talents are treasures and best stewarded just like resources. A steward manages the resources of another. When believers in Christ understand how important it is to steward well all God has given us, there is no room for excuses. We will be about our heavenly Father’s kingdom, using our talents to serve God’s people. Take a listen as Drs. Obamehinti explain the difference of talents, gifts and calling. And the encouragement of how to know the talents God has given you. Whether God has given you, five, two or one talent, use your talents to serve others. God is gloried as we serve His Body with the talents He has entrusted us with. “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light”(1 Peter 2:9, NKJV). As God’s chosen people, we do not want to squander the resources God has given us. In Christ’s Love, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti

Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions. Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word.Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here!Scripture Reference: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12 NIV).There was a time that the word, “salvation” carried a heavy weight and was just for “church folks.” That is not the case anymore- the word, “salvation” has become highly celebrated in the public square. And that is great as long as it is exactly what the Bible describes that is being celebrated. If that is not the case, we have a crisis in our culture and a challenge for the church collective (the body of Christ).Salvation is not a mere word to be hijacked for commerce, fame or publicity. Ask any minister of the gospel, spiritual leader or pastor of a congregation and he or she will tell you, salvation and discipleship are primary assignments in the kingdom of God.However, when the word is used blatantly without thought or regard to how much it carries, there is confusion in our culture. Salvation is sacred to the follower of Jesus Christ. The Bible explains it clearly and there is no confusion. Salvation is found in no other person or name, but that of Jesus Christ- the Son of God, who paid the ultimate price on the cross to save mankind. This is why in episode 104 of Oasis of Hope podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer the follow up question to the last episode (what is salvation?).If you prayed along with Drs. Obamehinti during the podcast, welcome to the kingdom of God! You are now part of the body of Christ. Be sure and tell someone about your encounter with Jesus Christ. Remember, everyone’s salvation experience or encounter is different.However, the following are the same- the acknowledgement of our need for a Savior, the acknowledgment of our sins, our confession of Jesus Christ as Lord, our believe in our hearts about Jesus’ finished work, and the acknowledgment of eternity with God Almighty. We ask you beloved reader or listener- are you saved? Are you born-again? The Savior of the world- Jesus Christ is knocking on the door of your heart and life- receive Him today! God bless you!In Christ's Love, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions.Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word. Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, thisChristian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, andoffered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here! Scripture Reference: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek” – Hebrews 6:19-20 We appreciate your continuous engagement within theOasis community. We love hearing how you are growing in Christ and bearing your cross daily as you walk with God in our world. We are grateful to God and count it an honor to serve you, your families and communities. In this episode 103,we discuss the importance of an anchor and hope in God in chaotic times. Just like a ship’s anchor steadies the vessel by sinking its arms into the seabed, so that the ship is not tossed about during turbulent waves, our anchor in Christ steadies our souls and keeps us standing no matter the chaos in ourworld. Let us thank God for this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure!   We proceed to discuss how our hearts is the seat of life as Proverbs 4:23 clearly states: “Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” Paying attention to the climate of our hearts and showing up for continuous check-ups with the Holy Spirit is essential to all followers of Christ to live out a life that produces godly fruits and testifies of the indwelling power of God. The fruits that our lives produce either testifies to the light of Christ or satan’s darkness. Let us continue to make room for the light of Christ to shine through our lives for the glory of God! Lastly, we answer the question from one of our Oasiscommunity brethren on how resentment develops and takes root in a heart. Resentment is a root of unforgiveness that becomes a stronghold in the life of a person. It develops in the climate of resisting God’s will. Let us be reminded that God’s will is His entire Word (Bible). To grow in our walk with God,involves a daily surrender to the will of God. With back to school upon us, we pray God’s abundantblessings on families as they prepare for a new school year. We pray for God’s fresh grace on all educators as they impact students’ lives in this new school year. We pray for God’s covering on our communities for this upcoming school year. In Christ's Love, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions.Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word. Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here! Scripture Reference:“But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” – Matthew 13: 8-9 We appreciate all your feedback from the last episode101 about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of followers of Christ. We are grateful to God and count it an honor to serve you, your families and communities. In this episode 102, we examine some life analogy of how the human heart must be good ground for the Word of God to flourish in our lives as Christ’s ambassadors. The word “heart” appears over 1000 times in the Bible. This tells us how important God places a high priority on the human heart. Keeping our hearts pure is a calling for all followers of Christ, because the humanheart is prone to distraction, deception and destruction.  The condition of our hearts as Christ’s followers determine how deep the Word of God can take root and bear godly fruitsin our lives. You can now join many across the nation to pray continuouslyfor our nation, leaders, systems and for others. Through the platform- America Prays, join hearts in prayer for God’s continued blessings upon America and its precious people. Our Savior Jesus Christ showed us the Father’s heart through the model Lord’s prayer in Matthew 6: 9-13. This is a reminder of God’s perfect love for His people. As we celebrate fathers this month, we pray God’s blessings on all fathers far and near. Happy Father’s Day. With summer time upon us, we hopeyou and your families have a fun and restful time. In Christ's Love,Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions. Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word. Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here! Scripture Reference: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” - John 14:26 A nation that sets its gaze towards God is a nation that God will bless! (Psalm 33:12- “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance”). As a nation we get to rededicate USA to the LORD as part of the 250th celebration of the independence of our nation on May 17, 2026. We encourage Christians no matter where you are to participate in prayer, worship and thanksgiving. Let us usher in the healing balm of the LORD as we follow through the scripture truth from 2 Chronicles 7:14- “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”  Followers of Christ all around the world are also setting their gaze towards Pentecost. This year Pentecost falls on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Pentecost is a celebration of the blessing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Christ as explained in the Book of Acts 2: 1-31. The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity that abides with believers (Romans 8:11). The Holy Spirit helps us to live in accordance to God’s ways. Our lives are under God’s eternal governance and require His truth to ensure Christ’s body of believers are exactly who He created us to in our world. In a time that there are myriads of deceptions, masquerading as truth, it is important for followers of Christ to stake their lives on the unshakable truth of God's Word. The Word of God has the power to do the following in our daily lives: Sustain believers (Jeremiah 15:16-18)Feed believers (1 Peter 2:2)Quench believers’ thirst (John 4:14)Fill believers (Colossians 3:16-18)Wash believers (Ephesians 5:20)We need the help of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives to sustain us, feed us, quench thirst, fill us and wash us daily in God’s holy Word. Without His guidance, assistance and friendship followers of Christ tend to lose their way in a chaotic world. As we look towards Pentecost this year, we encourage you to cultivate a deep friendship with the Holy Spirit. The impact and fruit from a Holy Spirit governed life brings honor and glory to God! (John 15:5).   In Christ's Love, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions. Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word. Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here! Scripture References: “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins." – 1 John 4: 10“But God commends His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”  - Romans 5:8“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9 Christians globally are excited to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ on Easter day on April 5th. But before we look to Easter- Resurrection Day, let us sit with the great importance of Good Friday- the day we remember with thanksgiving the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross for humanity.Someone out there in the world, may ask- there is nothing “good” about the day that a man was nailed to the cross and killed. This where we get this opportunity to share the Word of God with anyone struggling with this question. First, Jesus Christ is not just a man like us humans. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Jesus Christ is God- the second Person of the Trinity. He is God incarnate – meaning Divinity made flesh. Jesus Christ did become man like us, yet He was God.Secondly, Jesus Christ was not killed. He willingly gave Himself to go to the cross for mankind in alignment with God’s plan of redemption for mankind. Lastly, Jesus Christ was fulfilling the plan of God for man’s redemption.It was a Good Friday because our Savior went to the cross willingly with love for mankind. Good Friday is what made Easter possible. Without Good Friday, we have no hope of eternity. Without Good Friday we have no friendship with God. Without Good Friday, we have no atonement of our sins. It is only because of Good Friday; we get to God through Jesus Christ our Savior. It was you that Jesus Christ was thinking about when He was on that cross.This Easter is a great time to come to Jesus Christ. He is saying to you today- no matter where you are, what you have done, how far you may have gone, He is reaching out with arms wide open- beckoning you to come to Him. Come and find new life in Jesus Christ. Begin your resurrected life in Christ today! It is as simple as praying along with us here (scroll down to the Prayer Forum). Let us know you prayed and asked Jesus Christ into your heart and life. We would love to connect you with fellow believers in Christ in your area.In this episode 100 of Oasis of Hope Podcast, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti share the importance of Good Friday and why it is a must for Easter. On this centennial milestone episode of Oasis of Hope Podcast, we want to thank each of you for engaging with us with your questions, feedback and encouragement. We are blessed and honored to journey together as we continue to advance the kingdom of God.  A special shout-out to the Black Podcast Network for their support. We are grateful to God for the privilege of serving His people.In Christ's Love,Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Scripture References: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your true and proper worship." – Romans 12:1 “I want to know Christ- yes, to know the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death." - Philippians 3:10 “Rend your heart and not your garments, return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity." – Joel 2:13 Christians globally have begun their lent journey for this year. Starting on Ash Wednesday (February 18), followers in Christ are encouraged to journey through lent this year for the next 40 days finishing on Easter day on April 5th. The lent season is a great opportunity for believers in Christ to continue to stay in the place of prayer for the many needs of families, friends, churches, nations, and communities. "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving" (Colossians 4:2).Lent season is a time to renew, revive and flourish in one's relationship with God, growing even deeper roots that bear eternal fruits. In a time when many desire to know Jesus Christ in a personal way, followers of Christ have a great opportunity to share their salvation testimonies, share God's supernatural works, share answers to prayers, share their overcoming stories, and share why Christ is the source of their lives and sustenance.   In this episode 99 of Oasis of Hope Podcast, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti share some ways to journey through this year's lent season, answer a question from the last episode and what lent means to the life of a believer in Christ. Share this episode with friends, family and your networks.  Beloved, stay grounded in God's Word, stay grounded in prayer, stay grounded in worship, stay grounded in community with fellow believers in Christ, and stay grounded with an eternal focus. With these postures followers of Christ get to live out Hebrews 12:28, "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." We are grateful to God for the privilege of serving His people.   In Christ's Love,Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Scripture References: “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain” – Psalm 127: 1 “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins” - 1 Peter 4: 8 “God sets the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land” – Psalm 68:6 We pray your year is off to a terrific one. By now, many churches and believers in Christ have completed their yearly call to fasting and prayer for the new year. However, the call for prayer and fasting for the new year might be finished; but not the call to pray continuously. We encourage each believer in Christ to continue to stay in the place of prayer for the many needs of families, friends, churches, nations, and communities. "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving" (Colossians 4:2). In the last five weeks, psychologists have been focusingon a word “parricide.” This is an unfortunate word that is new to many people. From children, shooting and killing their parents, to spouses shooting and killing their children and spouses, we are seeing an unusual trend in our culture. The most concerning part for believers in Christ is that our cultureis embracing this trend in parricide as “normal.”  God’s Word informs us best as believers. This trend points to a deep spiritual need for transformation in our culture. Hearttransformation is what brings outward transformation. We are grateful to men and women of God and their ministries that have answered the call and charge for families globally! The family is the foundation of a nation. It is the foundation of a community. It is the foundation of a church. It is the foundation of any people. It is the foundation of a school.  In this 2026 kick off episode, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti discuss and examine some root causes of parricide that spiritual leaders can start with in helping our nation and communities towards healing. Parricide can find a link to anger, bitterness, resentment, and secrets. All of these links find a way of metastasizing into hatred. Then hatred becomes a fuel and a burden that humans are not meant to have. God created humans to live, grow and flourish in love (1Corinthians 13). Love is the glue, medicine and oil of a family. Share this episode with friends, family and your networks.It is time for God’s people to rise up to the challenge of our culture and day as we establish God’s heart for families. A great way to calibrate this year is a call to the fear and reverence for God. If you are yet to get your copy of The Fear of God: Growing the Inner Life- this is your reminder to do so. It is a guide for living righteously in a world and culture that has lost the reverence of God. The call to the reverence of God, begins with God’speople, because God’s judgement begins with His people (1 Peter 4:17). With continuous prayer, we will see the supernatural hands of God at work in every area of our world. God is a supernatural God and works in supernatural ways. We are grateful for the privilege to serve you, and we look forward to all God will do through His people in 2026. May this be a year of multiplication of God’s message of love and hope in Jesus Christ. This is what leads people to salvationand ultimately transformation.   In Christ's Love, Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Scripture References: “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1: 21“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Matthew 1: 23“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” --- 2 Chronicles 7:14We want to thank everyone that participated in last month’s Global Bible Month. We pray that the Word of God is nourishing your life in a fresh new way. With just one week left in this Advent season, our prayer remains the same- that each one that have dedicated time during this Advent season will experience Christ’s Presence, Mission and Character in ways that will yield continuous fruits to God’s glory. Because of each of you, this year has been filled with thanksgiving, God’s faithfulness, God’s grace, God’s goodness and God’s greatness. Together we have experienced the supernatural hand of God. As we prepare to close out this year and posture our hearts for all God has in store for 2026, we want to challenge God’s people to bring back prayer (#BringBackPrayer).Let us make 2 Chronicles 7:14 a touching point as we join our hearts together in prayer for our world. With continuous prayer, we will see the supernatural hands of God at work in every area of our world. God is a supernatural God and works in supernatural ways. This is why He is God! Be sure and share this episode with family, friends and networks.With prayer we look forward to all God will do through His people in 2026. We are excited for the 2026 Oasis vision to reach more people with God’s love, message of hope in Jesus Christ and transformation as we have never seen. From our Oasis Team- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  In Christ's Love,Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Scripture References: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12) The need is great, and the call is critical for the Body of Christ to be who God has called us to be in this hour. We have been called to be holy, set apart for God’s use in a world that needs Him without recognizing they need the Almighty God. One of the dangers of these times is not only inaccurateinformation parading as truth, but deception, and misinformation. This means for believers in Christ, empowering and equipping ourselves with the truth ofGod’s Word is not an option or a suggestion. It is a call to come up to God’s standards of being as Christ’s ambassadors. God is not lowering His standards because we are in 2025 or any other year. In this insightful episode of Oasis of Hope podcast, Drs.Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the transforming power of God’s Word. They discuss how living out the kingdom life requires daily bread in God’s Word. This practice combined with daily prayer transforms lives for eternity. They invite believers in Christ to join in the 30 days Bible Reading challenge to observe the Global Bible Month. Believers in Christ can store up the treasures of God’s Word in their hearts and see a God kingdom change for eternal impact. Join them to hide God’s Word in our hearts. Lastly, they discuss the new book The Fear of God: Growing the Inner Life and invite friends and listeners to get a copy whether you are a believer in Christ or not. Readers will find that God’s Word transforms from the inside out. To live in the reverence or fear of God, means there are characteristicsthat flows out of such a life anchored in God’s truth of reverence. This type of life points to an understanding of who God is and of a life that has been changed by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. The same is true for a life void of the reverence or fear of God. That life also points to a lack ofunderstanding of who God is and His loving embrace to a relationship that transforms for eternity. Time for God’s people to rise up and be the Body of Christ. Take a listen to episode 96 and share with your family and friends. These times call for believers to be Bereans who study the Word of God for themselves, be in community with fellowbelievers who are pursuing the heart of God and be in daily prayer asking the Holy Spirit to illuminate every area of our lives for the indwelling Presence of God. Stay Alert!

Scripture Reference: "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9) . We are living in unprecedented times globally, since the pandemic of 2020. For the church aka body of Christ, we are seeing a sharp rise in Bible sales and hunger among young people. In an October 2025 article by Pew Research, there has been a sharp rise in the things of God from February 2024 to February 2025. The data is showing a positive influence of faith on the American life. With this spiritual awakening and growth comes great responsibility for the body of Christ, especially spiritual leaders. One aspect of responsibility that all believers in Christ are called to is being an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). Added responsibility and higher standards is mandated for spiritual leaders as the scripture states in 1 Timothy 3:1-10. One of such added responsibilities for Christ leaders is staying up to date on the most pressing cultural issues are and how to shepherd God’s people well. On this latest episode 95 of Oasis of Hope Podcast, we are blessed by the legal expertise of one of the nation’s leading voices- Ms. Regan Van Steenis, as she dives into how churches, the body of Christ and its leaders can be better prepared to meet the challenge of our culture in the area of child safety. Van Steenis brings a powerful blend of conviction and compassion as chief legal counsel at Lakewood Church and Joel Osteen Ministries for over twenty years. She has personally overseen more than $1 billion in transactions and helped hundreds of new churches get started. God is currently using her expertise to equip ministries to flourish without distraction, offering everything from compliance support to strategies for safeguarding leadership and foster spiritual health. It is also great to note that Van Steenis brings a unique perspective as both a pastor’s daughter and a legal expert because she understands the pressures facing ministry leaders and how to help them build strong foundations, so spiritual leaders can focus on growing deeper in Christ, free from fear or compromise that can mar the name of Christ.This is one episode you want to share with friends, colleagues, neighbors, and especially your spiritual leaders. God’s ways and standards for His kingdom has never changed, even though the culture around us changes. It is time for the church to rise up and be Christ’s empowered and equipped ambassadors. Resources For Episode 95:1. Visit Van Steenis Consulting to connect and ensure your church or ministry is protected. 2. Check out what the laws are in your state for clergy as mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. 3. We love your feedback- so send us your questions or comments: [email protected] Christ's Love,Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Scripture References: “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even theangels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Matthew 24:36).  “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father”(Mark13:32).  “So, Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for Him” (Hebrews9:28).   Imagine getting an email that Jesus Christ is coming back on September 23 or 24, 2025. This happened and it is not something to be imagined. One of our ministry friends received an email with this information and shared it that the rapture was trending on social media. A pastor from South Africa shared on TikTok that God gave him a vision that the rapture (the second coming of Jesus Christ) was going to happen on September 23-24 which falls on Rosh Hashanah- the Jewish New Year. This misinformation was carried by many news outlets.  This is the danger of the times we live in is that Inaccurate information, deception, and misinformation is rampant everywhere we turn. On the other hand, this is a time for believers to get into the Word of God- read it, study it, and meditate on it. This is the time for followers of Christ to have extra oil in their lamps and know the Word of God. The scriptures explains in multiple places about the coming of Jesus Christ- no one knows that day or time, except the Almighty God. Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the fallacy of these kinds of misinformation. God has not left believers in Christ in limbo or to guess about important things like the coming of Christ. The Bible tells us; we will have these kinds of false visions and teachings in these last days. As ambassadors of Christ, speak up against these false teachings. When the next rounds of rapture forecast comes around, let’s shut it off with the truth of God’s infallible Word.  Take a listen to episode 94 and share with your family and friends. These times call for believers to be Bereans who study the Word of God for themselves, be in community with fellow believers who are pursuing the heart of God and be indaily prayer asking the Holy Spirit to illuminate every area of our lives for the indwelling Presence of God. Stay Alert!

Scripture Reference: “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17, NIV).   Believers in Jesus Christ have the unique access to hear fromGod. Whether that is through the written Word of God, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit or through His vessels. To have a relationship with God requires faith. It is impossible to walk with God without faith, just like Hebrews 11:6, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because any one who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”     Faith is the fuel of a believer’s relationship with God. Thefaith of a believer is a prized diamond. Faith is the currency of God’s supernatural kingdom. This is one major reason, everything that can come against that precious faith, tries to snuff out the life and fire of God in a believer’s life. In this episode of Oasis of Hope podcast, the focus of discussion is on faith looking at the lives of flawed men and women from the hall of faith in Hebrews 11.   Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the impact of a counterculture on the faith of believers. The Bible warns believers about “doctrine of devils” (1 Timothy 4:1-5) that can shipwreck people’s faith. Doctrine of devils are deceptive teachings that lead people away from God’s absolute truthand into error. The aim of these devilish doctrines is to undermine the truth of scriptures, exalt worldly things above the authenticity of the scripture and lure people into spiritual harm. It is subtle, so it is very important that believers pay attention to ensure their faith stands tall, strong and unshakable in these perilous times.      Take a listen to episode 93 and share with your family andfriends. These times call for believers to be Bereans who study the Word of God for themselves, be in community with fellow believers who are pursuing the heart of God and be in daily prayer asking the Holy Spirit to illuminate every area of our lives for the indwelling Presence of God.

Scripture Reference: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).  The scriptures provide the blueprint for believers in Christ on all aspects of life. Digging into the truth of God’s Word yields wisdom and guidance for our daily lives. In this episode of Oasis of Hope podcast, the question is asked by one of our Oasis of Hope community: What is progressive Christianity? Is it Biblical? Looking at scriptures, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss what seems to be the understanding behind the question- which is a question on spiritual growth. Take a listen to episode 92 as they walk through thescriptures and unpack the truth of spiritual growth. From theological studies, the idea behind progressiveChristianity has been misleading, deceptive and misunderstanding for many new believers in Christ and some of our next generation. The hallmark of maturity for all believers in Christ is living out and walking in love. Any believer in Christ that is living out the God kind of love as 1 Corinthians 13 explains is growing spiritually in the abundant life Jesus came to give anyone that believes in Him for salvation and an eternity with God Almighty. Also, ourLord and Savior Jesus Christ already set the bar for how believers will be known to the world based on our love for one another: “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:35). This is the time for believers to be student of the Bible,asking the help of the Holy Spirit to know, learn and understand the ways of God, which are supernatural and counterculture. Each believer must choose God’s way of truth above the trends of the world, culture of the world, and ideas of the world that are contrary to the truth of scriptures. When believers in Christ are growing daily in their walk with God, there will be “fruits” that point and align to this spiritual growth. This is an encouragement for believers in Christ to deliberately choose the way of truth. The ways of the world will ultimately lead to confusion, just as the scriptures tell us. Let’s be people of the Way (John 14:6).  "I am the way, the truth, and the life” – Jesus Christ.

Scripture Reference: "By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15). Believers in Christ are called to a priestly call to offer unto God sacrifices of praise and worship (Hebrews 13:15). There is a supernatural grace that God pours into His people when we offer ourselves unto Him and His Kingdom. We are thrilled to share our newly released song of worship and anthem encouraging God’s people to say yes to the LORD, yield to God and to stand for Him no matter the season, times, era, circumstances, or situations. As God brings reformation to His body worldwide, He is affirming His people to live for Him, His Word, His will, and His promises. We pray that this anthem of worship strengthens your faith in Christ, takes your anchor deeper in God, refreshens your soul and spirit, empowers your desire for God’s ways, and equips you in your daily living for God’s glory.Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing dads leading and covering your homes as priests unto the LORD. We are praying that God will continually enrich you with His Presence, bless you with His wisdom, and cover you! We thank God for each of you as you honor God through your priestly calling. Be sure and take a listen to Oasis of Hope Podcast, Episode 91 on the Priestly Call. God bless you!In Christ’s Love,Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti