Oasis: College & Young Adult Ministry

GracePoint Wesleyan Church
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Oasis: College & Young Adult Ministry

Messages and conversations from Oasis, the young adult ministry at GracePoint Wesleyan Church in Brookings, South Dakota. Find us on Instagram and Facebook.

  1. 21H AGO

    46. You Need Friends with Jake Thurston

    Jake Thurston joins the podcast today to talk about one of his favorite topics, friendship! We are people specifically designed to be in community, yet so many of us experience loneliness and isolation. As college students and young adults, our communities are constantly changing. Yet, what is friendship is more than just satisfying ourselves, but a key way God is inviting us into discipleship? Spiritual friendship is a key spiritual discipline, an avenue in which God transforms us and uses us to help transform others. If you're someone who is struggling with community or looking how to build intentional relationships, we highly encourage checking out Jake's book, You Need Friends!

    43 min

  2. 1D AGO

    MESSAGE: Sabbath

    In our series, Practicing the Way, we look at core spiritual disciplines that keep us connected with God. Tonight, Brennen digs into the ancient practice of Sabbath. Sabbath is an invitation from God to stop, rest, delight, and worship for one day each week. As crazy as that sounds, we can trust God that he will provide us with everything we need to follow him in this way. While it might be difficult, Sabbath is a worthwhile, life-changing practice.  Message Delivered: 3/23/25

    35 min

  3. MAR 25

    45. Comparison

    Your 20s are a season full of unique and exciting timelines. Some are stepping into marriage and family life, others are pursuing education, and many are navigating a path somewhere in between. While it’s natural to notice where others are in their journey, this can sometimes lead us to compare our lives in ways that either build pride or stir insecurity. At its core, comparison often reveals deeper struggles—like discontentment or misaligned desires. Join us today as we explore how to shift our focus from comparison to contentment, learning to align our hearts with God’s perfect timing and desires.

    30 min

  4. MAR 24

    MESSAGE: Scripture

    In our new series, Practicing the Way, we are looking at core spiritual disciplines that keep us connected in relationship with God. Tonight, Brennen digs into the practice of reading and meditating on scripture. God's Word is a source of life for Christians and invites us to live in his blessing. As you hear this message on how to consistently engage with scripture, you'll be encouraged with three things. First, start small. Start with a few minutes a day and grow from there. Second, think subtraction before addition. Rather than adding another thing to our plate, where can we cut to give ourselves more time to be with God. Lastly, change comes through diligent repetition. Message Delivered: 3/23/25

    36 min

  5. MAR 18

    44. What We're Learning

    In today's episode, we’re getting real about failures, growth, and what Jesus is teaching us! Emily is learning to rest well, realizing that tiredness is an invitation to be filled (John 4). Brennen is reflecting on longevity in faith and life, learning to count the cost (Luke 14) and run with perseverance (Hebrews 12). We’re sharing our journeys to encourage you in yours, knowing that we’re all continually growing. So, what is Jesus teaching you?

    41 min

  6. MAR 17

    MESSAGE: The Global Church

    Pastor and missionary Carl Gilles shares what God is doing in the French speaking countries of the world. The gospel is being proclaimed, lives are being transformed, and Carl has a front row seat in helping people around the world find and follow Jesus. Yet, this isn't just a calling for Carl. All of us are called to make disciples, and some of us, are called to make the glory of God known all around the world. As Carl shares, you'll hear that God loves all of his people, and plans to use his people to make his glory known! Message Delivered: 3/16/25

    27 min

  7. MAR 4

    43. Slowing Down in a Hurried World

    If you could describe Jesus in one word, what would it be? For Dallas Willard, pastor and author, this word is relaxed. Jesus lives slow and relaxed, much different from our hurried and anxiety driven world. Hurry is the greatest threat to our spiritual growth. It hinders our ability to hear from God, build deep connections with friends, and eventually leads to a dry and exhausted soul. Join us as we look at how we can step into the unhurried and relaxed pace of Jesus!

    31 min

  8. MAR 3

    MESSAGE: Is Christianity True?

    Does truth exist? Does God exist? If so, who is He? These are the big questions Brennan explores as we close our series on God’s healing. Our ability to think critically comes with responsibility, yet many struggle to believe that Christianity is true. Jesus was a real person who lived, was crucified, and rose from the dead. This isn’t just a claim in Scripture—it’s backed by eyewitness accounts from the first century. Because Jesus is true, everything He says is true. So what does this mean for us? It means we keep pursuing health and, most importantly, keep pursuing the One who brings our healing. Message Delivered: 3/2/25

    37 min
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    Messages and conversations from Oasis, the young adult ministry at GracePoint Wesleyan Church in Brookings, South Dakota. Find us on Instagram and Facebook.

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    • Creator
      GracePoint Wesleyan Church
    • Years Active
      2017 - 2025
    • Episodes
      332
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      © Copyright 2017 GracePoint Wesleyan Church. All rights reserved.
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