Grow Anyway

Recorded live at Oasis Church during The STAND women’s gathering, this message invites women into a deeper, steadier faith—one that does not shrink under pressure but stands grounded in truth, identity, and obedience.The evening begins with a powerful 5-minute testimony from Krista Plummer, who has been in discipleship for five years. Krista shares her personal story of choosing to stand for her faith through real-life challenges, offering an honest picture of what it looks like to remain rooted when circumstances press in.Building on Ephesians 6, this message reframes standing not as passive endurance, but as an active, moment-by-moment obedience to God. Standing is not about having clarity or control—it is about remaining aligned when life feels uncertain, painful, or unresolved.This teaching addresses the reality of spiritual tension—good and evil, truth and deception—and why the battle often feels personal. Women are reminded that exhaustion does not mean failure; it often means engagement. The call is not to fix everything, but to recognize where God is asking for faithfulness right now.Through Scripture, story, and reflection, the message explores:Why standing is an active posture, not passive survivalHow unseen spiritual pressure creates real emotional exhaustionWhat it means to stand in identity, not performanceHow God holds us steady even in emotional and circumstantial stormsWhy no one stands alone—faith is strengthened in communityThe message closes with a simple but weighty invitation: not to solve, perform, or prove—but to notice one place in life where God is asking you to stand.“We are fully known by God, completely loved by Christ, and wholly His—so we stand.”

In this powerful February Soul Care conversation, Dr. Amy Oberg explores the color white—a symbol of purity, innocence, and perfection—and why it’s something we can’t achieve on our own. Through raw honesty, humor, and Scripture, Dr. AO takes us from the impossibility of human purity to the redemption found only in Jesus.From the story of David and Bathsheba to the hope of Psalm 51, this episode reminds listeners that we were all born into dirt—but we can be washed whiter than snow. Dr. AO unpacks the enemy’s strategy to make us feel unworthy and how shame keeps us from receiving what Jesus already paid for: a clean slate.Through reflection, truth, and the simple act of surrender, she invites listeners to pour out their history into Christ—to let Him cover every stain and redefine purity as a relationship, not a performance.If you’ve ever wondered whether you could start over, this episode whispers the truth: You already can.

Have you ever felt flipped over, frozen, and numb—stuck under the weight of your circumstances, identity, or pain? In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Dr. AO shares a deeply personal story of heartbreak, surrender, and healing. Through the biblical image of a cast sheep—a sheep that falls on its back and cannot get up—she explores what it means to be helpless without a shepherd, and how God alone has the right to touch our lives and set us upright again.With honesty and hope, you'll hear how motherhood, loss, and raw faith collided in a moment that left her asking, “Are you willing to give up your dream so she can have eternal life?” This episode is for anyone who’s disoriented in transition, aching to see God clearly, or wondering if they’ve wandered too far.Because the Shepherd is coming. And He knows where you are.💬 Featured Reflection Questions:Are you the cast sheep—frozen, flipped, and unable to move?Is God rocking your life to reorient you?Have you mistaken the sheepdogs’ barking for His voice?What would change if you believed you were safe the whole time?

A candid marriage convo built around “Finding ME, Knowing YOU, Living US” and John 10:10. We look at abundant life in marriage through Jesus the Gate, learning to recognize God’s voice, bringing a whole self to the relationship, and truly knowing a spouse beyond preferences and love languages. Practical prompts cover character strengths, kind speech, and intimacy cues; then we name barriers—speed bumps, roadblocks, and brick walls—and give permission to face hard topics with courage and hope. The episode ends with dreaming together, a call to an Jesus-centered union, and a benediction to live abundantly.

In this powerful message, Dr. AO invites listeners into a raw, personal conversation about what it means to live out Romans 12—not just as a verse, but as a life. Many stop at “be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” but few continue into the deeper test: How strong is your connection to God, to yourself, and to others?This episode unpacks how to live in the tension between heaven and earth, how to test the strength of your spiritual rope, and what happens when our hope wears thin. Through her own story of transformation and a deep dive into Romans 12, Dr. AO gives practical, emotional, and spiritual tools for rebuilding your connection to God—not just for salvation but for everyday survival.You’ll hear truth about identity, spiritual gifts, emotional honesty, and living in community. This episode challenges us to ask: Is my one transformation moment enough to carry me today?

In this heartfelt teaching, Dr. AO reflects on six years of ministry, the journey through emotional and spiritual growth, and the deeper meaning of hope and health in the life of a believer. Pulling from Jeremiah 33 and 1 Thessalonians 5, she shares that the promise of abundant peace and healing has already come—and we’re living in it. Yet so many of us forget that we’re already within the promise.Through powerful biblical examples—Mary, Job, David, and Jonah—Dr. AO unpacks how emotional, physical, and spiritual pain are all invitations to walk out your healing with Jesus. This episode is full of personal stories, deep biblical truth, and a reminder that most of our lives are not lived in the highs or lows but in the daily middle where God still walks with us.Whether you're in a hard season or simply searching for rhythm, this message is for anyone who needs to remember that hope is where Jesus lives, and health is how we walk it out.   

In this episode, Dr. AO walks us through the spiritual and emotional invitation found in Joel 2:13 and 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12. We explore what it really means to rend—not just your garments in grief—but your heart in repentance, surrender, and alignment. Because when we rend our hearts, we can render our lives to Christ.You’ll learn how the call to live a quiet life isn’t about isolation—it’s about emotional maturity, spiritual stability, and mental clarity. Through the lens of seven core human struggles (truth, character, body, death, control, relationships, and justice), we identify the ways we often medicate, mitigate, and manipulate—and how to step into a more honest, sacred way of living.This episode includes reflection prompts, body alarm awareness, and an honest look at what it means to hold both grief and growth. Whether you're leading others or just trying to stay grounded, this message will help you live a life that speaks—without shouting.Key Takeaways:What “rend your heart, not your garments” means in your everyday lifeThe biblical invitation to live a stable, sacred, and sane lifeThe role of body alarms—sleep, hunger, emotion, pain—as spiritual indicatorsReflection questions to identify where you may be avoiding truth, connection, or limits

Bonus episode of Love Anyway. We have a chance to love our enemies by serving one another. Mark 10 and John 13. 

Today we are in the fourth part of a mini-series called Love Anyway. We have talked about Love Anyway, Live Anyway, Learn Anyway, and today is Laugh Anyway. This series to explore living in spite of our circumstances. 

Learn Anyway! Love Anyway, Live Anyway, today is Learn Anyway, and next week Laugh Anyway. This series is to explore living in spite of our circumstances. Life is hard and we really need to learn as we go. 

Today we are in the second part of a mini-series called Love Anyway. This mini-series has four parts: Love Anyway, Live Anyway, Learn Anyway, and Laugh Anyway. We are exploring living in spite of our circumstances.

Love Anyway is a four part miniseries including: Love Anyway, Live Anyway, Learn Anyway and Laugh Anyway. Walking through how to love anyway no matter your circumstances. 

It is hard to describe a relationship with God, but we try. Today we go through three areas that are tangible in our relationship with God. Worship Songs: Holy Spirit by TorwaltsHungry by Kathryn ScottWhat a Beautiful Name by Fielding and LigertwoodGreat are You Lord by Ingram et al.

Be still and behold Him in a time of quarantine. Ernie Lee Blickenstaff shares an article about the prayer closet spoken of in Matthew 6:6. Song by Paul Baloche Behold Him