The Oaks Equipped Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-oaks-equipped This is The Oaks Equipped, a podcast from The Oaks Church in Liberty Hill, TX where Pastor Josh Mings talks through the stuff he didn’t have time to say on Sunday, answers the questions people are actually asking, and keeps things way more real than polished. Expect biblical truth, practical takeaways, and just enough humor to keep you guessing whether he meant it. If you want to follow Jesus with clarity (and laugh at least once), you’re in the right place. 2025 The Oaks Church 94a57102-b260-5ade-b436-c2e54502df23 yes en Fri, 22 May 2026 04:40:07 -0500 Fri, 22 May 2026 04:41:16 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/d-o_99qVdmZIwP4Df1B4gWBdfa02ul73Lr-ixg6AYzs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mODBl/YTM3NmVlYWQxYzFj/MGMwYmVhOTBiNjBj/ZWRjZC5wbmc.jpg The Oaks Equipped episodic The Oaks Church This is The Oaks Equipped, a podcast from The Oaks Church in Liberty Hill, TX where Pastor Josh Mings talks through the stuff he didn’t have time to say on Sunday, answers the questions people are actually asking, and keeps things way more real than polished. Expect biblical truth, practical takeaways, and just enough humor to keep you guessing whether he meant it. If you want to follow Jesus with clarity (and laugh at least once), you’re in the right place. This is The Oaks Equipped, a podcast from The Oaks Church in Liberty Hill, TX where Pastor Josh Mings talks through the stuff he didn’t have time to say on Sunday, answers the questions people are actually asking, and keeps things way more real than polished. Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity The Oaks Church creative@exploretheoaks.org No No Fear, Demons, and the Authority of Christ 11 11 Fear, Demons, and the Authority of Christ full 327d4bce-55d0-4585-8788-d0f805e64d68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aed71605 In this episode of The Oaks Equipped, Josh Mings and Glenn McGordy unpack the authority of Jesus in Mark 1. From silencing demons to healing the sick, Jesus reveals Himself as more than a teacher. He is the Holy One of God with authority over darkness, fear, and every part of life. This conversation challenges listeners to consider how they respond to Christ’s authority and why prayer, surrender, and obedience matter in the life of a disciple.

]]> In this episode of The Oaks Equipped, Josh Mings and Glenn McGordy unpack the authority of Jesus in Mark 1. From silencing demons to healing the sick, Jesus reveals Himself as more than a teacher. He is the Holy One of God with authority over darkness, fear, and every part of life. This conversation challenges listeners to consider how they respond to Christ’s authority and why prayer, surrender, and obedience matter in the life of a disciple.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 04:40:00 -0500 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1160 In this episode of The Oaks Equipped, Josh Mings and Glenn McGordy unpack the authority of Jesus in Mark 1. From silencing demons to healing the sick, Jesus reveals Himself as more than a teacher. He is the Holy One of God with authority over darkness, fear, and every part of life. This conversation challenges listeners to consider how they respond to Christ’s authority and why prayer, surrender, and obedience matter in the life of a disciple.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No The King Tested | Temptation, Wilderness & the Call to Follow 10 10 The King Tested | Temptation, Wilderness & the Call to Follow full 0d94d040-54ca-46b3-a696-82ff5407c99e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf465c68 Fresh from the waters of baptism, Jesus is immediately driven into the wilderness… not for celebration, but for war.

In this episode, Josh and Glen unpack the temptation of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel and explore why the wilderness wasn’t a detour from Jesus’ mission, but the proving ground of the King. From Adam in the garden to Israel in the wilderness, the conversation traces the powerful biblical patterns leading to Christ: the One who passed the test humanity never could.

They dive into Satan’s three temptations, the danger of shortcuts to glory, why Jesus quotes Deuteronomy more than any other book, and what it means that Christ faced temptation fully… yet without sin. The episode closes with the disruptive invitation that still echoes today: “Follow Me.”

No hype. No shortcuts. No trust-fund kingdom.

Just the faithful King who stood firm where we failed.

]]> Fresh from the waters of baptism, Jesus is immediately driven into the wilderness… not for celebration, but for war.

In this episode, Josh and Glen unpack the temptation of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel and explore why the wilderness wasn’t a detour from Jesus’ mission, but the proving ground of the King. From Adam in the garden to Israel in the wilderness, the conversation traces the powerful biblical patterns leading to Christ: the One who passed the test humanity never could.

They dive into Satan’s three temptations, the danger of shortcuts to glory, why Jesus quotes Deuteronomy more than any other book, and what it means that Christ faced temptation fully… yet without sin. The episode closes with the disruptive invitation that still echoes today: “Follow Me.”

No hype. No shortcuts. No trust-fund kingdom.

Just the faithful King who stood firm where we failed.

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1495 Fresh from the waters of baptism, Jesus is immediately driven into the wilderness… not for celebration, but for war.

In this episode, Josh and Glen unpack the temptation of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel and explore why the wilderness wasn’t a detour from Jesus’ mission, but the proving ground of the King. From Adam in the garden to Israel in the wilderness, the conversation traces the powerful biblical patterns leading to Christ: the One who passed the test humanity never could.

They dive into Satan’s three temptations, the danger of shortcuts to glory, why Jesus quotes Deuteronomy more than any other book, and what it means that Christ faced temptation fully… yet without sin. The episode closes with the disruptive invitation that still echoes today: “Follow Me.”

No hype. No shortcuts. No trust-fund kingdom.

Just the faithful King who stood firm where we failed.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No What is the Gospel? | Baptism, Belief & the Battle for Truth 9 9 What is the Gospel? | Baptism, Belief & the Battle for Truth full e5f3a60f-87af-40b2-bc91-1a7239805d0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f980a59d What exactly is the gospel… and why does getting it right matter so much?

In this episode, Josh and Glen circle back to Mark’s opening chapters to unpack the meaning of baptism, the beauty of identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection, and the life-changing reality of the gospel itself. Along the way, they explore why baptism is more than tradition, why discipleship begins with surrender, and how everyday believers can confidently engage spiritual conversations with Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and neighbors searching for truth.

From garden hose baptisms to deep theology to unexpected front porch evangelism, this conversation is packed with practical discipleship and a bold reminder that the gospel is not about what we do for God… but what Christ has already done for us. 

]]> What exactly is the gospel… and why does getting it right matter so much?

In this episode, Josh and Glen circle back to Mark’s opening chapters to unpack the meaning of baptism, the beauty of identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection, and the life-changing reality of the gospel itself. Along the way, they explore why baptism is more than tradition, why discipleship begins with surrender, and how everyday believers can confidently engage spiritual conversations with Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and neighbors searching for truth.

From garden hose baptisms to deep theology to unexpected front porch evangelism, this conversation is packed with practical discipleship and a bold reminder that the gospel is not about what we do for God… but what Christ has already done for us. 

]]> Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1525 What exactly is the gospel… and why does getting it right matter so much?

In this episode, Josh and Glen circle back to Mark’s opening chapters to unpack the meaning of baptism, the beauty of identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection, and the life-changing reality of the gospel itself. Along the way, they explore why baptism is more than tradition, why discipleship begins with surrender, and how everyday believers can confidently engage spiritual conversations with Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and neighbors searching for truth.

From garden hose baptisms to deep theology to unexpected front porch evangelism, this conversation is packed with practical discipleship and a bold reminder that the gospel is not about what we do for God… but what Christ has already done for us. 

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No Back in Action: The Road to Mark 8 8 Back in Action: The Road to Mark full 8525c5bb-7909-41c3-b518-27a5e411d02c https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb3883cf After a short podcast sabbatical, we’re back. This episode launches our journey through the Gospel of Mark: the fast-moving, straight-to-the-point story of Jesus the King. Josh and Glen unpack why The Oaks moved from Ephesians to Judges and now into Mark, why discipleship sits at the center of it all, and why Jesus’ invitation still cuts through the noise today: “Come, follow Me.” Buckle up… Mark doesn’t waste time.

]]> After a short podcast sabbatical, we’re back. This episode launches our journey through the Gospel of Mark: the fast-moving, straight-to-the-point story of Jesus the King. Josh and Glen unpack why The Oaks moved from Ephesians to Judges and now into Mark, why discipleship sits at the center of it all, and why Jesus’ invitation still cuts through the noise today: “Come, follow Me.” Buckle up… Mark doesn’t waste time.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:26:00 -0500 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1301 After a short podcast sabbatical, we’re back. This episode launches our journey through the Gospel of Mark: the fast-moving, straight-to-the-point story of Jesus the King. Josh and Glen unpack why The Oaks moved from Ephesians to Judges and now into Mark, why discipleship sits at the center of it all, and why Jesus’ invitation still cuts through the noise today: “Come, follow Me.” Buckle up… Mark doesn’t waste time.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No Family Resemblance 7 7 Family Resemblance full da393222-479a-4da3-ace7-5cdeada5f5fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/7654f621 As the new year begins, this episode explores why lasting change doesn’t start with resolutions but with identity. Walking through Ephesians 5, we talk about what it means to live as loved children and saints, not slaves—imitating God because we already belong to Him. The challenge is simple and freeing: stop asking “Is this a sin?” and start asking, “Will this help me run toward Christ?”

]]> As the new year begins, this episode explores why lasting change doesn’t start with resolutions but with identity. Walking through Ephesians 5, we talk about what it means to live as loved children and saints, not slaves—imitating God because we already belong to Him. The challenge is simple and freeing: stop asking “Is this a sin?” and start asking, “Will this help me run toward Christ?”

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:35:00 -0600 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1812 As the new year begins, this episode explores why lasting change doesn’t start with resolutions but with identity. Walking through Ephesians 5, we talk about what it means to live as loved children and saints, not slaves—imitating God because we already belong to Him. The challenge is simple and freeing: stop asking “Is this a sin?” and start asking, “Will this help me run toward Christ?”

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No New Year, New Mouth 6 6 New Year, New Mouth full 24222334-e322-4862-b5d9-89a298fabd19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59c98651 As a new year begins, Paul offers something better than resolutions: a transformed way of speaking rooted in the gospel. In this episode, we unpack the next house rule from Ephesians—use your words to build, not decay. We talk about why corrupting speech poisons communities, how truth can be spoken without becoming a weapon, and why Jesus models what it looks like to lead people to truth with wisdom and timing. The takeaway is simple but challenging: if our words are going to give life, they must flow from hearts saturated in God’s Word.

]]> As a new year begins, Paul offers something better than resolutions: a transformed way of speaking rooted in the gospel. In this episode, we unpack the next house rule from Ephesians—use your words to build, not decay. We talk about why corrupting speech poisons communities, how truth can be spoken without becoming a weapon, and why Jesus models what it looks like to lead people to truth with wisdom and timing. The takeaway is simple but challenging: if our words are going to give life, they must flow from hearts saturated in God’s Word.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:55:13 -0600 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1294 As a new year begins, Paul offers something better than resolutions: a transformed way of speaking rooted in the gospel. In this episode, we unpack the next house rule from Ephesians—use your words to build, not decay. We talk about why corrupting speech poisons communities, how truth can be spoken without becoming a weapon, and why Jesus models what it looks like to lead people to truth with wisdom and timing. The takeaway is simple but challenging: if our words are going to give life, they must flow from hearts saturated in God’s Word.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No Advent Series: Joy Beyond Happiness 5 5 Advent Series: Joy Beyond Happiness full 9a62a0fe-ac84-40ec-b80e-75954201c411 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1846d207 It’s Week 3 of Advent, and we’re talking about joy—not the cotton-candy kind that disappears, but the deep, steady gladness that comes from knowing God through every season. This conversation traces the Christmas story through an unexpected place: Malachi 4, where God promises “healing in His wings,” and joy that breaks out like freedom. From the shepherds’ anticipation to the woman who touches the hem of Jesus’ garment, we explore how faith rooted in God’s Word leads to real hope, real healing, and lasting joy. Plus, a practical challenge: name what you’re anxious about, find God’s promises that speak to it, and act like you believe them as we head toward Christmas Eve.

]]> It’s Week 3 of Advent, and we’re talking about joy—not the cotton-candy kind that disappears, but the deep, steady gladness that comes from knowing God through every season. This conversation traces the Christmas story through an unexpected place: Malachi 4, where God promises “healing in His wings,” and joy that breaks out like freedom. From the shepherds’ anticipation to the woman who touches the hem of Jesus’ garment, we explore how faith rooted in God’s Word leads to real hope, real healing, and lasting joy. Plus, a practical challenge: name what you’re anxious about, find God’s promises that speak to it, and act like you believe them as we head toward Christmas Eve.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:31:35 -0600 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1554 It’s Week 3 of Advent, and we’re talking about joy—not the cotton-candy kind that disappears, but the deep, steady gladness that comes from knowing God through every season. This conversation traces the Christmas story through an unexpected place: Malachi 4, where God promises “healing in His wings,” and joy that breaks out like freedom. From the shepherds’ anticipation to the woman who touches the hem of Jesus’ garment, we explore how faith rooted in God’s Word leads to real hope, real healing, and lasting joy. Plus, a practical challenge: name what you’re anxious about, find God’s promises that speak to it, and act like you believe them as we head toward Christmas Eve.

]]> Joy, Advent, Christmas No Advent Series: God With Us in Our Fear 4 4 Advent Series: God With Us in Our Fear full b70d3c07-75c3-4df7-a78f-06523949e19f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c58e9467 Anxiety and uncertainty seem to define our moment. Yet Advent invites us to see fear through a different lens. In this episode, we reflect on how Scripture addresses fear and how the coming of Jesus brings lasting peace in the middle of it.

]]> Anxiety and uncertainty seem to define our moment. Yet Advent invites us to see fear through a different lens. In this episode, we reflect on how Scripture addresses fear and how the coming of Jesus brings lasting peace in the middle of it.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:24:49 -0600 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1340 Anxiety and uncertainty seem to define our moment. Yet Advent invites us to see fear through a different lens. In this episode, we reflect on how Scripture addresses fear and how the coming of Jesus brings lasting peace in the middle of it.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No From Hobby Church to a Life That Counts 3 3 From Hobby Church to a Life That Counts full b33d7c7e-3f31-40af-8a72-175ae7199898 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96893f4d In this episode, we contrast “cultural Christianity” with the kind of life Ephesians 4 calls us to—a life where every believer contributes. We explore serving, spiritual gifts, being stretched beyond our comfort zone, and why an equipped church is less vulnerable to false teaching and trendy movements. It’s a practical conversation about moving past church as a hobby and into the fullness of what God intends for His people.

]]> In this episode, we contrast “cultural Christianity” with the kind of life Ephesians 4 calls us to—a life where every believer contributes. We explore serving, spiritual gifts, being stretched beyond our comfort zone, and why an equipped church is less vulnerable to false teaching and trendy movements. It’s a practical conversation about moving past church as a hobby and into the fullness of what God intends for His people.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:07:35 -0600 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1348 In this episode, we contrast “cultural Christianity” with the kind of life Ephesians 4 calls us to—a life where every believer contributes. We explore serving, spiritual gifts, being stretched beyond our comfort zone, and why an equipped church is less vulnerable to false teaching and trendy movements. It’s a practical conversation about moving past church as a hobby and into the fullness of what God intends for His people.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No One Gospel, One Church: Why Unity Matters 2 2 One Gospel, One Church: Why Unity Matters full b9aae6b9-121e-4431-95b9-c06bda6ec486 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69a90f8b Starting in Ephesians 4, Josh shows how the unity of Father, Son, and Spirit trickles down into one gospel, one baptism, and one people. We talk honestly about division in the church, what real accountability looks like, and how everyday practices and holidays can become opportunities for mission.

]]> Starting in Ephesians 4, Josh shows how the unity of Father, Son, and Spirit trickles down into one gospel, one baptism, and one people. We talk honestly about division in the church, what real accountability looks like, and how everyday practices and holidays can become opportunities for mission.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:41:40 -0600 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 1239 Starting in Ephesians 4, Josh shows how the unity of Father, Son, and Spirit trickles down into one gospel, one baptism, and one people. We talk honestly about division in the church, what real accountability looks like, and how everyday practices and holidays can become opportunities for mission.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No The Great Commission Is the Whole Thing 1 1 The Great Commission Is the Whole Thing full e28ea023-f2c3-47f8-a179-fdbd7a1ad4fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/519c512b In true Josh fashion, we get straight to the point: our vision and mission only make sense when they’re tied to the Great Commission. This episode lays the foundation for who we are and what we’re aiming at as a church.

]]> In true Josh fashion, we get straight to the point: our vision and mission only make sense when they’re tied to the Great Commission. This episode lays the foundation for who we are and what we’re aiming at as a church.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:02:36 -0600 The Oaks Church The Oaks Church 2459 In true Josh fashion, we get straight to the point: our vision and mission only make sense when they’re tied to the Great Commission. This episode lays the foundation for who we are and what we’re aiming at as a church.

]]> Faith, Skeptics, Stories, Jesus, Christianity No