Four Oaks Midtown Podcast

We look at God's severe mercy in Joseph's story.

Bryan and Paul interview Guillaume Bignon about his radical conversion from atheist rock star and volleyball athlete to Christian husband, father, philosopher, and apologist. Through his own reading of the Bible and the friendship of a pastor, Guillaume realized that he did not understand the Christian faith he rejected. This led him on a path of difficult questions, long nights, and ultimately a...

Our series on Hosea continues with a message about how God's discipline leads to restoration and healing.

We're wrapping up our Old Dead Guys series with... a gal! Bryan, Paul and special guest Meredith look at the meaning of forgiveness through the eyes of Corrie Ten Boom and her experience of suffering under the Nazis in World War II. Could you forgive someone who was responsible for the death of your loved ones? Where do we find the strength to do this seemingly impossible task? This is a podcast y...

Joseph's story of being plucked from the pit, positioned perfectly, and planted in his faith.

Do you have a hard time reading the Old Testament? We're here to help with a bite-sized and accessible series on the book of Hosea that you can listen to while you run, drive, fold laundry, or run errands. We dive into the first chapter of Hosea to learn about the patient mercy of God and why that drives Christian hope.

Bryan and special guest Lance tackle the topic of dreams in the Bible. What does God use them for? Does God still speak through dreams today? What role does the church play?

Our God Meant Good series continues with a look at God's sovereignty through Joseph's imprisonment.

How do we navigate the times in our lives when we feel "stuck"? Why do we lack joy despite having all the "right Christian answers?" Spiritual depression is something Christians throughout the ages have experienced. What are its causes? What is its cure? Is there any hope? The answer is yes. And the timeless sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones will help us find our way through.

God's faithfulness in the midst of temptation

Darlena Watson joins us for a special episode on the ministry of Safe Families. Safe Families for Children is a movement fueled by compassion to keep children safe and families intact. They temporarily host children and provide a network of support to families in crisis while they get back on their feet. Resources: "21 Ways to Care for the Fatherless"   The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria...

Bryan and Paul tackle the topic of temptation with C.S. Lewis's classic book The Screwtape Letters. Why are we so easily tempted? The answers might surprise you. 

We continue our series on Joseph's life by discussion of God's grace through Judah's family line.

We wrap up our series on Philippians with God's command to rejoice in all circumstances. But how do we do that when things are so uncertain? Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege

Prayer is central to the Christian life, but why do we find it so hard to do? Bryan and Paul tackle this topic with the help of John Calvin. Calvin is known for his work on God's sovereignty, but his best stuff is on prayer. He gives us four keys to prayer rooted in the fatherly and kind character of God.

We begin our mini-series God Meant Good on the life of Joseph.

Discipline brings freedom. Find out how. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege

Bryan and Paul tackle how we understand the way the Bible speaks in human terms about God. How can we know God if he's infinite? Can we know anything about him? And why does it matter that we talk about it in the first place? Is it just because Bryan and Paul have no other hobbies? Yes. That is a major reason. But also God has revealed who he is to us. And that means his nature and identity are cr...

The story of God's salvation through the life of Jacob.

We all feel the emotional burnout of this quarantine. This is why we need genuine friendship. Christian friendship is special because it is bound together by the Holy Spirit himself. But what does this mean on a practical level? Dive into Philippians with us to find out.  Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege

Bryan and Paul talk about the Trinity. No big deal. Simple stuff. But seriously -- we're talking about who God is and why it matters. We also introduce the Cappadocian fathers who were instrumental in giving us language to understand the Trinity. We also start our own sorority called Cappa Cappa Docia. We've got theology and cringeworthy jokes for days. What more can you ask for?

The apostle Paul writes Romans 4 to help us understand the gospel according to Abraham. We continue our study in the book of Genesis by allowing scripture to interpret scripture - looking at how Paul interprets and understands the events of Genesis through the lens of Romans.

Humility is a cornerstone of peace. We are called to be what we are -- creatures dependent upon God. We know this because Jesus, the perfect man, lived his life dependent upon God. Christ is God himself, but he humbles himself to our level to give his life for us. And because of this we too can adopt this mindset of humility. And we too can follow him to glory. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege

Why are our hearts so restless? It seems like everything we strive for never satisfies us despite all media and pop culture tell us. Our world tells us that love is the answer to everything, but rarely does it question the object of our love. Bryan and Paul tackle the topic of love, hope, and fulfillment through the eyes of one of the greatest Christian thinkers to ever live: St. Augustine.

We revisit the content and context of Genesis 1-11 by looking first at Genesis 1:1-5 to gain perspective on the story of redemption woven through scripture.