The Oaks Equipped

For decades, many Christians have attended church, joined small groups, and filled notebooks with sermon notes, yet still struggle to answer one simple question: How do I actually make a disciple? In this episode, Josh and Glenn unpack the heartbeat of The Oaks Church and the mission Jesus gave His followers. Discover why disciple-making is more than information transfer, how DMGs are helping peop...

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,...

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 p...

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, an...

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...

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 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 wi...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.