The OSL Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with John Houston. John graduated from SAGU with a degree in Business in 1997. He went on to start his own business, John Houston Custom Homes (JHCH), in 2005 with a mission in mind: Reach people for Christ and give to the Kingdom of God. John now owns six other businesses all for the purpose of giving to the Kingdom of God. John is married to Tracy Houston and they have two children. John talks to Kolby about recent transitions in the company, selling the company to his employees through ESOP, business leadership practices, listening to God, identity, and tithing. John's Instagram @_johnhhouston Kolby's Instagram @kolbykiss John Houston Custom Homes @jhcustomhomes OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with Pastors Justin and Heather Lyles. Pastors Justin and Heather are pastors at Saints Community Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both have been there since the church was planted. In this session Kolby, Justin, and Heather talk about their experience church planting, their time in New Orleans, kids ministry, lessons they learned, and how it all led them to trust God more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Pastor Aaron Guajardo, the Special Projects Manager for Oaks Kids here at Oaks Church. Aaron has been married to Kate Guajardo since 2009, and they have 3 incredible kids. During this session Pastor Sue and Pastor Aaron talk about Aaron’s journey through ministry including his early years, how he worked with his family, and even his graduate studies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

Tom Hinnefeld is a Mechanical Contractor for Steamfitters Local 602, working in the D.C. Metropolitan Area. He has seen many miracles in his community and on the job, including in the basement of Homeland Security. In this podcast, Tom shares several amazing stories, and he provides encouragement to Christ followers who are working in the marketplace. This is an inspirational interview that will embolden you to walk fearlessly in obedience to the Lord! Tom's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tom.hinnefeld Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with Pastor Andy Lehmann. Pastor Andy is helping lead the Father Initiative with Pastor Scott Wilson. The Father Initiative multiplies spiritual fathers and mothers for Kingdom transformation through church planting. They partner with other organizations involved in the church planting process to provide a family dynamic so that no church planter plants alone.  In this session Kolby and Andy talk about his 40 day fast that Andy took on recently, church planting, and what the Father Initiative is all about. https://fatherinitiative.com/ Andy's Instagram @lehmannandy Kolby's Instagram @kolbykiss OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Bryan and Micaiah introduce a brand new talk to the podcast. They sit down and talk about Pastor Bryan's Top 10 Principles for Success that he goes over for one of his classes he teaches every year. They go through all 10 and explain why a high school student, college student, or a person in the workplace would benefit greatly from applying these principles to their everyday lives. Bryan's Instagram @bryanbrooks Micaiah's Instagram @mic1615 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with Peter Pin?ón. Peter is a licensed professional counselor and founder of Entero Counseling Services in Waxahachie, Texas. He is also the director of Counsel Care for the North Texas District of the Assemblies of God. In this session Kolby and Peter talk about your identity in Christ, being a part of the body of Christ, what depression is and the impact it has on people, and what it's like being a Christian Counselor. Peter's Instagram @peterpinon Kolby's Instagram @kolbykiss OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with Mason Scriber an OSL Alumni who just transitioned out from being a youth pastor and is now following God's call on his life while helping at The Way Church in Michigan. During this session Pastor Kolby and Mason talk about his journey in ministry, what he is doing currently to reach people for the Kingdom of God, and how he rediscovered God's love in his life. Kolby's Instagram @kolbykiss OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with Jerry Nickerson. Jerry is the Youth Pastor at Victory Church in Oklahoma and has his Bachelor of Arts in Church Leadership and his Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. In this session Kolby and Jerry talk about his walk with Christ, the struggles that he has faced in his life, and not giving up when things seem hopeless. Jerry's Instagram @jerrynickerson Kolby's Instagram @kolbykiss OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Tim Myers. Dr. Myers is a member of the faculty and Director of Student Counseling Services at SAGU. He has a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from SAGU and a Doctorate of Ministry degree in Marriage and Family from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Myers is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Texas. He and his wife, Sue have been married for 48 years and have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. During this session Pastor Sue and Dr. Myers talk about his journey through ministry and life including his time in the United States Marine Corps. They also talk about his experience in counseling, his take on personality tests, and just how important family is. Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue talks about her journey through ministry, the power of Christ's love, and her time revitalizing a church. Sue Brooks is the Program Director of the Oaks School of Leadership and has been on staff at Oaks Church since 2013. Sue earned her B.S. in Psychology from Christopher Newport University in 2003, where she worked extensively in the field of empirical research. Following her undergraduate work, she and Bryan were married and pastored a church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. During this time, Sue began graduate work to earn a Master of Education degree but eventually decided to hold off on her graduate studies to be available to her growing family. Bryan and Sue had 4 children in Virginia prior to moving to Texas, and welcomed their 5th child—their Texas baby—in 2012. Sue returned to her graduate work in 2017 but felt called to step away from her MEd work in order to pursue a biblical studies degree. She earned her Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2018 and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity degree. Bryan's Instagram @bryanbrooks Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue gets to know Dr. Teresa Blakney. Dr. Blakney is the very first doctoral graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s new Doctorate of Ministry (DMin) program. She instructs college students who are taking classes in SAGU’s Bible and Church Ministries Department. During this session Pastor Sue and Dr. Blakney talk about dangerous Bible reading, balancing schedules, passion for learning and teaching biblical studies, and running an on-campus study measuring new students’ biblical knowledge. They also learn that they have quite a bit in common! Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Pastor Joey Alcala. Pastor Joey is Next Gen Executive Pastor at Oaks Church. He provides leadership and oversight to our ministries, which disciples kids ages 0-5th grade, students 6th -12th grade and young adults ages 18-28. During this session Pastor Sue and Pastor Joey talk about his journey through ministry and life including his time at Masters Commission in Phoenix, Arizona, church planting, a church merger, a pest control job, his job at Starbucks, and finally how he came to his current position with Oaks Church. View the book that Pastor Joey referenced in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Grounds-History-Coffee-Transformed/dp/046501836X Joey's Instagram @joeyalcala Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Pastor Kate Guajardo. Pastor Kate is the Kids Pastor at Oaks Church and helps grow our kids 0-5th grade. She has been married to Aaron Guajardo since 2009 and have 3 incredible kids. During this session Sue and Kate talk about developing friendships in ministry, seasons of trusting in God, and women in ministry. Kate's Instagram @kateguajardo Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Kids' Instagram @oakskids Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church oakskids.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Terance Espinoza. Dr. Espinoza is Associate Professor of Bible and Theology at SAGU. He brings over a decade of teaching experience to the classroom and is most passionate about empowering others to read Scripture so that it may affect their lives. In addition to teaching Biblical Hebrew, Hermeneutics, and various Bible and Theology courses, Terance is active in his local church and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. During this session Sue and Dr. Espinoza talk about cultural differences, bridging the gap between different generations, and what empowering scripture for everyday life looks like. Sue's Instagram @suebrooks104 OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL SAGU's Instagram @saguedu SAGU's Twitter @sagu Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Bruce Rosdahl. Dr. Rosdahl serves as Professor of Bible and Theology and the Department Chair for Bible and Theology. Before coming to Southwestern Assemblies of God University, he served as a church planter, senior pastor, and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Latin American Bible Institute in San Antonio. During this session Sue and Dr. Rosdahl talk about the effects of spiritual abuse faced today, the view of women in ministry and the connection between the church and Bible universities. View the books that Dr. Rosdahl referenced in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Power-Spiritual-Abuse-Manipulation/dp/0764201379 https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Your-Bible-Arthur/dp/1565071735 Sue's Instagram   @suebrooks104   OSL's Instagram   @the_osl   OSL's Twitter   @The_OSL SAGU's Instagram @saguedu SAGU's Twitter @sagu   Oaks Church's Instagram   @oakschurchtx   Oaks Church's Twitter   @oakschurchtx   oaks.church

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Bruce Rosdahl. Dr. Rosdahl serves as Professor of Bible and Theology and the Department Chair for Bible and Theology. Before coming to Southwestern Assemblies of God University, he served as a church planter, senior pastor, and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Latin American Bible Institute in San Antonio. During this session Sue and Dr. Rosdahl talk about the effects of spiritual abuse faced today, the view of women in ministry and the connection between the church and Bible universities. View the books that Dr. Rosdahl referenced in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Power-Spiritual-Abuse-Manipulation/dp/0764201379 https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Your-Bible-Arthur/dp/1565071735 Sue's Instagram   @suebrooks104   OSL's Instagram   @the_osl   OSL's Twitter   @The_OSL SAGU's Instagram @saguedu SAGU's Twitter @sagu   Oaks Church's Instagram   @oakschurchtx   Oaks Church's Twitter   @oakschurchtx   oaks.church

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Bruce Rosdahl. Dr. Rosdahl serves as Professor of Bible and Theology and the Department Chair for Bible and Theology. Before coming to Southwestern Assemblies of God University, he served as a church planter, senior pastor, and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Latin American Bible Institute in San Antonio. During this session Sue and Dr. Rosdahl talk about the effects of spiritual abuse faced today, the view of women in ministry and the connection between the church and Bible universities. View the books that Dr. Rosdahl referenced in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Power-Spiritual-Abuse-Manipulation/dp/0764201379 https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Your-Bible-Arthur/dp/1565071735 Sue's Instagram   @suebrooks104   OSL's Instagram   @the_osl   OSL's Twitter   @The_OSL SAGU's Instagram @saguedu SAGU's Twitter @sagu   Oaks Church's Instagram   @oakschurchtx   Oaks Church's Twitter   @oakschurchtx   oaks.church --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/osl-podcast/message

In this episode, Pastor Sue sits down with Dr. Bruce Rosdahl. Dr. Rosdahl serves as Professor of Bible and Theology and the Department Chair for Bible and Theology. Before coming to Southwestern Assemblies of God University, he served as a church planter, senior pastor, and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Latin American Bible Institute in San Antonio. During this session Sue and Dr. Rosdahl talk about the effects of spiritual abuse faced today, the view of women in ministry and the connection between the church and Bible universities. View the books that Dr. Rosdahl referenced in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Power-Spiritual-Abuse-Manipulation/dp/0764201379 https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Your-Bible-Arthur/dp/1565071735 Sue's Instagram   @suebrooks104   OSL's Instagram   @the_osl   OSL's Twitter   @The_OSL SAGU's Instagram @saguedu SAGU's Twitter @sagu   Oaks Church's Instagram   @oakschurchtx   Oaks Church's Twitter   @oakschurchtx   oaks.church

In this episode, Pastor Kolby sits down with Alan Orcutt currently works on staff at Oaks Church with the Connections Team. During this session Kolby and Alan talk about the temptations faced in ministry. Alan's struggle with alcohol during college, and how he overcame those temptations and struggles. Alan’s Instagram @alanorcutt Kolby's Instagram @kolbykiss OSL's Instagram @the_osl OSL's Twitter @The_OSL Oaks Church's Instagram @oakschurchtx Oaks Church's Twitter @oakschurchtx oaks.church