Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions. Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word. Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here!

Scripture Reference: “Jesus declares, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

Behavioral health is one of the battle grounds in our culture. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is the agency tasked with measuring the use of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco; substance use disorder and substance use treatment; major depressive issues, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and other symptoms of mental illness, mental health care; and recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.

The most recent data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that in July, 2025 about 48.4 million U.S. adults (16.8% of the population) met criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year. The key national statistics of the 48.4 million of U.S. adults is broken down as 27.9 million alcohol use disorder, 28.2 million drug use disorder and 7.7 million both alcohol and drug use disorder.

A missing piece to this battle ground in our culture is the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to save, deliver and transform lives. This is what Jesus Christ came for and continues to do in the lives of everyone that have trusted their lives in Him. In this episode of Oasis of Hope Podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer the question of tough love in motion with their special guest- Mr. Jospeh Ganci- a Vietnam-era veteran, author, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate, who has been in continuous recovery since 1997. After losing two of his five daughters to accidental overdoses, he has made it part of his life work to speak openly about addiction, grief, sponsorship, and continuing to serve. Mr. Ganci created RumRadio.org to support people in recovery, sponsors, and families.

Salvation is found in no other person or name, but that of Jesus Christ- the Son of God, who paid the ultimate price on the cross to save mankind. Jesus declares in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” We offer you the Savior of the world- Jesus Christ.

We ask you beloved reader or listener- are you saved? Are you born again? The Savior of the world- Jesus Christ is knocking on the door of your heart and life- receive Him today by acknowledging your need for a Savior, acknowledging your sins, confession of Jesus Christ as Lord, by believing in your about Jesus’ finished work, and acknowledging eternity with God Almighty. God bless you!
In Christ’s Love,
Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti

Resources: Books Mentioned on Podcast
Resources Link: https://tinyurl.com/JGanci
1. Gideon: The Sound And The Glory (The Empire of Israel Book 1)
2. David: God's Chosen Crucible (The Empire of Israel Book 2)
3. Second David Trials and Tribulations (The Empire of Israel Book 3)

Disclaimer: Content shared on this episode 106 is for spiritual encouragement, educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as clinical advice. Opinions expressed are those of the guest. Listeners and readers should consult professional clinicians regarding their specific behavioral and mental health needs.

Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions. Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word. Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here!

Scripture Reference: “For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.” (Matthew 25:14)

God created humans in His own image and entrusted each one with talents. These talents require stewardship and management. There is a high calling of responsibility, accountability and stewardship for believers in Jesus Christ when it comes to living out the talents God has given us. In Matthew 25, verses 14 to 30, our Savior, Jesus Christ explains the parable of the talents. He tells a story about a man who went on a long journey and entrusted his money to three servants. He gave each servant a different amount based on their abilities.

Two of the servants used what they were given wisely and doubled it. When the master returned from his journey, they showed him how they had multiplied what he had entrusted to them. The master praised both servants equally, calling them faithful and rewarding them with greater responsibility. The third servant however was afraid (for no reason- he should have told his boss he didn’t want the talent). This third servant did nothing with what he had been given. Instead, he hid it and returned it unused and unchanged. The master rebuked him for wasting the opportunity and taking no action.

In episode 105, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer a linked question from the last episode, on how to know your talents. Talents are treasures and best stewarded just like resources. A steward manages the resources of another. When believers in Christ understand how important it is to steward well all God has given us, there is no room for excuses. We do not want to We will be about our heavenly Father’s kingdom, using our talents to serve God’s people.

Take a listen as Drs. Obamehinti explain the difference of talents, gifts and calling. And the encouragement of how to know the talents God has given you. Whether God has given you, five, two or one talent, use your talents to serve others. God is gloried as we serve His Body with the talents He has entrusted us with.

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9, NKJV). As God’s chosen people, we do not want to squander the resources God has given us.

In Christ’s Love,

Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti

Thank you for stopping by. Life raises hard questions. Oasis of Hope brings them to God's Word.

Hosted by Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti, this Christian faith and biblical teaching podcast offers scripture-grounded conversation on the real challenges believers face: spiritual growth, faith, relationships, cultural pressures, and living a kingdom life in a complex and complicated world. Each episode is rooted in prayer, anchored in truth, and offered with pastoral warmth to followers of Christ around the globe. Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is hope here!

Scripture Reference: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12 NIV).

There was a time that the word, “salvation” carried a heavy weight and was just for “church folks.” That is not the case anymore- the word, “salvation” has become highly celebrated in the public square. And that is great as long as it is exactly what the Bible describes that is being celebrated. If that is not the case, we have a crisis in our culture and a challenge for the church collective (the body of Christ).

Salvation is not a mere word to be hijacked for commerce, fame or publicity. Ask any minister of the gospel, spiritual leader or pastor of a congregation and he or she will tell you, salvation and discipleship are primary assignments in the kingdom of God.

However, when the word is used blatantly without thought or regard to how much it carries, there is confusion in our culture. Salvation is sacred to the follower of Jesus Christ. The Bible explains it clearly and there is no confusion. Salvation is found in no other person or name, but that of Jesus Christ- the Son of God, who paid the ultimate price on the cross to save mankind. This is why in episode 104 of Oasis of Hope podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer the follow up question to the last episode (what is salvation?).

If you prayed along with Drs. Obamehinti during the podcast, welcome to the kingdom of God! You are now part of the body of Christ. Be sure and tell someone about your encounter with Jesus Christ. Remember, everyone’s salvation experience or encounter is different.

However, the following are the same- the acknowledgement of our need for a Savior, the acknowledgment of our sins, our confession of Jesus Christ as Lord, our believe in our hearts about Jesus’ finished work, and the acknowledgment of eternity with God Almighty. We ask you beloved reader or listener- are you saved? Are you born-again? The Savior of the world- Jesus Christ is knocking on the door of your heart and life- receive Him today! God bless you!

In Christ's Love,
Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti