Messenger Insight | Baptist Messenger of Oklahoma: Recent Episodes
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Hear pastors Kenny Mossman and Tristan Martin discuss the effects of sports gambling addiction and how the church can minister to those impacted by it.
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Baptist Collegiate Ministries. Hear Oklahoma BCM leaders talk about the Gospel impact of BSU/BCM ministry through the years to today.
On March 1, 2025, Oklahoma Baptist University will host the annual “Generation Why?” apologetics Conference, designed to inspire and equip students to follow Christ and defend the Faith.
Hear how churches are hosting free medical clinics to effectively reach areas of Oklahoma with the Gospel.
Hear pastors Luke Holmes and Landon Warren talk about the great line up of speakers and plans for the Nov. 11 conference.
Show Notes:
2024 Oklahoma Pastors’ Conference | Baptist Messenger of Oklahoma
Hear how one Sunday School class ‘adopted’ their local police department and created a strong community connection.
Statistics report 25% of American women have had an abortion. In this episode, hear how the Lord is using Hope Pregnancy Centers to help women who are hurting from an abortion find hope and healing.
Show Notes: More information on ‘Forgiven and Set Free’ program: https://www.baptistmessenger.com/forgiven-and-set-free/
Hear Bobby Shatto and James Wilder talk about the Gospel impact of F.A.I.T.H. Riders motorcycle ministry.
Hear Bobby Shatto and James Wilder talk about the Gospel impact of F.A.I.T.H. Riders motorcycle ministry.
Hear Brian Hobbs and Ryan Smith interview Laura and Zoe, each of whom have a testimony of how the Lord brought out of a transgender lifestyle into a fulfilling life in Christ.
Show notes:
‘Trust the Circle’ book: https://www.trustthecircle.com/
Laura Beth Smalts ministry: https://transgendertotransformed.com/edens-redemption/
Hear about a new online resource called “Her PLAN” (Her Pregnancy and Life Assistance Network), which helps women and families find local life-affirming medical, social and material support.
Show Notes: https://herplan.org/
Nearing the one-year anniversary of the EF-2 tornado that struck OBU, hear President Heath Thomas share an important update on OBU’s renewal efforts and about upcoming events.
Show Notes:
https://www.okbu.edu/news/2024/04/community-invited-to-renewal-era-service-and-celebration-april-19.html
Avery Willis’s MasterLife has helped countless Christians progress in their walk with the Lord. MasterLife Together is an updated resource incorporates key components from the original version but is written for a new generation of believers.
Hear about the exciting and edifying plans in place for the 2024 Oklahoma Baptists Men’s Retreat at Falls Creek this April.
Hear how Oklahoma Baptist churches are involved in supporting foster and adoptive families through a web-based sharing platform called CarePortal.
Hear Julie Busler’s journey through darkness and mental illness to the Light of Christ and breakthrough.
Hear Pastor Jase Hargrove discuss how the church where he pastors in rural Oklahoma has embraced a vision for global missions.
Hear author and ministry expert Angela Sanders talk about an important new book on how churches can grow a great girls ministry.
Show Notes:
website: Visit this page for more information: www.angelasanderswrites.com
Hear Dr. Bruce Perkins share how the light of the Gospel is making a dramatic impact in one Oklahoma correctional center through transformative Christian education.
*Show notes links:*OBU Prison Divinity Program: https://www.okbu.edu/theology/prison-divinity/index.html
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Hear Pastor Brian Mills of Trinity Yukon talk about how the Lord is bringing about an explosion of evangelism through this Oklahoma Baptist church.
Hear Josiah Presley, who serves as a student minister here in Oklahoma, share his compelling life story as an abortion survivor.
Hear Tee Uzoigwe talk about how Jesus saved him and also about his new role as Oklahoma Baptists’ Evangelism & Apologetics Ministry Partner
Hear Pastors Keith Burkhart and Tom Elliff talk about ‘Living in the Word,’ a new ministry of First Southern in Del City.
Hear the Gospel testimony of a refugee who journeyed from jungles to gangs to a new life in Jesus Christ.
Hear how GoStudents and short-term missions can help your church reach people for Christ.
Hear Pastor Brad Graves and Brett Selby share about the plans and potential impact of the Nov. 13 conference for Oklahoma Baptist pastors.
Hear Emmitt and Belen Mckenzie share how the Lord brought them together for Gospel ministry.
Show Notes: Order Emmitt Mckenzie’s book now! Available here
Hear singer/songwriter/author Dennis Jernigan talk about his new book, which shares wisdom, humor, and lessons learned through his journey through Parkinson’s Disease.
Show Notes: Book available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats at https://tinyurl.com/2mn5dp3u
Hear Brad Clay and Bubba Burcham talk about the great lineup of events and activities offered for men at the April 28-29 Men’s Retreat at Falls Creek.
Show Notes: Men’s Retreat information and registration: https://www.oklahomabaptists.org/men/retreat/
Hear star football punter Michael Turk, who played at OU, share about faith, football, and life.
Show Notes: Michael Turk’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wc2MERkKAqNEtaiQslC-A
Hear Lifeway’s Jana Magruder talk about the book, “Flip the Script,” which offers insight in how to the reach the next generation with the Gospel.
Show notes: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/flip-the-script-digital-book-P005842462
Hear Amy Cordova and Jamy Fisher share plans for the upcoming Women’s Retreat on April 21-22 at Falls Creek, as well as discuss the spiritual impact of this annual retreat.
*Show Notes:*Event information & registration: https://www.oklahomabaptists.org/women/retreat
Hear pastors Kenny Mossman and Jeremy Smith voice concern about the recreational marijuana state question on March 7 in Oklahoma.
Show notes: Visit www.oklahomabaptists.org/sq820 for more information.
Hear Jason Yarbough and Bob Nigh talk about the 50th anniversary of Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief and the Gospel impact this ministry continues to have.
Hear OBU’s Dr. Brian Camp and Dr. Matt Emerson talk about key issues facing families today, such as sexuality, technology, social media and more.
Hear Danny Ringer and Duncan Blackwell share about key happenings in church revitalization, as well as about a coming event on Feb. 2-3 in Elk City featuring Richard Blackaby and others. Info here: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/revive-summit-elk-city-ok-2023/
Hear key details about the Advance Conference (Jan. 30-31), the statewide evangelism and discipleship event brought to you by Oklahoma Baptists.
Hear author and pastor Ryan Smith talk about his new book, ‘Trust the Circle,’ which equips Christians to think biblically about God’s design for sex, gender and sexuality.
Jim Lehew and leaders discuss a new ministry center in Oklahoma City that assesses needs and strengthens church outreach to engage brokenness and share the Gospel.
Jason Hope won the Silver Star, the third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. But God used his experiences in the military to shape his understanding of surrendering to Him.
Hear Emmitt McKenzie share about the transformation Jesus made in his life and about his new book, ‘Life: It’s Not Supposed to Be Like This.’ SHOW NOTES: Order Emmitt’s book now! Available here
Hear Laura Perry Smalts, who lived nearly 10 years as a transgender male, talk about her spiritual transformation and how the Lord has now led her to a godly husband.
Hear Doug Matlock talk about ways to get the most impact out of your church’s small groups this fall and beyond.
Hear Oklahoma Baptist University business professor Daryl Green talk about how OBU students get hands-on business experience through micro-internships.
Hear Jeremy Freeman and Caleb Freeman talk about the powerful new book, ‘#ButGod: The Power of Hope When Catastrophe Crashes In.’
Hear Pastor Stephen Rummage and Oklahoma Baptists’ Alan Quigley talk about the importance of evangelism workshops in OKC on Wednesdays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. Event info: https://www.baptistmessenger.com/whos-your-one-evangelism-workshops-coming-to-okc/
Brian Hobbs talks with Matt Emerson and Luke Stamps about the Center for Baptist Renewal meeting, which will be in collaboration with The Hobbs Lecture on Nov. 1 on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus. Event on Nov. 1 at OBU: http://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/events/obu22
Lifeway’s Mark Croston and Walter Wilson, Oklahoma Baptists African American Ministry Partner discuss the Big Results Conference which will take place October 28-30 at Tulsa, Gilcrease Hills.
Capital Baptist Association (CBA) leaders Mark Walters, David Hooks and Tobin Jackson talk about the upcoming CBA annual meeting which will be hosted at Oklahoma City, Trinity, on October 9.
Hear how the Edna McMillan State Missions Offering is helping Oklahoma Baptist churches provide housing, food and basic needs for refugees, as they share the Gospel.
Jeremy Smith and Chris Forbes look at some new Cooperative Program (CP) promotional resources and discuss how CP education encourages faithful stewardship.
Ministry leaders Chris Gibson and Griff Henderson talk about a program called Celebrate Pastors in Recovery (CPR) offered by the Ministries of Jesus, which helps pastors find freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
Amy Cordova discusses with deaf ministry leaders how Oklahoma Baptists are supporting the development of more American Sign Language (ASL) ministry through the State Mission Offering.
Hear how Oklahoma Baptists are making a Gospel impact together through the Edna McMillan State Missions Offering.
Hear how Oklahoma Baptists’ State Missions Offering supports the Gospel reach and work of African American ministry and churches.
Pastor Danny Bice, Oklahoma Deaf Church, and Oklahoma Baptists board member Kerry Smith talk about bridges and barriers to ministering in the deaf community in our state.
Hear Charlie Gatton and Jamie Russell discuss how CrossTimbers Children’s Mission Adventure Camp helps kids have fun while discovering the impact of missions and evangelism.
Hear about an upcoming conference in Oklahoma that will empower churches to continue helping unborn children and their mothers, advancing a culture of life in a post-Roe world.
Hear about ‘Finding Hope,’ a Christian-based support group for loved ones of addicts that is making an impact on churches in Oklahoma.
Hear Pastor Jon Johnston of OKC, Exchange Avenue talk about a major outreach event their congregation held that met needs and shared the Gospel.
The Native American family camp known as Indian Falls Creek (IFC) is celebrating its 75th year. Hear IFC Executive Director Victor Cope reflect on the ministry milestone and share about the upcoming camp, July 31 – Aug. 4.
Panelists on the Cooperative Program (CP) Stage at the 2022 SBC annual meeting discuss how recruiting and equipping CP Ambassadors can ignite a passion for missions in the local church.
Leaders from Oklahoma City, Northwest’s Language Learning Fellowship talk about how their language and citizenship classes advance the Gospel.
Hear John-Mark Hart and Jared Stevenson discuss the Gospel Project and opportunities for individuals and churches to get involved with community evangelism this summer.
Hear IMB’s Ed Herrelko talk about how the International Mission Board (IMB) partners with Oklahoma Baptists to advance the Gospel around the world.
Todd Sanders and Andy Harrison talk about the upcoming Falls Creek camp season and opportunities for churches who are looking to own a cabin at the conference center.
College pastor Shivam Patel, Edmond, Vintage talks about how his life was transformed by Jesus Christ and how He called him out of Hinduism and into Christian ministry.
Mark Custalow talks about ministry in the Native American context in Oklahoma’s urban centers and beyond.
Hear Skit Guys Tommy Woodard and Eddie James talk about their vision to use media to glorify God as they discuss their new book and upcoming movie that is headed to theaters in May.
Hear Walker Moore, ministry leader and Baptist Messenger columnist, share keys to Gospel ministry today.
Hear worship and music leader educator Joe Crider and Randy Lind talk about Scripture Guided Worship and the upcoming Worship Leaders’ Summit to be hosted in OKC and Tulsa May 9.
Hear singer and worship leader Jami Smith talk about her hit song ‘Your Love Is Deep,’ now 20 years old, as well as about an upcoming tour. Note: Attention Churches: If you are interested in booking Jami Smith for a concert, contact jami@jamismith.com. Also, to her fans, if you have photos of Jami Smith in concert from her ministry at […]
Hear Pastor Mike Keahbone and Oklahoma Baptists’ Todd Fisher discuss key happenings in the Southern Baptist Convention, including the prayerful search for the next SBC Executive Committee President.
Hear Tom Elliff, Elbert Smith and Mike Hand talk about how the Tom Elliff Center for Missions at Oklahoma Baptist University will equip a new generation of missionaries.
Amid reports of discouraged ministry leaders, hear how Ray Sanders and Edify Leaders are working to encourage, inspire and edify ministry leaders.
Hear Matt Spann talk about an upcoming conference on April 2 in Oklahoma for churches to enhance their missions work.
Todd Sanders talks about recent research among teens in the that will inform ministry for Oklahoma Baptists.
Todd Sanders talks about recent research among teens in the that will inform ministry for Oklahoma Baptists.
Hear Brian Baldwin talks about a new free mobile app that helps believers make disciples by becoming even more effective in evangelism.
Hear Bubba Burcham talk about the upcoming Men’s Rewired Conference. This conference will take place at the Falls Creek Conference Centers on April 29-30 and online.
Hear Amy Cordova talk about the details of the upcoming Women’s retreat which will be hosted at Falls Creek April 22-23 and online.
Hear Kenny Mossman, former OU’s executive associate athletic director for strategic communications, talk about following the Lord’s call to the pastorate.
Hear about the Advance Conference, previously known as the Oklahoma State Evangelism Conference, which is set for Jan. 24-25 at FBC Moore.
Hear about how two Oklahoma Baptist congregations are involved ministering among the Afghan refugee resettlement work.
Oklahoma Baptist University professors Stephen Sims and Matt Emerson talk about why music is such a vital part of Christian worship and how people can better prepare as worship leaders though OBU’s Worship Studies Program.
Pastors Kevin Hisey and Steve Williams discuss how the Lord led them to merge two Enid churches into one.
Doug Melton, pastor of Oklahoma City, Southern Hills talks about his experiences as a trustee for the International Mission Board (IMB).
Mark Dance and Heath Tucker talk about Oklahoma Baptists’ Ministry Pipeline, a new movement that is mentoring the next generation of ministry leaders in the state and beyond.
Pastor Rusty Gunn, Church that Matters, Sand Springs, talks about his experiences of sharing the Gospel while working as a rideshare driver during a recent sabbatical from his church.
In this two-part episode, hear Nick Atyia, Todd Fisher and Joe Ligon talk about these upcoming Oklahoma Baptists events on Nov. 15-16.
Hear Keith Burkhart and Steve Russell talk about a major event on Nov. 5, as well as how God is moving through ministry today.