https://simplecast.com Oaks Podcast Biblical Clarity on Psychological Knowledge 2023 - Oaks Podcast en Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com Oaks Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b52a92c3-cddb-457f-acf8-dfa352067064/64df0e0e-8021-48b1-a18a-b0f4632141b8/3000x3000/oakspodcast-3000px.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Biblical Clarity on Psychological Knowledge Oaks Ministry Collaborative false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ZxIKnozM psychology, church, healing, theology Oaks Ministry Collaborative oaks@highpointchurch.org 25212755-0d7e-4e12-ac8a-e592cdfddbf9 Narcissism, Discernment, and the Church with Nic Scriptures: 

  • 1 Samuel 15 
  • 2 Timothy 3 
  • Philippians 2

Learn more in the Oaks article on Narcissism, Discernment and Church Support at oaksministrycollaborative.com. 

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Jill Reasa, Nic Gibson) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/narcissism-discernment-and-the-church-with-nic-XyyJk7MN Scriptures: 

  • 1 Samuel 15 
  • 2 Timothy 3 
  • Philippians 2

Learn more in the Oaks article on Narcissism, Discernment and Church Support at oaksministrycollaborative.com. 

]]> Narcissism, Discernment, and the Church with Nic Jill Reasa, Nic Gibson 00:59:18 The word “narcissist” is everywhere right now—showing up in conversations about leadership, marriages, friendships, and church life. But is it actually the church’s role to diagnose people? In this episode, Nic and Jill explore the growing cultural focus on narcissism and how it’s shaping the way we interpret relationships. They discuss how Scripture already equips us to recognize destructive patterns—without reducing people to labels. They also unpack the difference between emotional immaturity and more entrenched relational patterns, and why discernment requires paying attention to—and responding to—fruit over time. The word “narcissist” is everywhere right now—showing up in conversations about leadership, marriages, friendships, and church life. But is it actually the church’s role to diagnose people? In this episode, Nic and Jill explore the growing cultural focus on narcissism and how it’s shaping the way we interpret relationships. They discuss how Scripture already equips us to recognize destructive patterns—without reducing people to labels. They also unpack the difference between emotional immaturity and more entrenched relational patterns, and why discernment requires paying attention to—and responding to—fruit over time. diagnosis, narcissism, oaks, mental health, peer support, church support, discernment, oaks ministry collaborative, high point church false full 8 3 f793a743-89d4-45cd-a26d-0a6c94f6f735 Nuances of discerning abuse in the Church with Nic See article on the Oaks Website Biblical Clarity on Sin & Abuse for notes and Bible passages from this podcast: oaksministrycollaborative.com/articles. 

]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Nic Gibson, Jill Reasa) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/nuances-of-discerning-abuse-in-the-church-with-nic-NXjVhVpR See article on the Oaks Website Biblical Clarity on Sin & Abuse for notes and Bible passages from this podcast: oaksministrycollaborative.com/articles. 

]]> Nuances of discerning abuse in the Church with Nic Nic Gibson, Jill Reasa 01:35:52 In this episode, Jill and Pastor Nic explore the nuances of abuse and the implications for the church. Using Matthew 18, they discuss how to discern conflict from abuse, how the biblical categories of the wise, foolish, and wicked help identify abusive patterns, and why both overreacting without wisdom and missing the signs of abuse cause real harm. Maturity and discernment are essential. In this episode, Jill and Pastor Nic explore the nuances of abuse and the implications for the church. Using Matthew 18, they discuss how to discern conflict from abuse, how the biblical categories of the wise, foolish, and wicked help identify abusive patterns, and why both overreacting without wisdom and missing the signs of abuse cause real harm. Maturity and discernment are essential. integration, church leadership, abuse, discernment, sin false full 7 3 dce43593-020f-4af2-a97f-36e598ee9fbf Biblical clarity on sin and abuse with Nic See article on the Oaks Website Biblical Clarity on Sin & Abuse for notes and Bible passages from this podcast: oaksministrycollaborative.com/articles. 

 

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sin-and-abuse-with-nic-lFo5_dq_ See article on the Oaks Website Biblical Clarity on Sin & Abuse for notes and Bible passages from this podcast: oaksministrycollaborative.com/articles. 

 

]]> Biblical clarity on sin and abuse with Nic Oaks Ministry Collaborative 01:13:12 In this episode, Jill and Nic talk about the confusion surrounding the language of sin and abuse in both pop psychology and the church. They explore how the biblical doctrine of sin is actually good news—offering hope for change, repair, and restoration through the gospel. We will get more into the topic of abuse in the next episode. In this episode, Jill and Nic talk about the confusion surrounding the language of sin and abuse in both pop psychology and the church. They explore how the biblical doctrine of sin is actually good news—offering hope for change, repair, and restoration through the gospel. We will get more into the topic of abuse in the next episode. false full 6 3 fac56805-7d94-48c5-8f82-f8826d164f23 Counseling, confidentiality, and the church with Alexi Gibson Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:39:46 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/counseling-confidentiality-and-the-church-with-alexi-gibson-XGCJ503W Counseling, confidentiality, and the church with Alexi Gibson Oaks Ministry Collaborative 01:16:52 Church communities and counseling offices both aim to help people heal—but they operate from different frameworks. Jill and Alexi unpack the similarities, differences, and tensions between the church’s role in soul care and the clinician’s role in mental health treatment. They discuss how therapeutic culture influences the church, how Christians approach counseling, what makes a “good Christian counselor,” and why confidentiality matters in community-based care. This thoughtful conversation provides practical insight for anyone navigating both worlds. Church communities and counseling offices both aim to help people heal—but they operate from different frameworks. Jill and Alexi unpack the similarities, differences, and tensions between the church’s role in soul care and the clinician’s role in mental health treatment. They discuss how therapeutic culture influences the church, how Christians approach counseling, what makes a “good Christian counselor,” and why confidentiality matters in community-based care. This thoughtful conversation provides practical insight for anyone navigating both worlds. false full 5 3 8771126d-efe2-4db6-bab8-85a7400f074c Grief and the Presence of God with Joyce For more hope, healing and community for experiences of grief and loss, join us November 15, 2025 for our event, Navigating Grief & Loss. RSVP at oaksministrycollaborative.com/events.

Find the next season of the Held & Healing group at oaksministrycollaborative.com/groups.

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 20:43:19 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/grief-and-the-presence-of-god-with-joyce-8JygiXfK For more hope, healing and community for experiences of grief and loss, join us November 15, 2025 for our event, Navigating Grief & Loss. RSVP at oaksministrycollaborative.com/events.

Find the next season of the Held & Healing group at oaksministrycollaborative.com/groups.

]]> Grief and the Presence of God with Joyce Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:42:35 This conversation features Joyce, a Certified Grief Educator and an Oaks advocate and facilitator of Held & Healing, a group for those navigating grief and loss. Joyce reflects on the experiences of grief that have shaped her own journey, the ways God meets us in sorrow, and the surprising places hope can be found. She also shares practical tools for processing grief personally and walking compassionately with others who are grieving. This conversation features Joyce, a Certified Grief Educator and an Oaks advocate and facilitator of Held & Healing, a group for those navigating grief and loss. Joyce reflects on the experiences of grief that have shaped her own journey, the ways God meets us in sorrow, and the surprising places hope can be found. She also shares practical tools for processing grief personally and walking compassionately with others who are grieving. loss, oaks, grief, oaks ministry collaborative, high point church, held & healing false full 4 3 79442d34-789a-45c2-a702-33f01e124ecf Abortion and Redemption with Jo Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:50:32 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/abortion-and-redemption-with-jo-zmO0k2Pl Abortion and Redemption with Jo Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:52:39 Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of abortion, sexual assault, and the occult. We do not go into detail about specific events. At Oaks Ministry Collaborative, we believe in engaging hard and holy conversations to illuminate how healing with God and others is possible. We also recognize that healing happens in its own time — and this episode may not be right for you to listen to right now. Please use wisdom and care as you decide. In this episode, Jo, a volunteer with Oaks Ministry Collaborative and leader of Release and Redemption: Freedom and Hope for Women Who Have Experienced Abortion, shares her personal story of redemption and healing with God. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of abortion, sexual assault, and the occult. We do not go into detail about specific events. At Oaks Ministry Collaborative, we believe in engaging hard and holy conversations to illuminate how healing with God and others is possible. We also recognize that healing happens in its own time — and this episode may not be right for you to listen to right now. Please use wisdom and care as you decide. In this episode, Jo, a volunteer with Oaks Ministry Collaborative and leader of Release and Redemption: Freedom and Hope for Women Who Have Experienced Abortion, shares her personal story of redemption and healing with God. oaks, oaks ministry collaborative false full 3 3 343c9c44-8ef1-4629-9558-59a048da0b84 Community Care: Teen Mental Health & Youth Group Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:34:36 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Paxton Bauer, Brittany Warnell, Jace Bauer, Jill Reasa) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/community-care-teen-mental-health-youth-group-vA5mJNr7 Community Care: Teen Mental Health & Youth Group Paxton Bauer, Brittany Warnell, Jace Bauer, Jill Reasa 01:18:36 In this episode, we talk with the High Point Church Student Ministries staff and volunteers about teen mental health factors and the how faith, the local church, and a community of peers in youth group can meet some of the needs and desires of teens to foster healing and wholeness. In this episode, we talk with the High Point Church Student Ministries staff and volunteers about teen mental health factors and the how faith, the local church, and a community of peers in youth group can meet some of the needs and desires of teens to foster healing and wholeness. teens, local church, oaks, mental health, oaks ministry collaborative, high point church false full 2 3 02efe4b5-3f80-470e-8e06-cb58af7e2f5a Suffering, Disability and Healing with Amy and Karen Get more info and sign up for the Oaks group, Hope through Hardship, for parents of children with disabilities at oaksministrycollaborative.com/groups. 

Email us with any questions or comments at oaks@highpointchurch.org. Find us on social media @oaksministrycollaborative.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:53:21 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/suffering-disability-and-healing-with-amy-and-karen-IPhRShOB Get more info and sign up for the Oaks group, Hope through Hardship, for parents of children with disabilities at oaksministrycollaborative.com/groups. 

Email us with any questions or comments at oaks@highpointchurch.org. Find us on social media @oaksministrycollaborative.

]]> Suffering, Disability and Healing with Amy and Karen Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:52:55 In this episode, Amy and Karen share their stories and the nuances of experiencing suffering, disability and healing in the context of relationships with God and others in the church. In this episode, Amy and Karen share their stories and the nuances of experiencing suffering, disability and healing in the context of relationships with God and others in the church. false full 1 3 f476fd3a-700b-4b9f-b313-8b4976ec5128 Q&A about addiction experience, recovery and support with Diane Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website, oaksministrycollaborative.com.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:15:46 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/qa-about-addiction-experience-recovery-and-support-with-diane-jA15B84c Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website, oaksministrycollaborative.com.

]]> Q&A about addiction experience, recovery and support with Diane Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:55:58 Diane shares the wisdom she has gained through healing and recovery from her own addictions and through supporting others. Diane shares the wisdom she has gained through healing and recovery from her own addictions and through supporting others. addictions & faith, recovery, oaks, peer support, oaks ministry collaborative false full 6 2 ec7842d9-467d-4325-b9f0-3d031ad6aeb9 Addictions and Faith: Victim or Victor with Diane Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website, oaksministrycollaborative.com. 

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:47:26 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/addictions-and-faith-victim-or-victor-with-diane-_fXmrMXu Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website, oaksministrycollaborative.com. 

]]> Addictions and Faith: Victim or Victor with Diane Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:10:33 Diane shares her story of addictions and faith and process of recovery. Diane shares her story of addictions and faith and process of recovery. addictions & faith, recovery, oaks, peer support, oaks ministry collaborative false full 5 2 026a384a-92cc-485d-a0a1-aa37a33185ce More on Addictions, Faith & the Human Condition with Nic Gibson Mon, 19 May 2025 15:49:07 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/more-on-addictions-faith-the-human-condition-with-nic-gibson-_LV_GmgM More on Addictions, Faith & the Human Condition with Nic Gibson Oaks Ministry Collaborative 01:10:37 Jill talks more with Nic Gibson, lead pastor of High Point Church, about addictions, faith, and the human condition. Jill talks more with Nic Gibson, lead pastor of High Point Church, about addictions, faith, and the human condition. addictions & faith, oaks, high point church false full 4 2 d3a766c5-e022-41ba-8ea3-b865cd857d2a Addictions, Christian Faith, and the Human Condition with Nic Gibson Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:21:58 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/addictions-christian-faith-and-the-human-condition-_GNeqe1V Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website.

]]> Addictions, Christian Faith, and the Human Condition with Nic Gibson Oaks Ministry Collaborative 01:03:41 This episode is a recording from a talk at the Oaks Addiction & Faith Event in January, 2025. Nic Gibson, the Lead Pastor at High Point Church, talks about the integration of addictions, Christian faith, and the human condition. This episode is a recording from a talk at the Oaks Addiction & Faith Event in January, 2025. Nic Gibson, the Lead Pastor at High Point Church, talks about the integration of addictions, Christian faith, and the human condition. false full 3 2 b2c3b178-2bb2-41c2-ad5e-64717cab35b7 Loving through the Pain of Addictions with Dani Ebben Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website. 

]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:18:28 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Dani Ebben, Jill Reasa) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/loving-through-the-pain-of-addictions-with-dani-ebben-mMzSOdxm Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website. 

]]> Loving through the Pain of Addictions with Dani Ebben Dani Ebben, Jill Reasa 00:44:25 This episode is a recording from a talk at the Oaks Addiction & Faith Event in January, 2025. Dani Ebben from the Center for Christian Counseling talks about loving through the pain to support those with addictions. This episode is a recording from a talk at the Oaks Addiction & Faith Event in January, 2025. Dani Ebben from the Center for Christian Counseling talks about loving through the pain to support those with addictions. addictions & faith, oaks, high point church false full 2 2 5c4e25f8-92a2-4010-b3e2-2edc27401501 Breaking the Chains of Addictions with Kevin Doss Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website. 

]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 16:06:33 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Kevin Doss, Jill Reasa) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-the-chains-of-addictions-with-kevin-doss-rcckxd49 Find slides, content, and resources from the Addictions & Faith event on our website. 

]]> Breaking the Chains of Addictions with Kevin Doss Kevin Doss, Jill Reasa 00:42:00 This episode is a recording from a talk at the Oaks Addiction & Faith Event in January, 2025. Kevin Doss from Anesis Therapy Center talks about breaking the chains of addictions from a clinical psychological perspective. This episode is a recording from a talk at the Oaks Addiction & Faith Event in January, 2025. Kevin Doss from Anesis Therapy Center talks about breaking the chains of addictions from a clinical psychological perspective. addictions & faith, oaks, high point church false full 1 2 993c1d4d-31d2-4404-916d-f0213cd71b0a Bonus: Processing Anger (ft. Andy Schmitt) Andy Schmitt from Optiv Theology Podcast and Jill talk about a biblical understanding of anger, and how to identify, process, and reckon with it according to the gospel and the Scriptures. 

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:24:33 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/processinganger-YsTI_E1x Andy Schmitt from Optiv Theology Podcast and Jill talk about a biblical understanding of anger, and how to identify, process, and reckon with it according to the gospel and the Scriptures. 

]]> Bonus: Processing Anger (ft. Andy Schmitt) Oaks Ministry Collaborative 01:11:10 Andy Schmitt from Optiv Theology Podcast and Jill talk about a biblical understanding of anger, and how to identify, process, and reckon with it according to the gospel and the Scriptures. Andy Schmitt from Optiv Theology Podcast and Jill talk about a biblical understanding of anger, and how to identify, process, and reckon with it according to the gospel and the Scriptures. false bonus 1 f2b2184d-2916-47a5-9ebf-e80218ae2e62 Bonus: Processing Our Emotions with God and Others with Nic Gibson (ft. Jill Reasa) Nic Gibson, Lead Pastor of High Point Church, speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about effectively processing our emotions with God and others. 

]]> Sat, 9 Sep 2023 16:32:46 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-processing-our-emotions-with-god-and-others-with-nic-gibson-ft-jill-reasa-zdGs_1Kx Nic Gibson, Lead Pastor of High Point Church, speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about effectively processing our emotions with God and others. 

]]> Bonus: Processing Our Emotions with God and Others with Nic Gibson (ft. Jill Reasa) Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:53:28 Nic Gibson, Lead Pastor of High Point Church, speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about effectively processing our emotions with God and others. Nic Gibson, Lead Pastor of High Point Church, speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about effectively processing our emotions with God and others. false bonus 1 596b5ba4-15c4-414a-ac3a-88065b8faedf Bonus: Identifying Our Emotions with Dani Ebben Dani Ebben, LCSW, SAC speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about identifying our emotions and the purposes of our emotions. 

 

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]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 02:04:39 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-identifying-our-emotions-with-dani-ebben-JpXtbWE7 Dani Ebben, LCSW, SAC speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about identifying our emotions and the purposes of our emotions. 

 

www.oakscollaborative.com

]]> Bonus: Identifying Our Emotions with Dani Ebben Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:50:27 Dani Ebben, LCSW, SAC speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about identifying our emotions and the purposes of our emotions. Dani Ebben, LCSW, SAC speaks at the Oaks Summer Event on August 4, 2023, about identifying our emotions and the purposes of our emotions. false bonus 1 f918878c-75eb-46fa-a863-962a0a257cc1 #3 // Is Integration Possible? (Pt. II) Jill and Nic discuss where theology and psychology diverge. 

 

Oaks Website: www.oakscollaborative.com

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 14:28:29 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/3-is-integration-possible-pt-ii-_AdLCq52 Jill and Nic discuss where theology and psychology diverge. 

 

Oaks Website: www.oakscollaborative.com

]]> #3 // Is Integration Possible? (Pt. II) Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:29:59 Jill and Nic discuss where theology and psychology diverge. Jill and Nic discuss where theology and psychology diverge. false full 3 1 053da8cd-fb5b-4c92-99d0-d2ca05a2f66f #2 // Is Integration Possible? (Pt I) Jill and Nic discuss the integration of psychology and theology for ministry within the local church.

 


 

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 16:08:52 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Oaks Ministry Collaborative) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/2-is-integration-possible-eYWwdNPq Jill and Nic discuss the integration of psychology and theology for ministry within the local church.

 


 

]]> #2 // Is Integration Possible? (Pt I) Oaks Ministry Collaborative 00:55:30 Jill and Nic discuss the integration of psychology and theology for ministry within the local church. Jill and Nic discuss the integration of psychology and theology for ministry within the local church. false full 2 1 887881cc-651d-4b2a-aee3-048b6f21713f #1 // What is Oaks? Jill and Nic introduce the Oaks podcast which exists to bring biblical clarity on psychological issues and equip the local church to be a rehabilitative community for people who are in the healing process.

 

Get connected into rehabilitative relationships for your healing process at highpointchurch.org/oaks. 

Email your questions to us at oaks@highpointchurch.org. 

Podcast art: Scott Khail

Music: "Disembark" by Birocratic (https://open.spotify.com/track/1jIFgXbiyPSl7lQKoJKl02?si=d516894ee9f047eb) 

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:18:54 +0000 oaks@highpointchurch.org (Jill Reasa, Nic Gibson) https://oaks-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/1-what-is-oaks-pgg7nRSQ Jill and Nic introduce the Oaks podcast which exists to bring biblical clarity on psychological issues and equip the local church to be a rehabilitative community for people who are in the healing process.

 

Get connected into rehabilitative relationships for your healing process at highpointchurch.org/oaks. 

Email your questions to us at oaks@highpointchurch.org. 

Podcast art: Scott Khail

Music: "Disembark" by Birocratic (https://open.spotify.com/track/1jIFgXbiyPSl7lQKoJKl02?si=d516894ee9f047eb) 

]]> #1 // What is Oaks? Jill Reasa, Nic Gibson 00:33:45 Jill and Nic introduce the Oaks podcast which exists to bring biblical clarity on psychological issues and equip the local church to be a rehabilitative community for people who are in the healing process. Jill and Nic introduce the Oaks podcast which exists to bring biblical clarity on psychological issues and equip the local church to be a rehabilitative community for people who are in the healing process. healing, theology, psychology, church false full 1 1