Genesis Roundtable Discussion: Trust the Story

Part 3: Wrestling (Genesis 25 - 36)

Join hosts Harrison, Lauren, Amy, and Pastor Bill for the latest episode of the Genesis Roundtable Podcast as we explore the life of Jacob, as seen in Genesis 25 - 36. This episode is part three of our five-part series that coincides with our study "Trust the Story" at Oasis Church.  We delve into Jacob's journey of transformation and the power of God's grace, aiming to inspire your own reflections on identity, legacy, and faith. 0:00 - Introduction 2:17 - Having an Average Story 6:20 - The Value of Individual Stories 10:43 - Generational Nature of Faith 19:00 - Jacob’s Transformation 24:39 - Relational Fractures and Reconciliation 29:16 - The Gospel’s Invitation to Reconciliation 32:06 - Jacob’s Wrestling 36:10 - Authenticity vs Image Management 41:43 - The Meta-Narrative of Scripture 51:01 - Wrestling with God’s Sovereignty This episode encourages you to see your story as part of God's extraordinary plan.

Part 2: Promises (Genesis 12 - 25)

Join Harrison, Lauren, Amy and Pastor Bill for the latest episode of the Genesis Roundtable Podcast as we dive into the life of Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12 - 25. This episode is part two of our five-part series that coincides with our study "Trust the Story" at Oasis Church. We reflect on the journey of faith and the promises of God in a conversation designed to inspire your own discussions and reflections on faith, trust, and the unfolding story of God's Promises. 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Personal Reflections on Faith 5:09 - The Journey of Abraham 10:30 - Wrestling with Doubts and Questions 18:31 - Legacy and Impact of Abraham 31:58 - Faith in Action 50:02 - Trusting the Story This episode encourages you to see yourself as part of God's ongoing story.

Part 1: Foundations (Genesis 1 - 11)

In this episode of Oasis Church's Roundtable podcast, Lauren, Bill, Amy, and Harrison dive into the book of Genesis, exploring its themes and narratives. This episode includes a look at the first eleven chapters of Genesis, the beginning of the narrative of Scripture. We discuss the importance of community, the meta-narrative of creation, fall, rescue, and redemption, and how these themes are reflected in personal stories and relationships. Our conversation highlights the ongoing work of God in creation and redemption, emphasizing the importance of seeing Jesus at the center of our stories. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Meet the Hosts 00:04:39 - Community Building through Conversations 00:10:22 - Exploring Genesis: Foundations and Creative Overview to Trust the Story 00:18:46 - The Meta-narrative of Scripture and the Cycle of Grace and Redemption 00:28:46 - God as the Creator and Author 00:33:45 - Understanding Sin and Redemption, the Necessity of Jesus 00:42:45 - The Goodness of God in our Stories 00:49:26 - God’s Continuous Restoration Work