A Conversation on Pain, Suffering, & Trusting Jesus
PodcastWhat does hope look like in the middle of suffering? Suffering isn’t easy, but the Gospel gives us hope—that’s sometimes unexplainable. Brody had this conversation with Brooke Mitchell, SWO summer staffer, about how she’s faced the suffering of losing her … Continue reading
6 Books That Celebrate Biblical Womanhood & Manhood
Conferences & RetreatsThe biblical roles of manhood and womanhood are under attack from every direction in today’s culture. So, it’s vital that men and women of God arm themselves with the truths of Scripture. Here are six books that we recommend often … Continue reading
Jacob: Comfort, Selfishness, & Failed Leadership
PodcastAs crazy as your family reunions are, your family isn’t quite as crazy as Jacob and his kids. His selfish deceitfulness not only impacted his family right away but also continued through several generations. God had promised that Abraham (Jacob’s … Continue reading
SWO20 Update & Interview With Mo
Podcast, SMO Missions Camp, SummerThis week, Brody gave an update on how SWO20 Summer Camp has been going and let us in on a quick interview with his youngest son, Moses. SWO20 Update We’re 6 weeks into our summer at SWO20 and can’t be … Continue reading
4 Books that Help Christians Learn Biblical Doctrine & Theology
UncategorizedWe believe whole-heartedly in the value of studying and teaching biblical doctrine and theology to students. Our SWO teachers and pastors labor over theological issues and discussions that impact the core of our Christian faith. It’s vital that we know … Continue reading
Ruth: Jesus & His Crazy Grandmas
PodcastWe serve a God that is greater than the worse of human tragedies, and He has a purpose for our redemption. Throughout the time of the Judges, “Israel did what was right in their own eyes.” But Yahweh was working … Continue reading
SWO Music
Conferences & Retreats, SMO Missions Camp, SummerSWO Band Recordings In My Place (written by Will Morris) SWO19 Summer Band SWO18 Summer Band SWO17 Summer Band SWO16 Summer Band SWO13 Summer Band SWO9 2009 Summer Band SWO8 2008 Summer Band SWO6 2006 Summer Band SWO5 2005 Summer … Continue reading
Tamar: Jesus & His Crazy Grandmas
PodcastThere is no family more interesting that Jesus’ family. Rahab, Tamar, Ruth, and everyone in-between exemplifies the craziness of sin that Jesus was born into. And yet, He came anyway. He came into our world to redeem the depth of … Continue reading
Colossians Group Bible Study by Zach Mabry
This study guide will help you know how to study the Bible and help set a pace so you can study together. Each section of this guide will focus on a particular passage of the book of Colossians, provide context, … Continue reading
3 Books on Marriage
UncategorizedWe love marriage at SWO—mostly because the covenant of marriage was God’s idea. Chasing down the “best tips” for this or that don’t hold water until they are rooted in the Gospel. Here are a few Gospel-driven books that equip … Continue reading