Oscar Banks is a pastor and mindset coach who has spent years helping people renew their minds and return to the heart of Jesus. From leading his church in St. Petersburg to developing affordable housing in his community, he believes real transformation begins when Christ becomes the center.

In this episode of The Rooted Dad Podcast, Logan and Oscar talk about what it means to stay grounded in your faith when the world feels loud, how Jesus meets us in our pain, and why our hardest seasons often become the stories that heal others. They also reflect on mentorship, legacy, and the mindset every dad needs to lead with love and conviction.

Tune in for a hope-filled conversation about faith, resilience, and the power of keeping Jesus at the center of it all.

Presented by Trust and Will: Trustandwill.com/rooted

00:00 – Opening Message 02:36 – Introducing Oscar Banks 03:43 – How Logan and Oscar Met 05:23 – Oscar’s Background and Calling 06:13 – Pastoring Through the Pandemic 07:05 – Why Affordable Housing Matters 08:12 – A Revival in This Generation 09:28 – Politics, Division, and the Church 14:09 – Keeping Jesus at the Center 16:06 – What Jesus Really Taught 18:22 – Grace, Judgment, and Blind Spots 22:00 – Why God Allows Hard Seasons 29:04 – Pain, Perspective, and God’s Presence 32:24 – Job’s Story and Staying Rooted 34:31 – Logan’s Miscarriage Story 37:03 – Turning Pain Into Purpose 40:00 – Mentorship That Shapes a Man 44:06 – Being a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer 46:14 – The Three People Every Man Needs 48:08 – What Legacy Means to Oscar 51:36 – The Power of Forgiveness 55:14 – How to Connect with Oscar 56:33 – Final Encouragement + Outro

Follow Oscar Banks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscarbanks4/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@palmlakecctv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PastorOBanks/ Website: https://masteringmindsetrenewal.com/

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