Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

"Are you a pothead, Focker?!" 🤣 This unforgettable movie quote sets the stage for today’s thought-provoking episode! 🎥 We are starting our Hot Topics series by diving into marijuana use, its risks, and whether it aligns with a Christian lifestyle. 🌱✨ In this episode, Dr. Brent Simpson tackles the buzz (pun intended!) around cannabis with insights inspired by the New York Times article: "As Ame...

 Happy New Year! It’s time to make 2025 your most spiritually transformative year yet!  In this episode of Creating the Future with Brent Simpson, I sit down with Dr. Braxton Hunter, the president of Trinity College and Seminary and host of Trinity Radio, to talk about how a simple yet consistent discipline—daily Bible reading—can completely transform your life.  We’ll tackle big questions like:  ...

Writing Letters to God is a beautiful way to reflect on God's faithfulness while also looking forward to the future with The Lord! As we approach the end of the year, many of us look back and think about the ups, downs, and everything in between. But what if there was a way to channel those reflections into something deeply spiritual and transformative? In this episode,  Dr. Brent Simpson sits dow...

⭐ Welcome to part 2 of our Special Christmas Series! ⭐ Merry Christmas, friends! 🎄 This week, we continue our deep dive into the fascinating history of Christmas with none other than James Cooper of WhyChristmas.com – one of the best sources out there for all things Christmas! If you’ve ever wondered about the roots of your favorite traditions, debated the best Christmas carol, or wrestled with...

⭐ Welcome to our Christmas Special Series! ⭐ It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re diving deep into the history, traditions, and stories that make Christmas so special for believers around the world! In this exciting two-part series, we are thrilled to welcome James Cooper, the creator of WhyChristmas.com – one of the most trusted and fun resources for learning about the traditions...

We all want to live a life of significance. We desire to be the type of person that leaves a legacy. Yet, American culture has engrained in us that it’s more interesting to do legendary things than to live a life of legacy. In today’s podcast, Dr. Brent will explain the difference between becoming a living legend and leaving a legacy. And here’s a hint… Significance and selfishness cannot go toget...

What really happened on that first Thanksgiving? What did they eat? Who were the Pilgrims? What were they thinking? What games did they play? In this recast from 2021, Historian Dr. Robert Tracey McKenzie joins us to share the real story of the first thanksgiving in 1621 and what we can learn from it today. A few of the things we discuss: Was the FIRST thanksgiving actually in 1621? Why did the Pi...

We grew up in an era of radical individualism, where the promise was that true happiness would come from being completely self-reliant and free from needing others. But both Scripture and science have revealed the truth—this idea doesn’t hold up. We need each other. We were Created for Community. In his letter to the church in Corinth, Paul unveils what he calls "the most excellent way" for commun...

James 5:15 states that "The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up."  Many of us know it in the King James, which states: "The prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up"So what is a "prayer of faith"? How is that different from any other prayer? In this episode Dr. Brent with discuss what the prayer of faith is and then give p...

Where does the separation of Church and State come from and what does it mean? When should a Christian practice Civil Disobedience? Let's talk about this and more on today's CTF podcast? Visit the Arise Church YouTube Channel for content: @myarisechurch For more info on Arise Church visit: MyAriseChurch.com For more info on Dr. Brent Simpson visit:  BrentSimpson.com Creating the Future with Brent...

In this episode, a white registered independent voting pastor (Dr. Brent), a black registered independent voting pastor (Pastor Keren Emmanuel), and a female voting pastor (Pastor Tina Blount) sit down to discuss the top issues in this election, which political party best addresses those topics, and which candidate they will be voting for in the 2024 presidential election. Visit the Arise Church Y...

It’s that spooky time of year again! And everyone has an opinion on if Christians should celebrate Halloween. In this episode Dr. Brent gives some clear guidance on how Christians should respond to Halloween. Visit the Arise Church YouTube Channel for content: https://www.youtube.com/@myarisechurch For more info on Arise Church visit: MyAriseChurch.com For more info on Dr. Brent Simpson visit: Bre...

Paul was undoubtable the most influential human in world history not named Jesus. This May you have a chance to follow his steps across the Mediterranean isles and also visit the ancient runis of all 7 Churches of Revelation. At each site you will receive insightful Biblical teaching from Dr. Brent Simpson and Dr. Joe Davis that is sure to bring your Bible to life! For more information, or to sign...

We all experience formal and informal education throughout life. However, we tend to treat education as if it only comes to 2 areas: The mind and the body. In this episode, Dr. Brent shares that spiritual knowledge is just as valuable as mental and physical knowledge, and that it is essential for seeking to live life in the Kingdom of God.   Visit the Arise Church YouTube Channel for content: http...

Many Christians have accepted Jesus as their savior, yet they have never been through the process of soul restoration. In this episode, Dr. Brent interviews Pastor Len Harper, author of the Restoration Manual, who shares his insights from more than 40 years of full-time ministry on the four step process of soul restoration.   Visit the Arise Church YouTube Channel for content: https://www.youtube....

How do you know when your soul is wounded? And how do you begin healing it? In this short teaching, Dr. Brent will give you practical advice on how you can recognize and begin the process of healing your soul. Visit the Arise Church YouTube Channel for more teaching on how to find Soul Rest here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUaxGtbiC7Y&list=PLQqhw3LeXwhF_w0vazJ3S-BM7qhBF1AZp For more inf...

In this inspiring teaching, Dr. Brent will give you practical advice on how you can align your soul and create harmony within your inner life through the acronym BREATHE. Join us today and let your soul breathe. This teaching is a bridge that begins with this message from Dr. Brent at ARISE Church: How to experience rest and abundant life in your soul | Dr Brent Simpson (youtube.com) For more info...

Have you ever returned from vacation feeling like you needed a vacation from your vacation? Let's address why that is and how to fix it today on Creating the Future! In this episode, Dr. Brent shares that God desires you to have Soul Rest, the reasons why we often don't find rest, and then he reveals some practical steps for finding rest for your whole soul. This teaching is a bridge that begins w...

He has the robe, the gavel, the authority, and a tremendous weight of responsibility. Yet he finds his role incredibly fulfilling and believes he was ordained to sit on the bench as a judge. Today on Creating the Future we interview Hillsborough County Circuit Judge, Jared Smith, and find out how and why he became a judge as well as the best and worst parts of his weighty profession. For more info...

On the one year anniversary of his heart attack, Brent shares with a small group of individuals the powerful spiritual lesson he learned that needs to be recaptured during this unique moment in history. This audio is not professional, but the message is lifechanging. Philippians 1:21-25 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful la...

Have you ever had a series of unusually bad thing happen and wondered "Is this a spiritual attack or just me"? In this podcast teaching Pastor Brent and Ada explain the soul, how complicated we are, and how to tell if what you are going through is a spiritual attack or just you. For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/ To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTub...

Easter is the biggest holiday (holy-day) in the Christian Calendar. It's the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. But, as 21st century educated and rational people, should we still believe in a literal resurrection? Paul said "If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." 1 Cor 15:14. In this 2 part conversation with Dr. Joe Davis, we will answer the questio...

Easter is the biggest holiday (holy-day) in the Christian Calendar. It's the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. But, as 21st century educated and rational people, should we still believe in a literal resurrection? Paul said "If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." 1 Cor 15:14. In this 2 part conversation with Dr. Joe Davis, we will answer the questio...

Many lives have defining moments that alter the course of ones entire future. These paradigm shifting moments come in many shapes and sizes, and sometimes have a supernatural origin. That was the case for Michael Dow, who in a moment went from a rage filled drug dealer to a new creation. Hear his amazing inspirational story on today's podcast.   Learn more about Michael here: https://burningones.o...

Is America collapsing before our eyes? In this 2 part episode of Creating the Future, Brent sits down with Pastor Ken McAnulty to discuss "is" America collapsing, if so, "why" is it collapsing, and then what do we do about this collapse.     For more information about Brent Simpson:  http://brentsimpson.com/ To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c...