Rise with Brian Turner

Many believers are deeply committed to faithfulness. They show up, endure hardship, and continue to serve—even when the inner cost quietly accumulates. Over time, strength that once sustained us can begin to feel heavy, not because we are weak, but because we have been carrying more than we were meant to carry alone. In this pastoral and reflective episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian invites...

Many believers expect that when God speaks, His guidance will be clear, direct, and immediate. So when clarity comes slowly—when direction unfolds in pieces rather than all at once—it can feel confusing, frustrating, or even disappointing. Slow guidance is often interpreted as silence, resistance, or delay. In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian invites listeners...

Many believers feel pressure to reach clarity quickly—to resolve questions, make decisions, and move forward with confidence. When answers do not come as expected, listening can begin to feel strained, and discernment can quietly turn into effort rather than trust. In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian invites listeners to slow down and consider a gentler, more f...

Many sincere believers struggle to discern God’s voice—not because they don’t care about obedience, but because discernment has quietly turned into self-critique. Instead of listening for the Spirit’s leading, they analyze, second-guess, and judge themselves, often mistaking anxiety for wisdom and harsh self-talk for spiritual maturity. In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Tu...

We live in a world that begins with behavior—fix the habit, change the outcome, move faster, do more. Scripture begins somewhere deeper: the heart. In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian invites listeners to slow down and reconsider where real transformation begins. Drawing from Proverbs, the teachings of Jesus, and the wisdom of Scripture, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐰...

Have you ever reached the end of a season and wondered whether you finished well—or simply survived? In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian speaks to the sacred tension many believers feel at the close of a year—gratitude mixed with regret, relief mixed with uncertainty, hope mixed with unanswered questions. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by biblical wisdom, thi...

Have you ever felt caught between hope and uncertainty—trusting God, yet still waiting for things to change? In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian speaks to the tension many believers carry during seasons of waiting—especially when prayers feel unanswered and peace feels distant. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by the Advent truth of Immanuel—God with us, this e...

Have you ever wondered if God is really speaking to you—or if the noise of life is drowning Him out? In this timely and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian gently addresses one of the most common questions believers ask: How do I hear God’s voice in a loud, busy, and distracting world? Drawing from Scripture and grounded in a Spirit-led, relational faith, this episode removes pressur...

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you lack faith—but because you’re still living from an old identity? In this powerful second episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian invites listeners to step into one of the most foundational truths of the Christian life: who you are in Christ. Because you cannot rise into the life God created you to live while holding on to labels He never gave yo...

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡? In this powerful opening episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian gets real about the moments when life leaves you empty, exhausted, or at the end of your rope—and why those are the very places where Jesus meets you with transforming grace. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9, Jesus’ words to Paul become a...