Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

📖 Episode Description: In this episode, I sit down with Steven Widner, University of South Florida Chi Alpha Director, to unpack one of the most pressing questions facing young adults today: Is it a good practice to live together before marriage? Drawing from a detailed study and years of ministry experience, we tackle: The cultural rise of cohabitation and why it seems so normal. What research r...

📖 Episode Description: In this episode of Creating the Future, we continue the More Than Me series with a powerful look at the mission of the Church. The Church is not just about attracting crowds or offering self-help. It exists to be a Kingdom outpost—a place where heaven touches earth. In this message we explore: Why the Kingdom of God is both a present reality and a future inheritance. How Je...

📖 Episode Description: This bonus episode of Creating the Future steps aside from our normal rhythm to reflect on the personal character of Charlie Kirk in the wake of his tragic death. In a world full of soundbites and secondhand opinions, it’s vital to return to original sources if we want to understand truth. That’s why in this episode, we lean on the words of my friend and mentor Dr. Frank Tu...

📖 Episode Description: In this special 1700-year anniversary conversation on the Nicene Creed, I sit down with author and scholar Dr. Bryan Litfin to discuss his groundbreaking new book The Story of the Trinity: Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed. Together we explore: Why the early church used baptism creeds to shape faith and discipleship. The question: Was Jesus really Go...

📖 Episode Description: In this special episode, I respond to the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. While I didn’t follow him closely, I saw in him a man unafraid to speak truth in a culture that often rejects it—a man who claimed Christ and lived with what seemed to be a prophetic call to confront wrongs in society. Together we reflect on: Why truth-tellers often become targets of hate and violence....

Welcome to Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson — where we dive into stories, truths, and deep questions that help shape our faith, our families, and our future. In this episode, Dr. Brent unpacks one of the most common questions Christians ask: “Which Bible should I read?” With so many translations and formats available, it can feel overwhelming. Should you go digital or physical? NIV or ES...

👋 In This Episode Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Pete Kramer to unpack the rich history and ongoing importance of education in Christianity. From medieval monasteries to Ivy League campuses, Christians have historically led in creating institutions that shaped civilization. So what happened? And why must we reclaim this calling today?   Together they explore: 🕰️ The Origins – How monaste...

📺 Are We Saved by Faith or Works? Here's the Truth Most Christians Miss 🎙️ Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson 👉 Subscribe for weekly content that helps shape your faith, your family, and your future.   🔥 In This Episode: One of the most misunderstood questions in Christianity: Are we saved by faith… or by works? In this episode, Dr. Brent Simpson brings clarity to the debate by breaking...

📺 Were the Disciples Just Teenagers? What We’ve Missed About Who Jesus Chose 🎙️ Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson 👉 Subscribe for weekly truth that shapes our faith, families, and future.   🔥 In This Episode: What if Jesus didn’t choose religious experts to be His first followers… but teenagers? In this episode, Dr. Brent unpacks the compelling biblical and historical evidence that mos...

🧠 In This Episode: 🎧 Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson Episode: Discover Your Working Genius (with Tina Blount) 🔧 Based on The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni ⚙️ In This Episode: What if the frustration you feel at work isn’t a lack of talent… but a mismatch of genius? In this powerful conclusion to our 4-part series, Dr. Brent Simpson talks with Tina Blount, a certifie...

🌳 In This Episode: What if your next job—or your next calling—isn’t a straight line, but a living tree full of divine branches and possibilities? In this inspiring third installment of our 4-part series, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with coach, author, and career strategist Tina Blount to talk about how to discover your next step when you feel stuck, unsure, or simply ready for something new. Draw...

🧠 In This Episode: Nervous about interviews? You're not alone. In this practical and empowering episode, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with career coach and recruiting expert Tina Blount to uncover what really makes someone stand out in a job interview—without sounding rehearsed, robotic, or arrogant. With over 20 years of experience in hiring and coaching, Tina shares wisdom that will change the w...

🧠 In This Episode: If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to write a resume that opens doors, this episode is for you! Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with resume strategist and career coach Tina Blount—a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in hiring, interviewing, and coaching job seekers—to talk all things resumes, mindset, and finding your next opportunity. Whether you’re just s...

🎆 Was America actually founded as a Christian nation? Or is that just patriotic myth? This 4th of July, Dr. Brent Simpson takes you beyond the fireworks and into the foundation of our country’s soul. You’ll uncover the spiritual roots of America that schools rarely teach—from revival fires to prayer meetings in Congress to why our Constitution only works with the Christian moral guardrails.   👀...

Is this the war of Gog and Magog? Is Jesus coming back next week? Is it wrong to even ask? In this episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, we dive into: How Christians should respond to the Israel-Iran war Why spiritual revival is rising even while rockets fall The 5 biggest mistakes Christians make when interpreting end-times prophecy How to pray, think, and live with wisdom—not fe...

What if you were already free… but no one ever told you? That’s the powerful story behind Juneteenth—when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas didn’t hear about their freedom until two and a half years after it was declared. And today, that story still speaks. In this episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, we explore: The historical roots of Juneteenth and what actually happened in...

What makes a great dad? This Father’s Day weekend, Dr. Brent Simpson shares the one thing every truly great father has in common—and it’s not what the world usually celebrates. It’s not money, wisdom, or having all the answers. It’s something far simpler… but far more powerful: presence. Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and real-life experience, this episode unpacks why being present—not perf...

On this powerful Pentecost weekend episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, we're joined by Marziyeh Amirizadeh, Iranian Christian author of A Love Journey with God. Her story is nothing short of miraculous. Marziyeh was arrested in Iran for boldly sharing her faith and spent 259 days in the notorious Evin Prison—but what sustained her through the darkest nights was not just courage…...

This special Memorial Day weekend episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson is unlike anything you’ve heard before. We’re joined once again by Dr. Paul Ai, a former Vietnamese witchdoctor turned apostle, who delivers a deeply personal and powerful message—directly to American Vietnam veterans. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Ai shares how the sacrifice of U.S. soldiers during the Vietna...

Brace yourself. This is one of the most controversial episodes we’ve ever done. In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Paul Ai—a former Buddhist monk and Vietnamese witchdoctor turned Christian apostle—we dive headfirst into highly debated issues in the Church today: 🧘‍♂️ Is yoga spiritually dangerous—even if it’s just exercise? 🖋️ Do tattoos open spiritual doors—intentionally or unintentionally?...

Welcome to Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson — where we dive into stories, truths, and deep questions that help shape our faith, our families, and our future. In this episode, we're talking about something EVERYONE wrestles with: Finding Your Purpose. Have you ever felt worn out, overwhelmed, or just going through the motions? It might not be that you're doing too much... it might be that...

Show Notes (YouTube Description): Welcome back to Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson — where we dive into stories, truths, and deep questions that help shape our faith, our families, and our future. Today’s episode breaks down the Amazon Prime hit series House of David (Season 1) — a show that’s captured the imagination of believers and skeptics alike. But how much of it is actually ground...

Welcome back to Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson—where we dive into stories, truths, and deep questions that help shape our faith and our future. In today’s episode, filmed from my home office, we’re cracking open the meaning behind your favorite Easter traditions. 🐣🐰🧺 Are Easter eggs, bunnies, baskets, and dressy clothes innocent fun... or lingering remnants of pagan rituals? Should...

Is “Easter” a word rooted in paganism—or is that just a myth? 🤔 In this episode of Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson dives deep into the origins of the word "Easter" and whether Christians should be using it at all. With passion and scholarly insight, Brent separates fact from fiction using historical sources, linguistic research, and biblical wisdom.   Here’s what you’ll learn: 📜 Where the...

How does quantum physics connect to prayer? 🤯 Today, I release my FULL, one hour and forty five minute conversation with Dr. Craig Sterling on the eye-opening subject of science, faith, and the unseen realm. Many think science and faith are at odds, but what if modern physics is actually proving what the Bible has said all along? 🔹 In this episode, we explore: 🔎 Truth – Why we should not fear s...