Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

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 with this message from Dr. Brent at ARISE Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kouYAJJEGfQ For more info on Arise Church visit: MyAriseChurch.com For more info on Brent Simpson visit: BrentSimpson.com Creating the Future with Brent Simpson is also available on audio podcast in most podcasts providers, or on podbean here: https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/

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 information about Judge Jared Smith: http://www.judgejaredsmith.com/ For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/ To subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpson To subscribe to our audio podcast: https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/ To follow Brent Simpson on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com

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 labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know!  I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;  but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.  Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/ To subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpson To follow Brent Simpson on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com

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 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpson To follow Brent Simpson on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com

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 questions: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? And if He did, why does it matter. Learn more about Dr. Davis here: https://www.seu.edu/academics/faculty/jhdavis/ For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/ To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpson To follow Brent Simpson on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com

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 questions: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? And if He did, why does it matter. Learn more about Dr. Davis here: https://www.seu.edu/academics/faculty/jhdavis/ For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/ To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpson To follow Brent Simpson on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/  For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

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.org/  For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/ 

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/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

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.

How do we bring racial healing and fight injustice? By overcoming evil with good! And that's exactly what happened when Johnny Lee Clary, the "Imperial Wizard of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan" met NAACP leader and friend of Martin Luther King Jr., and Wade Watts. Here this powerful story of healing and what we can learn from the example of Rev. Wade Watt's incredible love. For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

Cody Byrns is an award-winning speaker and a #1 best-selling author. His life underwent a major shift in 2013 after a horrific traffic accident left his body burned and scarred. After years of countless surgeries, and innumerable physical and emotional hurdles, Cody has since founded his own non-profit Burn Foundation, and is on a mission to spread his story of inspiration, hope, and recovery to everyone he meets. Cody has been featured on many TV and radio shows around the world, and his message has encouraged thousands. Be prepared to have an experience that will motivate you to move out of bondage into a life of freedom!FREE PDF Download of Cody's EPIC Life Game Plan for viewers and listeners: www.EpicLifeGamePlan.comCody's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scar-Release-Breaking-Yesterdays-Troubles-ebook/dp/B079H8RPZH/Learn more about Cody here: codybyrns.com For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/ 

What really happened on that first Thanksgiving? Historian Dr. Robert Tracey McKenzie joins us for this special episode of Creating the Future 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 Pilgrims come to the new world?What was their relationship with the native Americans?Who was Squanto and was he a divinely appointed answer to prayer?What food did they eat and games did they play on the 1st Thanksgiving?Share this episode with the whole family and all your friends and remember the real story of Thanksgiving this year! To learn more about Dr. McKenzie: https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/tracy-mckenzie/To buy his book "The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History" or any of his other books:  https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Tracy-McKenzie/e/B001HPMZW8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1To follow Dr. McKenzie's blog: https://faithandamericanhistory.wordpress.com/ Wheaton CollegeTracy McKenzieWheaton College (IL) Faculty Profile for Tracy McKenzie, Ph.D., Arthur F. Holmes Chair of Faith and Learning and Professor of History. amazon.comRobert Tracy McKenzieFollow Robert Tracy McKenzie and explore their bibliography from Amazon.com's Robert Tracy McKenzie Author Page. (3 kB)https://m.media-amazon.com/images/G/01/author-pages/no-profile-image-placeholder-na._CB484118601_.png Faith and HistoryFaith and HistoryThinking Christianly about the American Past For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

You already know the temptation that could bring you down, therefore you must attack it before it attacks you!Whether you lead your family, a corporation, a church or in government, integrity is vital for every successful leader. Moral failings destroy the very foundation of everything a leader builds. Therefore, we must fight against the inner temptations and urges that could destroy what we're striving to create.In this episode of Creating the Future we will talk about integrity and some practical steps to winning the battles within.For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

In post-Christian America, Science replaces the Bible (standard of truth), Government takes the place of the church, and politicians become the the new pastors. Let's dive deep today into the philosophical roots of what we are seeing in America today. For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

We are in a political season full tensions, anger, and yelling from both parties. That's why we wanted to bring you this debate between Christian commentator David French and Christian radio host and author Eric Metaxas on whether Christians should vote for Donald Trump in the presidential election.This debate was generously provided for our use by John Brown University's Center for Faith and Flourishing. To learn more about John Brown University's Center for Faith and Flourishing: https://faith-and-flourishing.org/For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

As a boy, Michael Owen went to the Little League World Series.As an adult, he was a successful business man.And now, he is running for a political office.Why would he run for an office and chose to put himself amidst political hatred?What has he learned from his journey so far, and what goes on behind the scenes?How do we bring unity to our disunified America? We answer these questions and many more on this weeks edition of Creating the Future! To learn more about Michael Owen: https://votemichaelowen.com/For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

Peter Drucker famously said "Culture eats strategy for breakfast."Brent recently spoke for a True Builders company meeting and discovered an incredible culture within this rapidly growing company. So Brent wanted to interview them to share their secrets with other organizational leaders.Business leaders and entrepreneurs will benefit greatly from todays podcast as we learn both strategy and culture from True Builders founders, Isaac Turpin and Mark Lever, and hear their story growth, success, and the accompanying challenges.To learn more about True Builders: https://www.true-builders.com/For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

Johnnie Wilson is an icon in youth ministry in the church world. He served as youth pastor (& now Executive Pastor) at Faith Assembly in Orlando, Florida, for more than 20 years and ministered to about 1,700 students each week. He now serves as Executive Pastor and is watching the church continue in a growth posture.This interview and conversation was recorded live at a ministers event in central Florida.To learn more about Johnnie Wilson: https://faithassembly.org/ For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

Have you ever wondered what the creative process was for movie and documentary makers? In this episode of Creating the Future we will explore the story of how Bob Rose became a filmmaker and what inspires his created process.  To learn more about Bob Rose and Instaband: https://instabandmovie.com/ For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

Many successful people secretly struggle with the Imposter Syndrome. It can be very difficult to silence that inner critic who constantly reminds you that you're not as good as people think you are. In episode 21 of Creating the Future hear the testimony of Angel Everett who defeated this inner imposter to graduate from one of the most prestigious law schools on the world.For more information about Angel Everett, or Harvard and Hardship: https://www.harvardandhardshipllc.com/ For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpson For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

On April 3rd, 1963 the Birmingham, Alabama civil rights campaign began with coordinated marches and sit-ins against racism and racial segregation in Birmingham. On April 10th, Birmingham Judge W. A. Jenkins Jr. issued an injunction against "parading, demonstrating, boycotting, trespassing and picketing." Leaders of the civil rights campaign quickly announced they would disobey the ruling. Therefore, on April 12, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested, along with many other marchers.   A friend was able to smuggle him in a newspaper from April 12, which contained "A Call for Unity", a statement by eight Alabama clergymen against King and his methods. The letter affected Rev. King deeply, and from his cell he began to write a response to the “A Call to Unity” clergymen. He began writing his response on the margins of the newspaper, then on scraps of writing paper supplied by friends, and then it was concluded on a pad the attorneys were allowed to leave him. This response became known as a “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” and was eventually published in June of 1963 in several magazines. It became a seminal work of Rev. King and has gone on to become one of the most important letters in the Civil Rights Movement. It is for this reason, that we at Arise Church decided to resurrect this old letter in the voices of some of our members. As Rev. King wrote, we must all continually strive to “Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.”For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/ To watch or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

What is Post-Christian? What does it mean, where is it going and how should The Church respond?This is a teaching done live for the staff at Arise Church.  For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

Why would someone risk their life to escape communism? Hear firsthand the amazing story of Marisel Lorenzo, and find out why and how she made the incredibly daring trip from communist Cuba to the free United States. For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

America is in desperate need of people who can see beyond the physical world and engage the spiritual world through prayer.In this episode we discuss the real spiritual warfare happening over our nation and how we can wage war in the heavenlies through prayer.For more information about Pastor Eugene Davis and Living Faith Church: https://www.lflive.org/ For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

Welcome to episode 16 where we talk about Black Lives Matter! Many years ago, the LGBTQ movement leached itself onto the civil right movement. Virtually every black person I know is irritated by this fact. However, irritated or not, LGBTQ has become the new black. And that is why we MUST be able to differentiate from Black Lives Matter affirmation from the Black Lives Matter organization/movement. Let me be clear: We must affirm that Black Lives Matter - Where there is racism, injustice, and police brutality, we must fight together to heal our nation’s wrongs.But here’s the think, the Black Lives matter organization is anti-Christian, anti-family, and is trying to pave the way for the LGBTQ community. If you don’t believe me, just read this from their “about us” portion of their website. “We are guided by the fact that all Black lives matter, regardless of actual or perceived sexual identity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, ability, disability, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, immigration status, or location. We make space for transgender brothers and sisters to participate and lead. We are self-reflexive and do the work required to dismantle cisgender privilege and uplift Black trans folk, especially Black trans women who continue to be disproportionately impacted by trans-antagonistic violence…. We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure… We foster a queer‐affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking.” “We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure” – the male/female mom/dad family is not Western, it’s everywhere across the globe… and when disrupted, we end up with chaos. If you’ve never see the statistics of kids growing up in two parent compared to one parent homes, then look them up. It’s abundantly clear, kids do better in two parent, mom and dad, (nuclear family) homes. Clearly, BLM is not just about dismantling white privilege, but “heterosexual privilege.” BLM is a movement that's moving far beyond many realize. Hate speech is ambiguous. It is hard to define. Obvious hate speech, which is purposely derogatory and/or inflammatory, and should never be tolerated about anyone made in the image of God. But now hate speech has gone, and is going, way beyond that. Now anyone who dares to disagree with me is hating me… or worse, hate speech has become anyone who ever said something I don’t like. The truly frightening thing about this is that on the back of the BLM truck is the LGBTQ agenda. Where BLM goes, LGBTQ goes. So as BLM fights to tear down statues, monuments and institutions (sometimes there’s a cause for this) that are deemed offensive, our LGBTQ friends will soon be right behind them ready to “dismantle cisgender privilege” and freeing us from the “tight grip of heteronormative thinking”… and where is the most obvious place to start? The Church. Anyone who doesn’t agree with my LGBTQ friends agenda will be seen as the enemy and be deemed as haters full of hate speech. Therefore, Churches that teach that the practices of the LGBTQ community is sin will need to be shut down. Even lovingly saying they are wrong will be hatred that needs to eradicated… and thus The Church, as we know it in America will be in a battle for survival against a culture dead-set on removing “homophobia.” It's crazy how some who demand tolerance are so intolerant. Let him who has ears listen! Be forewarned, THIS is not far away… Months, not years. Some will scoff at this and think I’m crazy. Some will think I’m homophobic and should shut up… which helps make my point. Others will wake up and recognize the warning signs.We must affirm black lives and fight for justice together. However, we must also denounce the Black Lives Matter organization/movement. A poison that helps one day but kills the next is the most dangerous, because we are tempted to share it with another. Any good that it does, will quickly be replaced by its evil agenda.For more info on Kingsley Grant: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/ For more info on Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/ To follow Brent Simpson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/ For more info on Arise Church: https://myarisechurch.com/

We are obviously in a unique season in the history of America, and it would be easy to become lost and confused amidst the traffic of politics, pandemics, and racial tension. In this episode of Creating the Future Dr. Michael Brown brings some clarity to our incredibly confusing world.A few of the topics we cover are: How this period is like the 1960's and how it's a trajectory moment in American history, the difference between the Black Lives Matter affirmation and the organization, and what is God doing behind the scenes during this unique season.This conversation was originally recorded for Arise Church viewers.To watch this conversation click here.To learn more about Dr. Michael Brown click here.To learn more about Brent Simpson click here.To learn more about Arise Church click here.

The Apostle Paul once wrote that "My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power." (1 Cor 2:4) Have modern Christians become people with persuasive words, but no real power? Do we have a form of godliness while denying it's power like Paul prophesied would come in the last days? (2 Tim 3:5)In this conversation Evangelist Sean Smith shares some amazing stories of how God is using him to only preach with persuasive words, but also to persuade through demonstrations of power. To follow us on Facebook click here.To watch this conversation on YouTube click here.For more info about Sean Smith click here. To order Sean's book "I Am Your Sign" from Amazon click here.To order Sean's book "Prophetic Evangelism" from Amazon click here.To order Brent's book "Where's the Beef" from Amazon click here.To learn more about Arise Church click here. To learn more about Brent Simpson click here. 

Welcome to episode 13 of Creating the Future!In this special episode we have a conversation with apologist Dr. Joe Davis of Southeastern University about how God can be good even amidst the Corona Virus. If you're a deep thinker, you will love this deep dive into philosophy and apologetics!To watch this conversation click here.  For more information on Brent Simpson click here. For more information about Arise Church click here.To follow the Creating the Future Facebook page click here.

Welcome to episode 12 of Creating the Future! This special bonus episode celebrates the life and legacy of Apologist Ravi Zacharias through the eyes of Michelle Tepper who worked alongside of Ravi during the last years of his life. .... A life that left a mark on the world that will not soon be forgotten. Michelle Tepper is an itinerant speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and Chaplain at the Zacharias Institute... and most importantly, she was a friend and colleague of Ravi. To watch this video click hereFor more information of Ravi's incredible life go to: https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-updates/ravi-zacharias-obituary?fbclid=IwAR2JW4Dl-Vq3bBx6v1IcGuDC0SyFJZWf1gOkP16TptVJqhx3LqqKjKsRKXAFor more information on Ravi Zacharias International Ministries: https://www.rzim.org/  For more information on Michelle Tepper go to: https://www.rzim.org/speakers/michelle-tepper For more information on Brent Simpson go to: http://brentsimpson.com/

Welcome to this special Memorial Day episode of Creating the Future!In this episode we have the amazing privilege to hear first hand accounts of American bravery and heroism during battle, including the famous Black Hawk Down incident from General Jerry Boykin.To learn more about General Boykin you can go to his Facebook Page or The Family Research Council.General Boykins books mentioned in this podcast are: Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedomand his brand new bookMan to Man: Rediscovering Masculinity in a Challenging World/ To learn more about Brent Simpson click here.To watch this conversation click here.

Welcome to episode 10 of CTF!To celebrate our tenth episode I am giving away 10 Startbicks $10 gift cards to 10 people who share this podcast on their social media and use #creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpson In this episode we interview Prophet Shawn Bolz and look into what God is doing outside the church doors.To watch this conversation click here. For more info on Shawn Bolz click hereFor more info on Brent Simpson click here

If you've never heard "The Dream King" testimony of Will Ford and Matt Lockett, it would benefit you to watch it or listen to it here before listening to this discussion. In this conversation Will and Matt go further into the discussion of what can heal racial divides in our country against the backdrop of their own amazing story. This was recorded live at Arise Church on the evening of October 13th, 2019 and being re-released due to current Auhmad Aubrey shooting. Is the dream of equality Dr. King envisioned still alive today? Can our historic national hurts still be healed? How can we rise above the racial tension threatening the nation? There is hope to heal the racial divide. The Dream King testimony is the astonishing true story of two men whose lives are woven together by history and the hidden hand of God. It reveals an inspiring narrative that exposes systemic injustice and delivers new keys for understanding the nation's past, present, and future. To watch this conversation click here. For more info on Will Ford click hereFor more info on the Dream Stream Ministry click hereFor more info on Arise Church click hereFor more info on Brent Simpson click here

This is the Amazing Testimony of "The Dream King" authors Will Ford and Matt Lockett as recorded live at Arise Church on October 13th, 2019 and being re-released due to current Auhmad Aubrey shooting and the current racial tension in America. Is the dream of equality Dr. King envisioned still alive today? Can our historic national hurts still be healed? How can we rise above the racial tension threatening the nation? There is hope to heal the racial divide. The Dream King testimony is the astonishing true story of two men whose lives are woven together by history and the hidden hand of God. It reveals an inspiring narrative that exposes systemic injustice and delivers new keys for understanding the nation's past, present, and future. To watch this conversation (highly recommended) go to: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonFor more info on Will Ford: https://willfordministries.com/ For more info on the Dream Stream Ministry: https://dreamstreamco.com/ For more info on Arise Church: https://myarisechurch.com/ For more info on Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com 

Do you ever fear that you're making the wrong decision? Do big decisions scare you? Then this is the episode for you, because we will all make big decisions, but this conversation will give you the tools to make them wisely.Welcome to episode 7! In this conversation Dr. Alan Ehler, author of "How to Make Big Decisions Wisely" will share practical, proven and sound advice on how we can make life's biggest decisions intelligently. To watch this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonFor more info on Allen Griffin: https://www.bigdecisionsbook.com/For more info on Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com 

Going back to school as an adult can be SO Intimidating! I know, I did it... twice. And I'm starting a doctoral program again in the fall.But have no fear, Dr. Allen Griffin just graduated with his doctorate and he is here to share some practical insights into how to succeed as an adult learner going back to college!To watch this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKI5h6QW3PPPrxkbK9ODzmw/featured?view_as=subscriber For more info on Allen Griffin: http://www.allengriffin.com or http://www.agministries.com For more info on Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com 

We have all heard of "Cabin Fever"... and during this time of Stay at Home orders and social distancing many of us are feeling it now. It's never been more important that we stay mentally healthy as we face isolation in unique ways.Ashley Burch is the manager of the Behavior Outreach Program of Tampa Bay, and in this conversation today we discuss our mental and behavior health during the COVID-19 Pandemic.To download Ashley's Behavior Health Flyer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w71khl8z6d0e5y1/FNF%20Brochure.pdf?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR1ktugFSAV2g-cQwntWFJ1Km4UI_UKs4crKNoaM51W8NNotnugHovIio6cTo learn more about Brent Simpson: BrentSimpson.com

How do we lead through this COVID-19 crisis? Episode 4 is a leadership talk Brent did for our the Brandon Chamber of Commerce to be shared with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits about how to lead through this unique time of crisis.To watch this talk: https://youtu.be/R9o_3VZQcfo For more info about Brent Simpson: see brentsimpson.comFor more info about the Brandon Chamber of Commerce: brandonchamber.com

If you enjoy revival history you'll love this podcast interview with Pastor Daniel Norris, author of "Trail of Fire: True Stories From Ten of the Most Powerful Moves of God", as he shares some incredible stories of revival that are sure to stir your soul and inspire you to seek a true move of God.For more info on Daniel or his ministry visit: https://www.trailoffire.org/ For more info on Brent Simpson: BrentSimpson.comTo see the video version of this podcast, or to subscribe to our YouTube channel go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKI5h6QW3PPPrxkbK9ODzmw?view_as=subscriber 

How should Christians handle this COVID-19 crisis? This interview with Dr. Michael Brown is about his new book, "When The World Stops: Words of Hope, Faith and Wisdom in the Midst of Crisis" that answers that very question.To purchase the book or learn more about Dr. Brown visit askdrbrown.org and also be sure to follow Dr Brown's daily radio show, Line of Fire Radio on your favorite podcast provider.  For more information about Brent Simpson: brentsimpson.com

Welcome to episode 1 of Creating the Future! An interview about miracles in a Tampa church.Pastor Caleb Hyers is the founder and senior leader of the Resting Place of Tampa. A dynamic young church where God consistently works in miracles and the supernatural. To learn more about Caleb or the Resting Place go to www.trptampa.comTo watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKI5h6QW3PPPrxkbK9ODzmw?view_as=subscriber To learn about Brent Simpson: Brentsimpson.com