Shift the Gravity (Audio)

God did amazing things in and through Traders Point in 2022! The end of a year is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the year we've just finished, as well as look ahead at what's coming in 2023. Pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett sit down to talk about their favorite big moments and even share some behind-the-scenes highlights from the year.

When a story catches our attention and engages us, we are more likely to absorb the message and the meaning within. That's why stories about how Christ has worked in our lives have such power – they're a link to the heart of God. In this episode, Pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett sit down to share their personal stories of what life was like before they had a relationship with Jesus and what life has been like since that transformation. Their stories are prime examples of why we lean in when someone shares how God has worked in their lives. Testimonies make a compelling impact! Resources mentioned // Podcast Details | tpcc.org/podcasts/episode-10 The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson Podcast Details | tpcc.org/podcasts/episode-11 Podcast Details | tpcc.org/podcasts/episode-9 Rooted | tpcc.org/rooted Speakers //  Aaron Brockett + Ryan Bramlett

Most leaders would say they didn't originally see themselves as a leader. It often takes an “I-see-in-you" conversation with potential leaders in order to call up their development. In this podcast episode, Pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett sit down with leadership directors Jordan Jones and Ashley Balke to discuss what leadership means in a biblical sense and how to equip others to develop their leadership potential. Leadership is all about shifting our focus outside ourselves and giving it to others – so is the leadership you're multiplying beautiful, healthy, and selfless? This episode has wisdom for leaders of all types.     Resources mentioned:  Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan  Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development by Eric Geiger

If our churches ceased to exist, would anyone in our communities notice or care? Pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett chat with outreach pastors Shannon Garcia and Emily Day about making a measurable difference in our local and global communities – an impact that would be noticed if we were gone. Their conversation covers core outreach principles – multiplying leaders, multiplying churches, and then meeting tangible needs – and addresses the most common reasons for not serving. As followers of Jesus, serving should be at the core of who we are. Resources mentioned // tpcc.org/serve Speakers // Aaron Brockett, Ryan Bramlett, Shannon Garcia, Emily Day

Working in the marketplace can be full-time ministry, even if it's not our vocation. Pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett sit down with executive leaders Toni McEwan and Jasen Coldiron to talk about what it means to represent Christ in the workplace. Their conversation covers the opportunities and challenges of marketplace leadership, including how to navigate conflict, manage expectations, and develop healthy routines. As our influence grows in the workplace, there can be more pressure, but there's also greater opportunity to shine bright for Jesus.  Resources mentioned:  Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud  When by Daniel H. Pink 

The next generation is growing up in a unique cultural and digital climate. What are some of their biggest challenges and influences, and how can adults come alongside them to navigate the issues that matter most to them? Aaron Brockett talks with youth pastor Anne Wilson and kids pastor Anthony Hunt for a conversation full of wisdom and insight. Includes practical tips and encouragement for anyone who wants to better understand and influence the next generation to love Jesus. Resources: Seen by Will Hutcherson and Chinwe Williams Traders Point Kids: tpcc.org/kids Traders Point Youth: tpcc.org/youth

What is it like to be a pastor's kid, especially in the age of social media and unique cultural pressures? In this podcast episode, Aaron Brockett has an honest conversation with his teenage daughters, Campbell and Kennedi. They talk about life in the spotlight, peer pressure, dating, their faith journeys, and the biggest challenges teenagers are facing today. Whether you're a teen or you're parenting or mentoring one, this interview has wisdom and encouragement for you. 

A key component of leadership is influence, and we all have influence wherever we are. In this first episode of season 2, Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett sit down with NFL quarterback Carson Wentz to talk about the role of influence in his life. Who has impacted him in his walk with Jesus, and how is he intentionally influencing others both on and off the football field? We all have a realm of influence, and it starts with one.  Links mentioned:  Carson's Father's Day Interview at Traders Point: https://tpcc.org/messages/fathers-day-with-traders-point (tpcc.org/messages/fathers-day-with-traders-point)  Carson's Foundation: https://www.ao1foundation.org/ (ao1foundation.org/)  

In our fast-paced culture, there's a false belief that if we add more and more to our schedules, there will be no consequences. But that mentality often just leads to burnout. In this podcast episode, pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett have an honest conversation about the factors that lead to burnout, the ramifications of it, and the steps we can take to keep it from taking over. This episode has advice and encouragement for leaders, people in ministry, and anyone who's running at a pace that's not sustainable. God has built-in, natural rhythms of rest for us if we'll accept them.  Resources Mentioned:  Barna poll: http://www.barna.com/research/pastors-quitting-ministry (www.barna.com/research/pastors-quitting-ministry)  At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof  Burnout quiz: https://careynieuwhof.com/at-your-best-burnout-quiz/ (careynieuwhof.com/at-your-best-burnout-quiz)  When by Daniel H. Pink  The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer  Steve Cuss: https://www.stevecusswords.com/ (www.stevecusswords.com)

One of the things that makes life so rich and rewarding is relationships. And one of the things that makes life so painful and complicated is relationships. In this episode, Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett talk with youth director, Natalie Evans, and wife and mom, Tammi Jackson, about what goes into healthy relationships, including with a significant other. How can we approach dating, sex, singleness, marriage, friendship, and connection in a way that follows God's design? When we run hard and fast toward God, He can bring health and healing to our relationships, no matter the type. 

Spiritual discipline can often be misunderstood, but it's essentially a set of rhythms and habits that anchor us in the heart of God. Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett sit down with pastors Shanna Lotz and Kyle Riley to talk more about spiritual disciplines. What are they, what did Jesus model, and how can we implement them into our everyday lives, whatever season we're in? With so many things warring for our attention, we can choose to nurture our relationship with Jesus and be formed into His image and likeness. 

We live in a culture filled with anxiety, but as leaders, we can shift the gravity as we navigate our own anxiety and the anxiety of others. In this episode, pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett talk with author Steve Cuss about the principles from his book, Managing Leadership Anxiety, as well as what he sees as he leads his own church and coaches other leaders. The conversation covers common anxiety triggers, different types of anxiety, burnout, criticism, and how to respond in a healthy, God-honoring way. For more information about Steve Cuss, visit https://www.stevecusswords.com/ (www.stevecusswords.com.)

Worship at its core is love expressed. It's gravitating to God's presence. It's what we do with our lives. In this episode of the Shift the Gravity Podcast, pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett talk with worship leaders Liz McClintic and Landon Rose. The conversation covers what worship is, why it's important, how it can be expressed, why we worship the way we do at Traders Point, and how we can personally enter into God's presence outside of Sunday gatherings. Worship isn't just singing. It's so much more than that. It's being in God's presence, getting to know Him, and letting Him speak to us. Resources mentioned: Aaron Brockett's message on Revelation 4: tpcc.org/messages/wow Martyn Lloyd-Jones sermons: mljtrust.org/sermons

If we want to be people who shift the gravity of whatever room we're in, we need to carve out time to gravitate toward God's Word. In this episode of the Shift the Gravity Podcast, pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett share insights on the Sermon on the Mount, diving into what Jesus preached and who the Sermon was actually intended for. They also share practical ways you can read, absorb, and apply what you read in God's Word to your own life. Gravitating to God's Word isn't about developing certain behaviors; it's about relationship. Resources mentioned: - Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd-Jones - The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard - YouVersion Bible App - The Message Bible – Eugene H. Peterson - Recommended Bible Translations: New International Version (NIV), English Standard Version (ESV), New Living Translation (NLT) - M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan - Tim Keller: www.timothykeller.com

Shift the gravity means influence, and it's something we all have. If we want to be people who shift the gravity of whatever room we're in, we need to gravitate to God's Word, gravitate to God's presence, and gravitate to the need. In this first episode of the Shift the Gravity Podcast, pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett break down what each of those three action steps mean and how they impact our ability to reflect God's character and image to the people around us.

As followers of Jesus, we're called to be salt and light—to shift the gravity of whatever room we walk into. On the Shift the Gravity Podcast, you'll hear conversations with pastors Aaron Brockett and Ryan Bramlett as they talk about what it means to shift the gravity in our homes, our workplaces, and our communities. Special guests will be featured throughout the season. Join us as we learn what it means to follow the ultimate model of Jesus and lead out in His way of love.