The Culture Shift W/ Brian Brennt

Brian facilitates a discussion on the importance of accountability within community. He uses the Biblical example of the Israelites to highlight that pride and stubbornness precede backsliding. We learn about the correlation between isolation and falling into sin and are given practicals to help us guard ourselves against compromise. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian Brennt talks about what it means to stand firm as Christians, especially when faced with persecution. He explains the importance of deciding what you believe and putting on the armor of God. We are encouraged to lean into the Holy Spirit as we learn how to stand firm against the enemy and declare war over evil. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian, Zach and Michaela share on the importance leaders who empower other leaders. They emphasize that this next season will require a multiplication of people leading from their heart rather than from structure or religion. They use the example of Jesus as an empowering leader, who prepared his disciples by always telling them he would eventually leave and that it was better that way because they would get the Holy Spirit. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian shares on fighting fear and anxiety, a relatable and essential topic for this generation. We learn that getting revelation for the root of our fear, being secure in God's plan for our future, and giving the Holy Spirit more control are key to overcoming it. We are encouraged to not be paralyzed by our anxieties or passively accepting of the spirit of fear in our lives but rather to use prayer as a weapon against them. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian and Zach discuss the importance of relationship with Jesus over religious performance. Brian uses the Bereans from the book of Acts and the Pharisees as examples for these two contrasting lifestyles. We learn warning signs of religion that might have crept into our own heart and practicals of how to get rid of it. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

As Brian looks to the life of Jesus, he identifies key traits that Christian leaders should carry. He compares leadership methods that don't work anymore and those that are needed in this hour. Brian urges us to be led by the Spirit and the Word of God in order to live the culture of the Kingdom. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

As Brian continues his series on dating and marriage, he holds a discussion panel with the Nick and Emily Brennt, Zach and Kayla Nash, and Chase and Lindy Cofer. The couples share how they ended up together, what it looks like to have fun in a marriage and the harmful effects of pornography. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian and Christy continue the series on dating and marriage by talking about important preparation for relationships. We learn about the power of agreement, joyful forgiveness and continually getting rid of pride in our lives. We are challenged to seek the Lord above any other relationship and to make sure our love for the word, worship and Jesus line up with who we are dating. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian begins a new series addressing God's priorities in preparing us for marriage. Since who we marry is one of the biggest decision of our lives, Brian emphasizes that if we are in a relationship that isn't founded in Kingdom principles, it can lead to a marriage that is a struggle instead of a joy. We are given tools for Kingdom centered relationships. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian opens a discussion around America's infatuation with witchcraft. He points out that it is out of a lack of intimacy with God and in the face of uncertainty that our generation has turned to the sin of rebellion. We are hit with urgency to share the power of the Gospel to those seeking a higher power. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian discusses reasons why backsliding happens and reminds us that spiritual decay is a gradual process. We are given strategies for how to remain in step with Christ. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian addresses the dangers of bitterness and buried anger. We learn the ways they can manifest in our lives and the importance of being free from both, especially in a ministry or leadership context. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian talks about how rejection can manifest in strong emotional reactions when left unchecked. He encourages us that we are not alone in feeling misunderstood, but that as leaders we are to cast rejection aside and rest in the acceptance of Jesus Christ. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian gives us helpful keys for personal development and Zach adds tips for exploding in who God originally created us to be. We learn the importance of resolving past rejection and aligning the way we see ourselves with who God says we are. Discipline is emphasized as a key to personal development and we are challenged to start doing the things we hate. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian covers the five fold gifts: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. He interviews Sammy, Nick, Derek, Kasie, and Holly on their individual giftings. Brian talks about the importance of knowing how you operate in your spiritual giftings. Brian explains that it is the combination of the five fold ministry that makes an effective team. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian discusses what it takes to be an unshakeable leader in seasons where everything around us is being shook. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on kingdom vision and having our eyes locked on to what God is doing. As we stay unwavered in what God is building in us as leaders, and what he is asking of us to build in others, we can keep our joy in the midst of any situation. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian discusses the importance of unity and agreement in our preparation for the callings over our lives. As individual leaders, we have to prepare in advance for our callings. We are challenged to take our preparation seriously in order to operate in the power of unity and agreement with our future assignments and team. We must shift our independent mindset to an interdependent mindset to see unity appear. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian talks about how we can grow in maturity by becoming aware of our emotions. Mature leaders are able to get a hold of their own emotions and can read the emotions of others, which makes them more successful in all spheres of life. Brian gives a number of ways that we can rule over our emotions with truth and become the best leaders possible! This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian, Nick, and Sammy discuss multiplication in the Kingdom of God. They look at the way that Jesus multiplied Himself, which was by discipleship, and unpack the ways that we can use that model also, as modern day believers. They give some practical steps to begin discipling others and share profound insight into God's plan for multiplying the Church today! This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian and Nick discuss the gift of healing and holy leadership. We learn that to see healing through our lives we must actively step out in boldness and simple obedience, see people through God's eyes and pray with faith. We are challenged by the statement that going after revival sometimes means being uncomfortable or even humiliated. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian talks about why leadership requires exploits. We learn that as a leaders we will see the most possible fruit from our lives by humbly and wholeheartedly fulfilling whatever task is in front of us and by posturing our hearts to always serve willingly. Brian challenges us not to hyper-spiritualize our fear in order to avoid activating into God's calling on our lives. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian Brennt explains the pivotal refinement seasons God will take us through in preparation for revival in our lives. As leaders, if we want revival we must have the fire. This refining fire will burn way any sin holding us back from the call of God on our lives and mark us to see revival in our generation. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian talks about placement and promotion within leadership. We learn that when we try to establish ourselves we are actually hindering our own growth. Instead we are urged to not worry about promotion, to establish ourselves in the Lord above all else and to allow the Holy Spirit to elevate us in God's timing. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian kicks off The Culture Shift series by defining four different types of leaders. We are challenged as leaders to be unashamed servants, to practice thankfulness and joy in every assignment, and to never compare our work or calling to anyone else's. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.