Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

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Go behind the scenes as Brent Simpson interviews interesting people who are creating a better future for our world and seeks to inspire you to do the same.

  1. 4 days ago

    Get to Know Our ARISE Pastors: A Conversation with Pastors Jeff & Marilee Allen

    This summer on Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson is sitting down with some of the incredible pastors who help lead ARISE Church. In this first episode of the series, he welcomes Pastor Jeff Allen, Brandon Location Pastor, and Pastor Marilee Allen, Children's Pastor, for a candid conversation about faith, family, ministry, and God's faithfulness through every season. Together, they share the stories that shaped their lives, how they came to know Jesus, and the unique journey that led them to ARISE Church. From their personal salvation experiences to the calling God placed on their lives, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at two pastors who are passionate about helping people encounter Jesus and grow in their faith. Whether you've known the Allens for years or are meeting them for the first time, you'll be encouraged by their authenticity, their love for God's people, and their commitment to serving the local church. Connect with Dr. Brent Simpson  Brent Simpson: www.BrentSimpson.com  ARISE Church: www.MyAriseChurch.com  Instagram: @DrBrentSimpson  Facebook: Dr. Brent Simpson on Facebook

    30 min

  2. 18 Jun

    What If God Is Better Than You Think? A Conversation with Chuck Ammons About “Reconstructing Dad”

    Many people believe in God but quietly struggle to trust Him. For some, that struggle comes from painful experiences with earthly fathers. For others, it comes from years of seeing God primarily through the lens of judgment, disappointment, fear, or performance. In this episode, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Chuck Ammons of Overflow Church in Valrico, Florida, to discuss his new book Reconstructing Dad: Discovering the God Who Looks Just Like Jesus. Together, they explore one of the most important questions in the Christian life: What is God really like? Pastor Chuck shares the personal journey behind the book, the burden that led him to write it, and why he believes so many believers are living as spiritual orphans rather than beloved sons and daughters. The conversation dives into difficult questions about Scripture, the Old and New Testaments, judgment, mercy, the Father heart of God, and how Jesus perfectly reveals who the Father has always been. Whether you've wrestled with your image of God, struggled to reconcile difficult passages of Scripture, or simply want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Father's love, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.   🔍 In This Episode ✅ Pastor Chuck's story and the journey of Overflow Church ✅ Why he felt compelled to write Reconstructing Dad ✅ How our earthly father experiences shape our view of God ✅ Why many Christians live like spiritual orphans instead of beloved children of God ✅ The "God of the Old Testament vs. God of the New Testament" dilemma ✅ Why Chuck says "Dad looks just like Jesus" ✅ How to read difficult passages of Scripture through the lens of Christ ✅ Justice, mercy, judgment, and the Father's heart ✅ The tension between hope and universalism ✅ What Chuck hopes readers take away from the book   📖 About the Book Reconstructing Dad: Discovering the God Who Looks Just Like Jesus invites readers to reconsider the images and assumptions they carry about God and return to the Father revealed in Christ. Through biblical exploration, theological reflection, and pastoral insight, Chuck argues that God's heart has always been revealed most clearly in Jesus.   👤 About Pastor Chuck Ammons Pastor Chuck Ammons serves at Overflow Church near Tampa, Florida. For more than two decades, he has helped people move from fear, striving, and spiritual exhaustion into a deeper understanding of God's love and acceptance. He is a pastor, author, speaker, husband to Jill, and father of five.   🔗 Connect with Pastor Chuck 🌐 Overflow Church: www.MyOverflowChurch.com 📘 Reconstructing Dad: Discovering the God Who Looks Just Like Jesus Pre-order 📱 Facebook: Pastor Chuck Ammons on Facebook 📸 Instagram: @chuckammons 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brent Simpson 🌐 Brent Simpson: www.BrentSimpson.com 🏡 ARISE Church: www.MyAriseChurch.com 📱 Instagram: @DrBrentSimpson 📘 Facebook: Dr. Brent Simpson on Facebook 🎙️ Creating the Future Podcast: Creating the Future Podcast   If this conversation encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you see the Father more clearly, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. Because the future isn't just something that happens to you... it's something you create.

    38 min

  3. 11 Jun

    What the Research Says About Revival, Church Growth, and Healthy Churches.

    What makes some churches flourish while others struggle? Why do some congregations experience sustained growth, spiritual vitality, and revival while others slowly decline? And what does decades of church research have to say about it? In this unique episode of Creating the Future, we're doing something we've never done before. Using AI-generated audio based entirely on my doctoral research at Liberty University, this episode combines both the extensive literature review and the original field research from my Doctor of Strategic Leadership project, Effective Change Leadership Within an American Pentecostal Church. Drawing from hundreds of academic sources, leadership studies, church growth researchers, revival historians, and interviews with church leaders, this episode explores one of the most important questions facing the Church today: How can churches effectively adapt to a changing culture without losing their spiritual power, biblical convictions, or dependence on the Holy Spirit? This episode also focuses on my research of Greenhouse Church in Gainesville Florida. In This Episode you'll learn:  ✅ Why church decline continues across much of America while many churches around the world are thriving ✅ The difference between church growth and church health ✅ What the research reveals about revival, renewal, and spiritual vitality ✅ Why adaptation is essential—but compromise is deadly ✅ The surprising leadership characteristics consistently found in flourishing churches ✅ The role of authenticity, humility, and trust in effective ministry leadership ✅ Why prayer may be the most overlooked leadership strategy in the modern church ✅ The connection between discipleship and long-term church health ✅ What Pentecostal and Charismatic churches may uniquely contribute in an increasingly secular culture ✅ The relationship between God's presence, spiritual gifts, and church effectiveness ✅ What church leaders can learn from both scholarship and real-world ministry practice 📖 Key Discovery One of the most fascinating findings from both the literature and the field research was that thriving churches often share a common pattern: They remain deeply rooted in biblical truth while continually adapting their methods to reach changing people. They refuse to change their message, but they remain willing to change their methods. And perhaps most importantly, they consistently cultivate an atmosphere where people can genuinely encounter the presence of God. 📖 About This Episode This episode is a little different than our normal conversations. The audio was generated using AI technology based directly on the literature review and research findings from my doctoral project. Rather than reading hundreds of pages of academic research, you'll hear the key insights distilled into a conversational format designed to make the findings accessible, engaging, and practical. Think of it as the "reader's digest" version of a doctoral dissertation—without the footnotes. 📖 Connect ⛪ Greenhousechurch.org 🌐 BrentSimpson.com ⛪ MyAriseChurch.com 📱 Follow @DrBrentSimpson 📱 Follow @MyAriseChurch 🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a pastor, church leader, ministry volunteer, or anyone passionate about the future of the Church.

    42 min

  4. 4 Jun

    At What Point Have I Forfeited My Salvation?

    What does it actually look like to walk away from God? After our recent Sunday message on conditional security, one question kept surfacing: "How does someone actually drift away from their faith?" In this episode, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Pete Kramer to explore what the Bible says about spiritual drift, apostasy, and how believers can recognize warning signs before they find themselves far from God. Most people don't wake up one morning and decide to reject Christ. More often, it's a slow drift—a gradual cooling of the heart, a neglect of spiritual disciplines, isolation from healthy Christian community, and small compromises that slowly move us away from where we once were. Together, Brent and Pete discuss: ✅ Why apostasy is usually a process, not a single event ✅ The biblical warning signs of spiritual drift ✅ The difference between struggling with sin and walking away from God ✅ Whether someone can accidentally apostatize ✅ Why Christian community is essential for staying spiritually healthy ✅ The role of conscience, conviction, and the Holy Spirit ✅ Deathbed repentance and the thief on the cross ✅ Practical steps to take if you feel yourself drifting spiritually Whether you're wrestling with doubts, concerned about a loved one, or simply want to strengthen your walk with Christ, this conversation offers biblical clarity, pastoral wisdom, and hope. The good news? No matter how far you've drifted, God's grace is still reaching for you. “Can I Lose My Salvation?” Watch this message that began this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31PtAmDyuCg ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent: 💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson 🌐 BrentSimpson.com 💬 MyAriseChurch.com

    43 min

  5. 28 May

    Answering YOUR Big Questions About the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit has been one of the most debated, misunderstood, and life-changing experiences in the Church for generations. In this episode of Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson and Pastor Ada Simpson sit down for an honest, biblical, and practical conversation about the baptism in the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, spiritual empowerment, and how the Holy Spirit transforms everyday believers. This isn’t a conversation about hype, emotionalism, or weirdness. It’s about power, intimacy with God, and living the Christian life the way it was always intended to be lived. Together, they discuss: • What the baptism in the Holy Spirit actually is — and how it differs from salvation • Whether this experience is for every believer or only certain Christians • What the Bible really says about speaking in tongues • Why so many believers feel spiritually exhausted and powerless • What to do if you’ve prayed to receive but nothing seemed to happen • How people actually receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit • How to navigate this topic when family members or spouses disagree • Why spiritual fire sometimes fades — and how to reignite it This episode is filled with biblical teaching, personal stories, pastoral wisdom, and encouragement for anyone hungry for more of God. Whether you come from a Pentecostal background, a skeptical background, or no church background at all, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to pursue a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent: 💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson 🌐 BrentSimpson.com 💬 MyAriseChurch.com 🎙️Check out my last message: https://www.youtube.com/live/Me5kZgmz-0s?si=t4mcfz-06kMlpin5

    34 min

  6. 21 May

    Do These Bible Verses Really Silence Women? Understanding 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14

    In Part 3 of this powerful 3-part series on women in ministry, Dr. Brent Simpson and Pastor Pete Kramer, Teaching Pastor at Arise Church, tackle the two passages most commonly used to prohibit women from speaking, teaching, or leading within the Church. For many Christians, these verses have shaped the entire conversation surrounding women in ministry. But are these passages being interpreted correctly? What was happening culturally and contextually when Paul wrote them? And how should modern believers approach difficult and debated Scriptures with both conviction and humility? In this episode, Dr. Brent and Pastor Pete carefully examine the historical context, theological interpretations, and broader biblical framework surrounding these controversial passages. Rather than avoiding the difficult texts, they walk directly into them, discussing both sides of the debate while challenging listeners to study Scripture deeply and thoughtfully. This conversation is honest, nuanced, and rooted in a desire to faithfully understand the heart of Scripture while remaining committed to biblical authority.  In this episode: • The two passages most commonly used against women in ministry • “Women should remain silent in the churches” explained • Understanding 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14 • Historical and cultural context behind Paul’s words • Different interpretations Christians hold today • The importance of interpreting difficult passages carefully • How Scripture, theology, and church practice intersect • Why this conversation still matters in today’s Church ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent: 💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson 🌐 BrentSimpson.com 💬 MyAriseChurch.com

    26 min

  7. 14 May

    The Biblical Case for Women in Ministry

    In Part 2 of this important 3-part series on women in ministry, Dr. Brent Simpson is once again joined by Pastor Pete Kramer, Teaching Pastor at Arise Church, for a deeper conversation, exploring the positive biblical evidence for women serving in ministry, and leadership roles within the Church. Throughout church history, this topic has sparked passionate debate, difficult questions, and strong opinions. But what does the Bible actually reveal when we examine the broader narrative of Scripture, the ministry of Jesus, the early Church, and the women God clearly used throughout biblical history? In this episode, Dr. Brent and Pastor Pete discuss key biblical examples, theological perspectives, and practical implications surrounding women in ministry. They explore women leaders in both the Old and New Testaments, the role of women in the early church, and why many believers see strong scriptural support for women teaching, leading, prophesying, and serving in ministry today. This conversation is thoughtful, honest, biblical, and designed to encourage listeners to study Scripture deeply while approaching the discussion with humility and grace. ✨ In this episode: • Biblical examples of women leaders • Women in the ministry of Jesus • Female leaders in the early Church • Deborah, Priscilla, Phoebe, Junia, and more • How culture has influenced church practice • Why this conversation matters for the future Church • The importance of studying difficult topics biblically ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent: 💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson 🌐 BrentSimpson.com 💬 MyAriseChurch.com Watch the Sermon Here.

    26 min

  8. 7 May

    Women in Ministry: Why We Need This Conversation Now

    In this episode of Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Pete Kramer, Teaching Pastor at Arise Church, for Part 1 of a powerful 3-part conversation on women in ministry and women leaders in the Church. Why is this conversation so important right now? Why do some Pentecostal churches affirm women in ministry theologically, but struggle to fully practice it practically? And how should Christians approach difficult conversations like this with both truth and humility? In this candid and thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Brent and Pastor Pete begin exploring the historical, theological, cultural, and practical tensions surrounding women in church leadership. They discuss the gap that sometimes exists between doctrine and application, the influence of church culture and tradition, and why this issue continues to shape the future of the modern Church. Whether you strongly agree, strongly disagree, or are still wrestling through the topic yourself, this episode is designed to encourage deeper thought, honest conversation, and a sincere pursuit of biblical truth.  In this episode, you'll learn: • Why this topic matters right now • Women in ministry in Pentecostal history • The difference between theology and church practice • Why some churches believe in women leaders but rarely platform them • Cultural influences on church leadership • How churches handle difficult theological conversations • Why this conversation impacts the future of the Church  Connect with Dr. Brent:  All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson  BrentSimpson.com  MyAriseChurch.com  Listen to the audio podcast: https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/

    21 min
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