Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

The real reason you feel so overwhelmed and why it’s destroying America

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.
What’s Really Going On?You’re not crazy.You’re not weak.And you’re definitely not alone.We are living in the most informed generation in human history…—and somehow also the most anxious, overwhelmed, and divided.
In this episode, Dr. Brent breaks down what’s actually happening beneath the surface.
Why does it feel like everything is getting worse… even when the data says it’s not?Why does your mind feel constantly overloaded?And what is the real cost of living in a world where you’re exposed to everything, all thetime? This conversation will challenge the way you see your phone, your news feed, and evenyour own thoughts.
What We Cover in This Episode:• The shocking rise in anxiety—and what changed around 2012• Why your brain is overwhelmed (and it’s not your fault)• How social media and constant information are rewiring your thinking• The “negativity instinct” and why bad news sticks• Why the world is actually getting better—but feels worse• How misinformation is eroding trust and dividing society• What Socrates warned about—and why it matters today• The dangerous connection between information overload and anxiety• A biblical perspective on truth, clarity, and peace in a noisy world
A Different Way to LiveIn a world drowning in noise, clarity is a choice.This episode isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about learning how to see clearly again.To filter wisely.To think deeply.And to anchor your life in something stronger than headlines and algorithms.Because peace isn’t found in knowing everything…It’s found in knowing what actually matters.
Key TakeawayYou are not overwhelmed because you’re incapable.You’re overwhelmed because you’re carrying more than you were designed to carry.
Share This EpisodeIf this episode helped you, share it with someone who feels overwhelmed right now.It might be exactly what they need to hear.
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Why Do History’s Greatest Thinkers Get Silenced?

In this episode of 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 399 BC, a man was sentenced to death in Athens. No army. No violence. His only crime—he asked too many questions. So why does society feel threatened by someone whose only weapon is an idea?
In this episode, we look at a pattern that shows up across history. From Socrates to Galileo, from Nelson Mandela to Martin Luther, there’s something consistent—when ideas begin to challenge the foundation of what people believe, systems of power respond. Because every system is built on shared beliefs, and when those beliefs are questioned, everything starts to feel unstable.
We talk about why thinkers are often silenced, how asking the right question at the right time can shift the way people see the world, and why that can feel dangerous to those in control. This is where philosophy, culture, and faith all intersect. Even Jesus led this way—asking questions that exposed hearts and opened minds.
My hope is this challenges you to think differently about the power of questions. Because the right question doesn’t just inform—it unlocks. And sometimes, the most disruptive thing you can do is simply ask what others are afraid to.
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Did Socrates Predict America’s Future?

In this episode of 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…What if the challenges we’re facing today aren’t new at all? What if they were identified over 2,000 years ago by a man who paid for his ideas with his life?
In this episode, I kick off a new philosophy series by looking at Socrates—who he was and why his critique of democracy still matters. He questioned a system where every voice carries equal weight, regardless of wisdom, and warned that it could lead to decisions driven more by emotion than truth.
We explore the danger of the crowd, why persuasion often wins over wisdom, and how societies don’t collapse overnight—they drift when truth is replaced by what people want to hear.
My hope is this leaves you thinking differently—asking better questions about truth, leadership, and the future we’re building.
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They Can Be Wrong Without Being Racist: Why We Should Stop Labeling Everyone We Disagree With

In this episode of 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, I sit down with Pastor Vago Lightbourne from The Truth Center Church in Brandon, Florida for a timely and honest conversation.
We’re tackling a cultural issue that has become increasingly common—and increasingly confusing: the overuse of the word “racism.”
Somewhere along the way, disagreement started getting labeled as hatred. But is that accurate? And more importantly, is it helpful?In this conversation, we unpack the difference between being wrong and being racist, why labeling people too quickly shuts down meaningful dialogue, and how we as Christians can lead the way in truth, grace, and discernment.
This isn’t about ignoring real racism—it exists, and it matters. But it is about having the wisdom to recognize that not every disagreement is rooted in a sinful heart. We also explore how to have difficult conversations without demonizing people, how to examine our own hearts honestly, and how to reflect Christ in a culture that often jumps to conclusions.
This episode will challenge you to think deeper, speak wiser, and lead better conversations in your world.
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Have You Heard This Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus? | Part 2

The case for the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just historical — it’s personal. And in Part 2, Dr. Brent Simpson brings it all the way home.
 
In Part 1, we built the foundation — the empty tomb, the minimal facts, and why every alternative theory falls apart under honest scrutiny. Now in Part 2, we go deeper. We look at the eyewitnesses. We examine what psychology and neuroscience say about the hallucination theory. We track the sociological explosion of the early church. And we walk through the cumulative verdict — fact by fact — until the conclusion becomes almost impossible to avoid.
 
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there. Then come back here.
 
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
Why the eyewitness testimony in 1 Corinthians 15 is considered by scholars — including skeptical ones — to be among the earliest and most reliable records in all of ancient history
The striking detail about women being the first witnesses to the resurrection — and why that detail alone is one of the strongest markers of authentic reporting
The before-and-after transformation of the disciples: from terrified and hiding behind locked doors to boldly preaching in the same city where Jesus was executed — and what psychology says about that shift
How the disciples died — Peter, James, Thomas, Andrew, and more — and why their martyrdom is considered the strongest evidence of sincere belief
The sociological case: how the early church grew at 40% per decade in the very city of the crucifixion, and why sociologist Rodney Stark says it defies conventional explanation
Why the hallucination theory doesn’t just fail theologically — it fails scientifically. Clinical psychologist Gary Collins and neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks explain why
The cumulative verdict — eight confirmed facts laid side by side, and what the most reasonable conclusion actually is
What Harvard Law co-founder Simon Greenleaf concluded when he applied legal evidentiary standards to the resurrection accounts
The pastoral turn: what the resurrection means for death, forgiveness, transformation — and for you personally
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Have You Heard this Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus? | Part 1

What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just something you believe by faith — but something you can investigate with evidence?
In Part 1 of this special Easter conversation, Dr. Brent Simpson makes the historical case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Not a church talk. Not a feel-good Easter message. A real, evidence-based conversation that takes the question seriously — and follows the facts wherever they lead.
Whether you’re a lifelong believer who’s never dug into the evidence, a skeptic who thinks faith and reason don’t mix, or someone who’s just asking honest questions — this episode was made for you.
Because at the end of the day, Christianity doesn’t ask you to check your brain at the door. It points to a historical event and says: go check.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER
Why the resurrection is the hinge everything in Christianity swings on — and what the Apostle Paul said about it that should make every Christian stop and think
The Minimal Facts Approach — the historical method used by scholars across the theological spectrum, including skeptics, to examine the resurrection
What Roman historian Tacitus and Jewish historian Josephus — neither of them Christians — said about Jesus’s death
The stunning medical evidence from the Journal of the American Medical Association confirming what happened at the crucifixion
Why the empty tomb is one of the most accepted facts in ancient history — even among non-Christian scholars
The significance of more than 500 eyewitnesses — and why Paul’s challenge to go verify them is not the move of someone making things up
The conversion of Paul and James — two of the strongest skeptics in the story — and what could possibly explain it
Why the Swoon Theory and the Stolen Body Theory both collapse under honest scrutiny
S. Lewis’s famous Lord, Liar, or Lunatic argument — and why there’s no comfortable middle ground
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🔥 5 Reasons Christian Couples Have MORE & Better Sex

🔥 5 Reasons Christian Couples Have MORE & Better Sex
Creating the Future with Dr. Brent SimpsonWhere we dive into stories, truths, and deep questions that help shape our faith, our families, and our future.
In this honest and eye-opening episode, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Jonny Turpin to tackle a topic that often gets whispered about in church—but deserves clarity, confidence, and truth:
Why do Christian couples often report having more sex and better sex than their peers?
Backed by research, Scripture, and real-life wisdom, this conversation reframes sexual intimacy not as something shameful—but as something designed, protected, and blessed by God within marriage.
This episode is for:
Married couples who want to grow closer
Engaged or dating couples preparing for marriage
Singles who want a healthy, biblical vision for intimacy
Anyone curious whether faith helps or hurts intimacy (spoiler: it helps)
💡 The 5 Reasons We Discuss
1️⃣ More Intimacy (Not Just Sex)Christian marriage emphasizes whole-person intimacy—spiritual, emotional, and physical. You can have sex without intimacy, and intimacy without sex, but healthy marriages pursue both.
2️⃣ Less Porn, More TrustWhen couples follow God’s design, there’s less secrecy and fewer substitutes—leading to greater trust and freedom in intimacy.
3️⃣ Less InfidelityShared faith builds accountability, commitment, and covenant thinking—reducing betrayal and strengthening security.
4️⃣ A Greater Sense of ServiceChristian love shifts intimacy from selfishness to service—moving from “What do I want?” to “How can I love and please my spouse?”
5️⃣ It’s God’s WillSexual intimacy in marriage isn’t tolerated by God—it’s designed by Him. God wants married couples to enjoy one another fully and faithfully.
 
📊 What the Research Shows
Sociologist Brad Wilcox (University of Virginia) notes:
“Husbands and wives who share a common faith report more sex and greater sexual satisfaction than their peers… For most husbands and wives, more faith equals better sex.”— State of Our Unions Survey 2022
He also found that shared faith is linked to:
Greater sexual fidelity
Higher relationship quality
Happier wives
More stable marriages
Faith doesn’t repress intimacy—it strengthens it.
This episode reframes sex through a biblical lens—not with guilt or awkwardness, but with honesty, hope, and wisdom. God’s design doesn’t limit pleasure; it protects and multiplies it.
 
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The foods you MUST EAT at the Florida Strawberry Festival this year

🍓 Let’s talk about Dr. Brent’s Florida Strawberry Festival Favorite Food Alongside Pastor Jonny Turpin
The Florida Strawberry Festival is officially open—and what better way to kick it off than talking about the food everyone comes for?
In this lighthearted and local episode, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Jonny Turpin to talk about their favorite places and must-eat foods at the Florida Strawberry Festival. From classic staples to can’t-miss treats, we share what we look forward to every single year and why these spots have become traditions for so many families.
Whether you’re heading to the festival today or planning your visit later this week, this episode will help you eat wisely and joyfully.
🍰 A Few of the Festival Favorites We Talk About
The legendary strawberry shortcake from Transforming Life Church
The always-worth-the-wait corn dogs from Smitty’s Corn Dogs
The famous, melt-in-your-mouth donuts from Peachy’s Donuts
Along the way, we talk about:
Lots of other amazing foods we recommend
Local Plant City things to do.
This episode is part nostalgia, part local love, and part food-driven joy—perfect for listening on the way to Plant City or while standing in line for your next snack.
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This is the Fuel For Revival! A Powerful Conversation with David Bradshaw of Awaken the Dawn

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 powerful episode, Dr. Brent sits down with David Bradshaw, founder of Awaken the Dawn, to unpack one of the most compelling modern prayer and worship movements in America.
David shares the unlikely and faith-filled story behind how Awaken the Dawn was birthed, including the early steps of obedience that led to the first historic gatherings on the National Mall. What began as a simple “yes” to God became a national moment marked by worship, prayer, humility, and the tangible presence of God.
This conversation goes beyond events and into the heart of revival—why God’s presence must always be paramount, how humility protects leaders from drifting into performance, and why God so often chooses what looks foolish in the eyes of the world to accomplish His greatest purposes.
We also dive into Communion America, a movement filled with jaw-dropping testimonies and undeniable God stories, reminding us that unity, repentance, and simple obedience still move heaven today.
Whether you’re a pastor, leader, intercessor, or believer hungry for more of God, this episode will stir your faith and challenge how you think about ministry, success, and revival.
 
✨Connect with David Bradshaw: www.awakenthedawn.com
 
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Revival Lessons from Brownsville, Leonard Ravenhill, and David Wilkerson | An Interview with Dr. Michael Brown

In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Brent sits down with Dr. Michael Brown to talk honestly and deeply about revival—what it is, what it isn’t, and why the church must learn to discern it wisely.
Dr. Brown shares firsthand stories from the Brownsville Revival, offering rare insight into what God was genuinely doing during that historic move, as well as the challenges, criticisms, and long-term fruit that followed. Rather than nostalgia or hype, this conversation focuses on spiritual discernment, biblical grounding, and lasting transformation.
We also hear personal, behind-the-scenes stories from Dr. Brown’s time with two giants of the modern prayer and revival movement—Leonard Ravenhill and David Wilkerson. These moments reveal the weight, cost, humility, and prayer life that marked true revival leaders—far beyond public platforms and emotional moments.
This is a sobering, encouraging, and deeply pastoral conversation for anyone hungry for a genuine move of God—and wise enough to want it rooted in truth.
 
✨ Connect with Dr. Brown: www.TheLineofFire.org
 
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