Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

Why Christians Started Most of the World’s Universities

👋 In This Episode Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Pete Kramer to unpack the rich history and ongoing importance of education in Christianity. From medieval monasteries to Ivy League campuses, Christians have historically led in creating institutions that shaped civilization. So what happened? And why must we reclaim this calling today?
 
Together they explore:
🕰️ The Origins – How monasteries and the Reformation built the foundation of modern literacy
🏫 Harvard & Beyond – Why 83% of early American colleges were Christian
📚 Cultural Impact – How Christian education shaped society, virtue, and scientific leadership
🔥 Modern Relevance – Why believers need biblical worldview training more than ever
🎓 Arise School of Ministry – How you can grow deeper and lead stronger
 
📌 Reflection Questions
Did you know most early American colleges were Christian-founded?
What role should Christians play in shaping the future of education?
How has Christian education shaped your worldview?
 
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Faith Alone Won’t Save You? What Most Christians Get Wrong About Faith, Works, and Salvation.

📺 Are We Saved by Faith or Works? Here's the Truth Most Christians Miss
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🔥 In This Episode:
One of the most misunderstood questions in Christianity:Are we saved by faith… or by works?
In this episode, Dr. Brent Simpson brings clarity to the debate by breaking down what salvation really means—not just as a moment, but as a process of transformation. You’ll discover how Paul and James are not in conflict, but in agreement—and how your faith isn’t just meant to get you to heaven, but to bring heaven to earth.
If you've ever wrestled with legalism, grace, or what it means to truly follow Jesus, this is the teaching you need.
 
📖 Key Scriptures:
Ephesians 2:8–10 — Saved by grace through faith… for good works
James 2:17 — Faith without works is dead
Romans 3:28 — Justified by faith apart from the works of the law
Matthew 6:10 — “On earth as it is in heaven”
Romans 6:22 & 8:19 — Holiness, transformation, and Kingdom responsibility
 
🧠 Topics Covered:
The 3 stages of salvation: Justification, Sanctification, Glorification
Why justification is by faith alone—but sanctification requires your obedience
How Paul and James actually complement each other
The danger of reducing salvation to a one-time prayer
Why our calling isn’t to “go to heaven” but to bring heaven to earth
 
✨ Big Ideas:
We are saved from sin by faith…But we are saved into wholeness through works empowered by the Spirit.
Heaven is your destination, but participation in the Kingdom is your calling.
Jesus didn’t die just to get you into heaven.He died to get heaven into you—now.
 
💬 Join the Conversation:
🗣️ What do you think—is the modern church overemphasizing justification and underemphasizing transformation?👇 Comment below!
 
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Were the Disciples Teenagers? What May Surprise You About the Age of the Disciples Jesus Chose.

📺 Were the Disciples Just Teenagers? What We’ve Missed About Who Jesus Chose
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🔥 In This Episode:
What if Jesus didn’t choose religious experts to be His first followers… but teenagers?
In this episode, Dr. Brent unpacks the compelling biblical and historical evidence that most of the disciples were likely in their teens when Jesus called them. From temple tax laws and Jewish education to their behavior, fear, and boldness, everything points to one surprising truth:
👉 Jesus started a world-changing movement with a youth group.
Discover:
Why this changes how we view discipleship
How this redefines leadership potential in the next generation
The powerful implications for youth pastors, parents, and churches today
 
📖 Key Scriptures:
Matthew 17:24–27 (Temple tax clue)
Mark 14:51–52 (John running away)
Luke 9:54 (James and John want fire from heaven)
1 Timothy 4:12 (Paul’s mentorship of Timothy)
John 19:26–27 (Jesus entrusting Mary and John)
 
🧠 Topics Covered:
Jewish rabbinic training age expectations
Why Peter paid the tax but the others didn’t
Signs of teenage behavior in the Gospels
Why Jesus’ model of discipleship still works today
The call to disciple young people like Jesus did
 
📣 Let’s Talk:
💬 Who’s your favorite disciple—and why? Peter’s boldness? John’s love? Thomas’ questions?✍️ Drop it in the comments!
And share this episode with a youth leader, a parent, or anyone who’s been told they're too young or unqualified to be used by God.
 
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Discover Your Working Genius (with Career Coach Tina Blount)

🧠 In This Episode:🎧 Creating the Future with Dr. Brent SimpsonEpisode: Discover Your Working Genius (with Tina Blount)🔧 Based on The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni
⚙️ In This Episode:What if the frustration you feel at work isn’t a lack of talent… but a mismatch of genius?
In this powerful conclusion to our 4-part series, Dr. Brent Simpson talks with Tina Blount, a certified Working Genius facilitator, about the revolutionary framework created by Patrick Lencioni: The Six Types of Working Genius.
Whether you feel drained at work or are simply searching for more joy and clarity, this conversation will help you understand why you’re energized by some tasks—and exhausted by others.
🔍 We explore questions like:• What is Working Genius—and why is it such a game-changer?• What are the six types, and how do they play out in real life?• How can knowing your Genius help you love your work again?• What’s the difference between Genius, Competency, and Frustration?• How can churches, teams, and businesses use this tool to thrive?• Can Working Genius help people who already love their job—or is it just for those feeling stuck?• What’s the first step to discovering your own Genius?
Tina shares practical stories, spiritual insights, and transformative results she’s seen using this tool with churches, businesses, and individuals. If you’re ready to lead, hire, and live with more intentionality and joy—this episode is a must-watch.
 
👩 Guest: Tina Blount🌐 TinaBlount.com🧠 Certified Working Genius Facilitator💼 Career Coach | Clarity Mentor | Team Builder
 
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How to Find Your Dream Job (with Career Coach Tina Blount)

🌳 In This Episode:What if your next job—or your next calling—isn’t a straight line, but a living tree full of divine branches and possibilities?
In this inspiring third installment of our 4-part series, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with coach, author, and career strategist Tina Blount to talk about how to discover your next step when you feel stuck, unsure, or simply ready for something new. Drawing from her powerful book Your Life is a Tree of Possibilities, Tina blends wisdom, faith, and practical tools to help you find clarity and courage for the road ahead.
🌱 We explore questions like:• What’s the story behind the “Tree of Possibilities” metaphor?• How do I start moving forward when I feel stuck or unsure about my future?• What role do personality, passion, and productivity play in finding direction?• Is this a dream I’m chasing—or a divine assignment I’m stepping into?• What if I feel like I’ve missed my window?• How can faith sharpen the way I search for my next opportunity?• Can you give us a practical exercise to help us identify next steps?
Whether you’re at a career crossroads, stepping into a new season, or simply curious about what’s possible, this episode will awaken fresh hope, perspective, and direction.
 
👩 Guest: Tina Blount🌐 TinaBlount.com
📖Get Tina’s newest book here: https://tinyurl.com/4jzdambz📘 Author of Your Life is a Tree of Possibilities💼 Career Coach | Resume Expert | Calling Clarity Mentor
 
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How to Crush Your Next Job Interview (with Career Coach Tina Blount)

🧠 In This Episode:Nervous about interviews? You're not alone. In this practical and empowering episode, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with career coach and recruiting expert Tina Blount to uncover what really makes someone stand out in a job interview—without sounding rehearsed, robotic, or arrogant.
With over 20 years of experience in hiring and coaching, Tina shares wisdom that will change the way you think about interviews, confidence, and how to own the room—even if you're nervous.
🗝️ We explore questions like:• What are the most common interview mistakes—and how can you avoid them?• What does it mean that “confidence is clarity, not arrogance”?• How do you answer tricky questions like “Tell me about yourself” or “What’s your greatest weakness?”• What can you do when you’re asked something you didn’t prepare for?• How do you show your value without sounding like you’re bragging?• What questions should YOU ask the interviewer to stand out?• What’s one thing you can do the night before to set yourself up for success?
Whether you're prepping for your first job interview or chasing a major promotion, this episode is filled with real talk and tangible tools to help you walk in prepared, confident, and authentically you.
👩 Guest: Tina Blount🔗 TinaBlount.com💼 Creator of Next Level Resumes and author of Your Life is a Tree of Possibilities.
Get Tina’s newest book here: https://tinyurl.com/4jzdambz 
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How to Write a Resume That Gets You Noticed (with Career Coach Tina Blount)

🧠 In This Episode:
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to write a resume that opens doors, this episode is for you! Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with resume strategist and career coach Tina Blount—a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in hiring, interviewing, and coaching job seekers—to talk all things resumes, mindset, and finding your next opportunity.
Whether you’re just starting out or trying to level up, Tina shares the keys to creating a resume that doesn't just get scanned—but gets noticed. 💼✨
 
🔑 We explore questions like:• “Your resume is the key” — what does that actually mean?• Why most resumes only get 20 seconds of attention—and what yours MUST include• How writing your resume can help you discover your identity and calling• The difference between your “Who” and your “Do”• Why storytelling matters more than task lists• How fresh eyes can lead to fresh confidence• What’s changed (and what hasn’t) in 20 years of resume writing• How to walk into an interview with confidence—even if you're nervous
 
👩 Guest: Tina BlountVisit her at TinaBlount.comDownload her eBook Next Level Resumes for more expert advice!
 
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Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? A 4th of July Truth Bomb 🧨

🎆 Was America actually founded as a Christian nation? Or is that just patriotic myth?
This 4th of July, Dr. Brent Simpson takes you beyond the fireworks and into the foundation of our country’s soul. You’ll uncover the spiritual roots of America that schools rarely teach—from revival fires to prayer meetings in Congress to why our Constitution only works with the Christian moral guardrails.
 
👀 In this episode, you’ll hear:✅ The truth behind “The Separation of Church and State” 📜✅ What George Washington’s first act as President was. ✝️
✅ How prayer helped for our constitution and how Benjamin Franklin called for it. 🙏✅ Quotes from presidents, founders, and court rulings 🏛️✅ Why America loses its strength when it abandons prayer 💔
👉 If you love both Jesus and your country, this episode is for you.
 
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Responding to War, Prophecy, and the End Times: A Christian Perspective on War and Prophecy

Is this the war of Gog and Magog?Is Jesus coming back next week?Is it wrong to even ask?
In this episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, we dive into:
How Christians should respond to the Israel-Iran war
Why spiritual revival is rising even while rockets fall
The 5 biggest mistakes Christians make when interpreting end-times prophecy
How to pray, think, and live with wisdom—not fear—in times of global crisis
We’re not chasing headlines.We’re chasing truth.Let’s trade speculation for Spirit-led strategy.
 
🧭 What You'll Learn:
A biblical overview of Ezekiel 36–39 (and why it may or may not apply right now)
The danger of “newspaper theology”
Why prophecy should lead us to worship, not worry
How to align your heart with God's mission in the Middle East
What Jesus actually told us to focus on when the world feels unstable
 
📖 Scripture References:
Matthew 24:6
James 1:19
Galatians 5:1
Romans 11:26
Isaiah 1:17
1 Corinthians 12:26
Ezekiel 36–39
Revelation 7:9
 
✖️ Mistake 1: Obsessing Over Timelines
We want dates. Jesus gave us warnings.Matthew 24:36 — “No one knows the day or the hour.”
📌 Instead: Live ready every day. Watch with hope—not fear.
 
✖️ Mistake 2: Confusing Israel, the Church, and the Nations
Some believers apply every prophecy to the modern Church. Others assume every ancient text points to modern Israel.
Romans 9–11 shows us:
God is not done with Israel.
The Church is His body.
And the nations still matter.
📌 Instead: Study Scripture with humility. Context matters.
 
✖️ Mistake 3: Reading the Headlines Into the Bible
Every crisis isn’t an end-times confirmation. That’s called newspaper exegesis.
📌 Instead: Read the news with a Bible in hand—but let the Word be the lens, not the mirror.
 
✖️ Mistake 4: Ignoring the Genre
Revelation is apocalyptic literature—symbols, metaphors, visions. Not a science report.
📌 Instead: Let it awaken awe. Let it drive you to worship and holiness, not just debate.
 
✖️ Mistake 5: Losing Sight of Jesus
The book is called The Revelation of Jesus Christ—not of world governments or conspiracy theories.
📌 Instead: Let every prophecy point you back to the Lamb who was slain and the King who is coming.
 
🙏 How to Pray:
For innocent lives in Israel and Iran
For revival in the underground church
For wisdom among world leaders
For Jewish people to encounter Yeshua
For the Church to respond—not react—with the heart of Christ
The video mentioned from Dr. Michael Brown can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Xbn7rzjSo&t=1191s
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✊ They Were Free... But No One Told Them | What Juneteenth Teaches Us About the Gospel

What if you were already free… but no one ever told you?
That’s the powerful story behind Juneteenth—when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas didn’t hear about their freedom until two and a half years after it was declared. And today, that story still speaks.
In this episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, we explore:
The historical roots of Juneteenth and what actually happened in 1865
The spiritual parallel: how many believers have been set free in Christ but still live in chains
Why freedom must be proclaimed, not just promised
What it means to live in the continual freedom Jesus gave—and how to help others step into theirs
This isn’t just Black history.This is Gospel history.This is your story, too.
 
🧠 What You'll Take Away:
A fresh appreciation of Juneteenth as more than a date—it’s a declaration
How the Gospel breaks spiritual slavery
Two critical questions:
Are you living in the freedom Christ already declared?
Are you proclaiming that freedom to others?
 
⏱️ No timestamps—just stay for the whole thing. This one matters.
 
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