Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

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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This Is the One Thing Every Great Dad Does | Father’s Day Podcast with Dr. Brent Simpson

What makes a great dad?
This Father’s Day weekend, Dr. Brent Simpson shares the one thing every truly great father has in common—and it’s not what the world usually celebrates. It’s not money, wisdom, or having all the answers. It’s something far simpler… but far more powerful: presence.
Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, and real-life experience, this episode unpacks why being present—not perfect—is what truly shapes a child’s identity. Whether you’re a dad, hope to be one, or carry the wound of an absent father, this message offers healing, challenge, and hope.
🎧 In this episode:
Why presence matters more than perfection
The long-term impact of emotionally engaged fathers
Practical ways to become a more present dad
What the Bible and science both say about fatherhood
How to break generational cycles of absence and silence
This Father’s Day, let’s create the kind of legacy that lasts.
 
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🔥 From Prison to Power: How the Holy Spirit has Empowered Marziyeh Amirizadeh Throughout Persecution and Politics

On this powerful Pentecost weekend episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, we're joined by Marziyeh Amirizadeh, Iranian Christian author of A Love Journey with God. Her story is nothing short of miraculous.
Marziyeh was arrested in Iran for boldly sharing her faith and spent 259 days in the notorious Evin Prison—but what sustained her through the darkest nights was not just courage…it was the enduement of power from the Holy Spirit.
🔥 In this Spirit-filled episode, we discuss:
How the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues equipped her for supernatural endurance.
The voice of God—how He continues to lead and speak to her daily.
How the Spirit comforted and empowered her inside prison walls.
The resistance she’s faced from some American churches and Christian marketers who didn’t want her to talk about the Holy Spirit.
Her current ministry work, where she continues to be a voice for the persecuted and a vessel for revival.
💥 Whether you’re hungry for more of God, interested in how the Spirit moves globally, or wrestling with how to stand boldly in faith—this episode will awaken something in your soul.
 
📚 Get her book:👉 MarzisJourney.com
🌍 Ministries mentioned in this episode:
RootAndBranchIsrael.com
NewPersia.com
Genesis 123 Foundation
 
🕊️ This Pentecost, be reminded: The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead… empowered Marziyeh in a prison cell… and still speaks today.
🎧 Listen now and be inspired to live boldly, Spirit-filled, and surrendered.
 
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A Message For Vietnam Veterans: “Your Sacrifice Was NOT In Vain.” - Dr. Paul Ai.

This special Memorial Day weekend episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson is unlike anything you’ve heard before.
We’re joined once again by Dr. Paul Ai, a former Vietnamese witchdoctor turned apostle, who delivers a deeply personal and powerful message—directly to American Vietnam veterans.
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Ai shares how the sacrifice of U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War was not in vain. He recounts how the American presence brought Freedom that paved the way for progress, including stronger infrastructure, hospitals, and education, and of course, the Gospel. 🙏 Spiritual awakening across Vietnam and Asia
As a Vietnamese man, Dr. Ai expresses profound gratitude and honor to those who served—and closes the episode with a moving prayer of healing over every veteran who listens.
If you or someone you love served in Vietnam, please share this with them. Healing begins with understanding, and this message will bring tears, honor, and peace to many.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Paul Ai’s ministry at: PaulAi.com🎧 Listen to all episodes on Podbean or your favorite podcast app: https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/
 
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Yoga, Tattoos & Spiritual Warfare: A Former Witchdoctor Exposes What Christians Don’t Know

Brace yourself. This is one of the most controversial episodes we’ve ever done.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Paul Ai—a former Buddhist monk and Vietnamese witchdoctor turned Christian apostle—we dive headfirst into highly debated issues in the Church today:
🧘‍♂️ Is yoga spiritually dangerous—even if it’s just exercise?
🖋️ Do tattoos open spiritual doors—intentionally or unintentionally?
⛰️ Are “holy mountains” real in the spiritual realm—and are they places of unseen spiritual warfare?
Dr. Ai speaks from real-life experience with the demonic world—not just theory or theology. His journey from occult power to Kingdom power gives him a rare authority on these topics that few others have.
Whether you agree or not, this episode will stretch your thinking, provoke deep questions, and call you to greater spiritual discernment.
⚠️ Watch with an open Bible and an open heart.
🔗 More from Dr. Paul Ai at: PaulAi.com🎧 Listen to both episodes on Podbean or any podcast platform: https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/
 
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How to Find Your Purpose | Why You're Here and How to Live It Out!

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 episode, we're talking about something EVERYONE wrestles with: Finding Your Purpose.Have you ever felt worn out, overwhelmed, or just going through the motions? It might not be that you're doing too much... it might be that you're doing the wrong things for your purpose.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why everything — including you — was made for a purpose (Proverbs 16:4)
The difference between a job and your work
How fear masquerades as wisdom and keeps you stuck
Why your destiny isn’t ahead of you — it’s already inside you
5 Questions to help you discover your unique purpose
 
Key Quotes:
"The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose." — Rick Warren"The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why." — Mark Twain
Reflection Questions to Take With You:
What do I cry about?
What do I sing about?
What do I dream about?
What am I good at and love doing?
Where do I enjoy the journey, not just the destination?
✨ Final Thought:God designed you on purpose, for a purpose. You’re not a mistake. You’re a masterpiece.Finding Joy message that podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXbcHDbgjkQ
 
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🎬 Fact or Fiction? Exposing what Prime Video’s House of David got right and wrong

Show Notes (YouTube Description):Welcome back 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.
Today’s episode breaks down the Amazon Prime hit series House of David (Season 1) — a show that’s captured the imagination of believers and skeptics alike. But how much of it is actually grounded in Scripture, and how much is pure Hollywood drama?
Dr. Brent is joined by Pastor and Bible teacher Ken McAnulty for an honest, thoughtful, and at times humorous conversation that explores:
📜 What the show gets right about King Saul, David, Goliath, and ancient Israel❌ Where it strays from biblical or historical accuracy🎬 Our favorite (and least favorite) moments and characters from Season 1🧠 How to discern fact from fiction when watching faith-based entertainment⚔️ Why understanding David’s real story still matters today
If you’ve watched House of David or are curious about biblical storytelling on screen, this episode is for you!
 
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Easter Traditions: Pagan Roots or Redeemed Symbols?

Welcome back to Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson—where we dive into stories, truths, and deep questions that help shape our faith and our future.
In today’s episode, filmed from my home office, we’re cracking open the meaning behind your favorite Easter traditions. 🐣🐰🧺
Are Easter eggs, bunnies, baskets, and dressy clothes innocent fun... or lingering remnants of pagan rituals? Should Christians avoid these altogether—or is there a redemptive way to engage culture without compromising faith?
Here’s what you’ll discover:
📜 The fascinating history behind Easter eggs, and how the early Church reimagined them
🐇 Where the Easter Bunny actually comes from (spoiler: it’s not Eostre)
🧺 Why baskets and candy became part of the Easter experience
👗 The surprising biblical roots behind dressing up on Easter Sunday
✝️ What the Apostle Paul teaches us about redeeming culture (Acts 17)
We’ll also explore how Christians throughout history have transformed symbols to reflect resurrection hope—and why discernment, not fear, should guide our celebration.
If you’ve ever wondered what to keep, what to toss, or how to celebrate Easter with deeper meaning—this is for you.
🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself: is it all pagan... or has it been redeemed?
📚 Referenced scholars include: Ronald Hutton, Carole Cusack, Sophie Jackson, Thomas Talley, and C.S. Lewis📖 Scriptures: Galatians 3:27, Acts 17:23, 1 Corinthians 10
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Does the term “Easter” come from a pagan source? Debunking Myths & Discovering Meaning

Is “Easter” a word rooted in paganism—or is that just a myth? 🤔
In this episode of Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson dives deep into the origins of the word "Easter" and whether Christians should be using it at all. With passion and scholarly insight, Brent separates fact from fiction using historical sources, linguistic research, and biblical wisdom.
 
Here’s what you’ll learn:
📜 Where the word “Easter” actually comes from
🏛️ What historians say about the supposed pagan goddess Eostre
🔍 Why most languages don’t even use the word “Easter”
📖 How Scripture and early Christian tradition point us to Pascha
❤️ Why your heart matters more than semantics
 
Whether you prefer “Resurrection Sunday” or embrace the word “Easter,” this episode will equip you to think wisely, speak graciously, and focus on what truly matters: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 🙌
 
🔗 Resources & Citations Mentioned:
Bede, The Reckoning of Time
Ronald Hutton, Stations of the Sun
Carole Cusack, The Politics of Paganism
Thomas Talley, The Origins of the Liturgical Year
Tony Reinke, Desiring God
Anthony McRoy, "Was Easter Borrowed from a Pagan Holiday?"
C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
 
🎧 Listen now and feel confident about how you talk about Easter this year!
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