Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

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
👇 Resources + Connect with Dr. Brent💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 Website: BrentSimpson.com🏡 Church: MyAriseChurch.com🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/
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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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⚡What Quantum Physics Can Teach Us About Prayer (FULL Interview) | with Dr. Craig Sterling

How does quantum physics connect to prayer? 🤯 Today, I release my FULL, one hour and forty five minute conversation with Dr. Craig Sterling on the eye-opening subject of science, faith, and the unseen realm. Many think science and faith are at odds, but what if modern physics is actually proving what the Bible has said all along?
🔹 In this episode, we explore:
🔎 Truth – Why we should not fear science and how it actually reveals God's design.
🧬 Quantum Entanglement – How this strange phenomenon connects to the Trinity, soul ties, demons, twins, and more.
⚡ Quantum Field & Zero Point Energy – Could this explain God’s presence, healing, and miracles?
🙏 Does prayer affect the quantum realm? – Can our prayers actually shift reality?
🎯 Double Slit Experiment & Chaos Theory – The Detached Observer Effect and what it means for faith.
🎸 String Theory & The Word of God – Does the Bible actually describe how God holds the universe together?
 
🌐 You can learn more about Dr. Craig Sterling at https://stmin.org
 
✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: Podbean or anywhere you get your podcasts!
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🛑 What Quantum Physics Can Teach Us About Prayer (Part 3) | with Dr. Craig Sterling

How does quantum physics connect to prayer? 🤯 Today, I continue my conversation with Dr. Craig Sterling for the conclusion of this eye-opening conversation about science, faith, and the unseen realm. Many think science and faith are at odds, but what if modern physics is actually proving what the Bible has said all along?
🔹 In this episode, we explore:
🔎 Truth – Why we should not fear science and how it actually reveals God's design.
🧬 Quantum Entanglement – How this strange phenomenon connects to the Trinity, soul ties, demons, twins, and more.
⚡ Quantum Field & Zero Point Energy – Could this explain God’s presence, healing, and miracles?
🙏 Does prayer affect the quantum realm? – Can our prayers actually shift reality?
🎯 Double Slit Experiment & Chaos Theory – The Detached Observer Effect and what it means for faith.
🎸 String Theory & The Word of God – Does the Bible actually describe how God holds the universe together?
🚀 This is just Part 3, if you have not watched the intro or part 1 & 2, be sure to do that before watching today!
 
🌐 You can learn more about Dr. Craig Sterling at https://stmin.org
 
✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: Podbean or anywhere you get your podcasts!
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🛑 What Quantum Physics Can Teach Us About Prayer (Part 2) | with Dr. Craig Sterling

How does quantum physics connect to prayer? 🤯 Today, I continue my conversation with Dr. Craig Sterling for Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation about science, faith, and the unseen realm. Many think science and faith are at odds, but what if modern physics is actually proving what the Bible has said all along?
🔹 In this episode, we explore:
🔎 Truth – Why we should not fear science and how it actually reveals God's design.
🧬 Quantum Entanglement – How this strange phenomenon connects to the Trinity, soul ties, demons, twins, and more.
⚡ Quantum Field & Zero Point Energy – Could this explain God’s presence, healing, and miracles?
🙏 Does prayer affect the quantum realm? – Can our prayers actually shift reality?
🎯 Double Slit Experiment & Chaos Theory – The Detached Observer Effect and what it means for faith.
🎸 String Theory & The Word of God – Does the Bible actually describe how God holds the universe together?
🚀 This is just Part 2, if you have not watched the intro or part 1, be sure to do that before watching this part 2! Stay tuned for the next episode (The conclusion) as we go even deeper!
 
🌐 You can learn more about Dr. Craig Sterling at https://stmin.org
 
✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: Podbean or anywhere you get your podcasts!
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🛑 What Quantum Physics Can Teach Us About Prayer (Part 1) | Dr. Craig Sterling

How does quantum physics connect to prayer? 🤯 Today, I sit down with Dr. Craig Sterling for an eye-opening conversation about science, faith, and the unseen realm. Many think science and faith are at odds, but what if modern physics is actually proving what the Bible has said all along?
🔹 In this episode, we explore:
🔎 Truth – Why we should not fear science and how it actually reveals God's design.
🧬 Quantum Entanglement – How this strange phenomenon connects to the Trinity, soul ties, demons, twins, and more.
⚡ Quantum Field & Zero Point Energy – Could this explain God’s presence, healing, and miracles?
🙏 Does prayer affect the quantum realm? – Can our prayers actually shift reality?
🎯 Double Slit Experiment & Chaos Theory – The Detached Observer Effect and what it means for faith.
🎸 String Theory & The Word of God – Does the Bible actually describe how God holds the universe together?
🚀 This is just Part 1, and it’s already mind-blowing! Stay tuned for the next episode as we go even deeper!
🌐 You can learn more about Dr. Craig Sterling at https://stmin.org
✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: Podbean or anywhere you get your podcasts!

Quantum Physics & Christianity: Is Science Catching Up with the Bible?

Welcome to Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson!
This is the podcast where we give information, that the Holy Spirit turns into Revelation, that leads to transformation!
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into quantum physics and its surprising connections to Christianity.
 
🔬 Topics Covered:
 
How quantum entanglement might reflect our connection with God
The relational nature of the universe—does science confirm biblical truth?
Could the quantum field be a way God works through miracles?
The Observer Effect—does prayer actually change reality?
How faith, prayer, and worship interact with the unseen world
Join Dr. Brent as he explores whether modern physics is finally catching up to what the Bible has taught all along. Plus, stay tuned for next week’s deep dive with Dr. Craig Sterling as we continue the conversation!
 
The message on the Trinity that opened this discussion can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-piXA8y5DRg&t=58s
 
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💬 Drop a comment—What are your thoughts on the relationship between faith and science?
 
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Why and How to celebrate your “Re-Birth Day"🎉

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Brent dives deep into the transformative power of celebrating your Re-Birth Day—the day you gave your life to Jesus and truly came alive. Just like birthdays mark our entrance into the world, a Re-Birth Day celebrates the moment we were born again into God's family. Discover why this day matters, how it reminds us of God’s grace, and how celebrating it can strengthen your faith journey.
 
💡 In This Episode, We Discuss:
🔥 Dr. Brent’s powerful testimony of rebirth.
📖 What a Re-Birth Day is and why it’s worth celebrating
🎉 Creative ways to celebrate your spiritual birthday with family and friends
❤️ How honoring your Re-Birth Day renews gratitude for your salvation and testimony.
✝️ How it can become a powerful witnessing tool to share your faith story
🎁 Bonus: Here is the link to Dr. Brent and Ada’s full testimonies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jnj31nIP0
 
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💬 Join the Conversation:What has God done in your life? How do you celebrate your Re-Birth Day? Share your thoughts and stories with us in the comments or on social media. Tag @DrBrentSimpson and @MyAriseChurch — we’d love to hear from you!
 
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🎵 Closing Thought:"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" — 2 Corinthians 5:17
Let’s start celebrating the day we truly came alive. Your Re-Birth Day deserves a party—because it marks the moment eternity began in your heart. 💖
 
 

How To Experience A Lifetime of Love with Dr. Jim & Kris Beard 🎉💖

Welcome to another energetic and heartwarming episode of Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson! Today, we’re thrilled to wrap up our Love and Marriage series by sitting down with Dr. Jim & Kris Beard, an inspiring couple who have celebrated 53 years of marriage (and over 60 years together!) 🙌❤️. Get ready for fun stories, powerful insights, and plenty of encouragement as we dive into their timeless love story!
 
In This Episode, We Dive Into:
Longevity:🔑 Discover the secrets to a marriage that has lasted over half a century.
Challenges:💪 Hear about the toughest seasons and how they navigated storms together.
Tenacity:🚀 Need a boost? Jim & Kris share empowering advice for those moments when you feel like giving up.
Wisdom:📚 Reflect on their journey from the early days to their 25th anniversary, and the advice they’d give to their younger selves.
Legacy:🌟 Learn how their marriage has impacted their children, grandchildren, and everyone around them.
Join us for a conversation filled with fun stories, inspiring quotes, and real-life wisdom that only decades of shared love can offer. Whether you’re just starting out or have been on this journey for years, Jim & Kris Beard remind us that every challenge is worth facing with love, laughter, and persistence! 😊💪
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From Raising Kids to Rekindling Love: Embracing the Empty Nest An Interview With Pastor Ken & Madonna McAnulty

Welcome back to Creating the Future Podcast! In this third episode of our Love & Marriage series, Dr. Brent sits down with Pastor Ken and Madonna McAnulty for a heartfelt and fun conversation about the empty-nesting season of marriage. 🏡💞
The kids are grown, the house is quiet... now what? Whether you’re approaching this season or in the thick of it, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and real talk. We cover:
💡 Seasonal Shifts: The toughest parts of transitioning to an empty nest and how they handled it.💔 Keeping It Real: Have they ever wanted to quit? What kept them going through the hardest times?📚 Lessons Learned: What they wish they had known earlier in their marriage.🆔 Marriage & Identity: How their personal identities have evolved over the years.💬 Pro Tips: What couples with young kids can do now to prepare for the empty nest season.
This conversation is honest, inspiring, and full of practical advice to help couples stay connected and thrive. 💖✨
 
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