Creating The Future with Brent Simpson

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.

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 ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:You can listen on Podbean or anywhere podcasts are found:https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/

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 of Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Evangelist Pat Schatzline for a timely and Spirit-filled conversation about hearing the voice of God, the revival stirring around the world, and prophetic insight into what God is doing—and about to do—next. Together, they explore what it means to discern God’s voice in a noisy world, how genuine revival is marked, and why this current moment feels different from past spiritual movements. Pat shares insights from what he’s seeing globally, along with encouragement and caution for leaders, churches, and believers navigating a growing hunger for God. This conversation will challenge, inspire, and sharpen your spiritual discernment as we talk about revival that doesn’t just stir emotions—but transforms lives. In this episode, we cover: How believers can clearly hear and discern the voice of God The difference between emotional hype and authentic revival What’s happening in revivals around the world right now The role of spiritual leadership in sustaining a move of God Prophetic insight into the future of revival and awakening How to stay grounded, humble, and obedient during times of spiritual momentum About Evangelist Pat Schatzline Pat Schatzline is a respected evangelist and prophetic voice who has traveled extensively, ministering in churches, conferences, and revival settings across the globe. His passion is to see people awakened to God’s presence, truth, and purpose in this generation. ✨ Connect with Pat Schatzline at http://www.patschatzline.com/ ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com 🎙️ Listen to the audio podcast on Podbean or anywhere podcasts are found:https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/ 🙏 If this episode encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s hungry for revival and clarity in hearing God’s voice.

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, Dr. Brent continues the Great Awakenings conversation with Pastor Ada Simpson by addressing one of the most important questions facing the modern church: How do we discern true revival from artificial spirituality? Using Jonathan Edwards’ historic work The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God, Dr. Brent walks us through eight biblical tests that help separate genuine moves of God from emotional hype, spiritual excess, or personality-driven movements. Together, we explore why the church is especially vulnerable to strange fire in this generation, and how both cessationism and unchecked revivalism can lead believers away from healthy, Christ-centered spirituality. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why revival must exalt Jesus above experiences, gifts, and personalities• How conviction, repentance, and holiness mark genuine moves of God• Why love for Scripture is non-negotiable in authentic revival• How theology protects revival from emotional deception• Why love, humility, and compassion are evidence of God’s Spirit• How character change matters more than emotional encounters• Why perseverance over time proves revival’s authenticity• Why dependence on God increases when revival is real Dr. Brent also explains what Jonathan Edwards warned us not to use as proof of revival — including emotional reactions, physical manifestations, visions, or dramatic experiences. The conversation then shifts to modern revival culture, including: Why some revival movements resemble entertainment more than encounter• What it means to host heaven instead of hosting speakers• Why God’s presence matters more than church programs• How 1 Samuel 19 demonstrates true revival through God’s sovereign activity• Why authentic revival makes hype unnecessary Finally, Dr. Brent leaves listeners with one powerful question every Christian should ask when encountering any spiritual movement. This episode is not about criticizing revival — it’s about protecting it. If you care about awakening, holiness, discernment, and genuine moves of God, this conversation is essential. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brent ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com

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, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Dan Turpin, a retired pastor with over 50 years of ministry experience and more than five decades of practicing the spiritual discipline of fasting. This conversation goes beyond theory and into wisdom—what fasting really is, why Jesus practiced it, why He expected His followers to fast, and how to approach fasting in a healthy, biblical, and grace-filled way. Together, they unpack the heart behind fasting, the different types of fasting found in Scripture, how long a fast should last, and whether fasting is always about food or can include other forms of intentional surrender. Pastor Dan also shares practical insight on how to handle hunger, headaches, and fatigue during a fast, how to break a fast wisely, and who should not fast due to medical or life-stage concerns. They address common fasting mistakes many Christians make—such as using fasting to try to manipulate God, measuring spirituality by intensity, or simply skipping meals without spending time with God. This episode is especially helpful for anyone new to fasting, returning to fasting, or wanting to deepen their understanding of why fasting has been such a powerful and formative discipline throughout church history. Topics covered include:• Why Jesus fasted and why He said “when you fast,” not “if you fast”• Whether fasting changes God or changes us• Different biblical types of fasting• How long to fast and how often• Whether fasting is required or optional for Christians today• What to do when fasting feels physically difficult• How to break a fast properly• Who should and should not fast• Common fasting mistakes believers make ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson🌐 BrentSimpson.com🏡 MyAriseChurch.com 🎙️ You can listen to the podcast on Podbean or anywhere podcasts are found:https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/

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. Today I sit down with Pastor Ken McAnulty, Executive Pastor of Arise Church, for one of the most practical and needed conversations in the church today… What Should Modern Christians Think About Tithing? Tithing is one of the most misunderstood topics in modern Christianity. Some people feel guilty. Some feel confused. Some feel pressured. Others want to honor God but aren’t sure what it really looks like. This episode cuts through the confusion and gives you clarity, confidence, and a biblical foundation for honoring God with your finances. We walk through the 10 biggest questions people ask about tithing, including:• Is tithing still required for Christians today?• Does it have to be 10%? Does regular giving count as a tithe?• Should I tithe on gross or net? What about bonuses or tax returns?• Who should tithe? Should pastors tithe? Should teens tithe?• Where should my tithe go—my local church or anywhere I feel led?• What if I’m in debt or feel like I can’t afford to tithe?• Does God really bless tithers? Am I cursed if I don’t tithe?• What if I tithe but don’t see financial blessing?• What if my spouse doesn’t want to tithe?• Does giving time or talent count as tithing?• And… can I automate my tithe or is that less spiritual? Pastor Ken brings pastoral wisdom, biblical truth, and decades of real-life ministry experience to help you understand God’s heart behind generosity. Whether you're new to tithing, wrestling with questions, or wanting to grow in your faith, this episode will help you move forward with peace and purpose. ✨ If this conversation blessed you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE.It helps the message reach more people just like you. ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent:All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpsonBrentSimpson.comMyAriseChurch.com 🎙️ Listen to the Audio Podcast:https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/