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Our Summer Series continues as Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Jeremiah McAnulty, Youth Pastor at ARISE Church South Lakeland, for a conversation about growing up in church, finding his own faith, discovering his call to ministry, and seeing God work through the next generation. And before we get too serious, we learn one very important fact about Pastor Jeremiah: he's team Cocoa Pebbles.…
Our Summer Series continues as Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Pete Kramer, Teaching Pastor at ARISE Church, for a conversation full of laughter, incredible stories, and practical wisdom about serving Jesus through the local church. From growing up in a Christian home to being a proud product of the church van ministry, Pastor Pete shares how God used faithful people and consistent service…
Our Summer Series continues as Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with the man, the myth, the legend himself, Pastor Ken McAnulty, Executive Pastor at ARISE Church. Have you ever wondered what an Executive Pastor actually does? In this episode, Pastor Ken gives an inside look at his role, shares the story of how God called him to ARISE Church, and reflects on nearly three decades of ministry. Growing up…
The Summer Series continues as Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Jonny Turpin, Connections Pastor at ARISE Church, for a conversation filled with laughter, powerful testimony, and the faithfulness of God. Born and raised in Bartow, Florida, Pastor Jonny shares what it was like growing up as a true country boy. From spending his days outdoors to life in a pastor's home, he reflects on the…
Our Summer Series continues as Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Danny Izquierdo, Youth Pastor at ARISE Church's Brandon location, for one of the most honest, heartfelt, and entertaining conversations of the season. From growing up between Venezuela and Tennessee to his unforgettable love for Nutella (yes, it counts as his favorite "candy"), Pastor Danny shares the story of a childhood…
Our Summer Series continues as Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Jason Vega, Worship Pastor at ARISE Church, for an honest and inspiring conversation about faith, family, worship, and the journey that brought him into ministry. Get to know Pastor Jason beyond the platform as he shares stories from his childhood, how he came to know Jesus, the moment he gave his life to Christ, and the…
This summer on Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson is sitting down with some of the incredible pastors who help lead ARISE Church. In this first episode of the series, he welcomes Pastor Jeff Allen, Brandon Location Pastor, and Pastor Marilee Allen, Children's Pastor, for a candid conversation about faith, family, ministry, and God's faithfulness through every season. Together, they share the…
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…
What makes some churches flourish while others struggle? Why do some congregations experience sustained growth, spiritual vitality, and revival while others slowly decline? And what does decades of church research have to say about it? In this unique episode of Creating the Future, we're doing something we've never done before. Using AI-generated audio based entirely on my doctoral research at…
What does it actually look like to walk away from God? After our recent Sunday message on conditional security, one question kept surfacing: "How does someone actually drift away from their faith?" In this episode, Dr. Brent Simpson sits down with Pastor Pete Kramer to explore what the Bible says about spiritual drift, apostasy, and how believers can recognize warning signs before they find…
