The Culture Shift W/ Brian Brennt

Brian facilitates a discussion on the importance of accountability within community. He uses the Biblical example of the Israelites to highlight that pride and stubbornness precede backsliding. We learn about the correlation between isolation and falling into sin and are given practicals to help us guard ourselves against compromise. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian Brennt talks about what it means to stand firm as Christians, especially when faced with persecution. He explains the importance of deciding what you believe and putting on the armor of God. We are encouraged to lean into the Holy Spirit as we learn how to stand firm against the enemy and declare war over evil. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian, Zach and Michaela share on the importance leaders who empower other leaders. They emphasize that this next season will require a multiplication of people leading from their heart rather than from structure or religion. They use the example of Jesus as an empowering leader, who prepared his disciples by always telling them he would eventually leave and that it was better that way because they would get the Holy Spirit. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian shares on fighting fear and anxiety, a relatable and essential topic for this generation. We learn that getting revelation for the root of our fear, being secure in God's plan for our future, and giving the Holy Spirit more control are key to overcoming it. We are encouraged to not be paralyzed by our anxieties or passively accepting of the spirit of fear in our lives but rather to use prayer as a weapon against them. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian and Zach discuss the importance of relationship with Jesus over religious performance. Brian uses the Bereans from the book of Acts and the Pharisees as examples for these two contrasting lifestyles. We learn warning signs of religion that might have crept into our own heart and practicals of how to get rid of it. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

As Brian looks to the life of Jesus, he identifies key traits that Christian leaders should carry. He compares leadership methods that don't work anymore and those that are needed in this hour. Brian urges us to be led by the Spirit and the Word of God in order to live the culture of the Kingdom. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

As Brian continues his series on dating and marriage, he holds a discussion panel with the Nick and Emily Brennt, Zach and Kayla Nash, and Chase and Lindy Cofer. The couples share how they ended up together, what it looks like to have fun in a marriage and the harmful effects of pornography. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian and Christy continue the series on dating and marriage by talking about important preparation for relationships. We learn about the power of agreement, joyful forgiveness and continually getting rid of pride in our lives. We are challenged to seek the Lord above any other relationship and to make sure our love for the word, worship and Jesus line up with who we are dating. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian begins a new series addressing God's priorities in preparing us for marriage. Since who we marry is one of the biggest decision of our lives, Brian emphasizes that if we are in a relationship that isn't founded in Kingdom principles, it can lead to a marriage that is a struggle instead of a joy. We are given tools for Kingdom centered relationships. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.

Brian opens a discussion around America's infatuation with witchcraft. He points out that it is out of a lack of intimacy with God and in the face of uncertainty that our generation has turned to the sin of rebellion. We are hit with urgency to share the power of the Gospel to those seeking a higher power. This podcast is from Brian's weekly Culture Shift zoom calls.