008: The Hidden Trap of Self-Reliance (And How It Affects Your Family)
Release Date: 03/26/2025
024: The One Sin Most Christian Parents Overlook—And How It’s Blocking Your Peace
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In this episode, Brett opens up about a powerful realization he had regarding sin—not just as the obvious wrongdoings like greed or immorality, but as disobedience to God's Word. He revisits the story of Adam and Eve, emphasizing that their sin wasn’t some moral failure but rather failing to obey God’s specific instruction. Brett shares how this truth convicted him personally, prompting him to reevaluate areas where he wasn’t fully surrendering to God—particularly in trusting Him with his finances. Brett also reflects on a teaching by John Bevere, which illuminated the nature of...
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023: Why Your Finances Might Be Blocking God’s Blessing (And What to Do About It)
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In this episode, Brett shares a personal and powerful reflection on surrendering finances to God. Inspired by John Bevere’s Honor’s Reward, Brett opens up about the ongoing challenge of fully trusting God with his finances, particularly through tithing. Though he recognizes the biblical principle of giving the first 10% of income, he confesses the struggle between trusting God and covering essential bills. This tension becomes a springboard for deeper transformation as Brett seeks to align every area of his life—including business and ministry—with God’s kingdom. Brett also reveals...
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022: The Silent Crisis in Our Churches (And What Parents Need to Know)
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In this episode, Brett reflects on a powerful church experience that left him weeping for today’s generation of young men. During his third visit to a vibrant new church, Brett sensed a deep burden from the Holy Spirit after noticing a significant absence of young men among the congregation. Reflecting on societal shifts since the Industrial Revolution, Brett shares his concern over how fatherless upbringings and cultural confusion have left many young men lost, sedating themselves through unhealthy escapes. He also highlights his personal spiritual growth, inspired by John Bevere’s...
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021: Feel Distant from God? This One Shift Brought Me Closer Than Ever
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Feel Distant from God? This One Shift Brought Me Closer Than Ever In this episode, host Brett invites listeners to refocus their lives on seeking God first, especially in a world overwhelmed by worry and self-reliance. Brett shares his personal journey of faith renewal, including his daily Bible study routine and how it has transformed his perspective. He emphasizes the importance of being fully reliant on God and cultivating a relationship with the Holy Spirit for wisdom and understanding. Brett reflects on how the teachings of Jesus, especially in passages like the fig tree story in...
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020: I Thought I Had Forgiven Them—Until God Showed Me This
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In this episode, Brett revisits the deeply intertwined topics of stress, offense, and forgiveness, sharing how his spiritual journey has transformed his response to life’s challenges. Inspired by John Bevere’s teachings—especially The Bait of Satan and The Awe of God—Brett reflects on how offense and unresolved bitterness are subtle but destructive traps that pull believers out of alignment with God’s will. He shares that true forgiveness and the ability to handle offense don’t come from willpower alone but through being filled daily with the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the...
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019: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Discover the Power of Nature with God
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In this episode, Brett shares a personal and spiritual journey centered around the healing power of nature and the upcoming Eternal Life Plan workshop. Brett opens by providing an update on the workshop’s evolution—from a comprehensive deep-dive into life planning to a more focused beta session centered around writing your Judgment Day Story. This exercise challenges participants to envision what they hope Jesus will say to them about how they lived in five key areas: faith, fitness, family, finances, and fellowship. It’s a call to self-reflection and alignment with God's purpose. Brett...
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018: What Will Jesus Say About Your Life? How to Live for That Moment
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In this episode, Brett shares a personal reflection on his spiritual journey—from being a Christian who drifted due to worldly distractions, to realigning his life around eternal priorities. Brett opens up about his past reliance on self-help and personal development strategies that emphasized self-reliance over God-reliance. He acknowledges how even though he was baptized over 25 years ago, the cares of the world—work, routine, and personal loss—choked out his spiritual growth. A major turning point came a few months ago when he fully surrendered to God, committing to seek Him with all...
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017: What We Should Want to Hear from Jesus—and Why It Changed My Life Plan
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In this episode, Brett opens up about a transformative shift in his faith journey. After being drawn into personal development through network marketing years ago, Brett recently realized how deeply rooted in self-reliance that world can be—contrary to what Scripture teaches. He shares how an email triggered a powerful awakening: we are not called to rely on ourselves, but fully on God. Brett dives into the contrast between two types of eternal judgment: the White Throne Judgment for the unsaved, and the Judgment Seat of Christ for believers. Drawing from Scripture and John Bevere’s Driven...
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016: Addicted to Your Phone? This Might Be the Reason You Can’t Hear God
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In this episode, Brett reflects on his personal journey from self-reliance in the personal development industry to surrendering fully to God, aligning with Matthew 6:33. Brett shares a touching conversation with his 82-year-old mother, revealing a side of her faith journey he had never heard before. Their exchange about prayer, memory challenges, and God's understanding presence reinforces the power of family, faith, and generational stories. Brett also dives into the impact of digital distraction on our spiritual lives, referencing a podcast episode from John Bevere featuring his pastor, who...
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015: I Thought I Was Doing Enough—Until God Wrecked Me at the Park
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In this episode, Brett opens up about his personal walk with God and the ongoing shift from self-reliance to full dependence on the Lord. Inspired by Matthew 6:33, Brett reflects on a moving encounter at a local park, where a spontaneous moment of prayer for two children—one autistic, the other visibly recovering from illness—opened his eyes to God's deep love and the power of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Brett also challenges the influence of the self-help industry within both secular and Christian circles. He warns that the cultural rise in self-centeredness, self-promotion, and...
info_outlineIn this episode, Brett shares how when he started listening to the Oceans Church Podcast, and through prayer, scripture, and surrender, his eyes were opened. He realized that true growth isn’t about striving—it’s about seeking first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). This revelation led him to restructure everything he had been teaching, refining his framework into a biblical model that aligns with God's plan.\
Today's episode concludes with the final stage of his framework which began with Nature Nurturer, using God's creation to refresh our body, mind, and spirit. Balance Builder teaches us to surrender stress and emotions to God, knowing true balance comes when our health, wealth, relationships, and spirituality are in alignment with Him. Legacy Leaver shifts our focus from just an earthly life plan to an eternal one—living for God’s kingdom, not just personal success. And finally, Grounded Growth is about being firmly rooted in God, growing in His Word, and relying fully on Him rather than ourselves.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Self-Help vs. God-Help – Self-improvement without God leads to self-reliance and frustration. True transformation happens when we fully trust in Him.
- The Power of Scripture – Asking for a love of God’s Word can open your eyes and heart in ways you never imagined.
- Seeking All That Jesus Died to Give Us – Salvation isn’t just about eternity; Jesus also offers us peace, wisdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit here and now.
- From Worry to Worship – Surrendering control to God removes fear, doubt, and stress, replacing them with faith, clarity, and purpose.
God has given Brett a second chance to share this message, and he prays it blesses you as it has transformed him. Let’s seek Him first—because when we do, everything else falls into place.
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