We live in a world that begins with behavior—fix the habit, change the outcome, move faster, do more. Scripture begins somewhere deeper: the heart.

In this reflective and pastoral episode of Rise with Brian Turner, Brian invites listeners to slow down and reconsider where real transformation begins. Drawing from Proverbs, the teachings of Jesus, and the wisdom of Scripture, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

Rather than offering quick fixes or self-improvement strategies, this conversation reframes spiritual growth as formation—shaped by attention, desire, and grace rather than pressure or performance.

Through biblical reflection, pastoral wisdom, and gentle invitation, Brian explores:

- Why Scripture prioritizes the heart before behavior or outcomes

- The difference between formation and self-improvement

- How rushing change often produces shallow fruit

- Why desire and attention play a central role in spiritual growth

- How God renews the heart from the inside out, over time

If you’ve felt weary from trying harder… If your faith feels sincere but fragmented… If you sense God inviting you to slow down rather than speed up…

This episode offers a steady reminder: 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐇𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

Press play, slow your pace, and begin again where Scripture begins: with the heart.

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