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Brilliant PerspectivesWho’s Sponsoring Your Thoughts? | Part 4Every thought has a source—and the ones we entertain shape how we live, love, and relate to God. In this episode, Graham invites us to examine the origins of our thoughts and teaches us how to respond with peace, joy, and grace instead of reacting from fear or frustration. When we think with God, speculation gives way to clarity, and we begin to experience life through His eyes.Key Scriptures:+ 2 Corinthians 10:5. “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are...2025-04-1711 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThinking That Brings Freedom | Part 3What if changing your thinking could change everything? In this episode, Graham shares how aligning with the mind of Christ invites joy, healing, and transformation. Discover the freedom that comes when you see yourself—and others—through God’s eyes.Key Scriptures:+ John 15:11. “These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.”+ Philippians 4:8. “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is...2025-04-1111 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Mindset That Mirrors Heaven | Part 2What if your mindset could become a place of favor, strength, and transformation? In this episode, Graham explores how our thinking either reflects God’s nature—or resists it. As we align our thoughts with Heaven, we create a lifestyle the enemy can’t steal from.Key Scriptures:+ Isaiah 61:2. To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn.+ Jeremiah 29:11. 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord...2025-04-0412 min

Brilliant PerspectivesYour Mindset Shapes Your Journey | Part 1Your mindset is shaping your journey with God in more ways than you might realize. In this episode, Graham Cooke introduces a powerful perspective on how the Holy Spirit transforms Scripture from something we read into something we experience. As we explore Paul’s words to the Corinthians, we’ll uncover how our mindset shapes our capacity to trust and live freely in God’s goodness.This episode is just the beginning. Stick around over the next few weeks as we continue unpacking these life-changing ideas.Key Scriptures:2025-03-2813 min

Brilliant PerspectivesYour Life Through His LensYour story didn’t begin with you — it began with God’s unwavering love. In this episode, Graham Cooke shares how transformation starts by seeing yourself through His eyes, not through your circumstances. When we embrace His perspective, we step into the freedom and confidence of the story He’s always intended for us. Key Scriptures: + Genesis 1:26. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the c...2025-02-0711 min

Brilliant PerspectivesBeing a Much-Loved ChildOverwhelm doesn’t have to define your story. What if God’s peace and provision were your safeguards instead? In this episode, Graham Cooke shares how to approach life’s challenges as God’s much-loved child. Discover how His presence brings clarity, comfort, and provision for every difficulty you face. Key Scriptures: + 2 Corinthians 13:4. For indeed He was crucified because of weakness, yet He lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, yet we will live with Him because of the power of God directed towar...2025-01-3107 min

Brilliant PerspectivesPartnering with God's DelightStep into the peace and joy of God’s empowering presence. In today’s episode, Graham Cooke invites us to discover the beauty of walking in partnership with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Key Scriptures: + Matthew 11:28-30. Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden...2025-01-2310 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Door to New LifeWhen we step into newness of life in Christ, we have full permission to leave the old behind. In this episode, Graham Cooke explores how to recognize the voice of your new nature and embrace the freedom Jesus has already given you. Are you ready to hand Him the key to your past and discover the limitless possibilities of life in Him? Key Scriptures: + Romans 6:4. Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so...2025-01-1608 min

Brilliant PerspectivesCreating a Devotional LifestyleWhat if a devotional lifestyle isn’t about fitting God into your schedule but inviting Him into every moment? In this episode, Graham Cooke reframes devotion as an ongoing dialogue with a God who always makes the first move, speaking to us in the voice of joy, peace, and kindness. Discover how to respond to His declarations and experience the freedom of living every day in partnership with His delight. Key Scriptures: + John 17:23. I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that th...2025-01-1009 min

Brilliant PerspectivesRest Is a WeaponIn this episode, Graham and Dionne take us beyond the surface of what it means to choose rest. Together, they explore how rest serves as a weapon against anxiety and as a path toward greater peace. Choosing rest empowers us to experience God’s constant companionship and navigate each day from a place of inner stability. Key Scriptures: + Matthew 11:28 To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE. As always, thanks for listening!2024-11-0810 min

Brilliant PerspectivesUnlocking the Power of God’s PromisesWhat if your prayers could unlock God’s promises over your life for decades to come? In this episode, we discuss the power of crafted prayers—prayers that shape our faith and help us rest in God’s provision. You’ll hear how one of Graham’s crafted prayers, rooted in Isaiah 41, has served as a steady anchor for over 40 years. We hope this episode inspires you to develop your own prayers that align with God’s heart and bring peace in every situation.Key Scriptures:+ Isaiah 41:8...2024-10-3110 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFreedom to FollowWhat if God is always making the first move, and our only job is to respond? In today’s episode, we explore the freeing truth that opens the door to peace and freedom as we follow His lead. Join us as we learn to live in the rhythms of His grace, receiving every good gift He offers with joy and trust. Key Scriptures: + 1 John 4:19. We love, because He first loved us. + James 1:17. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, wi...2024-09-2610 min

Brilliant PerspectivesEmbracing God's InitiativeGod is always making the first move, and our only job is to embrace the delight of a responsive life. His love invites us into a life of newness and freedom, giving us permission to receive without striving. Key Scriptures: Hebrews 8:6. But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises 2 Corinthians 5:17. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away; behold, all things have...2024-09-1211 min

Brilliant PerspectivesEvery Circumstance Is About One ThingAs we are being made into the image of God, He works all things together for good. This means that our difficult circumstances are never the real issue at hand. At the heart of every matter is an invitation into a deeper understanding of our identity in Christ. + 1 Corinthians 2:12-16. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in...2024-08-2213 min

Brilliant PerspectivesNew Wine Is the KingdomIn our relational learning with the Lord, the Holy Spirit is going to be our greatest Helper, Comforter, and our source of wisdom and revelation. He is our new wine, and He will teach you how to activate a positive expectation of the Lord in every situation of life. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE.2024-08-0115 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Language of the KingdomWe have been released from the letter of the law. Now, we are simply learning the language of the Kingdom and aligning our hearts with the truth of our new identity in Christ. Key Scriptures: + Romans 7:6. But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE.2024-07-2709 min

Brilliant PerspectivesGrace Reveals God’s Kind IntentionsJoin Graham Cooke, Dionne van Zyl & Jalyn Bowdan for a 3-day virtual event to discover how to build a devotional lifestyle that's more joyful than you could ever imagine. Reserve your seat HERE. __ Grace empowers us to receive and enjoy God in the fullness of who He really is. Today, we’ll unlock the delight of living in the fullness of grace as we focus on the key of God’s kind intentions. Key Scriptures: + Jeremiah 29:11 — "I know the plans I have for you” says the Lord...2024-07-1909 min

Brilliant PerspectivesOverwhelming GraceGrace isn’t just a comforting thought; it’s an empowering Presence that fills our hearts and fuels our lives. In this episode, we explore how Jesus, our High Priest, invites us to draw near with confidence, receive under pressure, and live boldly in our true identity. Key Scriptures: + Hebrews 4:14. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been t...2024-07-1110 min

Brilliant PerspectivesGrace is a Ruling PowerThe grace of God empowers us to draw near with confidence, to receive from Him while under pressure, and to trust in the fullness of His heart towards us in every situation of life. Key Scriptures: + 2 Corinthians 8:9. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. + Hebrews 4:14-16. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens...2024-06-2112 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWhich Side of Grace Are You Living On?Do you have a constant sense of well-being about who you are in Jesus, or do you judge yourself based on your performance as a believer? Grace gives us access to a greater awareness of God's presence that empowers us through every situation of life. Key Scripture: + Romans 5:17. For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the one Jesus Christ. To stay...2024-06-1411 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Space Between Present and FutureWhen God speaks about our destiny, a pathway begins to open up for us to follow. His voice is an invitation that takes us from the present to the future, and back again. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE. How have these Brilliant Perspectives impacted YOUR life? Let us know by clicking HERE. As always, thanks for listening!2024-05-3009 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Weight of Your PromiseTests accompany our learning to make sure we receive the fullness of favor and increase attached to it. Every circumstance has an upgrade for us to experience, but the truth is that we’re not tested by events. Tests are meant to reveal what we believe about God, and what we believe about who we are becoming in Him. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE. As always, thanks for listening!2024-05-1612 min

Brilliant PerspectivesTransformation by ElevationTrue transformation in the Kingdom occurs when we allow our mindsets to come into alignment with the thoughts of God. As we begin to see life from His higher perspective, our circumstances become our training grounds and we learn to walk with God at higher heights and farther distances. Key Scriptures: + Amos 3:3. Can two walk together unless they are agreed? + Isaiah 55:8-9. My thoughts are not your thoughts nor my ways your way. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are...2024-05-0215 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFavor for Specific CircumstancesIn today’s session, Graham Cooke explores how to recognize and experience God’s favor tailored to the specific circumstances we encounter. This type of favor shines brightest not when things are going smoothly, but particularly, when they aren’t. Sign up HERE for the Constant, Continuous Favor 10-Day Challenge! Key Scriptures + Jeremiah 29:11. For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. + De...2024-04-2512 min

Brilliant PerspectivesCultivating an Extraordinary Relationship with GodWe are just ONE day away from Brilliance24, our online annual conference with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant. Join us this weekend for three days of transformational teaching, global community, and life-changing permission in the Kingdom. To save your seat at Brilliance24, CLICK HERE. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE. As always, thanks for listening!2024-03-2129 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Process Makes Us RichThe process we engage in with God is what makes us truly rich … not just the outcome at the end of the journey. We feel safe and free when we know how He wants to walk with us, and we are continually becoming more like Him as we learn to love the process. Joy, peace, and delight are not postponed until the outcome is seen. They can be discovered at every turn, throughout the entirety of our growth and development. Key Scripture: + Jeremiah 17:7-8. Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lo...2024-03-1420 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFinding Your Fight of FaithGod is passionate about every aspect of your life. He created you for good works, and He invites you into the easy yoke and light burden of walking with Him. When the pressures of the world fight for our attention, how do we uncover our Kingdom assignment and partner with God’s passion for our world? Looking for more brilliant content on Fighting Your Fight of Faith? Join Graham Cooke and Dionne van Zyl for a FREE 1-hour live training on Tuesday, March 5th at 1 PM (Pacific Time). ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to sign up. ...2024-03-0125 min

Brilliant PerspectivesUpstairs / DownstairsMost Christians have resigned to living two separate lives. We find ourselves setting boundaries between our spiritual lives in the Kingdom and the “real world” where our workplaces and families seem to reside. God’s intention has always been for us to live fully integrated lives. So how do we make God’s reality our reality? We’re getting ready for our annual virtual conference by sharing the highlights you loved most from Brilliance23. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for extended content, bonus Q&A time with Graham, and personal stories from community members ju...2024-02-2220 min

Brilliant PerspectivesUnstuck from Spiritual DisciplineThere’s something better than discipline that’s always on offer with God. For every upgrade He has for us in our identity and calling, there is a relational invitation into joy and delight which prepares us to thrive at a new level. This devotional comes from pages 66 and 67 of letter #7 in The Nature of Freedom (2017 edition). Key Scriptures: + 2 Corinthians 3:18. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just a...2024-02-1511 min

Brilliant PerspectivesUnstuck from Limitations of LogicWe can get stuck for all kinds of reasons, but rarely is there a way out when we put logic and reason above God’s wisdom. When we understand that His nature is constant and unchanging, His ways of thinking are designed to produce faith and trust within us. This devotional comes from the first paragraph on page 66 of letter #7 in The Nature of Freedom. Key Scriptures: + Isaiah 55:9. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways than your ways, and...2024-02-0814 min

Brilliant PerspectivesUnstuck from Trying HarderMost of us have places where we feel stuck, but we’ve mistakenly thought that all the weight is on us to become unstuck. In the Kingdom, however, the responsibility for experiences with the Truth is never with us. It’s always with God. This devotional comes from the first part of letter #7 (”An Invitation to Come Unstuck”) on page 65 in The Nature of Freedom. Key Scriptures: + Ephesians 2:10. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we...2024-02-0114 min

Brilliant PerspectivesHave Another Thought"If all your thinking has brought you to a place you don’t like, have another thought.” Remember, we don’t become a new creation by changing our behavior. We put off the old things completely. Then we discover who we already are in Jesus and step into that identity, guided by the Holy Spirit. Key Scriptures: + 1 Corinthians 6:17. But the one who is united and joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. + Galatians 5:1. It is for freedom that Chri...2024-01-2514 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFrom Past to Present-FutureWe aren’t taking anything from our old nature into our new covenant relationship with Christ. God’s goodness and mercy completely redeems our past. Now we can be “present-future” focused in all our dealings, living fully in the present moment while eagerly anticipating what God has in store for the future. In every difficult situation we face, He simply compels us to see, think, and speak differently as we learn to walk with Him in newness of life. Key Scriptures: + 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. […] namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself...2024-01-2316 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWe Only Deal With the NewEvery situation is primarily about one thing: being made into the image of God and receiving an identity upgrade. Instead of making panicked decisions based on where we’ve come from, Christ living within us is the empowering presence that allows us to see who we are becoming and where we are headed with Him. Key Scriptures: + Romans 7:19. For [when I live under the old covenant law] I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. ...2024-01-1115 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFully Alive to ChristGod gives us full permission to step into His perception and mindset about our old nature. He desires to cultivate a lifestyle focused on who we are in Jesus because all the old has passed away. Everything has become new. We get to consider ourselves dead to sin and fully alive in Christ. Key Scriptures: + Romans 6:10. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. + Colossians 3:1-3. Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set...2024-01-0415 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Accomplishment of the CrossIn the perception of God, your old nature is dead. We’re learning that death to self is not an action on our part because Jesus has already accomplished this on the cross. As we are alive to Christ, we are automatically dead to sin. Key Scriptures: + Galatians 2:20. I have been crucified to Christ, it is now Christ who lives in me, and the life I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me + Ro...2023-12-2914 min

Brilliant PerspectivesExpectation of HabitationGod is committed to transforming the way we see things. He helps us understand that unlike the visitational culture of the old testament, we are now living in a habitational new covenant. His Spirit is here to stay and that changes everything … from the way we perceive day-to-day life, to the way we engage with prayer. Key Scriptures: + 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. + John 16:15. All that the...2023-12-2213 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Lens of the KingdomAs we grow up into God, a continual upgrade of our lenses is required. The good news of the gospel is that our new-creation status not only changes the way we walk, it also changes the way we see. When we allow our perspective to align with that of heaven, we begin to see a lens full of peace, hope, and endless possibilities in the Kingdom. Key Scriptures: + Acts 2:12,37. And they were beside themselves with amazement and were greatly perplexed, saying one to another, “What could this mean?” […] Now when they heard this...2023-12-1413 min

Brilliant PerspectivesA Journey into God's PerspectiveA lens change is about embracing the truth of who we are in Christ and allowing that truth to transform our perspective, mindset, and language. Sometimes, this process can be uncomfortable. But the Lord is committed to making us more like Him, which means He has to take us into territory we've never been. Key Scriptures: + Acts 10:28. And he said unto them, you know that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God has shown me...2023-12-0715 min

Brilliant PerspectivesEvery Negative Has a Job to DoEvery situation has to bend to the rule of heaven, and every negative in your life has a specific job to do. The role of a negative is always to reveal its opposite, which means that your current circumstances are ideal soil for your next breakthrough in Christ. Key Scriptures: + Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. + Isaiah 61:7. Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of dishonor...2023-11-3012 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Relational Heart of GodThe world doesn’t read its Bible, but it does read its Christians. What if the key to unlocking someone’s heart isn’t always dependent on how well you can communicate the main points of the Gospel? What if the key rests in simply taking a moment to tune in to the relational heart of God? Key Scriptures: + Isaiah 41:9. I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you...2023-10-2611 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Language of the KingdomGod has a vision of you that is unchanging. New Testament prophecy speaks to that image of you. It is spoken through the context of the Gospel of Grace, with words of encouragement, exhortation, and comfort. The heart of New Testament prophecy is not about predicting the future or revealing hidden secrets, but about speaking life, hope, and love into others. Key Scriptures: + Luke 1:13. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a so...2023-10-1911 min

Brilliant PerspectivesProphecy Creates MomentumWords of edification and exhortation are meant to create a momentum within us. These words speak directly to our identity and they tell us exactly how we’re known in heaven. They can provide keys that propel us into our next chapter so that we don’t have to keep repeating the current one. Key Scriptures: + 1 Corinthians 14:1-5. Pursue love, yet earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people, but to God; for no one understands, but in h...2023-10-1213 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Prophecy of ScriptureBehind every scripture is the passion of God to include you in the fellowship of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God uses scripture so that we can personally understand His true nature, our identity in Christ, and who we are called to be on earth as we are known in heaven. Key Scriptures: + Luke 1:11-17. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a...2023-10-0515 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Power of the New CovenantJesus didn't come to simply patch up the old covenant. He came to replace it entirely. While the old covenant relied on sacrifices, rules, and striving for righteousness, the new covenant is all about Jesus — who perfectly fulfilled the law on our behalf. Now, our salvation is a gift, and sanctification isn't about earning it through our performance. It's about embracing our identity in Christ and growing in His likeness. Key Scriptures: + Hebrews 8:6. But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, to the extent that He is also the mediator of a...2023-09-2819 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFireside Chat with Graham CookeIn our first-ever FIRESIDE chat, we're sitting down with Graham Cooke to hear personal stories, prophetic insights, and glimpses of what the Lord has prepared for Brilliance23! If you enjoy FIRESIDE, you'll LOVE Brilliance23. Discover more at ⁠Brilliance23.com⁠2023-09-2132 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe End of Powerless ChristianityLegalism depicts God as distant, harsh, joyless, and uninvolved in our lives in any meaningful way. It tells us that He doesn’t talk to us about our future. He doesn’t heal anymore. The most we can hope for is going to church and paying our tithes. But the good news is that Jesus has become our guarantee of a better covenant. As always, thanks for listening! Join us September 22-24, 2023! Register for Brilliance23 Virtual Conference HERE! P.S. F...2023-09-1419 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFreedom From PerformanceGod is determined to free us from legalism and to empower us to understand the fullness of freedom that belongs to us in Christ. The heart of God is to see us unbound, completely free, and able to walk with Him without being subject to any rules and regulations created by man. Key Scriptures: + Romans 13:8-10. Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the Law. For this, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall n...2023-09-0723 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Joy of SimplicityThe Joy of Simplicity is a prophetic word to you regarding how to live refreshed and renewed in the Lord. This word is about freedom. Freedom when the old has passed and everything has become new. Freedom to leave any negatives behind in yesterday and look forward to today in love, delight, and patience. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE. As always, thanks for listening! ___ Join us September 22-24, 2023! R...2023-08-3116 min

Brilliant PerspectivesBreaking the Cycle of NegativityNegativity can quickly become an obstacle that prevents us from seeing the goodness of God that’s always present. If negativity has taken space in your life, today is the day to break the cycle and step into a FRESH encounter with the heart of God toward you. Key Scriptures: + Romans 8:5-7. For those who are in accord with the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are in accord with the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the fl...2023-08-2419 min

Brilliant PerspectivesDealing with Difficult PeopleThe people that we find most challenging are often the perfect catalyst in our transformation into the image of Christ. There is always a place of acceptance and safety in God’s heart, and when His heart overwhelms our own, we dominate the enemy and open tough people up to kindness. Key Scriptures: + 1 John 4:19. We love because he first loved us. + 1 Peter 5:7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. ___ Join us September 22-24, 2023 ...2023-08-1716 min

Brilliant PerspectivesDealing With Overwhelming EmotionsHow does God walk with us when negative emotions threaten to overwhelm and take charge? How are our emotions being made in His image and what does that process look like? The antidote to negative feelings is not to banish emotion from our spiritual development, but to discover the emotion of God that He wants us to experience instead. Key Scriptures: + John 15:11. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. + Proverbs 18:10. The name of...2023-08-1018 min

Brilliant PerspectivesKeys to a Lifestyle of OvercomingWhat does it look like to walk through difficult circumstances as a new creation in Christ? Join us on today’s episode as special guest Dionne van Zyl shares all about the KEYS to a lifestyle of overcoming. Key Scriptures: + John 16:33. I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. + John 15:11. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may...2023-07-2726 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Makings of a Good FightWarfare requires you to know who you are in the Kingdom at all times, and to have the confidence not to compromise your oneness in Christ. A "good fight" is when we align ourselves with God's intentions and understand the enemy's tactics. Key Scriptures: + 1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. + 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. But just as it is w...2023-07-2018 min

Brilliant PerspectivesMaking War on NegativityIn the Kingdom, it's not enough to get victory. We are learning to be overcomers and more-than-conquerors through Him who loves us. Today, we are setting the scene for battle by making war on negativity. Key Scriptures: + Romans 8:6-14. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace… + Colossians 3:1. Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Additiona...2023-07-1319 min

Brilliant PerspectivesOvercoming the Enemy with MajestyInstead of panic in battle, what if God wants you to be under the wonderful pressure of peace? We are unashamed triumphalists who have an expectation of fighting and winning with Christ, because victory is a gift from the King. Key Scriptures: + 2 Corinthians 2:14. But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of Him in every place. + 1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to whi...2023-07-0617 min

Brilliant PerspectivesPrayers of Expectation (Prophetic Word)When we step into partnership with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in prayer, our language receives an upgrade. It becomes more defined and targeted as we develop an expectation of being welcomed into their conversation. Expectation grows within us as God’s presence becomes more real to us. Key Scriptures: + John 11:41-42. So they removed the stone. And Jesus lifted His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, tha...2023-06-2913 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Building Blocks of PrayerIn Christ, we live in the same realm of goodness and favor that Jesus always enjoys with the Father. When we move in expectation of Jesus being ever-present within us, we step into a beautiful new lens, mindset, and language in prayer. Key Scriptures: + Deuteronomy 31:8. And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. + Jeremiah 29:11. 'For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperi...2023-06-2221 min

Brilliant PerspectivesCrafting Prayers as a New CreationPrayer is one of the great benefits of life as a New Creation in Christ. In today’s episode, we hope you are inspired to step into this joyful, relational, and compelling life of prayer. Key Scriptures: + 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. + Colossians 1:12. giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. Additional Resources: 2023-06-1514 min

Brilliant PerspectivesMeet Your Prayer TeamThe best prayer team already lives inside you. Instead of praying panicked prayers based on fear, we have everything we need to pray with God from a place of peace, stillness, and confident joy. + Hebrews 7:25. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. + Romans 8:26. Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep...2023-06-0813 min

Brilliant PerspectivesOur Starting Place for PrayerPrayer often becomes one of the disciplines of Christianity instead of being one of its greatest delights. But what if prayer isn’t about trying to find an answer? What if it’s about praying with THE answer? In today’s episode, we’ll discover that our inheritance in Christ is always our starting place for prayer. Key Scriptures: + Colossians 1:12. Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. + Romans 8:27. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind...2023-06-0108 min

Brilliant PerspectivesIn Hope Against HopeThe baseline for all promises is this: “I will never leave you or forsake you.” In God’s presence, you are free to believe what He tells you. Key Scriptures: + Romans 4:18. In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” + Proverbs 3:4-5. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. ...2023-05-2516 min

Brilliant PerspectivesEvery Problem Comes With a PromiseWhile the enemy attempts to divert our attention onto our circumstances, God places promises and provisions next to every problem we encounter. God gives us promises because they are relational, not circumstantial, and our trust in Him is always required. Key Scriptures: Matthew 11:28. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Exodus 14:15-16. The Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward. Lift up your staff, an...2023-05-1817 min

Brilliant PerspectivesProvision & InheritanceWhat if every single circumstance of life is an opportunity to discover more of God’s provision and inheritance for you? When you know that He has already gone before your circumstances, you can rest in a greater sense of hope, faith, and confident expectation. To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE. As always, thanks for listening! __ P.S. DID YOU HEAR THE BIG NEWS? You’re invited to join Graham Cooke and Team...2023-05-1114 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe God of HopeWhen life looks different than we expected, our real battle is with hope. But we can move forward with confident assurance in God’s promises no matter what is occurring … because He has situated us in the One place that guarantees joyful expectation. Key Scriptures: + Romans 15:13 — May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. + Thessalonians 2:16-17 — Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our...2023-05-0418 min

Brilliant PerspectivesHow Can I Be Sensitive to the Holy Spirit?The Holy Spirit is not elusive, easily offended, or inconstant in His commitment to your growth. He knows you completely and desires to be your close friend. Join us on today's episode as Graham shares three key truths to help UNLOCK a life of sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Key Scriptures: + Romans 8:26. Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 2023-04-1311 min

Brilliant PerspectivesEbbs & Flows of Life in the SpiritTimes of quiet renewing are not about the absence of activity. When God guides us out of a fast flow and into a slower ebb, it is a time where His beauty can transform our fellowship and enlarge our hearts. Key Scriptures: + Leviticus 26:34-35. Then the land shall rest and enjoy its sabbaths. As long as it lies desolate it shall have rest, the rest that it did not have on your Sabbaths when you were dwelling in it. + Ephesians 3:17-18. So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through fa...2023-04-0612 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWhat is Grace?Burnout and weariness are often rooted in a disconnect from God’s empowering presence. But grace is a gift from God and a shelter from condemnation. Our life in Christ is always based on abiding, and God’s love for Jesus is our starting point for grace. Key Scriptures: + Ephesians 2:8. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. + James 1:17. Every good thing and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of l...2023-03-3014 min

Brilliant PerspectivesGod Is Not Double-Minded About SalvationAll of our learning takes place within the safety of our relationship with God. When we realize that His friendship is completely free from guilt and shame, our hearts become settled. We can finally believe and receive the fullness of His love, as we become ever more aware of His nature within us. Key Scriptures: +Psalm 34:5. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. + 2 Peter 1:3. His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life...2023-03-2308 min

Brilliant PerspectivesDead Means DeadGod isn’t seeing the old you when He looks at you, because He knows that Jesus already dealt with that on the cross. This means that God is no longer dealing with your behavior. Instead, He’s focused on developing your new identity in Jesus. Key Scriptures: + Acts 4:13. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. + Colossians 3:3. For you have died and your life is hidden with Chri...2023-03-1610 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFreedom From StrivingGod is not a user, He’s a lover. But when we are only living to serve Him, we find it hard to enjoy Him. God has given us the greatest possible gift by giving us our freedom in Christ. He initiated our freedom, and a life of relational devotion is our continual response to that gift. Key Scriptures: + Genesis 1:26. Then God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. + Colossians 3:3. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 2023-03-0912 min

Brilliant PerspectivesChallenge Your CircumstancesYou don’t have to allow your circumstances to challenge God’s goodness. You can expect His goodness in every situation … and use it to challenge your circumstances instead. Key Scriptures: + Romans 8:28. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. + 1 Thessalonians 5:15. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. To stay connected with Graham Cooke...2023-02-2309 min

Brilliant PerspectivesOvercoming OppositionYou are not defined by what other people do to you. You can only be defined by who God is for you. To walk in the Spirit is to be careful to maintain acts of goodness in our own lifestyle. It’s not an option. It’s the only viable expression of the Kingdom. Key Scriptures: + Luke 6:27. “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the...2023-02-1613 min

Brilliant PerspectivesGoodness Is the GospelIt was the relationship between God and Moses that first gave us the revelation that glory and goodness are bound together in the heart of God. An expectation of His goodness is the hallmark of every disciple, because goodness is present in all that He does. What would it look like for you to encounter the incomparable goodness of God? Key Scripture: + Exodus 33:18-19. Then Moses said, “I pray You, show me Your glory!” And the LORD said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you… ...2023-02-0906 min

Brilliant PerspectivesGoodness Never Runs OutEvery day, you should feel overwhelmed. The real question is: What are we going to be overwhelmed by? We can either be overwhelmed by shame, guilt, powerlessness (and so on) … or we can be overwhelmed by the goodness of God. Key Scriptures: + Psalm 23:6 - “Surely goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life.” + Psalm 27:13 - “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” To stay connected w...2023-02-0206 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Seeds of Your Future Are HereWe have a God who knows our future and tells us how we can align ourselves with Him to create a pathway from here to there. The seeds of your destiny are already present, and the key to your future is investing today. Key Scriptures: + Jeremiah 29:11. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. + Luke 6:38. Give, and it will be given to you. They will...2023-01-2607 min

Brilliant PerspectivesPracticing Your True IdentityGod sees our destiny and speaks identity into us in the present. He doesn’t just pronounce it … He wants us to perceive it too. The outcome that He sees propels our present learning, and accelerated growth occurs when we walk with Him to create a pathway from now to then. Key Scripture: + Exodus 7:1. And the LORD said to Moses: “See, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet..." To access the full teaching from Developing Your Destiny on Brillia...2023-01-1910 min

Brilliant PerspectivesLiving in the Present with Your Future in MindIn the Kingdom, God gives us everything upfront ... then He teaches us how to live in it. Everything is about possibilities, and all prophecy is relating to a God who redeems time. The faster we learn to respond to His Spirit, the quicker we accelerate toward our destiny. Key Scriptures: Isaiah 1:18. “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” How...2023-01-1210 min

Brilliant PerspectivesAccelerating Your Destiny with ProphecyJesus, our great intercessor, stands in the gap between our present identity and our future destiny. He prays into this gap because something in the present needs to rise up within us. Our relationship with the Lord is always prophetic, which means we can expect Him to speak about our future and reveal His wisdom for our development process. Key Scriptures: + Genesis 18:16. The LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the na...2023-01-0514 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWaiting with GodYou don’t have to endure your difficult circumstances. You can choose, instead, to be overwhelmed by the nature of God as you abide with Him. When we learn to stay and rest in Him first, we are renewed and restored in the waiting. In today’s teaching, Graham Cooke shares an excerpt from The Nature of Freedom, a book of letters written from God's perspective directly to you! Key Scriptures: + John 14:19. “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but yo...2022-12-2907 min

Brilliant PerspectivesAbiding: The Gift that Keeps on GivingThere’s no waiting for an invitation to the place of abiding with God. He is fully and completely present with us any day, any place, and any time. Abiding is the best and fastest way to be transformed because it is relational, not situational. Your place of abiding cannot be earned. It is a gift that’s always there! Key Scriptures: + John 16:33. In the world there will be trouble. But be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world. + John 14:27. Peace I leav...2022-12-2210 min

Brilliant PerspectivesPatience to Inherit Our PromisesPatience takes us into partnership with God’s presence. It makes us only vulnerable to His goodness and allows us to enjoy all that He is for us right now, in this present moment. When connected with faith, patience resists the negatives and produces a confident expectation in the promises of God. Key Scriptures: + James 1:2-4. Consider all circumstances as being joyful, knowing that the testing of faith produces patience that guarantees we will become fully mature and lacking in nothing. + James 5:7-8. See ho...2022-12-1507 min

Brilliant PerspectivesPatience Empowers Our ExpectationGod is happy to walk with us to His intended outcomes for our lives. Therefore, we can exercise patience with delight and faith, as it produces within us a mature confidence and an eager expectation of good. Key Scriptures: + Romans 12:12. Rejoicing in hope (expectation), patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer. + Hebrew 6:11-12. Show the same diligence to enable you to realize the full assurance of hope to the end of your particular circumstances so that you will not be sluggish but become imitators of those who with faith and...2022-12-0806 min

Brilliant PerspectivesThe Power of PatiencePatience creates a beautiful space where we can listen carefully and pray properly. When patience rises up within us, we push away the negatives as we experience the freedom to learn and grow in Christ. Key Scriptures: + Psalm 40:1. I waited patiently for the Lord and He inclined to me and heard my cry To stay connected with Graham Cooke and Team Brilliant, CLICK HERE. How has Brilliant impacted YOUR life? Let us know by clicking HERE. As a...2022-12-0109 min

Brilliant PerspectivesDreaming with GodToday, we are looking at one of Graham Cooke’s favorite questions: What does it mean to dream with God? We’re not talking about dreams of the night or daydreams; we’re exploring dreaming in the context of hope and imagination, where we have a glorious expectation of something wonderful occurring because of who God is. Key Scriptures: +1 John 4:19: We love Him because He first loved us. +Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, Declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to...2022-11-2408 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFavor Is Always PresentEvery situation is primarily about who God wants to be for you, and each circumstance is an opportunity to encounter new levels of favor and faith in the Lord. If we believed our favor was always present, how would that change our relationship with the Lord? Key Scriptures: +Ephesians 3:17-19. [...] so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Chri...2022-11-1010 min

Brilliant PerspectivesOur Circumstances Are Always In ChristIf we are in Christ, then so are all of our circumstances. Whatever the problem or difficulty that we face, we can first connect our life situation to the unchanging nature of God as we align ourselves with His purpose. Join us this week as Graham Cooke shares his process of learning how to walk with God, regardless of the circumstances. Key Scriptures: +Deuteronomy 31:6. The LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you and neither will He forsake you. +Matthew 28:20. And behold, I...2022-11-0311 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWisdom Gives Us Eyes to SeeOur "lens" is our view on life in the Spirit. It can either lead us into debilitating fear, or it can help us see the Perfect Love that is always present. When faced with a difficult situation, which lens do you want to see through? Join us in this week’s episode as we are asking the question, “If Jesus was looking out through my eyes, how would He see this situation?” Key Scriptures: + Colossians 3:2. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. + Psalm...2022-10-2709 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWisdom Seeks a Higher WayThe world teaches us to live externally, being constantly discouraged by everything we are not. But the wisdom that governs our lives in Christ comes from above. This internal reality of Jesus turns our everyday circumstances into endless opportunities to cross over from the ways of the world into the ways of the Kingdom. Join us for today’s episode as we learn how wisdom in the Kingdom acts as a divine accelerant to our development in God. Key Scripture: + Colossians 3:2. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the ea...2022-10-2011 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWisdom Shows Us What Is PossibleWhat might be true of our negative circumstances is not the truth of who we are in Jesus. Only the Truth can set us free and produce lasting transformation into the image of Christ. Join us in today’s episode as we discover how wisdom creates a new awareness of what is possible with God. Key Scriptures: + Colossians 3:1-4. If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on...2022-10-1311 min

Brilliant PerspectivesWisdom Overcomes Double-MindednessWe were created with the capacity to magnify. We will either magnify the negatives, or we will choose to magnify the true nature of God. What are you currently empowering with your thoughts? Join us this week as we learn to exchange negative thinking for God’s thoughts and overcome being double-minded. Key Scriptures: + James 1:5-8. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without an...2022-10-0612 min

Brilliant PerspectivesImplications for GodWelcome back to Brilliant Perspectives. We have updated our branding and hope you enjoy the new look! Also - if you’re loving this content, be sure to follow Graham Cooke our social media platforms for more powerful daily content. If the Father does not deal with us OUTSIDE of Jesus, then what incredible possibilities does that open up for us? Let’s listen as Graham discusses the implication of God when we step into the place Jesus has secured for us. This episode comes from the Brilliant TV serie...2022-06-3005 min

Brilliant PerspectivesUnderstanding Your Placement in God - with Theresa CookeJoin us as we welcome Liesl Webber to the Podcast. This episode is based around our most recent Live event - "Brilliant Women: Discover Your Power in God No Matter What. No Matter Where." Co-hosted by Liesl Webber and Theresa Cooke, this 3-day event took a closer look at both our placement and permission in God. Today we dive into a segment from Day 1 of this event, where Theresa Cooke discusses "placement" and how this is key to unlocking our power in God. You ca...2022-06-2406 min

Brilliant PerspectivesQ&A with Graham - What the Cross Means - NOFToday continues our podcast series based around "The Nature of Freedom" collections on BTV.This message is a segment taken from Episode 19 of the collection "What The Cross Means for You and Me."Stay tuned as we continue walking through portions of the messages from these collections with Graham. Many blessings :)— Team Brilliant P.S. Throughout this series, Graham will reference his book "Nature of Freedom," which this series is based around. You can find that book, and it's follow up title, "The Newness Advantage," on our store...2022-06-0214 min

Brilliant PerspectivesQ & A with Graham, Part SevenThis episode is Part 2 of 2, in our sixth installment of the Q+A with Graham series. In this clip, Graham continues addressing a question by Brilliant family member, Patrick. In his answer, he continues to describe discovering a new found depth and grace in God in the midst of personal illness and hardship. Drawing from his own experience, Graham brings perspective to how we can engage with, realign with, and abide in God in such situations. He elaborates on how the Holy Spirit is a spirit of disclosure, making known unto us heaven’s very thoughts and heart for our si...2021-02-0222 min

Brilliant PerspectivesQ & A with Graham, Part SixThis episode is Part 1 of 2, in our sixth installment of the Q+A with Graham series. In this clip, Graham addresses a question by Brilliant family member, Patrick. In his answer, he describes discovering a new found depth and grace in God in the midst of personal illness and hardship. Drawing from his own experience, Graham brings perspective to how we can engage with, realign with, and abide in God in such situations.2021-01-2619 min

Brilliant PerspectivesQ & A with Graham, Part FiveIn this episode, Graham answers a question from one of our listeners. Graham talks about how intimacy with the Lord begins with Him, and this solid fact is both our foundation and starting point in our relationship. Graham discusses the simplicity of connection with the Father, learning to trust in his unwavering commitment to us, and His promise to never leave us nor forsake us at any time. The trinity are all at work within you to grow and sustain your fellowship with them, creating a secure, restful and peaceful haven inside of you, in which you can abide with...2020-12-2228 min

Brilliant PerspectivesFacing Life with Joy, Rejoicing & Thanksgiving## This episode is NEW content and replaces the episode that premiered last week. That episode contained the incorrect audio file for "Facing Life with Joy, Rejoicing and Thanksgiving." ## This week's episode is the correct audio. Our apologies! Viewing our lives through the lens of gratitude and thanksgiving is a daily practice and something that has a transformational effect on our hearts. In this clip from "Times of Refreshing," Graham Cooke shares a powerful message on what it means to live in freshness.2020-12-0807 min

Brilliant PerspectivesQ & A with Graham Cooke, Part TwoIn this episode, Graham answers some questions submitted by our Brilliant Community. The questions cover subjects like: + What does partnering with God look like when you’re watching what’s happening in the news. + How do you actively choose God’s thinking above your own. + What is the first step in thinking brilliantly with Jesus? Join us and share with friends.2020-09-0113 min

Brilliant PerspectivesQ&A with Graham Cooke, Part OneThis week on the Brilliant Perspectives podcast Graham answers questions from our Brilliant Community! These questions range from how do I connect in a new church, to what does it look like to love your friends or family who are not yet Christians... in a world that is more divisive than ever.2020-08-0712 min