We keep hearing this phrase in Pentecostal services: “let’s entertain the presence of the Lord”… but what does that actually mean? In this LIVE episode, we break down portions of the IBC Music Fest 2026, and expose the theology behind this kind of language. Is God’s presence something we have to create, sustain, or “not lose”… or is that an Old Covenant idea creeping into New Covenant worship? We’ll walk through what Scripture actually says about God’s presence, how emotional worship environments reinforce this belief, and why this teaching quietly puts pressure back on you. If you’ve ever felt like it was your job to “entertain” God or His presence, join us for some clarity, and a whole lot of relief.

Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? - 1 Corinthians 3:16 ESV

Last Week: 

Grace Distorted: How Pentecostals Turn Salvation Into a Process – EP130

Playlists:

Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - Youtube

Holiness Standards

The Church Building

Examining Pentecostalism

The “MOG” (Man of God)

All About The Money

Abuse In The Pulpit

Addressing NAYC Comments

FEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!

Music’s “Play” In It All

Grace, Grace, God’s Grace

Show Links:

Exposing The Ritualistic Worship Service - S01E45

A Manufactured Move of God: Are Pentecostal Services Actually Spirit-Led? - EP83

Empty Promises: Is Pentecostalism Authentic Or Just Hype? - EP71

Always Empty, Never Enough | How Pentecostals Diminish the Holy Spirit - EP93

Chasing A Feeling | Pentecostal Highs Vs. Holy Spirit Truth – EP103

FPCNLR - “entertain the presence”

IBC Music Fest 2026

Josh Herring - “get people in the HOG!”

Larry Booker - “I need to ‘catch’ something”

Other intro links:

CLC Service Leader - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLEJJ_snOlk&t=569s&pp=2AG5BJACAQ%3D%3D

CLC Song Leader - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ4vBJUF7-I&t=1269s&pp=2AH1CZACAQ%3D%3D

POA Andrew Cox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew6x-PWOG5g&t=101s&pp=2AFlkAIB0gcJCdUBo7VqN5tD

CLC Service Leader - https://www.youtube.com/live/IXSgoMfn2R8?t=109s

Resources:

DivideTheWord.blog

Responsible Faith - YouTube

Spiritualabuse.orgB.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website 

B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDFBook: Toxic Faith

Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse - https://amzn.to/3UUFKA

Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism

Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace

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