Presence Pioneers: A Worship, Prayer and Revival Podcast

In this podcast episode, Matthew Lilley interviews Jordan Baker about prayer, discipleship, and simple church. Jordan shares his personal journey of getting saved while sitting in a prayer room and how he got involved in worship, prayer, and discipleship in Mansfield, Ohio.

He also talks about the March of Prayer, an initiative that brings churches together for a month of united worship and prayer. Jordan discusses the shift in his ministry paradigm and the focus on making disciples and multiplying simple churches. He emphasizes the importance of depth and health in ministry and the need for scalability to reach every person in a community.

Part two of this teaching, "Practicals of Multiplying Simple, Praying Churches", will be available exclusively on Presence Pioneers Premium at https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/practicals-of-multiplying-simple.

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The Presence Pioneers Podcast, hosted by Matthew Lilley, exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything!

Just in time for Passover in 2024, Matthew Lilley and Jason Hubbard sit down to discuss the significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God. They delve into the role of communion in experiencing God's presence and the importance of beholding the glory of Jesus as a Lamb.

As we near the return of Christ, we can expect greater revelation and emphasis on Jesus as the Lamb - as we see throughout the book of Revelation. The conversation highlights the humility, love, and sacrifice of Christ on the cross and emphasizes the eternal significance of Jesus' role as the Lamb of God.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast, hosted by Matthew Lilley, exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything!

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Dr. Jason Hubbard is the director of International Prayer Connect, an international network of prayer networks representing millions of intercessors around the world. From 2008 to 2020, he worked as the executive director of Light of the World Prayer Center. Previously Jason also worked as the Associate Pastor of Prayer and Bible at Christ the King Church (3500 members) in Bellingham, WA for 10 years (2000-2010). He completed his Doctorate in Discipleship in 2013 at Talbot Seminary.

• Jesus as the Lamb of God is connected to the story of Passover and the Exodus.
• Communion is a way to experience the presence of God and remember the sacrifice of Jesus as the Lamb.
• Beholding the glory of the lamb involves gazing upon the crucified Christ and recognizing his love, humility, and sacrifice.
• Jesus as the Lamb has eternal significance and will forever be the object of our reflection and awe.
• Jesus' sacrifice on the cross grants us access to the presence of God.
• Beholding the Lamb of God is a transformative experience that changes us internally.
• The cross is the bridge between God's holiness and our sinfulness.
• Reflecting on the finished work of Christ is essential for worship and prayer.
• Staying hungry for Jesus and the cross is crucial for enduring suffering and preparing for His return.

In this podcast episode, host Matthew Lilley interviews worship leader and songwriter Harvest Grapevine. Harvest shares her journey into music and worship leading, starting from her childhood experiences of revival and prayer.

She talks about her desire to be a voice for God and the challenges and burnout she faced in the music industry and the importance of maintaining purity in worship. The episode ends with a prayer for worship leaders and musicians.

Part two of this interview, "From The Green Room to the Prayer Room", will be available exclusively on Presence Pioneers Premium at media.presencepioneers.org.

• Childhood experiences of revival and prayer can shape a person's desire for worship and ministry.
• Discovering one's calling in worship leading and music can come from a place of desperation and need for God's presence.
• The music industry can be challenging and lead to burnout, but it's important to maintain purity and a heart for worship.
• Prayer is essential for worship leaders and musicians to stay connected to God and discern His voice.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast, hosted by Matthew Lilley, exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything!

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Harvest Grapevine is a worship leader, songwriter and recording artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen to her latest album here. She leads a prayer room call Pray ATL.

In this podcast episode, host Matthew Lilley interviews special guest Aaron Custalow about his journey in youth ministry and missions. Aaron shares about his encounter with God in Northern Iraq and how it led him to have compassion for teenagers. He also talks about the power encounter he experienced at a youth camp and how it transformed his heart. Aaron then shares about the challenges and breakthroughs he faced in starting Jesus Clubs in high schools and the impact they had on students.

Part two of this episode, "Gen-Z and the Great Commission", will be available exclusively on Presence Pioneers Premium at http://media.presencepioneers.org

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➡️Encounters with God can lead to a transformation of heart and a deeper sense of compassion for others.

➡️Prayer and waiting on God's timing are essential in seeing doors open for ministry.

➡️Empowering young people to be leaders and ministers can have a significant impact on their peers.

➡️God can work miracles and bring revival in unexpected places, such as high schools.

Aaron and Juliana Custalow are a missionary family serving with One Voice Student Missions, Gen Z For Jesus, and Maps Global. They are passionate about reaching youth and schools with the Gospel, and seeing young laborers raised up and sent to the nations. They devote their time to empowering young leaders and spiritually mothering and fathering the next generation with a desire to see sons and daughters healed and restored, and a student awakening happen in America that results in a student volunteer missions movement to the nations. Learn more about MAPS Global at http://mapsglobal.org

Are you ready for a presence-centered community where you can experience the transformative power of God's presence? In this episode, we explore the biblical examples of presence-centered communities and discuss practical ways to cultivate a community that prioritizes worship, prayer, and ministry to the Lord.

Part two of this teaching, The 8 Marks of a Presence-Centered Community will be available exclusively on Presence Pioneers Premium at http://media.presencepioneers.org.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast, hosted by Matthew Lilley, exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything!

• FREE E-Book on Fasting & Prayer from Jonathan Friz & Matthew Lilley ⚠️
• Bonus episodes, premium content, books, articles and e-courses  📚
• Watch the podcast on Youtube 💻

• Phrases like “presence-centered community” or “culture of prayer” or “prioritize God’s presence” mean different things to different people. These phrases are not biblical phrases, so we can’t look at biblical definitions. But we can look at biblical examples to demonstrate what we mean. 
• Three biblical examples of presence-centered communities include the Heavenly Throne Room, David’s Tabernacle and the Church at Antioch.
• Revelation 4-5 describes the heavenly scene where everything orients around the One on the throne and the Lamb. Musical, antiphonal, extravagant, day & night praise, worship and prayer are happening constantly.
• During his reign, King David revolutionized Israel's worship to reflect the heavenly throne room. He instituted musical, antiphonal, extravagant, day & night praise, worship and prayer around the Ark of the Covenant in his tent in Jerusalem.
• Acts 13 describes the believers at Antioch uniquely embracing ministry to the Lord, with fasting and prayer, in an ongoing way. Antioch is the prototype for a mature Christian church in the New Testament, even more so than Jerusalem.

Is religion a good thing or a bad thing? Scripture says that there is a "pure and undefiled religion" (James 1:27), but that also means there is also an impure form of religion.

In this episode, Matthew Lilley interviews Gunter Akridge about the "dark side" of religion - how to know if you're trapped in it and how to get free from its lies.

• The religious spirit can hinder our relationship with God and others, and it is important to recognize its presence in our lives.
• Being right in our beliefs and practices does not guarantee a right heart or motives. We must prioritize love and humility.
• The pursuit of control and the tendency to take offense are common manifestations of the religious mindset.
• In prayer communities, it is important to avoid spiritual pride and manipulation, and instead inspire others through encountering the presence of God.
• To break free from the religious mindset, we must listen to the Holy Spirit, choose humility and forgiveness, and seek genuine encounters with God.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything! For more, check the links below:

FREE E-Book on Fasting & Prayer from Jonathan Friz & Matthew Lilley ⚠️

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Gunter Akridge is the founding pastor of The Dwelling Church in Savannah, Georgia and the author of Kill the Dragon : Reclaiming Your Life from the Dark Side of Religion.

How can be more consistent and disciplined in our time with God, prayer and reading the Bible? What is the secret of the secret place? And which is more important - raw hunger for God or spiritual discipline (even when we don't feel it)?

In this episode, Matthew Lilley interviews Jake Kail, author of Living from The Secret Place, about his personal journey of waking up early to cultivate a deeper, intimate relationship with the Lord. If you want to grow in prayer and learn practical tips on how to cultivate a more consistent relationship with the Lord, you don't want to miss this conversation!

• Cultivating a personal life in God requires intentional and consistent time spent in the secret place.
• Prayer is both a means of deepening our relationship with God and partnering with Him to see His kingdom come.
• The quality of our time with God is influenced by our intentionality, focus, and heart posture.
• Consistency in prayer is key, even when we don't feel a strong hunger or have dramatic encounters.
• Having a structured prayer routine can help create space for the relationship with God and make prayer more enjoyable.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast, hosted by Matthew Lilley, exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer. Because God’s presence changes everything. For more, check the links below:

FREE E-Book on Fasting & Prayer from Jonathan Friz & Matthew Lilley ⚠️

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Jake is the author of multiple books, and he speaks at churches, conferences, retreats, and other events. He preaches and teaches the Word with authority, compassion, and a demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power. His ministry is often marked by encounters with God, healing, and deliverance from demonic oppression.

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Robin Dillamore wrote his master's thesis on the theology of the tabernacle of David. This obscure topic is vital in helping you understand how God wants you to worship and accomplish the the mission He has given you.

In this episode Matthew Lilley (who wrote a book called David's Tabernacle) discusses with Robin the significance of King David's worship tent and how it should influence New Testament Christian worship. Robin and his wife Claire lead Burn 24-7 UK, a ministry dedicated to raising up furnace of worship and prayer in the United Kingdom.

About the Podcast

The Presence Pioneers Podcast, hosted by Matthew Lilley, exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer. Because God’s presence changes everything. For more, check the links below:

FREE E-Book on Fasting & Prayer from Jonathan Friz & Matthew Lilley ⚠️

Bonus episodes, premium content, books, articles and e-courses  📚

Watch the podcast on Youtube 💻

Chris Ngai has seen an extraordinary work of God take place at Arizona State University through 24/7 prayer, and now God is launching a year of 24/7 prayer and unity on college campuses across America. In this episode, Matthew Lilley interviews Chris about the incredible revival stories Chris experienced at ASU And the brand new Pray Campus [America] initiative.

Pray Campus America is a united family of revival seeking to host the presence of God for the transformation of college campuses and the awakening of a generation to the purposes of God. They are hosting a year of 24/7 worship and prayer on the 247th year of America. Learn more at praycampus.org

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