Presence Pioneers

Has the Church replaced Israel? Are the promises God made to Israel applicable to us today? Or does God have a separate plan for ethnic Israel and the Gentile Church?In this episode, Matthew and Shepard Lilley discuss the concept of being ‘grafted into Israel’ as described in Romans 11. They explore the agricultural practice of grafting, its biblical significance, and the theological implications of covenants made with Abraham and David.The conversation emphasizes the importance of faith for both Jews and Gentiles in the context of salvation and God's overarching plan for humanity. They also highlight the urgency of the Great Commission and the role of the church in reaching out to both Gentiles and the Jewish people.

Are you in transition? How do you know if you’re entering into a new season of life?In this episode, Matthew and Shepard Lilley discuss the concept of seasons in both nature and life, exploring how understanding these cycles can lead to a deeper awareness of God's faithfulness and presence.They emphasize the importance of timing, preparation, and being attuned to the signs of changing seasons, using gardening as a metaphor for life's rhythms and transitions.The conversation highlights the necessity of recognizing the work required in each season and the spiritual implications of these natural cycles.

In this episode, Matthew and Shepard Lilley discuss the biblical metaphors of sowing seeds and soil, exploring their significance in spiritual growth and personal development. They emphasize the importance of tending to the soil of our hearts to receive God's word effectively, drawing parallels between gardening practices and spiritual practices. The conversation delves into the types of soil mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 13, illustrating how different conditions affect the growth of faith and the challenges faced in life. The episode concludes with a call to prepare our hearts for the word of God and the ongoing journey of spiritual cultivation.Join Matthew and Shepard at the Back to Eden Christian Homesteading Festival in eastern North Carolina on October 24-26. Learn more here.

In this conversation, Matthew and Shepard Lilley discuss the concept of abiding in the vine and the significance of pruning in bearing fruit. They explore the practical aspects of pruning in gardening and draw parallels to spiritual pruning in our lives.They emphasize that pruning is a loving act of the Father and a necessary process for growth and fruitfulness. They also highlight the importance of staying connected to Jesus and trusting Him to bring forth fruit in our lives. The conversation touches on the themes of righteousness, humility, and the simplicity of abiding in Christ.

In this first episode of a new podcast season, Matthew Lilley and his wife Shepard discuss the concept of going back to Eden and the importance of gardening and stewarding the earth. They explore the biblical account of Adam and Eve in the garden and how it relates to our role as priests and stewards of creation. They also touch on the negative effects of industrialization and the idea of progress, emphasizing the need to return to God's original design.The Presence Pioneers Podcast exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything!Watch Part 2 of This Teaching Here:https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/the-melchizedek-priesthood

In this special podcast episode, Matthew Lilley and Jonathan Friz have an extended follow-up discussion on the Jonathan’s recent article 'Don’t Overcorrect: The US Prayer Movement after the Mike Bickle Scandal' and its impact. They explore the global prayer movement, the teachings of Mike Bickle and the IHOPKC prophetic history - acknowledging the need for discernment and evaluating teachings and prophecy based on Scripture. 

Beginning in the fall of 2024, the Presence Pioneers podcast will shift into a new approach utilizing podcast seasons. As you’ve come to expect, each episode will continue to feature interviews, testimonies and Bible teaching around the themes of worship, prayer, revival and missions. The purpose of the podcast continues to be helping you and your community experience and host God’s presence - because we believe God’s presence changes everything.Subscribe now at https://media.presencepioneers.org/s/podcastThe shift into a format of seasons will allow us to focus on a specific theme for a few months, providing more intentional and in-depth teaching and conversations that will help you and your community go deeper into our understanding of that season’s theme.With that said, we are taking the month of August 2024 to regroup and begin recording “season one” of the podcast. We will not be publishing new episodes in August.However, if you are looking for some fresh content from us during this break, we encourage y

This teaching by Matthew Lilley explores the topic of intimacy with God and the challenges of cultivating deep and meaningful relationships. It highlights the loneliness epidemic in America and the struggle to have close relationships that many people experience in today's culture.The focus is on David's prayer in Psalm 27:4, which expresses his heart's cry for intimacy with God. The three dimensions of David's prayer are identified as dwelling in the house of the Lord, gazing upon the beauty of the Lord, and inquiring in the temple of the Lord. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing our relationship with God and making time to dwell in His presence.

Presence Pioneers Media is pleased to announce the release of the Enyoing Prayer Study Guide and online video course from Matthew Lilley. Sign up now at http://enjoyingprayer.comIn this special podcast announcement, Matthew invites you to consider becoming a mobilizer of prayer among your friends, family and church community.What would it look like for you to begin to disciple 5, 10 or 15 people in a biblical understanding of presence-centered prayer and worship? We are praying small groups, teams and inviduals to utilize this new resource to equip their local communities in intimacy with God and intercessory prayer.Sign up today to experience Spirit-inspired revelation, biblical information and practical activation that leads to a guaranteed TRANSFORMATION of your prayer life.What Allen Hood Said About These TeachingsThe videos and study guide summarize, expand and apply the content from the Enjoying Prayer book by Matthew Lilley, which Allen Hood said was:“crucial for the discipleship of the next generation

Learn how 24-7 prayer is fueling Bible translation and awakening revival in the hearts of God’s people around the world. In today’s “Prayer News” episode, Matthew Lilley interviews Daniel Brink, the director of Jericho Walls, an interdenominational Christian prayer ministry founded in 1992, with the purpose of building a strong, broad-based prayer network to support the Church to fulfil its calling as a “house of prayer for the nations”, according to Isaiah 56:7. Daniel shares about their ministry’s 100 prayer networks from over 30 nations, whereabout half of those groups are sustaining 24-7 prayer.

In this podcast episode, Matthew Lilley and Jonathan Friz discuss the biblical pattern of the cry that brings deliverance. They explore how prayer and the cry of God's people elicit a response from God and lead to His intervention and deliverance.They highlight examples from the Exodus, the book of Chronicles, and even modern history, such as the Holocaust and the founding of Israel. The conversation emphasizes the importance of partnering with God through prayer and seeking His justice in the world.

Kurt Wilson, founder of Pray for the Lou (short for St. Louis), shares amazing testimonies and stories of unity and prayer in St. Louis. The ministry's goal is to ignite prayer in the Church of St. Louis and bring unity to the city. They organize an annual event called Pray for the Lou Day, where churches prayer walk their neighborhoods simultaneously and come together for worship and prayer.This year, they took it a step further and held 50 hours of non-stop worship, prayer, and reading of the Word in a downtown office building. The event saw participation from worship teams and prayer leaders from dozens of ministries.Prayer walking is a key strategy for their ministry, where they pray “on-site with insight”, for specific needs in neighborhoods. Kurt's passion for unity and prayer was birthed during his missionary experience in China, where he realized the importance of working together as the body of Christ to reach a city or people group.

In this teaching, Matthew Lilley addresses the issue of spiritual pride and its impact on those involved in prayer ministries and movements. He explores a biblical perspective on spiritual pride and practical ways to “humble ourselves” such as God-centered worship, thanksgiving, confession of sins, serving others, submitting to authority, and receiving correction. 

Thousands of believers are uniting in prayer in Egypt, and God is releasing his miraculous power! Jason Hubbard is back to share exciting testimonies of his recent trip to Cairo, including his visit to the room of wheelchairs that have been collected from those who have been healed at the prayer meetings.

Jamie Fitt, founder of the Philadelphia Tabernacle of David, shares his journey and the impact of worship and prayer on the city. He discusses the significance of the Tabernacle of David and its relevance in the New Testament. He highlights the importance of embracing the priesthood of all believers and ministering to the Lord first before ministering to others.

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 InterviewPart 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.More From Presence PioneersFREE E-Book on Fasting & Prayer from Jonathan Friz & Matthew Lilley ⚠️Bonus episodes, premium

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!

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 InterviewPart two of this interview, "From The Green Room to the Prayer Room", will be available exclusively on Presence Pioneers Premium at media.presencepioneers.org.Key Takeaways From This EpisodeChildhood 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 f

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.

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!More From Presence PioneersFREE E-Book on Fasting & Prayer from Jonathan Friz & Matthew Lilley ⚠️Bonus episodes, premium content, books, articles and e-courses