Presence Pioneers

In this episode, Matthew gives a short but packed out teaching on ways to ruin your prayer meeting - and how to fix it! If you've ever sat through a bad prayer meeting, or tried to engage in prayer unsuccessfully, or want to host a prayer meeting that everyone enjoys, give yourself 20 minutes to listen to this one.The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/Most people who think of the phrase "prayer meeting" envision something awkward, or boring. Matthew's definitely experienced some like that as well! But no matter wha

In this episode, Matthew chats with Torrey Harper, director of The Global Prayer Room in New York City. They talk about what it means to have God's heart for your city.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEGlobal Prayer Room • http://www.globalprayernyc.org/The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/Torrey's journey into the prayer movement started 5 years ago, with a prophetic word that he'd lead a prayer room. He realized very quickly that other people were actually praying day and night, and discovered helpful teachings from leaders li

In this episode, Matthew gives a short teaching on Isaiah 62, and what the Bible promises about the prayer, worship, and missions that will explode before Jesus returns.The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/In verse 6 of Isaiah 62, the term "watchmen on the walls" is used - who are these watchmen? In a practical sense, watchmen were the ones posted on the walls of the city, keeping guard all the time. Isaiah uses this image to compare to intercessors - those who "keep guard" day and night. When Jesus was in the gar

In this episode, Matthew chats with R.A. Martinez, a return guest to the podcast, about the Great Commission. A recent stat shows that 81% of church-going Christians in America could not define what "The Great Commission" is - Matthew and R.A. discuss why this is and what can be done.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEMAPS Global • https://www.mapsglobal.org/The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/Matthew starts by asking RA to go into what their communities at MAPS Global are like, since they didn't get into in the last episode. RA

All across the earth God is raising up day and night worship and prayer! There are an estimated 20,000 groups praying 24-7 right now. The last 20 years has seen an unprecedented explosion of prayer and davidic worship in the body of Christ around the world.The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/The global, Spirit-led prayer movement has taken many forms and expressions, but there are a few models of day & night prayer that have spread at an unusually “viral” pace. The only explanation is that God is breathing on some of these m

In today's episode, Matthew talks to Trace Vining, a young prayer house leader from Starkville, Mississippi.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODETrace @ New Horizon • http://www.newhorizonsworship.com/trace_vining.htmlTrace on Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/tracevining/?hl=enThe Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/Trace's journey as a prayer leader began when he was in the 9th grade! In his personal prayer time, he was struck with the revelation " When we pray, He comes" - and so he decided they should be praying more. He a

In this quick teaching, Matthew goes through Luke 18 to find the keys Jesus gives us to be faithful in prayer.The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/"We won't pray until we hear His word, and He won't delay when He hears our prayers."When you look at this story in Luke 18, you first have to understand that this isn't a comparison - it's a contrast. He's saying that if a widow can get a judge who is openly unjust to grant her justice, how much more will God, our Good Father, answer our prayers? It's i

In today's episode, Matthew connects with Brad Stroup, a prayer leader from the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas. They discuss Brad's story and what it's like to sustain daily prayer meetings, nonstop, for 15 years!LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEThe Prayer Room DFW • http://www.theprayerroomdfw.com/The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHMORE RESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneers/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneers/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONBrad actually started out as a missionary in North Africa, but felt called away from that - so he stepped away, not knowing for sure what was next. In an encou

In this episode, Matthew shares a teaching from Facebook Live that he gave for Cassidy Campbell, a leader in Texas. He saved that video so that he could share it with the Presence Pioneers community as well!LINKS FROM THIS EPISODECassidy on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cassidyshawna.campbell The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONCassidy starts by asking, what is the deal with ministering to God? Does Jesus even need to be ministered to? Matthew quotes Kirk Bennett as saying that not only is it important,

In this episode, Matthew interviews Jason Hershey, the founder of David's Tent DC. They go into the history, the victories, and the struggles. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEDavid's Tent • http://davidstentdc.orgThe Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/Matthew starts by asking Jason for his backstory - how on earth did he end up hosting a 24/7 worship tent on the National Mall for 5 years (and counting)? Jason started out in Lancaster, PA with a Mennonite pastor/dairy farmer for a father, working on the farm with his family. He feel

In this episode, Matthew discusses the significance of mountains in scripture and how they relate to our access to God's presence. There's even a little pyramid/Babel talk in there. It's a short teaching, so give it a quick listen!The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONMatthew starts in the Garden of Eden, where many scholars believe there actually was a mountain. In Ezekiel 28, there seems to be a hint at that - "you were in Eden...you were on the holy mountain of God". This would indicate th

In this encore of episode 2, Matthew Lilley continues in Psalm 132 and asks the question... What does it look like for God’s glory [manifest presence] to rest upon a region? The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHMORE RESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneers/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneers/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONKing David’s vision was not primarily about his personal breakthrough. He was longing for something to impact his city and nation. He was longing for corporate breakthrough and revival. He wanted the entire nation to experience what he had personally experienced through his personal rela

In this first Presence Pioneers podcast episode, Matthew Lilley teaches part one on the heart of a Presence Pioneer. After briefly discussing the history of the term “presence pioneers”, Matthew dives into Psalm 132 to explore how Presence Pioneers have connected to the zeal of Jesus and it has caused them to be zealous for His presence in their lives and on the earth.The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHMORE RESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneers/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneers/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONUnderstanding David’s longing for a dwelling place for God in Israel as expressed in Psalm

In this episode, Matthew talks with Trey Kent, a pastor from Texas and leader of the groups Unceasing Prayer and America Prays, which unite churches all across the United States for prayer. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEAmerica Prays • http://americaprays.orgUnceasing Prayer • http://austinprays.orgThe Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONMatthew starts off by having Trey clarify what exactly started this Austin Prays movement. It began 12 years ago with the thought, "What if 31 different churches each took a day a mo

In this episode, Matthew speaks with Benjamin Nunez, a house of prayer leader who began in Mexico and is now at IHOP Kansas City. They discuss what it looks like to pray faithfully, even in crisis, and what it can do for individuals and nations. //The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.//SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONBenjamin starts by sharing his story a bit - he was raised by Christian parents, accepted Jesus early in his childhood, and always enjoyed being around ministry that was happening. But as a young adult, the vision became clearer.

In this episode, Matthew talks about what it means to be a forerunner. There were people in the story line preparing the way when Jesus came the first time, and there will be people called to do the same thing when He comes back!The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONMost of us are familiar with the story of Jesus' birth - what people now call the Christmas story. But Matthew points out right away that one of his favorite parts of that story is all of the secondary characters. It shows that God wanted to incl

In this episode, Matthew and Shepard take a look back at 2020. They focus on gratitude, thanking the Presence Pioneers partners, listeners, and guests. In between the (amazing!) giveaways, they discuss testimonies from the past year and plans for the end of the year. Linked below are all of the books and episodes mentioned in the episode - but you have to listen to see if you're a winner!Niko Peele - Make Us One ( https://amzn.to/2J9xGve ) - Episode 17 and Episode 18Randy Martinez - The Joseph Journey ( https://amzn.to/3lar9hv ) - Episode 35Billy Humphrey - Unceasing ( https://amzn.to/33bM65a ) - Episode 29David Sliker - The Nations Rage ( https://amzn.to/2J5vFjY ) - Episode 46David Fritch - Enthroned ( https://amzn.to/2UZHfjk ) - Episode 7 and Episode 43They look back at some of their favorite episodes from the first 50, and also give a shout out to Johan, who edits the episodes and was on an episode himself!Kirk Bennett - Episode 41Jose Diaz - Episode 36Johan Heinrichs- Episode 31 Adam was A Worship Lea

In today's episode, Matthew sits down with Peter Leithart, a Presbyterian Minister with 2 masters degrees, 10 kids, and a PhD. They'll discuss what the Bible says about worship.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODETheopolis Institute • https://theopolisinstitute.com/staff/peter-leithart/The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONCurrently, Dr. Leithart is in a training and teaching position at the Theopolis Institute. He has a focus on liturgy, and how worshipping biblically can affect us. He believes that it starts in Gen

In this episode, Matthew teaches on a somewhat controversial topic - speaking in tongues.The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONMatthew starts by looking at Paul, and his statements in 1 Corinthians. He actually says in chapter 14 that he prays in tongues "more than anyone" at the church in Corinth, which is described as a spirit-filled church. If praying in tongues was such an important part of Paul's prayer life, shouldn't we stop and consider that for ourselves?Then, Paul also says "I wish

In this episode, Matthew gives a quick teaching on our role as worship leaders (not just the musician kind), starting with Adam and ending with Jesus.The Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help YOU and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. Hosted by Matthew Lilley, episodes feature short Bible teachings and interviews with key leaders in the prayer & worship movement.SUBSCRIBE • http://eepurl.com/gfw9vHRESOURCES FROM MATTHEW • http://presencepioneer.comINSTAGRAM • http://instagram.com/presencepioneer/FACEBOOK • http://facebook.com/presencepioneer/EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWe are all called to be priests and kings! What does that mean, though? It really just means that we are here to minister to God. We do that through our worship, and through our love. Our job is to keep the earth a resting place for God's presence.In Genesis, God created the Earth to be a place for worship of Him. We tend t