Presence Pioneers with Matthew Lilley Presence Pioneers Media

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.

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The Dance and The Dirge: The Pain and Pleasure of Prayer and Fasting by Jonathan Friz and Matthew Lilley: https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/the-dance-and-the-dirge

🎧 ABOUT THIS 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. You can subscribe to the free audio podcast here:
https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/podcasts

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.

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The Dance and The Dirge: The Pain and Pleasure of Prayer and Fasting by Jonathan Friz and Matthew Lilley: https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/the-dance-and-the-dirge

🎧 ABOUT THIS 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. You can subscribe to the free audio podcast here:
https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/podcasts

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑
➡️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.

🔗ABOUT JASON HUBBARD 🔗
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. Learn more about IPC at https://www.ipcprayer.org

VIDEO TIMESTAMPS
00:00Introduction and Background
04:11The Significance of Passover
11:16Communion as a Way to Experience God's Presence
24:46The Lambness of Jesus
32:26The Eternal Significance of Jesus as the Lamb
33:07The Lamb of God
34:05Access to the Presence of God
35:04The Rending of the Heavens
36:07Entering into the Abiding Presence of Jesus
37:13The Cross as the Center of Paul's Ministry
38:09The Worthiness of Jesus
39:09Responding to the Worthiness of Jesus
41:20The Altar and the Consuming Fire
43:22Jesus' Sacrifice and the Wrath of God
44:24Jesus' Suffering and the Hellish Experience
46:01Beholding Jesus Crucified
47:13The Uniqueness of Jesus' Sacrifice
48:41The Gravity and Weight of Jesus' Sacrifice
49:35Jesus as the Only Worthy One
50:34The Cross as the Bridge between God's Holiness and Our Sinfulness
53:38The Importance of Reflecting on the Finished Work of Christ
54:53The Need to Stay Hungry for Jesus
56:29The Cross as Preparation for the Return of Christ
57:34The Focus of IPC and Global Prayer Initiatives

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.

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Part two of this episode with Harvest, "From The Green Room to the Prayer Room", will be available exclusively on Presence Pioneers Premium at http://media.presencepioneers.org

/// FREE E-BOOK ON FASTING & PRAYER ///
The Dance and The Dirge: The Pain and Pleasure of Prayer and Fasting by Jonathan Friz and Matthew Lilley: https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/the-dance-and-the-dirge

/// ABOUT THIS 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. You can subscribe to the free audio podcast here:
https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/podcasts

/// KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE ///
➡️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.

/// ABOUT HARVEST GRAPEVINE ///
Harvest Grapevine is a worship leader, songwriter and recording artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen to her latest album here: https://songwhip.com/harvest-3/glad
She leads a prayer room call Pray ATL, which you can follow in Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/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.

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📚 FREE E-BOOK ON FASTING & PRAYER 📚
The Dance and The Dirge: The Pain and Pleasure of Prayer and Fasting by Jonathan Friz and Matthew Lilley: https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/the-dance-and-the-dirge

🎧 ABOUT THIS 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. You can subscribe to the free audio podcast here:
https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/podcasts

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑
➡️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.

🔗ABOUT AARON 🔗
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

/// FREE E-BOOK ON FASTING & PRAYER ///
The Dance and The Dirge: The Pain and Pleasure of Prayer and Fasting by Jonathan Friz and Matthew Lilley: https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/the-dance-and-the-dirge

/// ABOUT THIS 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.

/// BONUS EPISODES ///
Get bonus episodes, premium content, books, articles and e-courses from Presence Pioneers Media at http://media.presencepioneers.org

/// AUDIO PODCAST ///
Subscribe to the free audio podcast here:
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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.

/// KEY TAKEAWAYS ///
➡️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.

/// FREE E-BOOK ON FASTING & PRAYER ///
The Dance and The Dirge: The Pain and Pleasure of Prayer and Fasting by Jonathan Friz and Matthew Lilley: https://media.presencepioneers.org/p/the-dance-and-the-dirge

/// BONUS EPISODES ///
Get bonus episodes, premium content, books, articles and e-courses from Presence Pioneers Media at http://media.presencepioneers.org

/// AUDIO PODCAST ///
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/// ABOUT GUNTER AKRIDGE ///
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". Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3UzCyfT

/// 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.