The Presence Driven Life

Cindy Powell
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The world around us may have grown increasingly chaotic, but there is still fullness of joy in His Presence! That's what The Presence Driven Life podcast is all about—learning to live from the beauty, peace, and joy of His presence. That preaches good, but how do we authentically live it out? Join host Cindy Powell and others as we have real conversations, about real issues affecting real people, who are pressing in for more of a very real God. We plan to post a new episode every Monday, often with special guests who add richness and depth to the conversation. We will explore a variety of topics—from the sweet and simple, to the deep and complex—all with the goal of removing obstacles that hinder us from living in the abiding reality of unbroken communion with Jesus. While we won't shy away from tough or even controversial topics, our goal will always be to keep His presence at the center. We want the freedom to be brutally honest, yet fully honoring to God as we learn to practice His presence together!  I hope you'll join us! To contact us, email: simplefaith247@gmail.com   (Intro music "Daddy You're a Mountain" copyright by Aeron Brown. Used with permission.)

  1. JAN 12

    Intentions, Interruptions, and Identity w/ Sue Robson

    Who doesn't love a good alliteration? But it just so happens these particular words don't just go together alliteratively, they also happen to perfectly describe our first podcast conversation of the year. Sue Robson joins the conversation today and while we started out talking about intentions for the new year and how we always need to be mindful of divine interruptions along the way, the Holy Spirit jumped in to prove the point by redirecting much of the conversation toward the topic of identity. We hope you'll grab a cup of coffee and come along for the ride! If you'd like to learn more about Sue, you can follow her on Instagram here or explore coaching opportunities with her through Life Source Coaches here. We'd love to know what you are sensing for the coming year and how you see God moving in your community. Fill us in by sending an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com You can also follow and send us a DM on Instagram @thepresencedrivenlife or visit The Arising Global's website. For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    37 min

  2. 12/29/2025

    Repositioning

    When a cruise ship moves out of one area at the end of its season to a new locale for a new season, it's called repositioning. Repositioning represents the space in-between two seasons—you’re not in the old place, but you haven’t quite arrived in the new season either. Could it be that the Church has been in a time of repositioning? Maybe what has felt like being adrift has really been a steady and intentional process of repositioning? That's the possibility we’re exploring in this week’s episode. So grab yourself a “year-end” cup of coffee and listen in for a few thoughts on the process of repositioning and what could be ahead for a Church learning follow the ark and seek first His Kingdom We'd love to know what you are sensing for the coming year and how you see God moving in your community. Fill us in by sending an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com You can also follow and send us a DM on Instagram @thepresencedrivenlife or visit The Arising Global's website. For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    17 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Finding Christmas Quiet w/ Cindy Powell, Tracy Brown, and Nick In't Hout

    When you hear the term “Christmas Quiet” what do you think about? If you're like most people, you probably conjure up some kind of tranquil setting that belongs on a Hallmark card, rather than the busy—and often loud and chaotic —reality of most of our lives. But what if finding Christmas quiet isn’t about eliminating the noise and mess of our day-to-day lives? What if it is more about eliminating unnecessary excess and unrealistic expectations so we can grasp moments of beauty and meaning right smack in the middle of the crazy? That is the topic of this week's episode. Tracy Brown and Nick In't Hout are in the house to add their own reflections on things we can all do to lay hold of extraordinary moments of grace in the midst of of our ordinary and, often, overfull lives. You won't want to miss this practical and encouraging conversation! If you'd like to share some of the ways you are laying hold of those beautiful holy moments in the midst of your everyday life, please send an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com We would love to hear from you! If you’d like to join the zoom meeting for “Christmas Quiet” that we referenced in the episode, we will continue to meet for the next two Tuesday mornings and the link can be accessed at prayerhouseonthezoom.com For any Bible nerds who were wondering - the time between Babylon and Bethlehem was about 500 years - so Nick was close! Finally for more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    43 min

  4. 10/27/2025

    Glimpsing God's Heart for Israel

    Well, it's been a minute since we've posted a new episode. And the one we are finally posting today was a bit of a surprise. But, as always, we want to be led by His presence and sometimes that means posting content that wasn't previously planned. While this topic may not have been planned, with every episode it is our hope and prayer that you catch a greater glimpse of God’s heart. And today we are specifically hoping you catch a glimpse of God's heart for Israel. While there is never a shortage of changing opinions and controversies when it comes to the nation of Israel, God's heart for this land and people has never changed. In today’s episode, Cindy shares from a chapter in her book, The Key to His Heart, that addresses this topic specifically. Listen in for a perspective that approaches this lightning rod subject from the unchanging heart and character of God--rather than from the political narratives of the day. Whether or not your opinion changes, we pray your heart is touched! As always, we'd love to hear from you, Let us know how God is moving in your life and in your community by sending an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com You can also follow and send us a DM on Instagram @thepresencedrivenlife  or visit The Arising Global's website.  If you'd like to purchase a copy of The Key to His Heart, you can find it here. For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    31 min

  5. 07/21/2025

    Try, Then Try Again: Building a Fire, Part 4 w/ Cindy Powell + Aeron & Tracy Brown

    "Faith means try. Hope means try again." This is one of the quotes shared in this week’s episode as we continue talking about building fires that will keep burning on the altar in every season of life. It’s all about consistently showing up before Him—AND showing up for life—moment by moment and day by day. Join @aeronbrownart and @_tracykatebrown and @cindypowell633 as we continue our discussion about building fires—in ourselves and in our communities—that will endure. Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation! For more information, you can connect with Aeron here, and Tracy here. You can also follow the Arising Global on Instagram or by visiting our website. If you'd like to share some of the ways God is building fires in your community, please send an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com We would love to hear from you! For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    48 min

  6. 06/30/2025

    Delay or Patience Having its Perfect Work?

    James said to "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." Perfect? Complete? Lacking nothing? Are those things even possible? The Bible says they are but they are obtained through developing something we don't tend to like very much ... patience. What does it mean to let patience have its perfect work in you? Could it be that some of the things we consider delays, aren't just happening to us, but they are actually happening for us? Grab a cup of coffee and listen in as we discuss some of what it might look like to really believe patience obtains all things. We'd love to hear from you! Let us know how God is moving in your life and in your community by sending an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com You can also follow and send us a DM on Instagram @thepresencedrivenlife  or visit The Arising Global's website.  For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    16 min

  7. 06/02/2025

    The Burning of Belonging: Building a Fire, Part 3

    You belong. You really, really do. Even if you don't feel like you do. Even if you've struggled to find your place. You are an integral and essential part of God's plan. You reveal a unique facet of His face and a unique piece of His heart. Without you, we are incomplete.  That's what this week's episode is about—the burning of belonging. Although most of us have been able to relate to the sense of not belonging at some point in our lives,  this episode speaks most specifically to those who could be loosely termed  "creatives and contemplatives" —a group that has been disproportionately misunderstood and, often, misjudged, by the larger Body of Christ. But it's time for that to change and time for the WHOLE Body to arise and shine—to burn brightly—for the glory of our King!  Click here for the full text of The Arising, a Call to Creatives and Contemplatives.  We're also trying something new this week—a teaser at the front end of the episode. Still working out the technology but let us know what you think! We are also working on tweaking our intro and outtro so stay tuned. If you'd like to share some of the ways God is building fires in your community, please send an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com We would love to hear from you! You can also follow and send us a DM on Instagram @thepresencedrivenlife  or visit The Arising Global's website.  For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    21 min

  8. 05/19/2025

    Smoldering Wicks: Building a Fire, Part 2 w/ Cindy Powell + Aeron & Tracy Brown

    Smoldering wicks, strange fire, simmering vs boiling, returning to our First Love, new seasons, ancient paths, and a whole lot more—that’s what we’re talking about on this week’s episode! Join Aeron & Tracy Brown + Cindy Powell, as we continue our discussion about building fires—in ourselves and in our communities—that will endure. Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation! If you'd like to share some of the ways God is building fires in your community, please send an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com We would love to hear from you! For more information, you can connect with Aeron here, and Tracy here. You can also follow the Arising Global on Instagram or by visiting our website. If you'd like to share some of the ways God is building fires in your community, please send an email to: thearisingglobal@gmail.com We would love to hear from you! For more info on this podcast, visit our hosting website or follow us on Instagram here and here. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast

    42 min
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The world around us may have grown increasingly chaotic, but there is still fullness of joy in His Presence! That's what The Presence Driven Life podcast is all about—learning to live from the beauty, peace, and joy of His presence. That preaches good, but how do we authentically live it out? Join host Cindy Powell and others as we have real conversations, about real issues affecting real people, who are pressing in for more of a very real God. We plan to post a new episode every Monday, often with special guests who add richness and depth to the conversation. We will explore a variety of topics—from the sweet and simple, to the deep and complex—all with the goal of removing obstacles that hinder us from living in the abiding reality of unbroken communion with Jesus. While we won't shy away from tough or even controversial topics, our goal will always be to keep His presence at the center. We want the freedom to be brutally honest, yet fully honoring to God as we learn to practice His presence together!  I hope you'll join us! To contact us, email: simplefaith247@gmail.com   (Intro music "Daddy You're a Mountain" copyright by Aeron Brown. Used with permission.)

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