Byron's Drift with Byron Easterling

Mark Snider is a Psalmist/Worshiper with a heart after Jesus. We decided to collaborate, with him speaking his heart about the manifest presence of God, and I added a piano track. Please click the link above and check out more of Mark's ministry. While listening to Mark's words, I was immediately drawn to use "It's Really You." This composition, one of my oldest, has several...

(00:00) Introduction (00:26) Byron's Thought (02:29) Piano Music - Simplicity (08:18) Thanks & More Byron reflects on the profound impact of Brother Lawrence’s classic work, not merely as a spiritual habit, but as the "most holy and necessary practice" of the spiritual life. Constant Companionship: Practicing God's presence isn't about scheduling specific times for devotion (like "five minutes a d...

(00:00) Introduction (00:27) Byron's Thought (02:33) Piano Music - Surrender (07:39) Thanks & More Welcome back to PopUp Cafe . As we navigate the busy Advent season, it’s easy to feel like we are the ones doing all the preparation. However, the true mystery of this season isn't just about our anticipation; it's about the Lord's patience. In this episode, we reflect on the prof...

(00:00) Introduction (00:30) Byron's Thought (01:44) Piano Music - In the Quiet (06:57) Thank You! Join your host and fellow traveler on this journey with God, Byron Easterling , on The Pop-up Cafe podcast. In this episode, Byron explores the multifaceted nature of God's presence, which can be both a source of comfort, peace, and chill and a catalyst for mobilizing your future . Discover h...

(00:00) Intro (00:29) Byron's Thought (01:57) Piano Music (Improv in C) (07:42) Final Thought Welcome to the PopUp Café Podcast. The central theme of the episode is a  real, tangible connection  with God that moves beyond traditional limitations. The speaker argues that for too long, the presence of God has been relegated to a "Sunday service," a time of worship, or a special moment...

This episode features a welcoming message from the podcast host, Byron Easterling." He introduces himself as a fellow traveler and discusses how life has a way of ambushing us with the profound when we least expect it . He suggests that these profound moments happen in quiet,  utterly ordinary places , such as  a morning commute, a late-night vigil, or simply standing at the edge of a decision . E...

The audio is an excerpt from a podcast or segment called "Pop-up Cafe," hosted by Byron Easterling . It is a message of comfort and encouragement for listeners who may be experiencing struggle, sadness, fear, or doubt. The host acknowledges the feeling of being "stuck in the middle of a dark, unending night" but offers a "glorious promise" found in Psalm 30:5 : "...

In a world that constantly demands you do more, how do you find the courage to rest ? This episode is a dive into the presence of God to counter the 'Doer' mindset, transitioning to the state of 'At Rest.' We explore how to release the tension and friction of being overwhelmed, prioritize inner peace , and build habits that allow you to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself . Y...

This audio is an episode of the "Pop-up Cafe" podcast, hosted by Byron Easterling, titled "The Angels Know." The episode focuses on worship , which the host describes as fundamental not just to faith but to life itself. Easterling emphasizes that genuine worship must be "in spirit and truth," and that the most crucial element is a sincere, undivided heart turned towar...

Welcome to PopUp Cafe's Practice the Presence series. Are you ready to trade the hustle for peace ? Inspired by the idea that God's presence is already given and never has to be earned, this series guides you in the simple art of surrender . Join us as we explore how this unadulterated focus on Him becomes the start of your most excellent adventure, giving you a new purpose to live from a center o...

Slow Down and Love Him with All You Are In this episode of PopUp Cafe , we dive into the heart of faith, focusing on God's first and last desire: for you to love Him with all you are —heart, soul, strength, and mind. It's easy to fall into the trap of performance and productivity, but what if true peace comes from something much simpler? We explore what it means to seek His Presence withou...

Tired of the constant hustle? Always running, striving, and chasing after the "next big thing"—the answers, the blessings, the advancement? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore a profound and surprisingly simple truth : God is already here. We often look for a complicated, high-productivity answer, but the simplest path is a practice found through the Gate of Peace . This isn't some magni...

This is a new series of piano music and spoken words to draw us into the peace and presence of God. Byron goes live as he plays the piano with fresh improvisations and then focusing on various aspects of the presence of God. His desire is for you, as the listener, to spend a few minutes applying these live moments in your day to bring not only the peace of God but to enter His presence moment by m...

There are moments in our day or week when we feel burnout beginning to take over. Here are four ways I find peace in these moments. This is from an older podcast called Byron's Drift.