The Presence Driven Life

Well, well, well—it has been a very long moment since we have posted a new episode. If anyone is still out there, welcome back! This episode was recorded a while ago and has been sitting gathering dust for over a month, but here we are … finally. Life has been more than a little full and it has been hard to find a rhythm, but feeling a little nudge to be a bit more intentional. That is always the...

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 Sp...

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 an...

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...

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 a...

"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...

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 .....

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 o...

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...

When is the last time you thought about all the elements involved in building a fire? There are are multiple parallels between the natural and spiritual process of "fire building" and that is what we are discussing in this week's episode. How do we position ourselves (and our logs) to burn for the long run? Grab a cup of coffee and join Aeron and Tracy Brown for this open and insightful conversati...

"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life ..." familiar words but how often do we really stop to contemplate the fact that Jesus Himself is THE Way? We spend so much time seeking understanding—and sometimes that may be important--but more often we find peace when we give up our right to understand. How sweet it is to simply trust in Jesus and rest in the knowledge that He is leading us perfectly when...

Arise and build! That was God's charge to Nehemiah and the community that rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem. Could it be what He is directing our community to do as well? Building is a team effort that requires both spiritual discernment and practical steps, but in His timing, and done His way--the work can't be stopped. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in as Aeron and Tracy Brown discuss some of...

Life can be incredibly confusing at times. But in Jesus we can face life's perplexities and NOT be in despair. Giving up our right to understand the confusion and perplexities of life is difficult, but it's only when we let go of trying to make everything make sense that we can truly experience the peace that PASSES all human understanding. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in as we talk about findi...

When you think about the Church as a whole--in your community and beyond--what do you see? What do you long to see? That's the topic we are exploring in this episode with Aeron Brown and Nick In't Hout. There are so many amazing things happening in our local expression of the Body of Christ, and also many areas where there is much room to grow and learn. Aeron and Nick are both spiritual leaders i...

Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you... These are the first words of a brilliant prayer/meditation attributed to St Teresa of Avila. And that’s what this episode is all about: finding—and staying—in that place of undisturbed rest. We hope to be back to a semi-regular posting schedule for most of the rest of the year—a couple of times each month or so at any rate. Our next episode will...

"Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You. There is no greater thing ..." As I sat down to summarized this episode, immediately the words of this old-ish song by Graham Kendrick came to mind: "You're my all, You're the best, You're my joy, my righteousness. And I love You, Lord ... "Now my heart's desire is to know You more. To be found in You, and be known as Yours." That about sums it up. I have no great...

" And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. " What a powerful statement! Paul said EVERYTHING that happened to him help to spread the Good News. Which is crazy because everything that happened to Paul was a lot - including a lot that definitely did NOT seem conducive to spreading the Gospel. This week we a...

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding." Grow and keep on growing. That is the topic this week. How do we stay teachable and open that we might live "pure and blameless lives UNTIL the day of Christ's return"? As a reminder, these bite-sized episodes of encouragement are taken from A Few Minutes in Philippians (Cindy’s n...

“ Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ”  (Phil 1:6, NKJV). Not might, not maybe, but He WILL complete the work He has begun in you. This is the verse at the center of this week's episode of Friday's in Philippians. As a reminder, each bite-sized episode in this series will be taken from A Few Minutes in Philippi...

"Could the joy of life be found in simple gratitude, and is gratitude as simple as perspective?" --Twila Paris This is the theme we are exploring in the first official episode of our new feature, Fridays in Philippians. This week we will be looking at Philippians, Chapter 1, verse 3. As a reminder, in this series each bite-sized episode will be taken from A Few Minutes in Philippians (Cindy’s new...

Tune in today, and every Friday starting January 3rd, for Fridays in Philippians. Each week we’ll be releasing a few quick encouraging thoughts from “the epistle of joy.” Each episode will be taken from A Few Minutes in Philippians (Cindy’s new devotional book now available on amazon). Since the book isn't yet available in an audible version, we are releasing a chapter a week on the podcast starti...

Short and sweet episode today with a few simple, quick, and hopefully, encouraging thoughts about recalibrating to a place of gratitude and truth. God is always so good and kind to meet us right where we are, and always so faithful to remind us of the truth that is always ours in Him. For more info on this podcast, click to visit  our hosting website  or follow us on Instagram here and here . If y...

In this reflective episode, Tracy & Aeron Brown explore the themes of sowing seeds of faith in times of uncertainty, navigating seasons of waiting, and holding on to hope during life's trials. The conversation highlights how God’s work often occurs in the unseen, much like seeds planted during a drought, which eventually sprout when the rain comes. Key points discussed: Sowing in Faith : The i...

We are celebrating 50 episodes! Which sounds like a perfect time to reevaluate and align ourselves for what is ahead. Quietness and trust are always a good barometer for our spiritual lives and values we hold dear as we seek to live a presence driven life. Tune in for some thoughts on how we will continue to hold space for authentic "quiet time" in a noisy and chaotic world, as well as some update...

Aeron Brown is in the house and the Spirit is moving! This was probably one of my all time favorite conversations. Join us as we engage in a bit of an organic hallelujah party and also manage to share some practical info regarding things that are stirring in our local area and beyond. To find out more about Aeron, follow him on Instagram: @aeronbrownart For more info on this podcast, click to visi...