The Presence Driven Life

How can eternal beings, confined to finite bodies and a finite place in time, glimpse the glory we were created to know? Could it be that each time we say "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven" we invite the eternal reality of Heaven to invade the confines and limitations of our current circumstances? The challenges and losses we face on "this side" are all too real. B...

What do you do for play? Where are you making room for fun in your life? How are you cultivating joy as a value? These can be difficult questions for most adults to answer. And yet fun is an essential part of a healthy life! In fact, the more difficult things are, the more we NEED to intentionally make space for fun and joy. The joy of the Lord IS our strength! You won't want to miss this timely c...

We have reached the last episode of our five part Be-Loved series. I hope you have encountered a bit more of Jesus’ heart as you've followed along. Listen in to this final episode for some thoughts on service and fulfilling the great commission that may be just a little outside the typical churchianity box. Love looks like something! As a reminder, these messages are from a book I wrote several ye...

Who doesn't love the big triumphant finish? For the last few weeks we've been exploring keys to developing deeper intimacy with God through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ--and this week it is all about sharing His victory. What does that look like in real time and in the midst of the challenges of life? This is part four of our five week series and this week it is all about laying h...

Waiting. Another one of those loaded words we would prefer to hear a bit less often. We live in a microwave culture that wants it all and wants it now. Have you noticed, though, that God isn't usually in much of a hurry? Could it be that He knows something we don’t know about waiting? Could it be that there is more hidden FOR us in the waiting than we can possibly comprehend? More than we could ev...

Suffering. Not exactly a word most of us are happy to hear, let alone embrace. But the fact of the matter is we all go through times of suffering in this life. The question is will we allow those times to draw us closer to Jesus or will we allow them to push us away? We are back this week with part two of our five part Be-loved series. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in! As a reminder, these messa...

What is intimacy with God? Is it important? Is it something to be desired? Jesus said that the greatest commandment was to first love Him, and then love others as ourselves. (see Matthew 22:37-38). All of this begs one important question: How do we learn to love? I think the answer is incredibly simple…by being loved. This is the first in a five-part series called "Be-Loved." These messages are fr...

Change is in the air! Aeron and Tracy Brown are back with a huge update. The Presence Driven Life podcast was launched as a part of our nonprofit, The Arising Global . In a full circle journey that only Jesus could have arranged, Aeron and Tracy are taking a lead role in launching The Arising into a place of greater impact and fruitfulness. Listen in to hear some of their dreams and vision for wha...

Christ before me, Christ behind me--I am firmly held! Join me this week for this brief glimpse into the marvels of His constancy and the perfection of His leadership. There are so many beautiful nuggets in this short passage from Psalm 139--I hope you'll join me today in feasting on them. For more info on this podcast, click to visit  our hosting website  or visit The Presence Driven Life Podcast...

Pressed record and got my preach on this week! These incredible verses from Hebrews 6 have been comforting and strengthening my weary soul. Listen in to find out why. For more info on this podcast, click to visit  our hosting website  or visit The Presence Driven Life Podcast website. If you'd like to help support this podcast, please click here: Support the Presence Driven Life Podcast Or simply...

Listen in for some real talk about the coexistence of joy and sorrow. Soon after recording this episode, I had an opportunity to put these truths to the test when some “bad news” came my way. I failed pretty miserably ... until I realized I didn’t! I am continuing to learn that “rejoicing always” isn’t about having consistent feelings of joy—it’s about holding the value of joy and thankfulness in...

Nick In't Hout is back in the house and you will love this conversation—I know I did! We covered a lot of ground including a discussion of some encouraging things we are beginning to see in our own community of Redlands, CA. While the things we are seeing are wonderful, there is still so much more and we don't ever want to stop short. Come press in with us as we learn to reorient ourselves to the...

Ever have more questions than answers? Ever get tangled up in the finer points of theology and doctrine? Or maybe it's even more basic than that--maybe it's the circumstances of life themselves that cause you to question long held beliefs and assumptions. It's during those times that we need to know we have an unshakeable anchor for our souls. Fortunately we do! It's found in the simple truth of C...

Sometimes keeping it real means being a bit more vulnerable than I would actually like to be! Sometimes it means I say something one week, only to question it the next. A level of vulnerability I would sometimes like to skip is often the price of authenticity. But I'm here for it. I'm here for His presence. I'm here to see where He leads moment by moment and day by day. Tune in for some thoughts o...

We didn't end up taking much of a break, but we are back! Mixing things up a bit once again so this episode is an introduction to a new format. We will continue to record and post conversations with amazing guests as often as possible (our hope is around once per month) but most other weeks we will post a quick devotional thought and/or meditation on scripture. This week we are starting out with a...

We have come to the last regular weekly episode of our spring season and it is a good one! I am so excited to welcome Tracy Brown, once again, to the podcast. There is a ton of richness and depth in this episode and you won’t want to miss it. I hope you’ll come along on the journey with us to establish the trust practices that ultimately lead to transformation. One of my favorite quotes was, “I do...

Aeron Brown is in the house today and he always brings the fire and presence of God. This episode is all about Jesus Jesus Jesus—His love for us and learning to love others as He loves us. Aeron is a husband, father, artist, and worship leader/pastor. To learn more about Aeron and to see some of his artwork, visit him on Instagram or checkout his website here ! For more info on this podcast,...

You are in for a treat with this week's episode featuring a couple of my favorite millennials, Giulia Catalano and Madelyn Mills. These young women have a spritual zeal, depth, and wisdom beyond their years, as well as keen insights regarding the challenges facing their generation. Whatever season of life you are in, you are sure to be encouraged.  It really is ALWAYS so  much better His...

Are you ready to leave the safety of the sandbox to explore the vastness of the ocean? If so, you won't want to miss this week's episode with Toni Imsen!  We may kick a sacred cow or two along the way as we journey to a place of security and rest in the One who is the only true Anchor for our souls. Toni is a wife, a mom, a grandma, and a business owner (along with her husband, Ted). She is a...

Just like the name implies, this episode with Jonathan Derrick Mathe is filled with both spirit AND truth! Join us as we discuss the paradigm shifts the Church must embrace to be the authentic incarnational presence of Jesus on the earth that she was always intended to be. You won't want to miss it! Jonathan is a revivalist and reformer who has  deep wells of both wisdom and revelation. He is...

Is the blood of Jesus sufficient for all healing? Of course, His blood is absolutely sufficient for EVERY need—including healing and restoration from all kinds of trauma no matter how deep. However, laying hold of what He purchased and appropriating it into every area of life is, in fact, a process. Victory and process are not mutually exclusive. This is a deeply personal—and very vuln...

Join us today for part two of our conversation with Kezia Hatfield. We will pick up right where we left off last week as we continue to explore what wholeheartedness could (and probably should) look like when approached with a new lens in light of the shaking taking place at HOP-KC and in other parts of the Body of Christ. As a reminder, Kezia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specia...

We are living in a time where it seems like darkness is   being exposed everywhere we look—even in the church. Back in July of last year, Kezia Hatfield was on the podcast as we discussed the multi-layered issue of abuse in the church. Although we both believed we were only in the beginning days of   exposure, we could never have imagined how personally this issue would soon touch...

We are so happy to have Nick In't Hout with us again today! Join us as  we delve into the idea of presence led church and community. In particular, how does community affect our ability to persevere? And what role does this mysterious and mystical reality of the "communion of saints" have to do with our present day journey?  As a reminder,  Nick is a leadership coach and mentor to m...

The Presence Driven Life podcast is back for a new season!  For the next several weeks or so, we're going to be talking to some new and old friends about staying connected to the Source in every season of life. This week's episode is just a brief intro and overview, but stay tuned  for some great interviews with some of those who have stood the test of time in their journeys with Jesus....