The Presence Driven Life

Are you searching for a few moments of quiet this Christmas? Do you long to slow down and focus on the things that matter most?  If so, join me as we take a few quiet moments to  breathe and enjoy the holy moments hidden in the season and in our day to day journey with Jesus.  Click here for the Christmas Prayer shared in the episode.  Apologies for the clicking noises scattere...

The holidays are fast approaching and, for many, that brings up all kinds of complicated emotions. How do we press into the pain of the season without giving into it? Even more importantly, how do we press into His presence and maintain a genuine heart of gratitude despite the many challenges this time of year may bring?  If you grapple with any of these things, you won't want to miss this ep...

We hit a major milestone recently by going over 20 episodes! In light of that, it seems like a good time to stop for a minute to reflect on where we've been and where we're going--and to give thanks to God for all He's done.   So listen in for a quick update and a word of encouragement. It's so quick, you probably won't even need a full cup of coffee!  As we approach the holidays, o...

You will not want to miss this week's episode with Mike Thompson! I love how each episode takes on its own life and that was certainly the case this week. Listen in as Mike shares a bit of his own unique story. We took a quick run through spiritual bootcamp which then led into some good old fashioned "come to Jesus" moments.  All of it quite unexpected but clearly where the Lord wanted to go....

It was such a pleasure to have Tracy Brown joining us again today! Several weeks back, Tracy and her husband Aeron were with us to talk about the Delight and Discipline of being followers of Jesus (episode 11 if you happened to miss it). This week, Tracy is back solo and we are talking about ALL the feels. How do we find the sweet spot between authenticity and discipline? How do we  navigate...

What was God’s original design for relationship?   That’s one of the questions we are exploring in today’s episode in the context of God’s covenantal love. What is covenant? How does it impact our relationship with Jesus and each other?   How does it impact our resilience to keep believing for healing in the face of insurmountable odds?   Kezia Hatfield is wi...

"That they may be one!" Could this be the deepest cry of God's  heart? We may call the prayer in Matthew 6 "The Lord's Prayer" but that is not necessarily an accurate description. It is a model prayer. Really, John 17 is the Lord's prayer--it is the prayer Jesus actually prayed for Himself and for us.  About 18 years ago I had an encounter with the Lord that gave me a deeper glimpse into...

Cheryl Allen is joining us today and I can’t wait for you to glean from the fruit of her life and ministry. Cheryl is the founder and director of Pasadena International House of Prayer ( PIHOP ). She has a passion to see the body of Christ fascinated with Jesus – pursuing intimacy with Him, confidently enjoying His voice and following Him wholeheartedly. In this episode, Cheryl shares...

You will love this week's episode with Toni Imsen! Toni wears many hats including entrepreneur, creative, mentor, teacher, and so much more. She also hears and releases the voice of God with both humility and authority, which is desperately needed in the Church today.  Like I said on the episode, Toni believes all the stuff but she is sane! My translation of that statement is that Toni believ...

This is the second of our two-part series on prayer. This time we're focusing primarily on intercession. ... and boy, what a broad topic it is! Corporate intercession in particular is such a passion of mine and an area where there is a lot of teaching available on specific models of prayer but very little on the heart posture and primary purpose of corporate prayer. Although those who regularly pa...

Nick In't Hout is with us again today and community and unity are at the forefront of our conversation yet again. Today is all about the big picture. We end up taking a deeper dive into what Presence-led community might look like, and also explore what it means to be Presence oriented in the present. What does it look like to prioritize time alone with God, but also bring the fruit of that time in...

It was such a pleasure to sit down recently with Gentry King Monreal (click here for her instagram profile). I know you will love her insights, fresh perspective, and the purity of her faith that shines  so brightly througout this episode.  I can't wait for you to  hear a bit about her journey from her initial childhood connection to God, to the mission field, to some amazing opport...

You will love this week’s episode with Aeron and Tracy Brown! You will be encouraged and challenged—with a few truth bombs thrown in along the way—as we explore both the delight and discipline of surrender. We also delve into what the life of a spiritual pioneer really looks like—you won’t want to miss it!   Aeron and Tracy are multi-gifted and multi-faceted Jesu...

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of prayer? Lists? Obligation? Maybe a little dismay because you don't feel like you are spending enough time praying, or that you have a sense you're just not getting it "right"?  I've believed for a long time that we need a major paradigm shift when it comes to the whole topic of prayer. What if, instead, the first thing that came to...

I share a last name with this week's guest - along with a whole  lot of history. I am excited for you to hear my son Justin's story. His journey has included challenges that will be relatable for so many ... addiction,  mental health, waiting on God ... ultimately leading to a deeper level of trust and partnership with God through the process.  We pray you are strengthened and encou...

This week, we are blessed to have Kezia Hatfield joining us again. When Kezia joined us last time, we touched briefly on the incredibly painful impact of abuse in the Church. While this is an issue with tons of layers and complexity,  it is also one that is begging for honest voices seeking redemption and restorative justice. When the Church itself is the source of the trauma and heartbreak t...

This week’s episode is short and simple, with maybe just a bit of sweet thrown in for good measure! Today I'll share a few quick thoughts to clarify some of what has been discussed, some of what might be discussed in the future, and give a bit more context on where we are going and why. A friend of mine said clarity is like a palate cleanser - I couldn’t agree more! While I don’t...

You will love this week's episode with our guest Nick In't Hout! Nick is both a builder and a gatherer, with deep roots  and relationships in his home community of Redlands, CA. Nick leads, encourages, mentors, and acts as a coach, connector, and catalyst for pioneering and innovative leaders in our community and beyond. To learn more, check out his website here. Listen in as Nick shares a bi...

Welcome to this week's episode with Kezia Hatfield. Kezia is, first and foremost, a lover of God's presence, a seeker of His heart, and a voice for restorative justice. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked extensively with those impacted by complex trauma, including survivors of sex trafficking. She is the director of Flourish International   a nonprofit that eq...

Today’s guests are   Brian and Eliza Schooley. Brian and Eliza  are successful small business owners  with a beautiful family, and a beautiful love for Jesus and others. More than anything they are presence driven to their core.  Brian has a great new podcast called The Alpha Voyage that you need to check out!  They also occasionally do a podcast together called Hear...

Today’s guest is Linda Osborne. Linda has been a women’s ministry leader, Bible teacher, retreat speaker, and the writer of dozens of Bible studies. (To check some of them out,  click this link) But most importantly, in Linda’s words, she lives a Jesus driven life!  And that is what this episode is all about—the beauty and peace of living a life yielded to Him. &n...

Before we can live from  God's presence, we need to first intentionally cultivate an AWARENESS of His presence. I believe doing so is foundational to any discussion about living a presence driven life. But how do we do that? Where do we start?  In this episode that is exactly what we'll discuss. How do we recognize His presence, respond to His presence, and, perhaps most importantly, yie...

Living from God's presence always needs to start with authenticity. But in the name of authenticity we have sometimes left biblical truth in the dust! How can we be real about our feelings, circumstances, and struggles, yet still yield to the Lordship of Jesus and stand on truth? These are a few of the questions we'll explore in this introduction to living authentically from His presence.  Fo...

Welcome to the Presence Driven Life Podcast. In this brief trailer episode you'll learn a bit more about the PDL podcast and where we hope to go! I hope you'll join us as we learn to practice His presence together.