In this first episode of a new podcast season, Matthew Lilley and his wife Shepard discuss the concept of going back to Eden and the importance of gardening and stewarding the earth. They explore the biblical account of Adam and Eve in the garden and how it relates to our role as priests and stewards of creation. They also touch on the negative effects of industrialization and the idea of progress, emphasizing the need to return to God's original design.

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• The biblical account of Adam and Eve in the garden teaches us about our role as priests and stewards of creation.
• Gardening and stewarding the earth is an act of worship and a way to experience God's presence.
• Modern society's focus on industrialization and progress has led to a disconnection from God's original design.
• Returning to Eden means embracing God's original intention for humanity and the earth.
• God's presence changes everything and should be the focus of our lives.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything. Subscribe at https://media.presencepioneers.org/s/podcast

00:00 Introduction and Season Overview

02:07 Starting a Garden and the Back to Eden Concept

03:25 The Significance of Gardening and Stewardship

08:17 Challenges and Lessons Learned in Homesteading

10:39 The Priestly Role in the Garden

12:51 The Garden of Eden and God's Design

22:12 The Importance of Tending and Keeping the Garden

25:06 Going Back to Eden: A Spiritual and Practical Journey

28:18 The Negative Effects of Industrialization and Progress

31:41 Returning to God's Original Intention

35:07 The Ultimate Goal: God's Presence and the New Earth