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.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything!

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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

In this special podcast episode, Matthew Lilley and Jonathan Friz have an extended follow-up discussion on the Jonathan’s recent article 'Don’t Overcorrect: The US Prayer Movement after the Mike Bickle Scandal' and its impact. They explore the global prayer movement, the teachings of Mike Bickle and the IHOPKC prophetic history - acknowledging the need for discernment and evaluating teachings and prophecy based on Scripture.

• The global prayer movement is a real Holy Spirit orchestrated movement that is spreading organically and cannot be stopped.
• While Mike Bickle's teachings have had a significant impact, it is important to evaluate them based on scripture and exercise discernment.
• The teachings on intimacy with God, day and night prayer, and other biblical themes are still valuable and should not be dismissed.
• It is wise to learn from leaders who not only have gifting but also demonstrate biblical character.
• Overcorrection should be avoided, and the importance of intimacy with God and biblical truths should not be diminished. Do not overcorrect or dismiss prophetic ministry altogether, but be discerning and test prophetic words.
• Healthy community and accountability are essential for spiritual growth and avoiding manipulation.
• Prophetic ministry should be evaluated and tested in light of Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
• The proper corrections include humility, healthy relationships, and a balanced focus on loving God and loving others.
• Pioneers often make mistakes, but their pioneering efforts pave the way for breakthroughs and new pathways.

Click here for a free book - The Dance and The Dirge: The Pain and Pleasure of Prayer and Fasting by Jonathan Friz and Matthew Lilley.

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Beginning in the fall of 2024, the Presence Pioneers podcast will shift into a new approach utilizing podcast seasons. As you’ve come to expect, each episode will continue to feature interviews, testimonies and Bible teaching around the themes of worship, prayer, revival and missions.

The purpose of the podcast continues to be helping you and your community experience and host God’s presence - because we believe God’s presence changes everything.

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The shift into a format of seasons will allow us to focus on a specific theme for a few months, providing more intentional and in-depth teaching and conversations that will help you and your community go deeper into our understanding of that season’s theme.

With that said, we are taking the month of August 2024 to regroup and begin recording “season one” of the podcast. We will not be publishing new episodes in August.

However, if you are looking for some fresh content from us during this break, we encourage you to sign up for the brand new Enjoying Prayer course from Matthew Lilley. Paid subscribers get free access to the course, or it can be purchased separately on the new Presence Pioneers store. Check it out at http://enjoyingprayer.com