We are excited to announce that the theme of our next podcast season will be WORSHIP! Our last season focused on “presence-centered communities” was amazing, and we are now preparing our next batch of episodes for you.

👉🏼 If you are a pastor or ministry leader, you will learn why cultivating a strong worship culture in your community is so important.

👉🏼 If you are an intercessor, you will discover why prayer and intercession work best when fueled by worship and devotion to God.

👉🏼 If you are a worship leader, singer, or musician, then you definitely need to tune in for some encouragement, wisdom, and perspective that will help you host God’s presence with your music.

Worship has always been a huge part of the podcast, but we want to focus on this important biblical topic in the next batch of episodes. We plan to interview worship leaders and Bible teachers who have practical experience and biblical understanding of cultivating prophetic worship in communities, ministering to the Lord in the prayer room, and integrating creative arts into the life of the Church.

We expect our next podcast episode to be out by the end of May. Stay tuned!

P.S. This short break is a great time to binge-watch our archive of 150 episode on Youtube!

In this episode, Matthew Lilley continues his teaching on Psalm 132, exploring the themes of God's presence, David's vision for a dwelling place, and the implications of the Davidic covenant.

He discusses the importance of waiting for God's presence, the tension between the kingdom of God now and not yet, and the afflictions faced by those who seek to pioneer God's presence.

It concludes by discussing the promise of God’s kingdom through Jesus, the greater David.

Listen to part 1 of this teaching here.

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.

• God desires a resting place in our cities.
• David's vow reflects a deep longing for God's presence.
• The kingdom of God is both a present reality and a future hope.
• Pioneering God's presence often comes with affliction.
• The vision for God's presence requires a commitment to prayer and worship.
• God's covenant with David is a promise of eternal kingship.
• Jesus fulfills the promise of the Davidic covenant.
• The presence of God brings transformation and breakthrough.
• We are called to host God's presence in our communities.
• The ultimate fulfillment of God's presence will come with Jesus' return.

00:00 The Call to Wait for God's Presence

01:15 David's Vision for God's Dwelling Place

03:12 Understanding God's Resting Place

10:24 The Kingdom of God: Now and Not Yet

12:20 The Afflictions of a Presence Pioneer

16:15 The Vow of David: Until God's Presence Comes

19:12 God's Covenant with David

24:23 The Promise of the Davidic Kingdom

27:15 The Fulfillment of God's Presence in Zion

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 here!

In episode 150 of the podcast, Matthew Lilley dives deep into Psalm 132, exploring its significance in understanding what it means to be a presence pioneer. The discussion covers David's vow to God, God's promise in return, and the importance of both personal and corporate breakthroughs in experiencing God's presence. The episode emphasizes the need to host God's presence in our communities and the transformative power it holds.

Part two of this teaching on Psalm 132 will be released next. Subscribe on Substack to be notified via email when it is out. Click here to subscribe today!

• Psalm 132 is foundational for understanding presence pioneering.
• David's vow reflects a deep longing for God's presence.
• God's promise to David is a covenant that extends to us.
• The connection between God's dwelling place and unity is crucial.
• Presence pioneers seek both personal and corporate breakthroughs.
• Hosting God's presence requires intentionality and commitment.
• Experiencing God's presence is different from hosting it.
• Revival history shows the impact of God's presence on cities.
• God's presence is transformative and changes everything.

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.

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 here!

00:00 Introduction to Presence Pioneering

01:03 The Significance of Psalm 132

05:48 David's Vow and God's Promise

11:01 Clarifying the Vision of God's Presence

18:08 Personal vs. Corporate Breakthrough

24:03 Hosting God's Presence vs. Experiencing It

30:50 Conclusion and Next Steps