The Presence Driven Life

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Podcast by Cindy Powell

The Presence Driven Life

The world around us may have grown increasingly chaotic, but there is still fullness of joy in His Presence! That's what The Presence Driven Life podcast is all about—learning to live from the beauty, peace, and joy of His presence. That preaches good, but how do we authentically live it out? Join host Cindy Powell and others as we have real conversations, about real issues affecting real people, who are pressing in for more of a very real God. We plan to post a new episode every Monday, often with special guests who add richness and depth to the conversation. We will explore a variety of topics—from the sweet and simple, to the deep and complex—all with the goal of removing obstacles that hinder us from living in the abiding reality of unbroken communion with Jesus. While we won't shy away from tough or even controversial topics, our goal will always be to keep His presence at the center. We want the freedom to be brutally honest, yet fully honoring to God as we learn to practice His presence together!  I hope you'll join us! To contact us, email: simplefaith247@gmail.com   (Intro music "Daddy You're a Mountain" copyright by Aeron Brown. Used with permission.

Latest episodes

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25 September 2023

Face Time with Cheryl Allen

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 a bit of her personal journey in establishing a sustainable house of prayer.  She highlights the significance of being led by God's face and spending time with Him to simply be with Him. The conversation delves into current shifts in the church, a coming revelation of His glory, and the role of leaders in preparing the body of Christ for a corporate manifestation of His presence. We hope you are inspired  to prioritize face-to-face encounter with Jesus in the midst of a busy and distracted world! 

As always, you are invited to sit at the table with us. However, today we hope you will see that it is Jesus Himself who is drawing you, not to just any table, but to a banquet of His love.

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18 September 2023

Grounded and Connected with Toni Imsen

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 believes in the full Gospel and the fullness of God's unlimited power  to save, heal, and deliver, but she also believes in process, and discipleship, and submission to the Lordship of Jesus. And that is what this episode is all about. We never ever want to limit the power of what God can do in a moment, but most often we learn to walk in the fullness of who Jesus created us to be when we are grounded in the Word, and connected to healthy spiritual community. Pull up a chair and join us at the table because you won't want to miss this conversation. 

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11 September 2023

Presence Driven Prayer, Pt 2 (Intercession)

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 participate in corporate times of prayer may resonate more, ALL believers are called to intercede on some level and I believe there are some simple tips and perspectives that will be useful for anyone. When the Church learns to pray in agreement--first with Him and then with each other--nothing will be impossible!

Since this topic is one the Lord is currently highlighting to me, I am starting a weekly zoom meeting called, Intercession: Taught and Caught. It will be at 9am PST starting September 18th. You can access the Zoom link HERE. 

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04 September 2023

Bridges of Trust with Nick In't Hout

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 into our community interactions. Toward the end of the episode, Nick drops this quote (that originated with a friend of his): "We need to build bridges of trust that can bear the weight of truth." Amen! 

As a reminder, Nick is a family man, a leadership coach (check out his website here), as well as a connector and pillar in the faith community of Redlands, CA and beyond. You will love his heart and insights and won't want to miss this episode!

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28 August 2023

Do You Believe I'm Still Good? w/ Gentry King Monreal

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 opportunities in the area of music (which incuded a stint on The Voice), to the daily realities of running a small business and managing life as a single mom. Her life experiences are varied, but her heart of worship through it all is refreshing and consistent. This was one of my favorite conversations and I know it will be one of yours too! Grab a seat at the table and listen in as Gentry  shares both the joys and challenges of living a life where "anything and everything can be worship."

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21 August 2023

Delight and Discipline w/ Aeron and Tracy Brown

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 Jesus lovers with exceptional talents in the area of visual arts among (many) other things. Check out their Instagram profiles here and here. They are also both on staff at The Bridge Church in Chino Hills,  CA where Aeron is the Worship Pastor and Tracy is the Director of  Spiritual Formation. I know you will be blessed by their lives and ministry, so grab a coffee and listen in!

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