The Awaken The Dawn Podcast is a bi-weekly invitation into our living room. We want to talk about real life with God at its center. Awaken the Dawn is an organization focused on cultivating presence-centered community, and we want to share with you all some of what God is teaching us about just that. We hope you'll grab your coffee and join in the conversation with us.
Did you know there are over 30,000 different denominations and movements in the Christian faith? Is this what God intended? In times when we are more polarized than ever before we are encountering this rumbling, an invitation into a global unity in the spirit of John 17 among believers all over the planet. Matthew Lilley sits down with Jonathan Friz, founder of 10Days, as they discuss unity with God, with each other, and Jesus returning for a "Loving Bride" untied together, one as the Father and Son are one. You will be encouraged this week as you listen to this energizing conversation that will propel you into this great hope. Jonathan is the visionary and founder of the 10 Days movement (2004-present). Based on the 10 “Days of Awe” on the Biblical calendar from the day of Trumpets to the day of Atonement, 10 Days is an annual opportunity for united prayer, repentance, and humility before God. Find out more:https://www.10days.netGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
Thank you for listening to the Jesus Movement Podcast. This weeks episode is a powerful time with Torrey Harper and Ronnette Cooper. It is a powerful time of encouragement, hope, and some really cool stuff that happened during the recording. You don't want to miss this weeks episode! We pray that you are touched by the Lord and inspired to "believe" with us for the greatest move of God we have ever seen in our nation because we know the "Jesus changes everything"! Ronnette Cooper serves on staff at Awaken the Dawn and Revive School in Virginia. She is an amazing woman of God with a passion for the Lord and people. She has been serving Awaken the Dawn for many years and is a powerful prophetic voice in our day. Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comTorrey Marcel Harper is the Senior Director and Founder of the Global Prayer Room located in the heart of New York City. Torrey carries a burning heart to see lives encounter the transforming presence of God personally and corporately. The Global Prayer Room NYC - http://www.globalprayernyc.orgGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
In today's episode, Matthew Lilley is interviewing Ray Hughes, worshiper and teacher for many decades. Ray has inspired many, including Matthew, who first heard of the Tabernacle of David from Ray. You will NOT want to miss this one as Ray answers one of Matthews questions, "Who had the first band in the bible? Was it David?" You might be surprised! You will learn a little, laugh a little, and take away a lot! Thank you for listening to the Jesus Movement Podcast. Make sure and share the podcast as you enjoy it. We really do believe, "Jesus Changes Everything!"https://www.rayhughes.org
Thank you for listening to the Jesus Movement Podcast. This is our 10th Episode and it is a great one. We have special guest and friend Thai Lam from the International House of Prayer Kansas City. Thai is the Executive Director of Luke18 Project. We hope you enjoy todays episode as Matthew caught up with Thai for a powerful time of discussion about the Luke 18 Project, College campuses, Gen Z, revival, and spiritual awakening.Thai gives some great insight into the Gen Z generation and provokes us to remember the relevancy of the gospel in our day. Thai encourages us to to slow down, listen, and love well. Thai Lam is part of the leadership team of the International House of Prayer Missions Base of Kansas City and serves as the executive director of Luke18 Project. Thai has pioneered and led campus ministries for 20 years at UC Berkeley, Stanford, San Jose State, UCLA, KU, and UMKC. Thai came to faith in Jesus as a freshman at UC Berkeley, graduated in Religious Studies, and then studied Cross-Cultural Missions at Fuller Seminary. Thai and his wife Angela reside in Kansas City with their 3 children, Noah, Cohen, and Selah.Find out more:https://luke18project.comhttps://collegiatedayofprayer.orghttps://www.ihopkc.orgGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
This weeks Episode features Kirk Bennett from the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. Cassidy Campbell got to sit down with Kirk in Kansas City at ATD KC in May as they discussed the "Order of Melchizedek", what it is, who it involves, why it's important, and how it impacts us everyday. Did you know Melchizedek is the first priest mentioned in the bible in Genesis 14 as well as the first place we learn about tithing. In Psalm 110:4 David sees the Father swear in the Son as the order of Melchizedek. And suddenly, the book of Hebrews 5-7, as the writer is writing about the greatness of Christ, he introduces Melchizedek. Find out how this joyful mystery opens our hearts to intimacy and identity commissioning us to disciple others into a lifestyle of encounter. Visit Kirk Bennett at www.7thunders.org and check out his very resourceful library of amazing teachings.Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
This weeks Episode features Victor Viera from Brazil. Matthew sat down with Victor while in Kansas City, MO during ATD KC in May. Victor expresses the importance of taking time building an "Eco System" that feeds and builds up the body. Listen how Victor learned English in the craziest way. how he has translated over 20 books in Portuguese, and how the Lord has used him as a hub of resource in Brazil and the nations. Matthew was able to ask Victor some great questions about the end times as they discussed why the end times is important to a believer and how our eschatology impacts are current reality. We hope you enjoy this powerful episode of The Jesus Movement Podcast. We know "Jesus changes everything".Victor is a pastor at abase. Abase is a community of disciples in the Greater Vitória/ES region, which wants to restore and prioritize the first and great commandment: to love God above all things (Mt 22:37, 38). You can visit at www.abase.orgVictor Vieira is the Author of “Essential Eschotology“ and “The Prophetic Light”. Purchase Victor's book hereGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
"What would happen if the church today came together as one to pray and worship for one day a year?" Giovanni wondered as he sat in a prayer room talking to God about Pentecost Sunday. Matthew Lilley caught up with Gio in a phenomenal conversation about renewal, revival, and unity. Such rich and valuable content that will truly strengthen your YES to the Lord! Hear the testimonies of 33 churches coming together in unity as Gio discusses Why unity really matters and the importance of needing each other in the body of Christ. Enjoy this weeks Podcast and make sure and share with your friends. Giovanni Munoz is the founder of Abide Church in Tampa Florida and co founder of ToGather. Gio & Destiny live in the Lithia area with their two children, Judah and Selah. Gio & Destiny's ministry began when they felt the Lord calling them to be Fully Given to the Gospel. Since 2008 they have had the privilege of serving in full-time ministry. They've had the honor of serving here in the U.S. as well as in Africa and in Mexico with Iris Global. ABIDE CHURCHhttps://www.abidechurchfl.comCheck out Gio's article in Charisma Magazine Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
Have you wondered how to foster deep relationships with the generations around us? In this episode Matthew sat down with Jeremy Duggins and Allen Hood as they discuss fathering a family instead of fathering a vision. Jeremy posed a great question amidst the discussion, “Will I let my dreams die with me or am I going to pass the baton of revival to the next generation and run alongside?” Wow, you will be challenged as you listen Matthew, Jeremy, and Allen have an incredibly powerful conversation about how to walk, love, serve, and grow in our relationship with the Lord as we work with the generations around us. Allen Hood (M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary) served on the leadership team at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City from the very beginning. In January 2019, Allen founded the Excellencies of Christ Ministries, which exists to proclaim the excellencies of Christ to the ends of the earth and to disciple the body of Christ through prayer, preaching, creative resources, and the building up of the local church. https://www.allenhood.comJeremy and Erica Duggins are the Co-Founders of Revive School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Jeremy served as a Pastor for 7 years before planting Revive School where he now serves as the director. Jeremy's greatest desire is to see this generation encounter God's presence in such a way that they uncover their kingdom identity, discover their purpose, and impact the world for Jesus.Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
What does it mean to be a priest and how what should are response be to this invitation into intimacy with the Lord? Chris shares the difference between a priest of the old testament and New Testament Priest and how the language matters. Matthew Lilley had an incredible conversation with Chris Burns in this weeks Jesus Movement Podcast. Chris dives into the definition of the modern priesthood and how we represent Jesus or as Chris puts it "re-present". We pray you enjoy this weeks episode. Share with others that you know would be impacted by this weeks conversation. Buy "The Priesthood" by Chris Burns here Chris Burns is a worship leader, revivalist and preacher. He has traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe and even the Middle East the past 15 years with songs, worship, and the preaching and teaching of the Gospel.Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
What is a house of prayer and what happened in Dallas Texas as House of Prayer leaders gathered together in February of 2022? Matthew Lilley talks with Brad Stroup as they paint the picture of a powerful evening in Dallas as the Holy Spirit moved in a powerful way. Brad gives a great definition of a House of Prayer and explains how the nearness of the Lord overwhelmed peoples hearts as tears, travail, and intercession flowed like a river. Hear how the Lord called him to gather leaders together and the challenges he faced along the way. Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
Matthew Lilley sits down with Michael Miller as Michael shares a little of his journey with Upper Room located in Dallas, TX. Tune in as Michael and Matthew dive into the presence of God and how God dwells in you and walks with you. We can cultivate an atmosphere in the Lord as the substance of our faith, Jesus, manifests in our midst. In this episode Michael gives some practical points on how to practice the presence of God in our lives and how Romans 1:21 moved his heart. We hope you enjoy these special moments on the Jesus Movement Podcast. MICHAEL and LORISA MILLER started a prayer meeting in a small upstairs office space overlooking downtown Dallas in April of 2010. From that initial meeting in an “upper room” God has birthed a movement of prayer and worship in Dallas that continues to grow today. UPPERROOM's have since been planted around the United States and internationally.Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
As we watch the move of God in our culture, there is no denying the rise of Worship and adoration unto Jesus all throughout the nations. MIsty Edwards sat down with David Vallier in Kansas City for a heartfelt discussion as Misty expressed her thoughts on the current state of worship music and where she sees the Lord leading in the seasons ahead. Misty dives into the reality of the Lord longing for a simple pure expression to the Lord and the practicals of making space for the Lord to move in song. Listen to the invitation of the Lord as Misty shares of the unrelenting desire of the Lord. Enjoy this episode of The Jesus Movement Podcast. MISTY EDWARDS has been a worship leader and song writer at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City since May 1999; it's beginning. Her hunger for reality and depth of encounter with Jesus fuels her worship leading, songwriting and preaching. Misty is on the leadership team that trains and gives oversight to IHOP's worship leaders and prophetic singers.Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
Matthew Lilley catches David Bradshaw for the first episode of the Jesus Movement Podcast. David shares the God's divine invitation into Awaken The Dawn on the National Mall, the rise of this grass roots movement, and why tents are the silver bullet for the generations to come. God has been raising up the Family of God and a vision of the Next Jesus Movement has been on the hearts of many. You will be encouraged as David explains how our yes to Jesus is part of His sovereign strategy. David said, " We are sitting at the table with Jesus in the same movement as Paul, Moses, and Elijah." Enjoy this episode of The Jesus Movement Podcast. DAVID BRADSHAW is the founder of the Awaken the Dawn (ATD), a national organization that is mobilizing a new Jesus movement in America with a call to worship, prayer, and evangelism in hundreds of tent gatherings, including on college campuses. In 2017 ATD gathered tens of thousands to the National Mall in Washington, DC, for 24/7 worship and prayer. Bradshaw is building a decentralized network of “praying communities” across the nation.Get David's Book HereGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
Today we'll discuss what it means for us, as Christ-followers, to be "culturally relevant", some misconceptions, and how we can reach many from all generations with the message of the gospel. Join Katie Temple with your hosts, Olivia Lamont, and Micah Maisel to talk about "cultural-relevance" in the church.
Join us as we talk about being good stewards of unique outpourings of God's presence in communities and cities. When is it okay to adjust your model, how can we maintain a presence-centered heart posture, and who do moves of God affect? All these questions and more!
In today's episode, we're talking about 2020. This year has been full of surprises, not the least of which is the shock that much of what we thought God was saying about this year doesn't seem to look the way we expected. God still has a plan for 2020, and God still has revival on His heart. Join ATD founder and visionary, David Bradshaw with ATD podcast hosts, Olivia Lamont and Micah Maisel as they explore this topic together.
How can Gods presence be a part of our lives, not just at a tent, or a preyer room or an event but on Monday morning, "How do I experience the presence of God." We are so excited to bring you this weeks episode. This is definitely made top 3 on my list of favorites. Matthew sits down with Jeremy Duggins, REVIVE, as they discuss revival, how our lives become worship, and hosting the presence of God in the midst of the mundane. Jeremy hits on 5 areas in the process of revival; The heart, home, church, city, and nation.Jeremy proposed one of the most profound questions I may have ever heard...“If the culture of your heart was given to every heart in America would that equal revival in America?”You WILL be encouraged and strengthened in your spirit with real refreshing after hearing this weeks episode of the Jesus Movement Podcast.Jeremy and Erica Duggins are the Co-Founders of Revive School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Jeremy served as a Pastor for 7 years before planting Revive School where he now serves as the director. Jeremy's greatest desire is to see this generation encounter God's presence in such a way that they uncover their kingdom identity, discover their purpose, and impact the world for Jesus.Please Remember to share and visit...Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - http://TentAmerica.org
What if prayer and worship was being lifted up 365 days a year in every state in our nation? What would happen if we set our eyes on the Lord and carried the presence to the streets through you and I like a silver bullet shooting forth through the nation?In recent years we have seen hundreds of tents hosting God's presence across our nation as the body of Christ comes together in cities to enthrone God upon their praises.vParks, college campuses, parking lots and street corners are flooded with the glory of God.Hear the stories from Tami Brown, Luke Long, and Lauren Lienhard of how the Lord moved in the most incredible and tangible ways. Healings, baptisms, salvations are a few of the victories as well as a sweet gift of unity in each city where the tents were hosted. You will be stirred and encouraged.JOIN THE PROCESSION and HOST A TENTGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
Could we experience life, liberty, and justice without ever really encountering the presence of God? Colossians 1 tells us Jesus holds all things together and IN Him ALL things are held together. Matthew Lilley sits down in this episode with Jason Hershey, founder of David's Tent DC. Jason talks about the intentionality of tents, the importance of a tabernacle lifestyle, and the impact it can have on the nation around us. Sit back and enjoy Jason and Matthew's conversation focused around the presence of God and a hope for our future, Jesus. Jason Hershey is a the founder of David's Tent in Washington, DC. Since 2015, David's Tent DC stands as a unified, national platform — on the National Mall — for believers from every denomination, age, and background to come together to worship Jesus. No political agendas. No performances. Nothing but exalting King Jesus.visit https://davidstentdc.org and join the love song on our National Mall.Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
What would 100 years of prayer and worship look like? How would it impact the people in it and the people that were touched by it? Over 300 hundred years ago, in Herrnhut Germany, a prayer meeting started and didn't end until 100 years later! Are there tangible things we can take from what they encountered and experienced?Matthew Lilley talks with Jason Hubbard about the stories of revival and how it impacted the world around them. Matthew and Jason were in Herrnhut this past Spring celebrating the 300 year anniversary. You will be encouraged and strengthened as you enjoy this episode of The Jesus Movement Podcast. Jason is the Campus Pastor and Adjunct professor at Arizona Christian University and executive director of Light of the World Prayer Center. Jason worked as the Associate Pastor of Prayer and Bible at Christ the King Church (3500 members) in Bellingham, WA for 10 years (2000-2010). He completed his Doctorate in Discipleship in 2013 at Talbot Seminary. You can learn about their prayer strategy and some of the amazing testimonies of transformation in a short 12-minute video: The Whatcom Story: Waves of Glory.Get Jason's book “Moravian Miracle: The 100 Year Prayer Meeting That Changed the World”Visit Light of the World Prayer CenterGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
What if you could understand and walk connected in God's purpose and plan for the times ahead? What if every time you read the scriptures in Revelation Did you know that the book of Revelation is the only book a blessing is promised to the reader (Revelation 1:3)?This weeks special guest on The Jesus Movement Podcast is Mike Bickle (International House of Prayer in Kansas City) as he shared with the ATD Family in Fredericksburg, VA. Mike shares WHY it is important to understand what is ahead but also imparts hope as a victorious Bride that WILL be ready for the Lord's return. We pray this encourages you fervently pray for the next Jesus Movement in our nation!Mike Bickle is the founder of the International House of Prayer Missions Base of Kansas City, an evangelical missions organization based on 24/7 prayer with worship that is engaged in many evangelistic and inner city outreaches along with multiple justice initiatives, planting houses of prayer, and training missionaries.For more info on Mike Bickle visit www.mikebickle.orghttps://www.ihopkc.orgGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - http://TentAmerica.org
What if public adoration of Jesus and salvations in the streets were happening today? What could it look like for a city of believers displaying adoration for Jesus in public?Join Matthew Lilley and special guest and ATD family, Aaron Reeves on this weeks episode of the Jesus Movement Podcast. Matthew hosted a great interview with Aaron as they laughed of the stories of old and shared their great hope for Gen Z in the days ahead. You DON'T want to miss this one. Aaron Reeves directs Bonfire Worship, a worship ministry out of YWAM Boston. He has trained students for the last 15 years in how to use their passion for the performing arts on the missions field. He helped write and direct a multi-media production called “Encounter” and toured the U.S. leading worship and preaching the gospel. Aaron has over a decade of audio engineering (studio and live) experience and plays several instruments.Find out more on Aaron Reeves at http://aaronreeves.coGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
What if the presence of God was the first thing that the church was running for? What could happen if a church would be willing to lay down their own agenda before the feet of Jesus out of pure adoration of who He is?In this episode of the Jesus Movement Podcast we explore Billy Humphrey's journey from youth ministry, to IHOP Atlanta, and now GateCity Church in Atlanta. You won't want to miss this episode!We have included a powerful Q&A that will encourage you with some real practicals as we walk out a life lived in the presence of the Lord.Billy serves as the director of GateCity Church, a spiritual family of multiple cultures and generations, centered around 24/7 live worship and prayer. GateCity has bases planted in 7 nations with prayer and mission focused on bringing the Gospel to the unreached. find Billy's books, resources, and much more at https://billyhumphrey.comGive to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america
Have you ever felt like you might never find your real "ride and die" spiritual family? Have you even maybe lost hope that you will ever find your real tribe? What if I told you there is a FAMILY MOVEMENT happening, a Jesus Movement, sweeping our nation and it's generations. AWAKEN THE DAWN is honored to steward this MOVEMENT as the Lord leads us as family growing together and expanding with others.This is my favorite episode we have done yet. My heart was literally beating faster as I listened. I laughed, reminisced, and was reinvigorated with the promise of God as Matthew facilitated an encounter with the Lord as Suzy and David share a glimpse for us into their pioneering hearts through their years in the presence of the Lord. This was an encounter not and interview. You will not only be inspired but you will encounter the God hope as you listen in.Suzy Yaraei is a gifted writer, worship leader, speaker, and worship consultant. Her CDs, Simple, Shining, Spin, and Praise is Beautiful, are full of powerful and moving songs she has written. Suzy's greatest desire in ministry is to help free people to worship God with abandon and discover who they are in Christ. She sang professionally with Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, and several other successful recording artists out of Nashville, TN.Find her on Instagram or Check out her book hereDavid Vallier : Revive Worship School centered around a lifestyle of worship - Increasing your skill, with the unique opportunity to GO TO THE TENTS and MINISTER TO THE LORD in different cities all over the nation. Tent Discipleship for the next Jesus Movement!Give to ATD to support the podcast - https://awakenthedawn.com/giveJoin Revive School - https://www.reviveschool.comHost a tent event in your city with Tent America - https://awakenthedawn.com/tent-america