Byron's Drift with Byron Easterling

Mark Snider is a Psalmist/Worshiper with a heart after Jesus. We decided to collaborate, with him speaking his heart about the manifest presence of God, and I added a piano track. Please click the link above and check out more of Mark's ministry.While listening to Mark's words, I was immediately drawn to use "It's Really You." This composition, one of my oldest, has several renditions. The most recent is used here. You can find all my PopUp Cafe Music tracks.

(00:00) Introduction(00:26) Byron's Thought(02:29) Piano Music - Simplicity(08:18) Thanks & MoreByron reflects on the profound impact of Brother Lawrence’s classic work, not merely as a spiritual habit, but as the "most holy and necessary practice" of the spiritual life.Constant Companionship: Practicing God's presence isn't about scheduling specific times for devotion (like "five minutes a day"); it is about living a fully integrated, twenty-four-hour life with God.Unceasing Conversation: The practice involves finding constant pleasure in God's company by maintaining a humble, loving, and limitless conversation with Him in every season and moment.Source of Power: While Scripture and meditation are valuable, the author suggests that the true "joy and power" of the spiritual life are found in this sweet, ongoing dialogue that is never allowed to drop.#BrotherLawrence #ThePracticeofthePresenceofGod #SpiritualFormation #ChristianClassics #UnceasingPrayer #DivineCompanionship #ChristianMysticism

(00:00) Introduction(00:27) Byron's Thought(02:33) Piano Music - Surrender(07:39) Thanks & MoreWelcome back to PopUp Cafe. As we navigate the busy Advent season, it’s easy to feel like we are the ones doing all the preparation. However, the true mystery of this season isn't just about our anticipation; it's about the Lord's patience.In this episode, we reflect on the profound truth that Jesus is waiting for us to open the door to our hearts. We explore the difference between the waiting the world did 2,000 years ago and the reciprocal waiting that happens today. Pour a cup of coffee and join us for a conversation on how to let Him in.

(00:00) Introduction(00:30) Byron's Thought(01:44) Piano Music - In the Quiet(06:57) Thank You!Join your host and fellow traveler on this journey with God, Byron Easterling, on The Pop-up Cafe podcast.In this episode, Byron explores the multifaceted nature of God's presence, which can be both a source of comfort, peace, and chill and a catalyst for mobilizing your future.Discover how God is not just a comforter but also a strategic partner, providing the heavenly provision and strategies you need to engage in the good fight. Learn how your true purpose is not unattainable, but is awakened the moment you recognize His presence, extending a royal invitation to walk with Him.This is an invitation to listen to His voice, live out the powerful destiny He's already etched into your soul, and find the one genuine desire that aligns your heart with the Father's heartbeat.Take a few moments to enjoy and dive deeper into God's presence.The episode concludes with an extended section of peaceful piano music to accompany your personal time of reflection.We hope these podcast moments help you in your personal times of presence with the Father. Please share them with a friend.Would you like me to find another episode of The Pop-up Cafe podcast?🎧 Call to Dream Big: Finding Comfort and Strategy in God's Presence#God'sPresence #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #ThePopUCafe #DreamBig #Purpose #Destiny #Inspiration #Motivation

(00:00) Intro(00:29) Byron's Thought(01:57) Piano Music (Improv in C)(07:42) Final ThoughtWelcome to the PopUp Café Podcast. The central theme of the episode is a real, tangible connection with God that moves beyond traditional limitations. The speaker argues that for too long, the presence of God has been relegated to a "Sunday service," a time of worship, or a special moment, treating it as a "high and distant concept."However, the new era they have entered is defined by a deep connection available to every person. This connection is about leaving the "shadows of religious routine" and stepping into the "brilliant light of personal destiny." God is not just present, but "intimately involved," viewing this connection as a "love note from Dad—simple, direct, and full of the genuine."God sees past mistakes, the mess, and the things you've been holding onto that you need to lay down. This tangible presence begins to flow in the space where you choose to be open and listen. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to "walk through the gate of peace and enter into his presence, wherever you are."The host then asks listeners if they find the podcast "helpful and mindful and... enjoyable," inviting them to reach out to Pop-up Café. He also mentions that the music tracks can be heard on their own at popupcafe.live/music.Podcast Summary: The Tangible Connection to God 🎧

This episode features a welcoming message from the podcast host, Byron Easterling." He introduces himself as a fellow traveler and discusses how life has a way of ambushing us with the profound when we least expect it. He suggests that these profound moments happen in quiet, utterly ordinary places, such as a morning commute, a late-night vigil, or simply standing at the edge of a decision.Easterling asserts that in these moments, the divine is suddenly made known. He contrasts the common pursuit of an intense, "blinding flash on the road to Damascus" feeling with the reality that the Father often speaks in a whisper, which is the persistent, gentle question that won't let you go. He invites listeners to "walk through the gate of peace and enter into his presence, wherever you are". The host concludes by expressing his joy at offering these podcast moments and encourages listeners to use them for personal reflection and to share them with a friend who would benefit.

The audio is an excerpt from a podcast or segment called "Pop-up Cafe," hosted by Byron Easterling. It is a message of comfort and encouragement for listeners who may be experiencing struggle, sadness, fear, or doubt. The host acknowledges the feeling of being "stuck in the middle of a dark, unending night" but offers a "glorious promise" found in Psalm 30:5: "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." This joy is described as a powerful, active force and the "gateway, the clear path" that leads directly into the presence of God. The host encourages listeners to find this joy by pausing to focus on and understand "how wonderful, how magnificent, and how absolutely beautiful God is." Seeing God's majesty, enduring kindness, and relentless love will draw listeners out of their current space into a place of awe, where joy overtakes the shadow of sadness, doubt, and fear, and "clears the path." The segment concludes by inviting listeners to use the next few moments to forget the noise, think on an aspect of God's heart, and walk through a "gateway of peace" into His presence, followed by a brief outro thanking the listener and encouraging them to share the moments with a friend.

In a world that constantly demands you do more, how do you find the courage to rest? This episode is a dive into the presence of God to counter the 'Doer' mindset, transitioning to the state of 'At Rest.'We explore how to release the tension and friction of being overwhelmed, prioritize inner peace, and build habits that allow you to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself. You'll learn to stop running from your emotions and start feeling at home in your own body and mind. This is your invitation to stop pushing and begin to heal.

This audio is an episode of the "Pop-up Cafe" podcast, hosted by Byron Easterling, titled "The Angels Know." The episode focuses on worship, which the host describes as fundamental not just to faith but to life itself.Easterling emphasizes that genuine worship must be "in spirit and truth," and that the most crucial element is a sincere, undivided heart turned toward God, rather than external performance. Worship, he explains, draws listeners into God's presence, which he characterizes as a place of peace, rest, and trust. Entering this presence makes the human spirit "acutely aware of his majesty and glory."He reinforces the theme of "The Angels Know" by referencing the biblical account of John in the Book of Revelation, who was overwhelmed by a vision and fell to his knees to worship the angel who showed it to him. The angel quickly stopped him, saying, "Do not do that, I am a fellow servant. Worship God." The host concludes by encouraging the listener to "leave the noise of the world outside" and "enter through the gate of peace into God's presence."Would you like to know more about the host, Byron Easterling, or the "Pop-up Cafe" podcast? Check out his websites at:https://www.popupcafe.livehttps://www.byroneasterling.com

Welcome to PopUp Cafe's Practice the Presence series. Are you ready to trade the hustle for peace? Inspired by the idea that God's presence is already given and never has to be earned, this series guides you in the simple art of surrender. Join us as we explore how this unadulterated focus on Him becomes the start of your most excellent adventure, giving you a new purpose to live from a center of peace, now and every moment.

Slow Down and Love Him with All You AreIn this episode of PopUp Cafe, we dive into the heart of faith, focusing on God's first and last desire: for you to love Him with all you are—heart, soul, strength, and mind.It's easy to fall into the trap of performance and productivity, but what if true peace comes from something much simpler? We explore what it means to seek His Presence without expecting anything in return, stepping away from the "kingdom math" that focuses on the byproducts (answers, miracles, blessings) and missing the Giver Himself.The powerful message from our reading reminds us: "We often miss the divine because we're running too fast. So, let's slow down. We are the hungry."Tune in as we discuss how to walk through the gate of peace, enter His presence, and experience the unparalleled clarity and freedom that comes from making your life about the pursuit of Him alone.

Tired of the constant hustle? Always running, striving, and chasing after the "next big thing"—the answers, the blessings, the advancement? You're not alone.In this episode, we explore a profound and surprisingly simple truth: God is already here. We often look for a complicated, high-productivity answer, but the simplest path is a practice found through the Gate of Peace.This isn't some magnificent structure you have to hike a thousand miles to find. It's an internal doorway accessed by a single, revolutionary key: awareness.Discover how stepping into awareness helps you stop chasing and stop striving. The truth isn't "out there"—it's here. Learn about the moment-by-moment practice of awareness that is the simplest path to God's presence, and the one excellent key you need to walk through the gate of peace.Ready to drop the striving and find the presence you've been looking for? Tune in!

This is a new series of piano music and spoken words to draw us into the peace and presence of God. Byron goes live as he plays the piano with fresh improvisations and then focusing on various aspects of the presence of God.His desire is for you, as the listener, to spend a few minutes applying these live moments in your day to bring not only the peace of God but to enter His presence moment by moment. Byron was deeply encouraged by the letters of Brother Lawrence, a fourteenth-century monk who practiced the presence of God. We can learn from the ancient saints and draw close to God in this very minute. Join Byron here on PopUp Cafe for more moments of live interaction with the presence of God.

There are moments in our day or week when we feel burnout beginning to take over. Here are four ways I find peace in these moments. This is from an older podcast called Byron's Drift.