The PRESS Movement Prayer Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we step into one of the most intimate and revealing moments in the New Testament—Jesus praying for Peter in Luke 22. Before Peter ever denied Christ… before the rooster crowed… before his greatest failure… Jesus looked at him and said, “I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.”

Joined by special guest Lauren Shepherd, we explore what it means to be “sifted as wheat,” wh...

Prayer: God Sees Your Heart takes us into Luke 18, where Jesus shares a powerful parable of two men who came to pray — and walked away with two very different outcomes. In this episode, we explore how prayer is not measured by volume, language, or length, but by honesty, humility, and the posture of the heart.

One man prayed with pride, performance, and comparison. The other prayed with surrender, repentance, and truth. Jesus makes ...

In this gripping episode of the Press Movement Podcast, Taquoya Porter walks us through one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture — Luke 16, the account of the rich man and Lazarus. Unlike the parables surrounding it, this narrative is intentionally left vague, leaving listeners to wrestle with whether Jesus is telling a story… or exposing a true glimpse into eternity.

Paula explores the rich man’s haunting reality: in h...

In this episode of the PRESS Movement Podcast, we travel to Luke chapter 2 and meet Simeon—a man who waited faithfully for God’s promise to be fulfilled. After 400 silent years between the Old and New Testaments, Simeon stood as a beacon of hope, led by the Spirit and holding fast to his faith.

When he finally saw the child Jesus in the temple, he lifted Him up and prayed, “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace.” Simeon didn’t ...

In this episode of the PRESS Movement Podcast, we uncover one of the most surprising “prayers” in the Bible—spoken not by a prophet or a disciple, but by the devils themselves. In Mark chapter 1, Jesus enters the synagogue, teaches with authority, and is confronted by an unclean spirit crying out, “Let us alone!” Though it comes from a dark source, this plea still recognizes the power and authority of Jesus Christ.

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In this week’s episode of the PRESS Movement Podcast, Taquoya Porter dives into Matthew 11—a short but powerful prayer where Jesus thanks the Father for revealing truth not to the proud, but to the humble.

Jesus says, “I thank thee, O Father… because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them unto babes.” What does that mean for us today? Paula walks through the contrast between those who think they al...

In this week’s episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we enter the New Testament and begin with one of the most foundational teachings of Jesus—The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6.

Join this heartfelt conversation with Reagan Porter about how Jesus modeled prayer for His disciples. Together, they unpack what it means to honor God as Father, to surrender to His will on earth as it is in heaven, to ask for daily provision, and to extend fo...

Welcome to the final Old Testament episode of the Press Movement Podcast! In this special conversation, we close out with the prayer of Habakkuk and discover what it means to trust God when life feels unstable.

Habakkuk’s journey mirrors our own: he begins overwhelmed and questioning God’s plan, but ends by remembering God’s power and declaring, “The Lord is my strength… He makes my feet like hinds’ feet.” Together with recurring gu...

Have you ever prayed, “God, tell me what You’re thinking” when life feels unfair and overwhelming? That’s exactly where we find the prophet Habakkuk. He looked around and saw violence, corruption, and injustice. It seemed like God was silent. But instead of walking away, Habakkuk pressed into God with honest questions.

In this episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we explore Habakkuk’s powerful dialogue with God. Habakkuk wrestles ...

Jonah is one of the most fascinating characters in Scripture—not because of his obedience, but because of his resistance. In this episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we step into Jonah chapter 4 and unpack his raw, emotional prayer after Nineveh repents. Instead of rejoicing, Jonah is angry. He knew God would be merciful, gracious, and slow to anger—and that’s exactly what frustrated him.

Together with guest Ethan White, we dive ...

In this episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we continue our journey through Jonah — this time inside the belly of the fish. Jonah 2 captures one of the most unique prayers in Scripture: a cry of thanksgiving and deliverance from the depths of despair. Jonah had the opportunity to repent on the ship but chose not to. Only when he found himself swallowed by the fish did he finally cry out to God.

Lauren Shepherd joins us to break d...

Their Wrong, My Chaos: Praying Through Other People's Chaos takes us deep into Jonah 1, where one man’s disobedience creates a storm that threatens everyone around him. Jonah ran from God, but the sailors—innocent men caught in his rebellion—found themselves in the middle of his chaos. Life often works the same way: other people’s wrong choices can bring storms into our own lives, leaving us to wrestle with fear, confusion, an...

In The Prayer That Stopped God’s Judgment – Amos 7, we dive into one of the most powerful yet overlooked prayers in Scripture. Amos, a humble shepherd turned prophet, was chosen by God to deliver a heavy message of judgment against nations, including Israel itself. In the midst of God’s fierce declarations, Amos dared to pray a simple yet bold plea: “O Lord God, forgive… by whom shall Jacob arise? For he is small.” (Amos 7:2, 5).

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In The Prayer God Promises to Answer – Hosea 14, we explore a unique moment in Scripture where God doesn’t just call His people to return — He gives them the exact words to say. Hosea’s story, marked by a heartbreaking marriage to an unfaithful wife, mirrors God’s relentless love for a wandering Israel. Despite betrayal and repeated backsliding, His desire is to heal, restore, and love freely. In Hosea 14:2–3, God outlines a prayer...

In this episode of The Press Movement Podcast, we dive deep into the power of pressing in prayer—what it means to apply force when life is applying pressure to you. In this final prayer from the book of Daniel, we shift our focus to Daniel 10–12, exploring how one man’s prayer and sacrifice stirred spiritual warfare and angelic intervention.

Daniel didn’t just pray—he set his heart to understand, fasted, and positioned himself to he...

In this soul-stirring episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we continue our walk through the Book of Daniel, this time with special guest Brother Deshaun Harewood as we dig deep into Daniel chapter 9. We uncover what happens when understanding meets confession and how one man’s heartfelt prayer can move heaven.

Daniel reads the prophecies of Jeremiah and realizes the time of Israel’s desolation is coming to an end. He responds not ...

In this powerful episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we step into the Book of Daniel and discover how prayer meets pressure. Host TPorter is joined by her son, Ethan Porter, host of the Tell Me the Truth Podcast, as they explore Daniel chapter 2. When King Nebuchadnezzar demands a forgotten dream and its interpretation, Daniel responds not with panic—but with prayer. He doesn't pray alone—he calls his faithful friends to pr...

In this episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we conclude our journey through Ezekiel with a powerful reminder: God sees everything—even the thoughts in our minds—and yet, He still desires to be our sanctuary. As Ezekiel witnesses God’s judgment unfold, he responds with compassion and intercession. Through this, we learn that spiritual leadership requires both truth and love.

God’s justice is never void of His mercy. Even while all...

In this powerful episode of the Press Movement Podcast, the host revisits Ezekiel 8 and 9 to explore what it means to truly “press” in prayer—to apply force against the forces applying pressure to us. Through Ezekiel’s vision, listeners are invited to see from God's perspective: the corruption hidden within the sanctuary, the silent compromises of leadership, and the ways God's house has been infiltrated by idolatry, comp...