The PRESS Movement Prayer Podcast

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...

In this episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we pause our Bible-through-the-year journey to tackle “spiritual warfare.” This is an OVERVIEW of spiritual warfare, but will help you in your own studies.

Host T. Porter explains that every born-again believer is enlisted in an unseen battle—between heaven and hell, flesh and spirit, freedom in Christ and slavery to sin. Drawing on 1 Timothy 1:18 and Ephesians 6, she reminds listeners ...

In this powerful episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we delve deep into the extraordinary journey of the prophet Ezekiel. As God calls him to deliver challenging messages to a rebellious people, Ezekiel is thrust into a ministry filled with symbolic acts, spiritual revelations, and unimaginable requests—including one so extreme that it leads to a heartfelt prayer that changes the course of his assignment. Discover how Ezekiel’s ...

What do you do when your prayers feel like echoes—repeated cries in a world that refuses to change? In this episode of The Press Movement Podcast, we journey through the final chapters of Jeremiah’s writings, specifically Lamentations, and confront the emotional and spiritual weight of persistent intercession. Jeremiah, known as the weeping prophet, didn't just pray once—he prayed again and again, even when answers never came....

In this episode of the Press Movement Podcast, we explore the power of prayer through the lens of Lamentations 2:20–22, where God's judgment falls heavy on a rebellious people. Joined by Zia, we discuss how Jeremiah's intercession reveals what it means to truly care for lost souls—even when it hurts. If you’ve ever wondered how to pray for others in tough times or how to carry God’s heart for a broken world, this conversa...

In this episode, Sister Mary Sanford explores the Book of Lamentations, using Jeremiah’s grief-filled prayer to teach about the power and posture of true prayer. Amid national devastation and personal sorrow, Jeremiah models how to pray honestly and humbly—acknowledging God’s righteousness, taking responsibility for sin, and expressing deep emotional pain. This lament becomes a powerful form of prayer, showing that brokenness invit...