We keep hearing this phrase in Pentecostal services: “let’s entertain the presence of the Lord”… but what does that actually mean? In this LIVE episode, we break down portions of the IBC Music Fest 2026, and expose the theology behind this kind of language. Is God’s presence something we have to create, sustain, or “not lose”… or is that an Old Covenant idea creeping into New Covenant worship? We’ll walk through what Scripture actually says about God’s presence, how emotional worship environments reinforce this belief, and why this teaching quietly puts pressure back on you. If you’ve ever felt like it was your job to “entertain” God or His presence, join us for some clarity, and a whole lot of relief.Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? - 1 Corinthians 3:16 ESVLast Week: Grace Distorted: How Pentecostals Turn Salvation Into a Process – EP130Playlists:Full Podcast Playlist - YoutubeHoliness StandardsThe Church BuildingExamining PentecostalismThe “MOG” (Man of God)All About The MoneyAbuse In The PulpitAddressing NAYC CommentsFEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!Music’s “Play” In It AllGrace, Grace, God’s GraceShow Links:Exposing The Ritualistic Worship Service - S01E45A Manufactured Move of God: Are Pentecostal Services Actually Spirit-Led? - EP83Empty Promises: Is Pentecostalism Authentic Or Just Hype? - EP71Always Empty, Never Enough | How Pentecostals Diminish the Holy Spirit - EP93Chasing A Feeling | Pentecostal Highs Vs. Holy Spirit Truth – EP103FPCNLR - “entertain the presence”IBC Music Fest 2026Josh Herring - “get people in the HOG!”Larry Booker - “I need to ‘catch’ something”Other intro links:CLC Service Leader - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLEJJ_snOlk&t=569s&pp=2AG5BJACAQ%3D%3DCLC Song Leader - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ4vBJUF7-I&t=1269s&pp=2AH1CZACAQ%3D%3DPOA Andrew Cox - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew6x-PWOG5g&t=101s&pp=2AFlkAIB0gcJCdUBo7VqN5tDCLC Service Leader - https://www.youtube.com/live/IXS
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