EP 26 Faith,Fellowship, and Divine Intimacy (Ft. Preston Morrison)

Join me Megan Ashley where today's journey takes a spiritual turn as my big brother, Pastor Preston Morrison, joins me for a heart-to-heart. Preston, a dedicated follower of Christ and pastor of Pillar Church in Arizona, shares his profound insights on faith and leadership. Our conversation starts with a unique touch-a prayer led by Preston-setting the stage for a transformative experience. As we navigate topics ranging from the intersection of faith and daily life to the profound impact of embracing discipline and suffering, Preston's wisdom from his podcast, the Leader's Cut, deeply enriches our discussion.
Listen in as we explore the concept of "hiding seasons," reflecting on the times when solitude paves the way for growth and preparation for one's calling. We share personal anecdotes, mine being my intimate journey with scripture and the anticipation of family growth, while discussing the role of hardships and testing in the development of spiritual maturity. Preston's perspective on how 2025 could mark a significant time for the global church sparks an intriguing contemplation on readiness and devotion. We also delve into the challenges of finding a Bible-based church community and the transformative power of grace in overcoming the fear of failure.
Other topics you will hear:
-Faith
-Leadership
-Life's Challenges
-Leader's Cut
-Discipline
-Transformative Power
-Suffering
-Hiding Seasons
-Modern-day Believers
-Spiritual Maturity
-Fear of Failure
-Grace, Obedience
-Church Community
-Purification
-Devotion
-Repentance
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[@raqueltoby855]

Preston’s tone brings me to tears…. So soft, gentle, and affirming to hear a man of God speak this way. 😭❤️

[@lydielit]

Yessss

[@HolyWarriorPrincess222]

Agreed! His secret place is so precious and he brings that space with him wherever he goes. Specifically the public. Thank you Lord.

[@dionne0470]

Totally feel the same way 🥹

[@mariecdelva9948]

I’m listening while driving and I was like waw he has such a soothing voice. I wanted to see his face

[@kingky195]

yesssssss

[@priscilla8799]

This is so good. A pattern I've noticed is that there are a lot of good podcasts. Great Christian content, relevant conversation, very intriguing, very helpful, very beneficial. But the ones where you can feel a strong, supernatural presence.... the love of God, His peace, grace, heart for you, ect, those people are walking in and full of His word. They're not just giving their opinion, or sharing helpful content, they're literally sharing what it looks like to have relationship with Him and stirring others to do the same. You will know them by their fruit!

[@lemogangmonnahela9091]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@jalissalabria8576]

YES !

[@TrinaThomas16]

Megan, you are beyond blessed to have had access to many spiritual leaders in the most darkest times in your life. I pray you have the revelation of how much God Loves you & has you covered.

[@paulettepoole5476]

Agree🙏🏽

[@khaiclardy3966]

It’s like I’m not jealous, but I’m definitely overwhelmed by the access you have to these amazing hearts, vessels, servants of Christ. Like my goodness. These are not interviews, these are heart talks. The quality of the people you get to touch is such a blessing! Thank you for sharing it with us! These conversations are SAVING, sanctifying and surrendering us each week! Praise Him!!

[@drkimberlyrenay]

As a therapist - I ALWAYS tell my clients - love has boundaries - unconditional/boundless love isn’t healthy. There should be conditions & expectations to your love. Words matter.

[@amjustsaying2290]

I don’t think unconditional and boundless love are the same things. Unconditional love means that the love does not stop because of bad things you do. it also, does not mean that because I love I agree with bad things you do or will accept them. When we took on Sin, we pushed God away, but that never stopped God from loving us even though he can’t be around sinful state. Unconditional love means, even thought I love you no matter what, I need to give you boundaries so we can coexist.

[@drkimberlyrenay]

@@amjustsaying2290 great point - and this is true - but how many people don’t mean it this way? Sometimes people TRULY don’t set boundaries & assume because I love someone, I should take anything or give anything - reason for my statement - words matter. ❤️

[@ebonyl.w.s2057]

I am an upcoming therapist and just finished my master's in Clinical Mental Health Social Work! Would you be okay connecting and being apart of eachothers networks? I am interested in somebody of color to be a mentee to. Please let me know if this is of interest to you. I can send you my email and then we can connect that way and exchange numbers beyond that.

[@paulettepoole5476]

@@drkimberlyrenay ✅

[@LindsayAmelia]

@@drkimberlyrenayyes this is what most people mean by unconditional love: “I’ll accept anything that you do bc i love you”. When it should be “i’ll still love you even when I can’t accept what you do”

[@vicsay_kamau]

I can't believe it's Preston Morris on the show today!!! Totally love him. Such a gift to the body of Christ

[@marisagalarza3153]

Clicked so fast!

[@suelizmungai8863]

Hi Kenyan🇰🇪😊

[@deniseslaughter1965]

It is so refreshing to see and hear a WOG and MOG who are unapologetically their authentic selves and who exude the LOVE of God. Hidden - that was me and it was necessary! Kingdom Blessings!

[@DannielleFX]

This just came to me whilst watching this podcast: The bible is not a book of rules. It is a loving book from God giving us an insight into who he is and what he wants for us AND from us. He sets boundaries and gives us important principles for life from a place of love and protection. I have been reaching for my bible more and more. I have struggled with it over the years the very few times I picked it up but now it is on my bedside every night and I can feel the difference. I am receiving Gods Word and understanding what I am reading now more than ever. 🙌🏾

[@LiberianPrincess29]

The age confusion has me screaming 😂!

[@thebakdrop]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zandy130]

Gal😭😭😭megan🤣🤣🤣

[@ConfidenceHer]

Girl I am BUSTING UP !!!!

[@4LADYSWEET]

Same 😂😂

[@carlahutchinson8634]

😂😂😂

[@calllstephan]

Let me get my Bible and notepad. 😭😂

[@deborahkoumah7617]

Literalllyyyyyy😭

[@lovekristinstyler7553]

Ok!

[@user-zb1fy7gp2c]

Looool exactly we know it’s going to be deep!

[@NoMeatLetsEat]

Literally!

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@JurneeValentine]

Thank you Ashley for connecting us to your guest. It's important for those who follow christ to have the right people to watch/listen to ❤❤❤

[@lovekristinstyler7553]

Yes,so true! I’m finding that I’m uninterested in things that I was spending hours watching.

[@TierraAverett-bi2uk]

I agree with Megan on finding a Bible teaching church. Going from “motivational speaking” to Bible teaching, I’ve learned so much more and have a better understanding.

[@zayzayd1]

9:42 Bruh... God just delivered me from idolizing my relationships!! Keep hearing people talking about Idolatry, most don't realize how sneaky it is, or how much God hates it. I'm so glad God opened my eyes to that and freed me from it! Had to stop running to people and run to GOD!

[@4LADYSWEET]

🔥 ❤❤❤

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@paulettepoole5476]

It’s good to see Christians with wholesome values 💛

[@4LADYSWEET]

I agree, it’s refreshing to know that God is still real and working in the lives of those who submit to his calling ❤

[@brirobinson5622]

Okay Megan!! Another amazing episode!! The more I watch & listen to your podcast/videos, the more my eyes are opened & my heart is convicted & I want to serve God in totality!!! Please pray for me that I will get there sooner than later. I love you for following God and sharing your journey with us 🙏🏽💜 Edit: The ending prayer!!!! (Benediction) OMG!! Tears as he prayed 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@JuNe-5784]

The way I cried like a baby.. every word piercing my mind heart & soul.. my gosh thank you Preston!!! Thank you time & time again Megan!!! I LOVE YOU JESUS❤

[@4LADYSWEET]

Keep praying and believing in your path to know God better. May God bless your path ❤️❤️❤️

[@katrinawoodlief6139]

Success is every step of obedience not the outcome 💎

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@markb9663]

That feeling when you hear a message you feel God curated specifically for you>>> this was definitely holy spirit led. Meg, you and your guests have been serving!!! 🔥🕊

[@Chuckz777]

This was so good!!! God was so present during this conversation and confirmed a lot!! Thank you both !!! God bless!!!

[@lemogangmonnahela9091]

This is literally the first time I've ever cried while watching a podcast when Preston spoke about the fear of failure cs that's what paralyzed me most of my life... I needed every bit of that wisdom and was liberated by it.... Megan sis I'm so proud of you, GEM after after GEM... This was a perfect episode, thank you for your obedience sis. You are what this generation needs. Blessings to both you and Preston 🙏🏾

[@tiarrahwoods3266]

The end prayer really touched me. No matter where I go I am the one in a cave and I usually feel like I'm not seen. Thank you Lord for using this podcast to speak to my heart.

[@note2self884]

When I tell you I needed to hear this!!! OMG this resonates with me and my life right now. I pray God continues to use this podcast to reach the world! This is what I call unapologetically loving God, Christ, the Holy Spirit! And this is where I want to be on this Christian journey, unapologetically in Gods word, unapologetically walking this walk with God! I’m in tears right now because I know God led me here🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@lemogangmonnahela9091]

Same sis same 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@note2self884]

@@lemogangmonnahela9091 💜

[@prettyshan1704]

Yes, i was literally getting teary eyed! God is so good

[@JaimeSukraw]

Please bring Preston back!

[@user-vn3zf4ct9v]

Megan I absolutely love your channel. God had plans for you. You’re such a blessing to soooo many. When I see your podcast I get so super excited.

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@MercedesMM]

OMG!!!! Preston??? I could cry🥺🥺 I love him real bad🙏🏾 His words really make me dig deep & think about my walk with God. ❤️ Ok let me watch this right now!!!!!

[@dorcusmukaya9285]

Another 1 for the books🙌🙌 Let’s not focus on the giants’rather focus on the Creator of the giants👌👌Amen

[@beautybylexii1081]

The failure part definitely hit home! I was asked to lead a bible study & I have been in this walk with christ for about 4 months now and I automatically said "ummmm I am scared I might mess up" & its like no! we do not fear in this walk! & this gave me chills, almost as if it was a confirmation for them lord.

[@Tootsie782009]

God led me to my church. I was a part of a major, very popular church and I started getting bothered. I was actually following someone else and looking at all of their interviews, sermons, and panels where I first saw my current First Lady. She never mentioned the name of the church, but what she was saying caught my attention. She only said she had a church near my area. I looked the church up and found a message from the Pastor and realized there was a campus 10 minutes from me. The day I visited, the pastor started a series about the exact topic that was bothering me at my last church and that's how I knew God led me there. I have never been more involved and challenged more to grow spiritually. I love it there! And I totally agree with Meg. I just told my mom today that I felt like God was impressing on me to choose AND to ask Him for direction about everything...where I go, what I should wear, what should I eat, what should I do...all the things.

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@qushandaharrell1248]

Did you just say that Jesus is an obsessed friend???!! Good God!!!🙌🏾 That hit!!!!!👏🏾 Thank you Jesus!!!

[@Itswhitneyxxo]

I’m glad to see that Megan is building relationships that are centered around the Lord. However, everyone may not be the best to have these conversations with. I don’t think just anybody should be able to join this platform but Preston deserves the absolute praise that she gives him. This was by far the best episode to me, I enjoyed his genuine spirit and what he had to say. I will definitely look into more of his content! Great episode.

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@StephanieIBoakye]

The way I needed this episode, I can’t even put into words how much God has spoken to me & made things clear. I’ve had the most difficult week and this message really blessed and granted me the freedom to free myself from fear and to embrace the ME now! Embrace the hiding season! Although it won’t get easier, I can bask in true joy knowing that my creator is rooting for the purpose over my life. That my old life will serve as a testimony that God is good.

[@Zoe.Chosen]

This episode was so wholesome and has confirmed so much and is preparing me for so much ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you God for using Megan in this generation.

[@4LADYSWEET]

I love this for Megan as she is bringing an audience to seeing transformation through Christ!

[@TJAP404]

This was my favorite episode thus far…the season of hiding message 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@TheLifeofKeeAndQ]

Growth always comes with pain when you walk with God.. omggggg 😩😩😩😩🩵🙌🏾

[@Prisqel_xoxo]

The way this episode wrecked me! I love You Lord!!!❤

[@tiyat1]

This episode is top the best episode ever wow I am so astonished at you, Megan and Preston' wisdom thank you to both of your obedience and for this episode!!!

[@prettyshan1704]

Wow! I always say every new episode you post is my fav. But this one is it!! lol i am about to follow Pastor Preston! Earlier today i was telling my pastor that God has been showing me so many dreams about purification and spiritual cleansing and renewal, and then i hear Pastor Preston say that God is purifying the bride JESUS!!! My God.. i am speechless. i'm going to end this here before i ramble, but Megan, thank you for letting God USE you as His Vessel.

[@4LADYSWEET]

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[@sierrawilliams3370]

Preston said first I was Twin now I’m Paw paw 😂😂😂 but this was a great episode. We love you Megan and thanks for being a disciple for us ❤️🫶🏾

[@tamirajackson1894]

WE LOVEEEEE INTOTALITYYYYY!!!! Such an amazing podcast so spirit filled and led. I love all your guest it’s so many gems dropped here, so enlightening and just an awesome reverence for God.

[@jdkincaide]

🎉Great episode and it’s beautiful to see how in sync believers can be when they’re intentional about oneness with God. This is one of the BEST journal prompts I’ve received in a long time!

[@4LADYSWEET]

I agree, where there is unity.. there is peace ❤️

[@TrinaBina9]

It’s time to choose! Absolutely! This has been heavy on my heart for the past few weeks🔥

[@Bri_Views]

Sir, the closing prayer brought tears to my eyes!!! Thank you Both!!!

[@user-vn3zf4ct9v]

Omg YES!!!!! Prayer before and after would be so super awesome.

[@sethiamoore4439]

POWERFUL 🔥🔥🔥THIS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PODCAST HAND DOWN LETS GOOOO JESUS COME MEGAN WILL NOT COMPROMISE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS FOR NOTHING GOING ALL IN FOR JESUS ❤

[@thefancygirlsguide]

This!!!!! God brought me the a new church this year after not having a church home for YEARS. I would just watch sermons and pray at home and God was like okay it’s time for you to fellowship. The thing I love most about my church is that it is HEAVY BIBLE TEACHING. I leave Sunday service with notes like Bible study and an actual understanding of scripture. I love it so much! Great Episode

[@roseypullmann]

This is going to be one of the most memorable videos I’ve watched at a pivotal time in my walk with The Lord. Thank you for this gift!

[@taeallen9940]

I needed to hear this message. ❤❤❤ Thank you sooooo much for this

[@lifeofannbianca]

Preston is here?! 😍😭 i couldn’t believe my notification ❤

[@katrinawoodlief6139]

God moves slowly with his children so he can prepare them for when I move supernatural quickly 💎

[@nikkihunter137]

I love how comfortable Preston is….Yesss❤️❤️❤️ Great Conversation 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@ThriftyBeauty86]

I’m so glad you decided to continue with podcasting. Love watching you grow and spread the gospel! God bless you!

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤❤

[@0103mcmxciv]

This is the one I’ve been waiting for. 😭

[@tianalewis6099]

God is so funny!!! I love Preston and the fact that I just watched his video and something told me to go to you and he was there is so funny!!! I love Preston!!!!

[@itsrena9]

The collab I never knew I needed😭❤️ I absolutely LOVE Preston.

[@Bella_263]

Really enjoyed this podcast. This is my first time hearing about Preston. About to listen to his podcast. I really loved that journal prompt.

[@gokisner]

Coincidence. I believe that I know the church you’re talking about Megan I love his church. I’m from Cleveland and came across his church. He preaches similar to Francis Chan to a degree. His preaching and the way they do church are so needed for this day and age. I wish I could find something like that here in Cleveland.

[@4LADYSWEET]

Keep pushing God’s word to the world ❤🌎 May God continue to grow this platform for his glory

[@natalielondon103]

Thank you for interviewing Preston

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤❤

[@ryliemorrison9716]

this one is on another LEVELLLLL

[@eboniwilkins945]

Pastor Jerry Flowers preached a sermon called Cut It Out I believe it goes well with this episode

[@nathaleclarke]

This is sooo good the Lord has been showing me this stuff alll week back to back God is sooo good

[@kyannsjourney25]

This was everything. So much insight I never knew I needed. Thank you both ❤

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@user-un9bn8fs5u]

Omg this was so good. This year is preparation and 2025 will be the test 😩🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jennyb.8357]

THIS WAS SOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!! JOUNAL PROMPT ACTIVATED! Listen Im going to have to do a podcast episode on Dabble or Devoted

[@zzbreiynazz]

As soon as she said lead us in prayer my heart was pricked 💕

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@kimseals3458]

The word say that Jesus learned obedience through his suffering! Hebrews 5:8. He is our example!

[@4LADYSWEET]

That suffering part is what hinders so many.. but it starts with bringing God along and talking to our father EVERYDAY in every moment ❤

[@kyeashapeterson398]

This great another great episode 👏🏾🙏🏾 When Megan said” She was going through something first thing she did was call her mom and friends. She said put her phone down “ Lord sorry I ran to them. She repented with him” Whew😮 I felt that Learning to go the lord before going to someone else👏🏾🙏🏾

[@ThriveWithBibi]

Beautiful episode very well articulated. Took a lot of notes ❤🛖

[@britneywilliams7284]

I love that question about what God is doing this year.. because for surreeeee, this year feeels different. There’s just an urgency in the spirit.

[@kameshahill1082]

I needed this….it truly touched me in such a beautiful way. I thank God for speaking to me through the both of you. 😢

[@atangagwe2479]

TWO OF MY FAV PEOPLE OMG!!! I already know I’m gonna watch this more than once! 🤍

[@ashleeerin_]

Loved that God used this episode to introduce me to Preston Morris

[@beingmelbee]

I must rewatch this episode. Wow, so good. So much teaching. Thank you!

[@Fanele_Ntuli]

this was an absolute treat. The conversation is so enlightening. i have also went on to listen to His podcast, He doesnt sugarcoat for anything

[@4LADYSWEET]

Love the realness ❤

[@deedcg577]

This is episode just got tugged my heart in all different directions thank you 🙏🏽

[@queennyla1]

The one-liner KING! Oh how I love Pres. I’m so happy y’all had THIS conversation and your people were able to see his anointing. So rich!

[@briadale5444]

Preston Morrison😮😱this is going to be golden!!!

[@raheemahasunramu1638]

Praise the Lord. Amazing conversation. Keep up the great work Megan. My Frist time meeting Preston and the Lord is upon him. Amazing.

[@TheThriftQueen]

I needed to hear this one on TODAY!!! This was so good!!! Thank you Megan for this episode.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@emmalymckissick24]

Hallelujah Thank Lord and thank y’all for this 🤍🙌🏾 (and I’m not even half way)

[@britneyguess]

Just wow ! I appreciate your message from the lord and prayers ❤

[@katrinawoodlief6139]

Failure is rebellion. The only way for me fail is rebellion 💎

[@itstartsathomechannel]

Got Get “Girls Going Bible” on here ‼️🙏🏾

[@katrinawoodlief6139]

When he sends you through a season of Hiding, He’s doing a deep work💎

[@4LADYSWEET]

❤

[@todot6360]

Here from The Leader's Cut! Man, God always blessing others through Preston!

[@4LADYSWEET]

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[@SOLVANAMUSIC]

Perfect timing! 🤍🤍🤍 God bless you!!🕊️💝

[@Stylesofbri]

So so good, I’m only 30mins in and I’m crying already. I just love the Lord, Megan I can’t thank you enough for what you are doing and how you are blessing me through your words and the words of others that join this show. God bless you and your village 🤍🤍

[@4LADYSWEET]

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[@Stylesofbri]

@@4LADYSWEET 🤍🤍

[@travelguidepro]

The best episode yet thank u for sharing Preston with us

[@lashantasalter3371]

I know this is going to be good!!

[@Mamarita143]

😳 the fear of failure part…. Sheesh he’s preaching

[@lemogangmonnahela9091]

That's part wrecked me 😭

[@Owilkins89]

I listened to the podcast on my phone, but I had to put the voice with the face and good Lord Pastor.. #forgivemeLord. I needed this though!!!!

[@janettiispaghetiii]

😂😂😂

[@user-vr5nu4xf4r]

Ma’am 😂😂

[@Melsmom]

disgusting comment

[@Owilkins89]

@@user-vr5nu4xf4r SORRY I A M LATE JUST SEEING THIS.... LOL HE WAS ADDES TO MY PODCAST LIST WITH THE QUICKNESS.......

[@thelochealer]

This was good! What up fam! God is good!

[@coolio4473]

This was so good Megan ❤ thank you for these amazing guests and the message hits every episode! please invite Tiphani on next!!

[@massielpion8618]

Amennn!!! That’s my Pastor!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 so exited to watch this! Tuned in

[@annaguillen1631]

Yesssssss!!!!!!!! My two favorite Bible teachers

[@quietstorm6710]

Love this. But omg. ..."stop paying attention to all the giants".......Amen!!!!!Look at all of this fruit..did you see the size of those grapes. I have never heard anything so calming since all of this political cabooky theatre started. Thank you❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovejoy6710]

Megan you’re doing so amazing on your solo journey!!

[@leaschulte417]

“Fear of failure never originates with God!” 🤯🤯🤯

[@lemogangmonnahela9091]

Listen that part wrecked me 👀🎯🎯🎯🎯😭😭😭

[@chelsiguyton7303]

This was confirmation and conviction on so many levels. Wow. 🛖🤍

[@ems4202]

I definitely need this message. It was SO timely and God confirmed a lot of things to me. God bless you both! ❤