Does God work the same all over the world? Will people respond to the Gospel in the USA the same way they do in Russia? Ben and David talk about this reaction they seem to see all over the world where people think that preaching the Gospel works in other countries but won’t work in their own. They debunk this lie and look at why it seems that so many followers of Jesus around the world have turned away from just preaching the simple Gospel. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpi...
Jul 17, 2019•40 min
Are we raising our kids to believe something that is just a set of good habits and morals or are we showing them what it truly means to have a relationship with God? David shares his experience in raising two kids as a missionary and some of the important steps he took so that they would see what it really means to follow Jesus. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockprie...
Jul 11, 2019•38 min
In this bonus episode of the Provoke&Inspire podcast Ben and David answer questions sent in from our community. They look at what makes overseas missions unique and why it’s important, discuss the use of vulgar language and the importance of having a healthy revelation of hell. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.p...
Jul 05, 2019•43 min
In this episode of the podcast, Luke returns and joins David and Ben as they dig into the topic of relevance. Due to high demand the guys take another look at the idea of how should followers of Jesus should respond to divisive issues in culture today. They ask, how can a Christian be equipped to engage and challenge secular culture without losing their heart for people and focus on the Cross? Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpie...
Jun 27, 2019•48 min
In this unplanned episode of the podcast David and Ben discuss Taylor Swift’s new single “You Should Calm Down” and its scathing attack on the abuse of LGBT community at hands of Christians. The guys wrestle with how followers of Jesus can meaningfully engage with a culture that views us as bigots, intolerant, and homophobic. They ask, in what ways is Taylor Swift right, and how can we do a better job of proactively demonstrating the love and character of God to an increasingly hostile world. Yo...
Jun 20, 2019•50 min
In this episode, David shares about his day as a wedding singer in southeastern Turkey. The guys then move on the critical subject of relevance. They ask whether we have become foreigners in our cities and how we can become relevant in sharing the Gospel in secular culture. They talk about the need to develop authentic relationships with nonbelievers to learn how to communicate the Gospel effectively outside of the church. This discussion is vital to any Christian wanting to use their lives to r...
Jun 13, 2019•57 min
While in Hawaii for a Provoke&Inspire conference, Austin Carlile (Of Mice and Men/Attack! Attack!) joins Ben, David and Chad in person to share his story, the loss he’s experienced in his life, how he found Jesus in the midst of everything and what God is doing in and through his life now! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Jun 06, 2019•58 min•Ep. 162
In the latest Provoke and Inspire podcast episode, David and Ben talk about a difficult No Longer Music show in Estonia. They discuss how easy it is to see things through human eyes and how often we say we want to serve God but want to be comfortable. They ask the critical question does a significant life require challenge, and is it possible to make a difference without facing hardships? Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce F...
May 29, 2019•43 min
The latest podcast episode features Ben and David while on the road with No Longer Music. Huddled together in a sweaty Lithuanian lodge, the boys discuss the incredible things God is doing every night. Ben raises the critical question of why is it that we tend to live like an atheist despite believing in God? They share personal struggles in this area and share how they have learned to pray bold, faith-filled prayers amid adversity. This is a critical conversation for any follower of Jesus. Chec...
May 23, 2019•44 min
A few weeks back we discussed the cultural phenomena Game of Thrones and whether it’s acceptable for followers of Jesus to be watching it. This created quite the stir and generated a ton of feedback/comments/and robust dialogue. In this week’s podcast we revisited the topic and dove deeper into some of the key issues that came up. Check it out! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram....
May 16, 2019•48 min
This episode of the Provoke and Inspire Podcast features Nashville producer/songwriter Joshua Silverberg. He shares his amazing stories of praying for people to be healed and seeing God move in power. We dig into some of the skepticism surrounding the supernatural and ask questions like “Does God desire for every person to be healed?” and “What do we say to someone who has never experienced God’s healing despite years of prayer?” Don’t miss this critical conversation! Follow Ben Instagram: https...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 158
With literally millions of people watching and talking about Game of Thrones, the regulars felt it was important to raise the question: “Where do we, as followers of Jesus, draw the line in deciding which movies or series we shouldn't watch?” Their intense discussion revolves around the question of whether this decision simply comes down to a personal choice between an individual and God, or if adopting that mentality might be another form of relativism. But don’t worry, it’s not all intense! Da...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 157
Continuing in their series on how to reach the secular world, the regulars talk about the need for having God’s heart. They look at the importance of making the decision to love our neighbors and that our actions can’t just be based on whether we feel something or not. They then discuss what it really means to have God’s broken heart for the world and how without it, we are really just being religious in our attempts to reach people for Jesus. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbe...
Apr 25, 2019•59 min•Ep. 156
You’ve heard the regulars talk about the importance of praying and seeking God many times on this podcast, but what does that look like? How do we seek God with a desperate heart? Ben, Chad, David and Luke continue the discussion around this subject and why it seems to have become a dead ritual. They share their personal experiences on the matter and then give some practical examples of how you can grow in your personal prayer life. Oh yes… and David returns to Virgin Man in his Random Story… Fo...
Apr 18, 2019•58 min•Ep. 155
While in Hawaii for a Provoke&Inspire conference, David, Chad and Ben sit down with Matty (Memphis May Fire) and Brittany Mullins (Beneath The Skin) who share their stories, Matty's struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and how God has been working through their lives to tell others about Jesus. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.fa...
Apr 11, 2019•44 min•Ep. 154
In this week’s edition of the Provoke and Inspire Podcast, the guys turn their attention from understanding the secular culture to how to go about reaching them. They dive into the critical topic of prayer and ask the question “why is it that for so many of us prayer has become a dead ritual?” This is a crucial conversation for anyone wanting to reach the secular world for Jesus! Oh and David relives the infamous ‘no sex tax’ kerfuffle. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce...
Apr 04, 2019•59 min
Jodi and Courtney Pierce come on the podcast to talk about Rachel Hollis’ latest book, Girl Stop Apologizing. They look at some of the positives of this self-help book along with the importance of having godly ambition, while also discussing the dangers of a mentality that says: “You can do anything you want in life, if you just work hard enough.” Send us a text
Mar 27, 2019•47 min•Ep. 152
Sy Rogers joins the regulars again on the podcast to talk about a prevailing issue in our culture today—pornography. They look at the impacts it is having on our society, how it is affecting people globally, and most importantly, what we should do if we are personally struggling with this addiction. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.face...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 151
Without originally planning on it, Ben, Chad and David get into a conversation of what it means to truly follow Jesus with our lives, even when we might not be "feeling Him" or having incredible encounters with His presence. They then bring on Lance Brown, an Executive from LA based "DREAM Label Group" to talk on keeping it about Jesus while working with high end artists in a fame-sick city. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierc...
Mar 14, 2019•55 min•Ep. 150
If you had the choice, would you choose to be famous? Fame seems to be such an idol in our culture today, and although many celebrities have come out and said that there isn't anything fulfilling when you reach the "top of the ladder," people still strive to try and achieve it. Why is that? Could it be that this desire is a corruption of something good that God put in us to glorify Him? The regulars look at this topic and discuss these questions, in an attempt to unpack this cultural idol and lo...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 149
Brian “Head” Welch from the band Korn joins the regulars on the podcast again! This time, to talk about his recent documentary “ Loud Krazy Love ”, the doors it has opened for him to share his faith even more than before, the difficulties he went through after giving his life to Jesus, and the struggles he had trying to raise his daughter while still fighting to overcome addictions in his life. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpi...
Feb 28, 2019•49 min•Ep. 148
Julia Garschagen, speaker and apologist for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries in Germany, comes on the podcast to discuss the subject of defending the Christian worldview. They look at why apologetics matter and more importantly, how to do it in a way that leads to the Gospel and real life change. Julia then spends time answering some of your “I wouldn’t want an atheist to ask me this” questions. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 147
In continuation with the discussion around abortion, Jodi Pierce comes on the podcast to bring a female perspective to the conversation and share her experiences as a mother and as a woman who has served in full time ministry for over 30 years. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5 Follow Chad Instagram: https:/...
Feb 20, 2019•48 min•Ep. 146
With all the regulars finally back together, they tackle the subject of Social Media. It’s clearly a huge part of our culture today, and can have some major benefits in connecting us to people all over the world. However, what kind of negative impacts has it had on society? How is it changing the way our brains work? How is it affecting our families? Most importantly of all, how is it impacting our ability to seek God? They look at these questions and more in this episode of the P&I podcast!...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 145
In this live Q&A Ben and David answered your questions! They continued the discussion on abortion that was started on the previous episode, looking at how we should or should not respond and if we can justify our vote based on one issue. They also talked about whether or not every song you write should be about Jesus and how to respond to people who are indifferent to the Gospel. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow...
Feb 12, 2019•51 min•Ep. 144
With the recent passing of the Reproductive Health Act in New York State, there has been a lot of debates, arguments and just straight up outrage over the issue. The regulars share how this has impacted them personally, look a little deeper into the subject of abortion and how we should respond as Christians. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https:...
Feb 07, 2019•58 min•Ep. 143
In this episode of the Provoke & Inspire podcast, Mattie Montgomery (former lead singer and frontman of the band For Today) joins the regulars to talk about what God has been doing in his life in recent years. They discuss what keeps people from sharing the Gospel and what authentic community looks like, and they look at old models of evangelism and how important it is that we adapt them to fit our modern context. On the other hand, David’s Random Story involves a misadventure with shingles,...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 142
The guys talk about the dominant thought forms of the secular culture: Relativism, Secularism, and Tolerance. Specifically, they focus on the modern manifestation of tolerance (which is not very tolerant at all). They ask, "how can a follower of Jesus engage a culture that is hostile to the things of God and often bullies those with perspectives that diverge from the status quo?" Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow Dav...
Jan 24, 2019•47 min•Ep. 141
This is the audio from a live Q&A episode that Ben and Chad did where they answered your questions! They share their opinions on listening to "secular music", the importance of being content in God alone, what you should do as a christian band trying to reach a local scene and much more! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Jan 23, 2019•57 min•Ep. 140
Chad takes over the podcast!! While the regulars had planned out this episode with the typical segments they always have, plans changed when Chad confessed some of his recent difficulties in stepping out and sharing Jesus with others, as well as the recent successes he saw after David challenged him last week. They then look at the importance of taking Holy Spirit-inspired risks in our everyday life, and how that can not only impact those around us, but bring our relationship with Jesus to anoth...
Jan 17, 2019•49 min•Ep. 139
