In this episode, Ben and David talk with special guest, and missionary of Steiger Latin America, Allison Pinzon. They discuss the different elements of the 2020 Superbowl Halftime show, society's objectification of women, and the results of latin stereotyping. David angers the father of modern Christian music, and much more on this week's P&I! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Feb 06, 2020•36 min
In this episode, Ben and David talk with special guest Scott Klusendorf from the Life Training Institute. They discuss whether or not abortion is an "all or nothing" battle, and how we engage the issue without compromise, but with grace and truth. A cat assaults an Australian man, who, in turn, attacks others (at least according to David), and much more on this week's P&I! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David ...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 197
In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke discuss the hot topic of heresy in the church. iTunes: https://apple.co/2sVpg34 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2tz6M8V Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2TR89KB They ask, “should we be the modern-day heresy police?” and, “how should we properly call out serious issues when we see them?” David adds another (and hopefully the final) chapter to Ben’s childhood exposé, and Nigel is nowhere to be found. All of this and more on this week’s P&I! Follow Ben Instagram: https:/...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 196
In this episode, Ben and David discuss the idea that It’s not enough to just have a vision for our lives, but that we need to have Godly burdens. Related to this, they discuss the idea that if we make knowing Jesus our number one priority, everything will fall into its proper place despite our circumstances. Luke takes a week off to attend a specialized class, and much more on this week’s P&I! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbe...
Jan 16, 2020•52 min•Ep. 195
In this episode, Ben and David talk once again with influential pastor and author Chip Ingram! They discuss questions such as, "how do you have spiritual ambition, without it yielding anxieties?", and "What does it mean to Abide, as taught in John 15?". They share how their New Year's resolutions are going as of the one week mark, David chronicles his family's pet history, and Nigel strikes again all on this week's episode of P&I! Relevant Links Rate & Review The Podcast! Living On The E...
Jan 09, 2020•57 min•Ep. 194
In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke discuss a video taken from the YouTube channel titled Mr. Atheist which highlights assumptions Christians often make about Atheistic people. The guys discuss New Year’s resolutions in response to the growing digital addictions of our age, and David shares a story of horses and chafing, all on this week’s episode of P&I! Rate & Review The Podcast Steiger International 2019 Recap Video Mr. Atheist on YouTube Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Jan 02, 2020•59 min•Ep. 193
In this episode David and Ben take time out of the busy Christmas season to address a community member's question about humor. They discuss if God actually has a sense of humor, if Christians are actually limited by their faith when it comes to this topic, and whether or not Christian Comedians should be a thing. Ben responds to a call about his social security number being compromised, and much more on this week's P&I! Relevant Links IsThereMore Rate&Review The Podcast! Follow Ben Insta...
Dec 26, 2019•53 min•Ep. 192
In this episode, Ben and David chat with prominent New Age thinker turned Christian apologist, Steven Bancarz. They ask questions such as, "is meditation harmful or helpful?" "are New Age ideas infiltrating the church?" and, "is yoga an acceptable practice for Christians?" With a sub-Saharan cat question posed by Nigel, and a random story that just...well, burns, you won't want to miss this week's P&I! Relevant Links: Steven Bancarz The Second Coming of the New Age book on Amazon More Inform...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 191
In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk about the cultural demographic in which singer-songwriter Billie Eilish has risen to stardom. They discuss its epidemic of suicide, drug use, addiction, and how we should address these issues as Christians. Ben also brings up the topic of New Year’s resolutions, and presents a related challenge to the listening audience. David recalls an incident from long ago involving Luke, a monastery, and a small kitchen window. All this and more on this week’s P&am...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 190
In this episode the guys interview singer-songwriter Josh Garrels! They talk about the challenge of relying on God instead of past successes, Josh shares about overcoming personal challenges, and finding Jesus as his strength when his own had failed. David's random story adds a chapter to a common theme in his life, and Nigel asks yet another probing question, all on this week's P&I! Relevant links: Steiger Missions School (SMS) Josh Garrels For more information on Steiger Creative Teams, em...
Dec 05, 2019•53 min•Ep. 189
In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk with none other than Dr. Tim Keller! Among several topics, they discuss questions such as, “where is the role of just sharing the plain gospel with people? and, “should lifestyle sermons be preached in churches?” David reminisces about the shocking time a man would not eat his own food on a commercial flight, and Nigel interjects his political agenda, all on this week's Provoke&Inspire. Relevant Links: IsThereMore Dr. Timothy Keller Donate to Steige...
Nov 27, 2019•46 min
In this episode, Luke, David, and Ben address two critical questions raised by the P&I Community. They ask what someone should do when they want to follow God, but don't feel Him, and what role emotions should play in our walk with God. They discuss the important of being honest with God, how followers of Jesus should conduct themselves online, and whether it's Biblical to talk about Christian influencers, instead of to them. Don't miss this critical discussion! Relevant links: Steiger Inter...
Nov 21, 2019•48 min
In this episode, Ben apologizes for rushing to judgment on an article that was shared on the podcast community page. The guys use this opportunity to talk about several key points that were made in response to Ben's comment. They ask, does the Gospel "work" with secular people? Is it arrogant to challenge people to share the Gospel, and is preaching the Gospel a unique calling, or something all believers should do? Relevant Links: IsThereMore Steiger International Follow Ben Instagram: https://w...
Nov 14, 2019•53 min•Ep. 186
In this episode, the guys chat with Justin Brierley from the "Unbelievable?" podcast! They cover a bunch of interesting topics including the relevance of apologetics in modern culture, the surprising alliance of Christianity and the intellectual dark web, and the need to reclaim conversation in the era of hyper-political correctness. Check it out! Relevant Links: Unbelievable? Patreon Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follo...
Nov 07, 2019•55 min
In this episode of the podcast, David, Ben, and Luke are joined by frequent contributor Brian Head Welch as well as Ryan Ries from the "Whosoevers." They discuss why so many Christians are skeptical about Kanye's West public conversion and bold proclamation of the Gospel. They talk about the disheartening pharisaism that seems more prevalent than ever, and ask, "how would Jesus respond to Kanye West?" Relevant links: The Whosoevers IsThereMore Patreon Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 184
In this episode of the Provoke&Inspire podcast, David, Ben, and Luke debunk the social justice or Jesus false dichotomy and talk about how we can relevantly reach culture using our platforms without adding to the tribalism. They talk about the need to accept the foolishness of the Cross while recognizing that sometimes we create unnecessary barriers because we don't know or love people like we really should. Relevant links: IsThereMore Patreon Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Oct 24, 2019•51 min•Ep. 183
In this episode of the podcast, David, Luke, and Ben interview worship leader, songwriter, and Christian influencer Sean Feucht about his decision to run for congress. They ask how can politics bring about change, should the church be engaged in politics, and how can progress be made in a two-party system that offers little hope for new ideas? This unique episode is a must listen! Relevant links: IsTherMore Patreon Sean For Us Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook:...
Oct 16, 2019•46 min•Ep. 182
In this action-packed episode, David and Ben discuss how we should view Kanye West's Sunday Service. They ask, should be we skeptical or excited? Ben brings up Ellen DeGeneres' appeal to be nice to everyone - even to those we disagree with. Lastly, the guys bring on Megan Almon, who is a full-time Pro-life advocate and educator. They ask, how can we remain vigilant in defending the pro-life position, and do intellectual arguments ever change people's minds? Become a patron, click here: www.patre...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In light of the rise of Greta Thunberg and the unprecedented scale of the amazon fires, the boys felt it was time to talk about the environment. They ask, why has the environment become a political issue, and is it tight that Christians are often the most apathetic when it comes to global warming. They attempt to find clarity and a firm footing in the murky waters that is the environment debate… You will laugh, you will cry, but you won’t be bored. Relevant links: Steiger - steiger.org Provoke&a...
Oct 03, 2019•51 min
In this episode of the podcast, David, Luke, and Ben talk with Youtube influencer and atheist Finn Mckenty about his video “What Killed Christian Core?” In his video, Finn breaks down the decline of the Christian hardcore scene and makes several interesting observations. He challenges the double standard of a secular culture that allows everyone to speak their minds except Christians. Finn criticizes Christian who lead double lives, or abuse religion for fame, wealth, or power. During the discus...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 179
In this episode of the podcast, Luke, David, and Ben talk with influential thought leader Dr. Michael Brown. Ever since his radical conversion in the early 1970s, Dr. Brown has been a bold voice for Biblical truth as an author, radio host, and online content creator. We discussed the broken sexuality of our culture, how a follower of Jesus should engage with politics, as well as how to defend the truth in a way that honors Jesus. Don’t miss this critical conversation! Follow Ben Instagram: https...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 178
In this episode of the podcast, David and Ben talk with influential Brazilian worship leader Andre Aquino. They tackle some critical questions, including, what does authentic worship look like, how can we worship God amid discouragement, and is our culture’s elevation of worship leaders to celebrity status healthy? Don’t miss this important conversation! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www....
Sep 12, 2019•52 min
In this episode of the Provoke and Inspire, the regulars have a conversation with Chip Ingram from Living on the Edge! They discuss what real faith looks like, the lies that keep us from experiencing God’s power, and the unique challenges facing followers of Jesus in culture today. Check it out! 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...
Sep 06, 2019•55 min
In this road report edition of the Provoke and Inspire podcast, David and Ben share what they’ve been learning while being on tour with No Longer Music in Ukraine. Ben talks about the unity and diversity of skills on display in the NLM crew and asks how every follower of Jesus can find real purpose in a fake world? They discuss our culture’s emphasis on “doing” over “being” and how the first step to finding your role is to stop looking for it. Check out this critical conversation recorded in Pav...
Aug 29, 2019•41 min
In this episode of the Provoke and Inspire podcast, David and Ben are joined by John Cooper (Skillet) and Brian “Head” Welch (Korn) to discuss the intense reaction to John’s recent Facebook post, “What in God’s Name is Happening to Christianity?” They ask whether social media is the proper avenue for working out one’s faith, and discuss the worrying influence of secular culture on Christian influencers. You don’t want to miss this episode! Links: www.steiger.org www.steiger.org/sms John Cooper's...
Aug 24, 2019•47 min
In this bonus episode, David and Ben react to the recent renunciations of faith by Marty Sampson and Joshua Harris and specifically look at John Cooper’s (lead singer of Christian rock band Skillet) response. They ask critical questions about the negative impact of our culture’s glorification of youth, and whether being “real” is always right. This is a critical conversation for every follower of Jesus. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
Aug 17, 2019•51 min
In this episode, Ben demands an explanation for why David hates the word “balanced.” David shares his deep conviction that nothing significant is accomplished by balanced people, with a balanced effort. He makes the case that the life of Jesus demonstrated extraordinary effort, devotion, and faith and that if we want to change the world, we must live a similarly imbalanced life. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow Davi...
Aug 15, 2019•46 min
Brian "Head" Welch from the band Korn joins the podcast and shares how he stays spiritually healthy amid his crazy life. We discuss intimacy with Jesus and the power of His promises! Brian also shares his most embarrassing on-stage moment. Check it out! 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...
Aug 08, 2019•46 min
In this episode, David and Ben share practical tips for how to share the Gospel with people outside the church. They break down an interview David did on MTV Lebanon and share critical principles for how to be relevant in communicate who Jesus is. This is a vital discussion for all followers of 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...
Aug 01, 2019•49 min
In our latest podcast, we talk with bible teacher and radio personality, Steve Brown. Steve shares his insight from over 50 years of public ministry. We discuss whether self-righteousness is the most significant barrier to people coming to know Jesus, and whether our holiness has anything to do with our witness. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: htt...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 7 min
