Provoke & Inspire is a weekly podcast featuring four artists, ministry leaders, and passionate followers of Jesus (Ben, David, Luke, and Chad) with decades of front-line experience and the stories to back it up! Every week they discuss how Jesus might respond to current events and issues facing the church today.
In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies for a discussion on reconciliation, and how we can understand and implement it in our lives as God intends us to. They talk about sticking with people through difficulties, and fixing relationships, despite living in a throwaway culture. Send us a text
In this episode, Ben and David are joined by Luke and Chad for another installment to the Mini Series. They talk about holiness, it's role in the Christian life, and the necessity of pursuing Jesus in order to obtain it. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce...
In this episode Ben and David continue the mini series with a discussion of becoming relevant to the culture you're trying to reach. David talks about his days in Amsterdam, and what it took for him to learn not only the questions people were really asking, but how to answer them. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_...
In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies (Courtney, Jodi, Ania) for a discussion on gender and how it should (or should not) affect calling, vocation, influence and more in the Christian life. Send us a text
In this episode, Ben and David continue the mini series on what to do if we want to change the world. They talk about the principle of loving people more than success, and how crucial it is if we want to make an eternal difference. 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://www.instagra...
In this episode Ben and David take some time to discuss what steps an artist (or anyone, for that matter) should take if they expect to change the world for 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.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5 Follow Chad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/...
In this episode, Ben is joined by Courtney, Ania, and Jodi for a discussion on identity, definitions, and how the world views transformation, versus how God sees and defines it. Send us a text
In this episode the guys discuss their conversation on progressive Christianity with apologist and author Alisa Childers (formerly of the CCM band, ZOEgirl). 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/ Follo...
In this episode the regulars are joined by former CCM artist Alisa Childers of the band ZOEgirl for a discussion on progressive Christianity, apologetics, deconstruction, and addressing these issues as followers of Jesus. Don't miss this episode! 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...
How do you reach those in your world who don't know Jesus? How can we know the "scene", without become corrupted by it? 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/ Follow Luke Instagram: https://www.instagra...
In this After Party episode, the guys react to their conversation with author and speaker Skye Jethani about the church, faith, miracles, and 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/david.j.pierce.5 Follow Chad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/ Follow Luke Ins...
Author and co-host of the Holy Post podcast, Skye Jethani, joined the guys to discuss his latest book "What If Jesus Was Serious?" Skye argues that the world isn't interested in our message not because we take Jesus too seriously, but that we don't take him seriously enough! 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...
In this episode, Ben is joined by the Courtney, Jodi and Ania to talk about rest. They discuss our cultures' inability to stop working, what Jesus meant by telling us to take up his yoke, and how God himself ceased from working on the 7th day of creation. Send us a text
In this after-party episode, Ben, David, and Chad discuss the topic of control and surrender in light of their recent conversation with Dr. Steve Brown. 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/ Follow Luk...
In this episode, Ben, David, and Chad are joined once again by Dr. Steve Brown for a discussion on control, sovereignty, free will, Coronavirus, 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/david.j.pierce.5 Follow Chad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/ Fol...
In this ladies night edition of Provoke & Inspire, Ben, Courtney, Jodi and Ania embark on a discussion about following Jesus in everyday life, and what we should expect as we do so. 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.face...
In this episode, Ben, David, Luke and Chad react to their interview with Silent Planet vocalist Garrett Russell about mental health, and discuss God's promises in regard to anxiety and other issues. 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: htt...
In this episode, the regulars talk with Silent Planet vocalist Garrett Russell about the mental health crisis surrounding COVID-19, the need for healthy deconstruction, and how important it is to be empathetic! 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ F...
In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies (Courtney, Ania, and Jodi) for a discussion on personality. They talk about the true nature of diversity, how we should celebrate differences, and how we should approach personality types. Send us a text
In this first ever After Party episode, the regulars comment and reflect on their conversation with Chris Wienand regarding how church should look in our modern era in order to be most effective. 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https:...
In this episode Ben and the regulars have an honest discussion about, as the title suggests, how we should be doing church in our modern era. They talk with church planter and pastor Chris Wienand on how we can become more effective at doing church by focusing on key elements in community living. 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.faceboo...
We are increasingly busy and distracted and rarely take the time to be "in the moment." This tendency can have a significant negative impact on our relationship with God. Ben & the ladies dig into this critical subject. This is relevant to any serious follower 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.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5 ...
In this episode Ben and the regulars discuss the topic of dissonance and doubt in regard to faith. How do we navigate as spiritual doubts arise? How do we pursue answers while maintaining faith in 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.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5 Follow Chad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook...
In this episode Ben and the regulars talk about loyalty, why our world needs it, and why it is such a rare commodity in our self-seeking society. 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/ Follow Luke Insta...
In this episode, Ben and the regulars discuss the intense reaction to a Youtube video from the channel "IsThereMore." They discuss how we define freedom as Christians, and how we should be living in light of the controversial subject of using masks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instag...
In this episode, Ben, Jodi, and Courtney talk about hearing God's voice. They discuss how to seek the voice of God through the Bible, wisdom and wise counsel, and quiet devotional times spend with Jesus. Send us a text
In this episode, the regulars are joined by special guest Eugene Cho, president of Christian advocacy group Bread For The World, and founder of One Day's Wages. They engage in a discussion about how followers of Jesus can engage in politics, and talk about Eugene's newest book, "Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk." 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://ww...
Ben, Chad and David talk to a famous Brazilian YouTuber, Luca Martini about evangelism, living boldly for Jesus, and being a Christian influencer. Chad's workout routine is discovered by Ben, and Nigel makes an unexpected return. 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://www.instagram....
In this Ladies' Night edition of Provoke & Inspire, Ben discusses self-control with Courtney, Jodi, and Ania. They ask how we can develop it, and how we can view it Biblically as a fruit of the Spirit when it doesn't seem to be a uniquely Christian virtue. Send us a text
In this episode, Ben, David, Luke, and Chad have a powerful conversation regarding humility, how Jesus perfectly exemplified it, and how we can live develop it while putting pride to death. 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://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://www....
