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 and the ladies talk about traditions. Whether more spiritual, or recreational, they discuss if they are helpful or harmful, and where they fit into our lives as Christians. Send us a text
In this episode, the regulars (minus Luke) talk about ambition and how we should assess our own motives in doing things for God. Should Christian authors be selling their books? Should we be telling people about the things God is doing in and through our lives? 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 I...
In this episode Ben is joined by the ladies for a discussion on gratefulness. How it impacts our lives from more sociological, and spiritual perspectives, and why it's more essential than ever. Send us a text
In this episode the guys react to their recent interview with Skillet frontman John Cooper! They discuss the role of a Christian in the political sphere, how the holy spirit gives faith, and much more! Send us a text
In this episode, the regulars talk with Skillet frontman John Cooper about his upcoming book, 'Awake & Alive to Truth'. They talk about how he came to write it, how we should approach being relevant to culture, and John's Fox News interview during the Kenosha riots. 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 Foll...
In this episode, the regulars talk with apologist Alisa Childers (formerly of the band ZOEgirl) about the reality of hell, and whether our view of it is truly scriptural, cultural, or a mixture of both. Don't miss this insightful and incredibly important discussion! This is part two of two. 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/...
In this episode, the regulars talk with apologist Alisa Childers (formerly of the band ZOEgirl) about the reality of hell, and whether our view of it is truly scriptural, cultural, or a mixture of both. Don't miss this insightful and incredibly important discussion! This is part one of two. 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/...
In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies for a conversation on the power of thought. They discuss how powerful our thoughts are, either for good or evil, and how they can ultimately shape our destiny. Send us a text
In this episode, Ben and the regulars react to their recent conversation with Matt and Toby of the BadChristian podcast! They discuss the lure of moral relativism, and how we end up denying God, and/or replacing him with ourselves, when we succumb to a worldview like 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 Fol...
In this episode (part 2 of 2), the regulars (minus David) are joined by Matt and Toby of the BadChristian podcast. They discuss the art of constructive conversations, theology, morality, faith deconstruction and much more. You won't want to miss this one! 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 Instagr...
In this episode (part 1 of 2), the regulars (minus David) are joined by Matt and Toby of the BadChristian podcast. They discuss the art of constructive conversations, theology, morality, faith deconstruction and much more. You won't want to miss this one! 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 Instagr...
In this episode Ben, David, Chad and Luke react to their recent conversation with Justin Brierley of the Unbelievable podcast, and to the possibility of our world entering into yet another COVID-19 related lockdown. 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/chadislivi...
In this episode the regulars talk with Justin Brierley of the Unbelievable podcast about atheist arguments, COVID-19 response, 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/ Follow Luke Instagram...
In this Ladies Night edition of Provoke & Inspire, Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania for a discussion on the topic of fear, and how we should go about handling it as believers. Send us a text
In this After Party episode, Ben, Chad, and David react to their conversation with Kaitlyn Schiess regarding her new book, The Liturgy Of Politics: Spiritual Formation For The Sake Of Our Neighbor. They discuss the possibilities of putting our faith in things other than Jesus, such as politics - as well as letting trials have their perfect work in us. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.ins...
In this episode Ben, David, and Chad are joined by author Kaitlyn Schiess for a discussion on her new book The Liturgy Of Politics: Spiritual Formation For The Sake Of Our Neighbor. They talk about political ideologies, and the temptation to succumb to narratives other than the gospel. 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...
This special edition podcast features two "ted talk" style messages that Ben delivered at Steiger's Revolutionary Art event this past weekend. 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 Instagra...
In this episode, Ben, Luke and Chad talk with author and speaker Aimee Byrd, discussing her latest book titled, "Recovering From Biblical Manhood And Womanhood: How The Church Needs To Rediscover Her Purpose." They speak about gender roles, having tough conversations, and much more. This is part two. 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.fac...
In this episode, Ben, Luke and Chad talk with author and speaker Aimee Byrd, discussing her latest book titled, "Recovering From Biblical Manhood And Womanhood: How The Church Needs To Rediscover Her Purpose." They speak about gender roles, having tough conversations, and much more. This is part one. 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.fac...
In this Ladies' Night edition episode, Ben is joined by Courtney and Jodi for a discussion on spiritual dryness, and what to do if and when it occurs. Send us a text
In this episode, Ben, David and Chad interview author and speaker Daniel Darling about his new book, 'A Way With Words'. They discuss how we should properly behave as Christians when utilizing social media, and how to avoid pitfalls that often ruin our witness as believers. Dan's writing has appeared in USA Today, Time, Huffington Post, Washington Post and he himself has appeared on CNN, FOX and on MSNBC. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook....
In this episode David and Ben react to the Sonny Sandoval (Lead singer of metal band P.O.D.) conversation and discuss evangelism, Christian artists, as well as criticism that often comes from the church toward them. How do we react to it all, and how should we, the church, properly support Christian artists? 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:/...
In this episode Ben and Chad are joined by Sonny Sandoval, frontman for metal band Payable On Death (P.O.D.)! Sonny shares his testimony of how God saved him and has used his life and his band to reach the lost. He also talks about persevering through the trials of being a Christian band in the secular scene, as well as enduring intense criticism from the church as well. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instag...
In this episode Ben and Chad are joined by Sonny Sandoval, frontman for metal band Payable On Death (P.O.D.)! Sonny shares his testimony of how God saved him and has used his life and his band to reach the lost. He also talks about persevering through the trials of being a Christian band in the secular scene, as well as enduring intense criticism from the church as well. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instag...
In this podcast, Ben and Chad are joined by Letitia Shelton of Toowoomba, Australia - where she is fighting for a pornography-free city, as well as the healing of abused and hurting girls through her organization, City Women. They talk about how pornography is shaping the future generation, and what can be done to stop it. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Fa...
In this episode Ben sits down with Aaron Pierce to discuss what true discipleship relationships look like, the dangers of partisanship and tribalism that we're seeing today, and, as the title would suggest, what the greatest barriers are to people coming to Jesus. 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/ Faceb...
In this episode, Ben is joined by Chad and Luke to discuss the new Netflix documentary titled, "The Social Dilemma". They discuss topics such as whether social media is bad, whether algorithms are helping to make the world a better place, or are getting us closer to a terminator-like reality. :) 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.ins...
In this episode, Ben and David are joined by author, speaker, and activist Shane Claiborne to discuss how we as Christians can and should be pro-Jesus instead of simply partisan in the political season. Don't miss this conversation! 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/da...
Originally recorded in January of this year, Ben and David are joined by California pastor, and author Chip Ingram for a discussion on what it takes to become high impact Christians, and how to effectively engage the secular world. 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/dav...
In this episode Ben and the regulars talk about courage, what it is, what it isn't, and how it's a necessary part of the Christian life. 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.5 Follow Chad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://...
