In this episode Ben is joined by David, Luke, and Aaron for a discussion on how our culture has shifted toward, and in many ways arrived at, post-Christianity, and how we can better share our faith in Jesus with the people around us, through simply being ourselves. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierc...
Jun 02, 2021•47 min
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney and Jodi to discuss evangelism, comfort zones, and setting out to have lifestyles with gospel margins in them. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagra...
Jun 01, 2021•47 min
In this episode Ben and the regulars discuss Matthew 28:19 - the Great Commission, and the reality that many Christians are not aware of what it is. What does this say about the church? What can be done about it? 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook...
May 24, 2021•49 min
In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi and Courtney for a discussion on envy. Where does it come from, and why do we struggle with it? What are the consequences for entertaining it in our lives? 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.faceb...
May 21, 2021•47 min
In this episode the guys recap their discussion with Professor John Lennox and discuss whether we can be used by God if we are not pursuing lifestyles of holiness, as well as further talks about artificial intelligence and where it could be taking us; where it may have already taken Chad. 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....
May 19, 2021•40 min
In this episode, the regulars are joined by John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. They discuss his newest book, '2084: Artificial Intelligence and The Future Of Humanity.' Will we be replaced by machines? Is Chad already a robot? All of this and more on Provoke & Inspire. To learn more about Professor John Lennox, click here: johnlennox.org To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!...
May 17, 2021•53 min
In this episode the regulars are joined by BBC host and author Tom Holland for a discussion surrounding his newest book, 'Dominion: How The Christian Revolution Remade The World'. This is part two of two. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook: https:...
May 12, 2021•41 min
In this episode the regulars are joined by BBC host and author Tom Holland for a discussion surrounding his newest book, 'Dominion: How The Christian Revolution Remade The World'. This is part one of two. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook: https:...
May 10, 2021•30 min
In this episode, Ben, Aaron, and David talk with Justin Giboney, attorney, political strategist, as well as co-founder and president of the "AND" campaign, which is a coalition of urban Christians who are determined to address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They discuss how we as Christians should properly interface with politics, and avoid becoming tribalistic in our opinions and affiliations. To learn more about Steiger International ...
May 05, 2021•48 min
In this Afterparty episode the regulars react to their amazing conversation with author and pastor Max Lucado. They discuss community, its relationship to anxiety, and additional topics hinging on these areas of culture and the church. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com...
May 03, 2021•37 min
In this episode the regulars are joined by renowned author and pastor Max Lucado! They talk about Max's 2019 release "Anxious For Nothing: Finding Calm In A Chaotic World," as well as those who are parents can go about talking through fear and worry with their kids. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpier...
Apr 30, 2021•33 min
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, David and Ania to discuss another commonly misunderstood Bible verse, Matthew 7:1. With Jesus proclaiming, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged," are we never to pass judgements of any kind, at any time? 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: http...
Apr 28, 2021•58 min
In this episode Ben is joined by the regulars for a surprising discussion on the will of God, prayers of faith, and miracles. Is it always God's will to heal? Should we always pray with the caveat of "thy will be done?" 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce F...
Apr 26, 2021•52 min
In this episode, Ben is joined by Jodi, Courtney and Ania to kick off a series of podcasts focusing on scriptures that are often misinterpreted by the modern church. Jeremiah 29:11 is often used to instill hope of a promising future - but is that what it's really about? 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.instagram.com/nzben...
Apr 23, 2021•43 min
In this episode the regulars (minus Luke, PLUS Aaron) discuss nine critical principles to follow to avoid being insufferable during conversations surrounding hot topic issues. This is part two. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Apr 21, 2021•34 min
In this episode the regulars (minus Luke, PLUS Aaron) discuss nine critical principles to follow to avoid being insufferable during conversations surrounding hot topic issues. This is part one. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Apr 19, 2021•42 min
In this episode the regulars are joined by author and Christian activist Shane Claiborne for a discussion on firearms and gun violence in America. How should we, the church, approach this issue, and display the love of Christ in one of culture's most divisive topics? 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.instagram.com/nzbenpie...
Apr 14, 2021•57 min
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania. They discuss the recent controversy surrounding the artist Lil Nas X, and what our reactions reveal about our hearts as Christians. Ultimately they ask, what would Jesus have us do? 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitte...
Apr 12, 2021•52 min
In this episode Ben and Courtney sit down to talk about prayer. Why don't we take it as seriously as we should? How can we continue to return to a place of dependence on God in our lives; a place of reliance on His power? 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierce...
Apr 07, 2021•37 min
In this episode, Ben and Chad interview new friend Daniel MacLeod of Nashville, TN who recounts the story of 500 people coming to Jesus at a rave. They discuss how we can be bold and relevant for the gospel, the need to spiritually and practically equip people for ministry work, and how this generation is dying for something to give their lives for. 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: pr...
Apr 05, 2021•38 min
In this episode, Ben and David speak with author and apologist John Stackhouse! They discuss how we should best go engaging the global youth culture with the gospel of Jesus, and how we can be relational and effective, instead of simply rigid and awkward in sharing truth. 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.instagram.com/nzb...
Apr 02, 2021•46 min
In this episode, Ben is joined by Aaron and Chad to talk about our ability (or inability) as a church to discuss 'hot' cultural topics, including LGBTQ+, racism, politics and more. What has happened, that has led to our isolation, our tribalism, and ostracism of others that don't share our viewpoints? 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:...
Mar 31, 2021•51 min
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by special guest David Bennett, author of A War of Loves. Bennett recounts his dramatic conversion, highlighting his journey from being a gay activist, and hater of Christianity, to a follower of Jesus. This is part two. To learn more about David Bennett, click here: https://bit.ly/3fmt7Le 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: provokeandinspi...
Mar 29, 2021•46 min
In this episode Ben is joined by Jody, Courtney and Ania for a discussion on generosity, the nature of God, how a relationship with him should manifest this quality in our lives. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: http://twitter.com/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpie...
Mar 26, 2021•44 min
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by special guest David Bennett, author of A War of Loves. Bennett recounts his dramatic conversion, highlighting his journey from being a gay activist, and hater of Christianity, to a follower of Jesus. This is part one. To learn more about David Bennett, click here: https://bit.ly/3fmt7Le 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: provokeandinspi...
Mar 24, 2021•47 min
In this episode the regulars, though prepared to talk with Craig Gross (founder of XXXchurch and Christian Cannabis), embark on a nuanced conversation about marijuana, and the questions surrounding its increasing prevalence in society - even in the church. Does it really act as an aid to spiritual development? Does it do more harm than good? 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: provokeand...
Mar 22, 2021•53 min
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by the one and only John Lennox, professor of mathematics at Oxford University, for a discussion on apologetics and engaging the secular world with the gospel of Jesus. This is part two. 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.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
Mar 19, 2021•36 min
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by the one and only John Lennox, professor of mathematics at Oxford University, for a discussion on apologetics and engaging the secular world with the gospel of Jesus. This is part one. To learn more about Professor John Lennox, click here: johnlennox.org 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 Instagra...
Mar 17, 2021•45 min
In this episode, Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania to talk about anger. We live in a world that is in so many ways, angry. Is anger a biblical concept? Is it always a sin to be angry? What are the physical consequences of this emotion? All of this and more on P&I. 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.instagram.com...
Mar 15, 2021•49 min
In this episode the regulars react to their conversation with A.R. Bernard. They discuss the idea of individualized vs. collective sin in the church, advising authorities in the secular world, and discerning whether we are helping or hindering people in coming to Jesus. 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.instagram.com/nzben...
Mar 12, 2021•33 min
