Provoke & Inspire Podcast

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.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Face

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/3fmt7LeTo learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.co

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.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: http://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwood

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/3fmt7LeTo learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.co

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.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagr

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.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562

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.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https:/

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.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwood

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.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.combenalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.56

In this episode the regulars are joined for a second time by author and New York City pastor Dr. A.R. Bernard. They discuss the role of the church in culture, how we as believers should address and approach the issues of our world. Dr. Bernard also shares about his time as an adviser to former president Donald Trump.To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Fac

In this episode the regulars take a second to discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine: What should we think about it? Is it cause for celebration, or concern? How should a follower of Jesus handle this situation? Finally - how did Nigel manage to get the vaccine already, despite his age?To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.gree

In this episode the regulars sit down with Amy Orr-Ewing, Senior Vice President of RZIM and President of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. They discuss the scandal regarding the late Ravi Zacharias, and, as the title suggests, what we can learn from it.To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.56

In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania to talk about the role of encouragement in the body of Christ, and how powerful an agent of change it can be in our lives.To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwood

In this episode, Ben and the regulars discuss the controversial topic of the End Times.  They talk about the book of Revelation, common fears and misinterpretations, correct cultural and genre contexts. Ben and David also question why end time 'prophets' always seem to need money, and store grain in white buckets.To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreen

In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi, Courtney, and Ania. They talk about the fact that God knows our names, loves us with an incomprehensible, everlasting love, and how this can change everything if only we'd let it.To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562

In this Afterparty episode, the guys reflect on their conversation with author Rachel Gilson, and discuss our dire need of accountability, transparency, and ultimately repentance in regard to sin.To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562

In this episode, Ben and the regulars are joined by Rachel Gilson, author of Born Again This Way, for a discussion on how Christianity and the church should lovingly intersect with the LGBTQ community.To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562

In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi and Courtney, for a discussion on mercy. How we are to be merciful to each other, in light of God’s ultimate act of Mercy - sending his son to die on the cross for our sins?To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwood

In this episode, the regulars discuss our world's dire need for community. Are we living our lives with one another as the Bible instructs us to? What changes do we need to make? Don't miss this episode!To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562

In this episode, Ben and Chad catch up with Ryan Ries from the Whosoevers to talk about what he's been up to, how God is moving in and through his life, and his new movie coming out soon!To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.combenalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/therockpriest?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadislivingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562