Provoke & Inspire Podcast

In this episode, the guys discuss how to know whether or not to continue in what you feel called to, or when to change direction.They also discuss what to do if you are on the right path, but stray into wrong motives; as well as fundamentally committing to God, and living life as He leads you through it.Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To 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

We invited Moah Buffalo, a long time friend, and Steiger missionary, to reflect on the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. He shares stories of the racism he's personally experienced, and how God has given him the strength to share his love in these terrible situations. You won't want to miss this powerful episode! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To 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

In this episode of Provoke&Inspire, the ladies, plus Ben, talk discuss the hot topic of feelings and emotions.They discuss how we all have days of feeling "off."; that it's part of the human experience. But they also ask, "How do we sort between valid and invalid emotions and feelings?" And what role do feelings play in the life of a follower of Jesus?Don't miss this critical episode of P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedb

In this episode, the guys talk with Josh Porter, former singer of the band Showbread!They discuss how we are being formed spiritually by outside forces, whether we like it or not, how we need to embrace the disciplines of our faith, and how Christian art can be so dead.Nigel attempts to gain Josh as a supporter, and Chad’s features shine on this episode of Provoke & Inspire!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send the

In this episode, we discuss how to share the Gospel with relevance and love, without compromising the essence of the message! We invite a friend of the show, Luke Collis, to share his experience as an evangelist in New Zealand! This is a critical discussion for every believer! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To 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

In this episode of Provoke&Inspire, Ben, Courtney, Ania, and Jodi talk through the culturally rampant topic of individualism.They discuss how we've been programmed to be independent, not to trust people, and how this leaves us lonely. They also talk about how, in this culture, we end up running from the relationships that would be the best for us.Jodi shares a random story involving peanut butter and rodents and living in Amsterdam. This and much more quality listening on today's P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more abo

In this episode, Ben, David, Luke, and Chad talk with Tommy Green, former frontman for the band Sleeping Giant.They talk about Christian celebrities, transitions in life and ministry, and whether God is using the current crisis in teaching the church to better embrace authentic community.Luke pushes his new non-profit, "Fruit Boots 4 Life", and much more on today's P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you thin

In this episode, Ben, David, Luke, and Chad are joined again by Skillet frontman John Cooper!They discuss how the current pandemic has stripped away all of the things that we as a society have put our faith in, how technology is unable to meet our spiritual needs, and how powerful the word of God is as we read it.David shares a story involving a former band member named Klondike, and the Rolling Stones. All of this and more.Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback?

In this episode, Ben, Courtney, Jodi, and Ania come together to discuss the "pollution" of consumerism.They take a look at what drives it, how followers of Jesus should respond, and what changes we might make in light of it.All of this and more on Provoke&Inspire!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To 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

In this episode, Chad Johnson returns from a long absence to join Ben, David, and Luke. Chad shares the reasons for his absence and how Jesus' mercy and grace found him in his darkest moment.Brian 'Head' Welch pops in to say hello and to welcome Chad back. All of this and much more on Provoke & Inspire.Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To 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

In this episode, Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania  to discuss the topic of perfectionism.They talk about how God has made us uniquely different, how holding to some cultural standard of perfection actually limits us from becoming who we need to be, and how it can create intense selfishness.All of this and more on P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To 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

In this episode, Ben and David speak with apologist Julia Garschagen of RZIM ministries.They discuss questions such as, “How can we spread the love and hope of Jesus, and how can we address people’s questions as they become more existential during a time like this?”David speculates about Luke's absence, shares a story of airport confusion, Nigel gets his two cents in, and much more on P&I.Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear wha

In this episode, Ben and David interview frontman for the band Silent Planet, Garrett Russell.Among many things, they discuss the importance of personal engagement with, and listening to, the people you are trying to reach. Garrett also shares about his personal experience with mental health issues.Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To 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

In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk with special guest Ryan Ries from The Whosoevers. They ask questions such as, "What does God want us to do when we come out of this?" And "how much value should we put on eschatology during this time?", Nigel tries to recruit our guest for the RLIUA, and David shares a story from his days in Los Angeles on P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them

In this episode, Ben, Courtney, Ania, and Jodi discuss the topic of vanity in our lives as followers of Jesus.They ask questions such as, "how much emphasis should we put, or not put, on external beauty?" How do we accept ourselves?" "How does Godliness hold value not only for our present life but for eternity as well?"Jodi shares a story of transforming her son into a sheep and much more on this Ladies Night edition of Provoke&Inspire!

In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk with author, speaker, and former vocalist of the band 'For Today', Mattie Montgomery.“Are we ready to receive a revival in the church today?”, “Are we leading our families spiritually the way we should be?”David laments all the homeschooling he seems to be currently enduring, Nigel asks the big question to Mattie and much more on P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you th

In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk with pastor Neal Rich of Cedar Valley Church about what the current crisis is teaching us.They ask questions such as, "Is my value in what I do, or in Whose I am?" and, regarding the church, "how should we address services and rituals in this modern age"? David does NOT share a random story but instead decides to distance from Luke indefinitely socially, and much more on Provoke&Inspire!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQue

In this episode, Ben, Luke, and David continue to explore the spiritual implications in the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.In light of the current crisis, they ask, “What have we taken for granted?”, as well as, “What is it that we hope never returns to normal?”David shares a story of a past videographer who slept in a rabbit cage and much more on P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.orgQuestions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandi

In this episode, Courtney, Jodi and Ania once again join Ben for a discussion on Easter.How should we view Easter in the absence of church services? They also discuss how the resurrection of Jesus translates into hope for everyday life.Jodi shares a refreshing, fact-laden, and coherent random story from her early days of ministry in Amsterdam, and Luke is generously complimented on his aesthetic qualities.All of this and more on P&I!

In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk with licensed therapist and pastor Todd Riggs.They discuss how the current COVID-19 crisis is affecting the mental health of our world, how we can take care of ourselves, and how we can share the hope of knowing Jesus during this time.David recalls a story of Luke being humiliated, purportedly, in Atlanta, and much more on P&I!