Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk with none other than Dr. Tim Keller! Among several topics, they discuss questions such as, “where is the role of just sharing the plain gospel with people? and, “should lifestyle sermons be preached in churches?”David reminisces about the shocking time a man would not eat his own food on a commercial flight, and Nigel interjects his political agenda, all on this week's Provoke&Inspire.Relevant Links: IsThereMoreDr. Timothy KellerDonate to Steiger on Giving TuesdayFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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 visi

Send us a textIn this episode, Luke, David, and Ben address two critical questions raised by the P&I Community. They ask what someone should do when they want to follow God, but don't feel Him, and what role emotions should play in our walk with God. They discuss the important of being honest with God, how followers of Jesus should conduct themselves online, and whether it's Biblical to talk about Christian influencers, instead of to them. Don't miss this critical discussion!Relevant links: Steiger InternationalFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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 vi

Send us a textIn this episode, Ben apologizes for rushing to judgment on an article that was shared on the podcast community page. The guys use this opportunity to talk about several key points that were made in response to Ben's comment. They ask, does the Gospel "work" with secular people? Is it arrogant to challenge people to share the Gospel, and is preaching the Gospel a unique calling, or something all believers should do?Relevant Links: IsThereMore Steiger International Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textIn this episode, the guys chat with Justin Brierley from the "Unbelievable?" podcast! They cover a bunch of interesting topics including the relevance of apologetics in modern culture, the surprising alliance of Christianity and the intellectual dark web, and the need to reclaim conversation in the era of hyper-political correctness. Check it out!Relevant Links: Unbelievable? Patreon Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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@st

Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, David, Ben, and Luke are joined by frequent contributor Brian Head Welch as well as Ryan Ries from the "Whosoevers." They discuss why so many Christians are skeptical about Kanye's West public conversion and bold proclamation of the Gospel. They talk about the disheartening pharisaism that seems more prevalent than ever, and ask, "how would Jesus respond to Kanye West?"Relevant links:The Whosoevers IsThereMorePatreonFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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 fe

Send us a textIn this episode of the Provoke&Inspire podcast, David, Ben, and Luke debunk the social justice or Jesus false dichotomy and talk about how we can relevantly reach culture using our platforms without adding to the tribalism. They talk about the need to accept the foolishness of the Cross while recognizing that sometimes we create unnecessary barriers because we don't know or love people like we really should.Relevant links:IsThereMorePatreonFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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 t

Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, David, Luke, and Ben interview worship leader, songwriter, and Christian influencer Sean Feucht about his decision to run for congress.They ask how can politics bring about change, should the church be engaged in politics, and how can progress be made in a two-party system that offers little hope for new ideas?This unique episode is a must listen!Relevant links:IsTherMore PatreonSean For UsFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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 t

Send us a textIn this action-packed episode, David and Ben discuss how we should view Kanye West's Sunday Service. They ask, should be we skeptical or excited? Ben brings up Ellen DeGeneres' appeal to be nice to everyone - even to those we disagree with. Lastly, the guys bring on Megan Almon, who is a full-time Pro-life advocate and educator. They ask, how can we remain vigilant in defending the pro-life position, and do intellectual arguments ever change people's minds?Become a patron, click here: www.patreon.com/provokeandinspire Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textIn light of the rise of Greta Thunberg and the unprecedented scale of the amazon fires, the boys felt it was time to talk about the environment. They ask, why has the environment become a political issue, and is it tight that Christians are often the most apathetic when it comes to global warming. They attempt to find clarity and a firm footing in the murky waters that is the environment debate…You will laugh, you will cry, but you won’t be bored. Relevant links: Steiger - steiger.orgProvoke&Inspire Patreon page - https://bit.ly/2GCvU1JFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, David, Luke, and Ben talk with Youtube influencer and atheist Finn Mckenty about his video “What Killed Christian Core?” In his video, Finn breaks down the decline of the Christian hardcore scene and makes several interesting observations. He challenges the double standard of a secular culture that allows everyone to speak their minds except Christians. Finn criticizes Christian who lead double lives, or abuse religion for fame, wealth, or power. During the discussion, they cover a variety of critical topics, including hypocrisy, the role of art in culture, and the existence of God. You don’t want to miss this episode!Relevant Links: What Killed Christian Core video - https://bit.ly/2mQGvixProvoke&Inspire Patreon page - https://bit.ly/2GCvU1JFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Fol

Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, Luke, David, and Ben talk with influential thought leader Dr. Michael Brown. Ever since his radical conversion in the early 1970s, Dr. Brown has been a bold voice for Biblical truth as an author, radio host, and online content creator. We discussed the broken sexuality of our culture, how a follower of Jesus should engage with politics, as well as how to defend the truth in a way that honors Jesus. Don’t miss this critical conversation!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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 feedbac

Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, David and Ben talk with influential Brazilian worship leader Andre Aquino. They tackle some critical questions, including, what does authentic worship look like, how can we worship God amid discouragement, and is our culture’s elevation of worship leaders to celebrity status healthy? Don’t miss this important conversation! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textIn this episode of the Provoke and Inspire, the regulars have a conversation with Chip Ingram from Living on the Edge! They discuss what real faith looks like, the lies that keep us from experiencing God’s power, and the unique challenges facing followers of Jesus in culture today. Check it out! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textIn this road report edition of the Provoke and Inspire podcast, David and Ben share what they’ve been learning while being on tour with No Longer Music in Ukraine. Ben talks about the unity and diversity of skills on display in the NLM crew and asks how every follower of Jesus can find real purpose in a fake world? They discuss our culture’s emphasis on “doing” over “being” and how the first step to finding your role is to stop looking for it. Check out this critical conversation recorded in Pavlograd, Ukraine! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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:

Send us a textIn this episode of the Provoke and Inspire podcast, David and Ben are joined by John Cooper (Skillet) and Brian “Head” Welch (Korn) to discuss the intense reaction to John’s recent Facebook post, “What in God’s Name is Happening to Christianity?” They ask whether social media is the proper avenue for working out one’s faith, and discuss the worrying influence of secular culture on Christian influencers.You don’t want to miss this episode!Links: www.steiger.org www.steiger.org/sms John Cooper's FB Post: https://bit.ly/2KyEr89Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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 Int

Send us a textIn this bonus episode, David and Ben react to the recent renunciations of faith by Marty Sampson and Joshua Harris and specifically look at John Cooper’s (lead singer of Christian rock band Skillet) response. They ask critical questions about the negative impact of our culture’s glorification of youth, and whether being “real” is always right. This is a critical conversation for every follower of Jesus. Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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: provokeand

Send us a textIn this episode, Ben demands an explanation for why David hates the word “balanced.” David shares his deep conviction that nothing significant is accomplished by balanced people, with a balanced effort.He makes the case that the life of Jesus demonstrated extraordinary effort, devotion, and faith and that if we want to change the world, we must live a similarly imbalanced life. Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textBrian "Head" Welch from the band Korn joins the podcast and shares how he stays spiritually healthy amid his crazy life. We discuss intimacy with Jesus and the power of His promises! Brian also shares his most embarrassing on-stage moment. Check it out! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textIn this episode, David and Ben share practical tips for how to share the Gospel with people outside the church. They break down an interview David did on MTV Lebanon and share critical principles for how to be relevant in communicate who Jesus is. This is a vital discussion for all followers of Jesus. Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

Send us a textIn our latest podcast, we talk with bible teacher and radio personality, Steve Brown. Steve shares his insight from over 50 years of public ministry. We discuss whether self-righteousness is the most significant barrier to people coming to know Jesus, and whether our holiness has anything to do with our witness. Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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