Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Send us a textWhy are we so fascinated by violence/horror? What are the subtle, unapologetic ways that we consume content that magnifies violence and evil? Most followers of Jesus actively avoid watching porn, and yet why does it seem that so many of us are okay watching entertainment that highlights violence?In this week’s episode, Ben, David, Luke, and Chad talk about the new Netflix series “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” and explore these crucial questions.--------------------------------------------We want to partner with you in the ways that God is calling you to reach the culture of today! Sign up through the link below for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensiveQuestions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadIn

Send us a textHow does the secular world reconcile its views on tolerance and freedom of expression while feeling rage on injustice in situations like these? How can we walk with people and connect what they’re passionate about with a worldview that supports it? Ben, David, Luke, and Chad talk through these questions and share their response to the uprising in Iran. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------We want to partner with you in the ways that God is calling you to reach the culture of today! Sign up through the link below for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensiveQuestions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: ht

Send us a textIs our culture really is concerned about the end of the world, or is it just for fun? What is the proper way for followers of Jesus to view the end times? How can it be used to start a spiritual conversation with non-religious people?  In this week's episode, Ben, David, and Luke are together in person to discuss these important questions.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------We want to partner with you in the ways that God is calling you to reach the culture of today! Sign up through the link below for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensiveQuestions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www

Send us a textWhat does God say about our bodies? Why is our understanding of the body so relevant for followers of Jesus? Author, pastor, and apologist Sam Allberry joins Ben and David to talk about the practical response Christians can make when engaging people in the areas of sexual brokenness. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We want to partner with you in the ways that God is calling you to reach the culture of today! Sign up through the link below for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensiveQuestions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/

Send us a textHow do we celebrate an incremental understanding of the Gospel without avoiding the difficult aspects of sharing our faith? What counts as the 'full' Gospel? Do we need to share everything all at once, and how do we decide that?This week, the guys react to a conversation where YouTuber Ryan Trahan shares Jesus with Anthony Padilla. Was this a good example of a spiritual conversation, or a missed opportunity?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We want to partner with you in the ways that God is calling you to reach the culture of today! Sign up through the link below for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensive Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke

Send us a textWhen past internet sins (e.g., we say/post something hurtful, inappropriate, or dishonoring) are exposed in our lives or the lives of others, how do we react? Show grace? Cancel them? Or is it all just overreaction and Wokeism? Were Relient K the latest victims of cancel culture? But moreover, is every part of this movement wrong? The guys react to the viral TikTok video that led to an apology from Christian pop-punk band Relient K for their 2003 song, 'Mood Rings'. ------------------------------------------------------------------We want to help! Sign up for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensiveFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/

Send us a textThe guys dive into the current events at The Village Church regarding pastor Matt Chandler and his decision to step down indefinitely as teaching pastor.What can we learn, and what steps of caution should we be careful to exercise in light of this situation?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We want to help! Sign up for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensiveFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/

Send us a textWith the US government seeming to be affirming the reality of aliens, or at least UAP's (UFO's), what does this mean for Christianity? Is this a huge problem we need to address, or does it have no implications on our faith whatsoever? Could it be an opportunity for the Gospel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are there people in your life who have walked away from Jesus? Do you want to reach them but you’re unsure how? Most of us answer yes to those questions and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We want to help! Sign up for the Steiger Intensive Training from November 18-19!http://steiger.org/intensive Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/

Send us a textIn this episode replay, Ben, Aaron, and Chad are joined by author, teacher, and speaker Preston Sprinkle (Theology In The Raw).Preston and the regulars discuss today's sexually broken culture in light of the perfect love of Christ, and the church's historically negative track record in regard to it.To Learn More About Preston Visit: www.prestonsprinkle.comFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: 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.562To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.o

Send us a textWhat can we do when people, by and large, seem to be leaving and choosing churches for ideological, rather than theological reasons?In this episode replay, the regulars are joined by author, speaker and pastor Matt Chandler of the Village Church. They talk about how we should approach a growing generation of people who are skeptical toward Christianity, and would likely never walk into a church.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/benalanpierceTwitter: 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

Send us a textIn this episode replay, Ben and Luke talk to therapist, author, and speaker Jay Stringer about his book "Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing."Jay speaks about how unwanted sexual behaviors can actually serve as a roadmap, and as keys to finding restoration and breakthrough from habits and addictions in this area.To learn more about Jay Stringer, click here: https://jay-stringer.com/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/benalanpierceTwitter: 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.instagra

Send us a textIn this classic episode Ben and the regulars sit down with Dallas Jenkins, creator of the multi-season series on the life of Jesus, "The Chosen". Dallas shares the hardships that brought him to create the series, as well as the reliance on God to do "impossible math" that keeps it going every day.Check out The Chosen here: https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosenTo 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/benalanpierceTwitter: 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: ht

Send us a textWhy are our world's anxiety levels spinning out of control? Is there an underlying reason that this is happening? In this episode Ben and Aaron bring on cultural commentator, author and speaker Mark Sayers to discuss this issue, and his new book "A Non-Anxious Presence'. Get 'A Non-Anxious Presence' here: https://amzn.to/3vp5r16For more information about Mark , check out: www.marksayers.coFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: 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

Send us a textAre we as Christians living the lives that God has for us, or are we fearfully refusing to go where God has called us to? Are we any different than the Israelites who refused to go into the promised land?Follow 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

Send us a textDoes following Jesus in today's culture guarantee that you will in some way be canceled? How can we have genuine relationships with people in secular culture without being off-putting, or having them feel tricked by our 'relevance' when we finally do share the gospel with them? The regulars attempt to answer these questions, and David continues to question why Luke always gets to go first...Follow 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

Send us a textIn this episode Ben and David further unpack what transpired on NLM's trip to Brazil last week; the controversy that led to a front-page article in Brazil's edition of The Rolling Stone.Follow 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

Send us a textA quick update about one of the most eventful tours in NLM history...Follow 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

Send us a textIs it enough to merely have biblical understanding, without ever experiencing a real relationship with Jesus through the Holy spirit? Is there a difference between knowledge, and knowing? The guys tackle this contentious topic in the latest installment of the series on false dichotomies. Follow 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

Send us a textBen and Luke are joined by Andy Byrd of YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in discussing the great commission: what it is, and how so many in the modern church don't understand it.Andy shares the story of how "The Send" went from an idea birthed through intense prayer and seeking God, to the massive catalytic missions conference that it is today.Follow 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

Send us a textWe often take advantage of God's kindness, or beat ourselves up when we sin. But on the other hand, we can just as easily rely on our own attempts at holiness, and elevate ourselves above others in the process. Our series on false dichotomies continues as we explore the tension between grace and holiness in our lives.David shares the story of a man with a portable record player, and Luke is absent while he (supposedly) hangs out with Francis Chan.Follow 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