Provoke & Inspire Podcast

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 feedbac...

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 wh...

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...

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.org Questions, comme...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear w...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.inst...

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.org Questions...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow Ben Instagram:...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow Ben Instag...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follo...

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.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow Ben Instagram: http...

Ben, Courtney, Jodi and Ania wrestle with the question, "How do we hear AND respond to the Holy Spirit 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/be...

In this episode, Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi and Ania for a discussion on confession and repentance.  Why don't we see more of this in the church today? What's the difference between Godly and worldly sorrow? All of this and much more. Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to: provokeandinspire@steiger.org Follow along with the PDF here: ht...

In this episode, the regulars are joined by author and speaker Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss her book "Confronting Christianity". They cover many hot topics, demonstrating that many of our massive shortcomings as a church have not come from clinging to Biblical teaching too much, but too little. This is part two of two. To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.org Que...

In this episode, the regulars are joined by author and speaker Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss her book "Confronting Christianity". They cover many hot topics, demonstrating that many of our massive shortcomings as a church have not come from clinging to Biblical teaching too much, but too little. This is part one of two. To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.org Que...

In this episode, the regulars are joined by Anberlin frontman Stephen Christian! Stephen shares the story of the band's formation and success, the struggle of staying spiritually strong on the road, and why the steak dinner with Chad never happened. To learn more about Steiger International visit: www.steiger.org Questions, comments or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send the...

In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi, Ania and Courtney for a discussion on friendship. What is Biblical friendship, and what does it mean to be a friend of God? Do we really have the types of friends, and model the kind of relationships that the Bible instructs us to? Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, 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. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/benala...

In this episode Ben is joined by Aaron, David, and Chad to talk about the protests, and the storming of our nation's capitol building that happened on January 6th, 2021. They talk about the the placement of our hope, the erosion of truth, and avoiding the pitfall of becoming totally blinded by our relativistic culture. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: http...

In this episode Ben is joined by the ladies for a discussion on whether or not we are living proactively, reactively, and how we can easily become victim' of our environments/circumstances if we are not careful! Send us Fan Mail

Ben, David, Chad and Aaron look at 2020 and ask the question how will 2020, shape our 2021? Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5 Follow Chad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/ Facebook: https://ww...

In this episode, Ben is joined by Aaron, David, and Luke for a difficult discussion on the moral failings of Christians in celebrity positions. What do we do when they occur, and how do we avoid the very same pitfalls, regardless of our having 'celebrity status'. This is part two. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce F...