Provoke & Inspire Podcast

In this episode, Ben, Luke and Chad talk with author and speaker Aimee Byrd, discussing her latest book titled, "Recovering From Biblical Manhood And Womanhood: How The Church Needs To Rediscover Her Purpose." They speak about gender roles, having tough conversations, and much more. This is part two. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebo...

In this episode, Ben, Luke and Chad talk with author and speaker Aimee Byrd, discussing her latest book titled, "Recovering From Biblical Manhood And Womanhood: How The Church Needs To Rediscover Her Purpose." They speak about gender roles, having tough conversations, and much more. This is part one. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebo...

In this Ladies' Night edition episode, Ben is joined by Courtney and Jodi for a discussion on spiritual dryness, and what to do if and when it occurs. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Ben, David and Chad interview author and speaker Daniel Darling about his new book, 'A Way With Words'. They discuss how we should properly behave as Christians when utilizing social media, and how to avoid pitfalls that often ruin our witness as believers. Dan's writing has appeared in USA Today, Time, Huffington Post, Washington Post and he himself has appeared on...

In this episode David and Ben react to the Sonny Sandoval (Lead singer of metal band P.O.D.) conversation and discuss evangelism, Christian artists, as well as criticism that often comes from the church toward them. How do we react to it all, and how should we, the church, properly support Christian artists? Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook...

In this episode Ben and Chad are joined by Sonny Sandoval, frontman for metal band Payable On Death (P.O.D.)! Sonny shares his testimony of how God saved him and has used his life and his band to reach the lost. He also talks about persevering through the trials of being a Christian band in the secular scene, as well as enduring intense criticism from the church as well. Follow Ben Instagram: http...

In this episode Ben and Chad are joined by Sonny Sandoval, frontman for metal band Payable On Death (P.O.D.)! Sonny shares his testimony of how God saved him and has used his life and his band to reach the lost. He also talks about persevering through the trials of being a Christian band in the secular scene, as well as enduring intense criticism from the church as well. Follow Ben Instagram: http...

In this podcast, Ben and Chad are joined by Letitia Shelton of Toowoomba, Australia - where she is fighting for a pornography-free city, as well as the healing of abused and hurting girls through her organization, City Women. They talk about how pornography is shaping the future generation, and what can be done to stop it. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https...

In this episode Ben sits down with Aaron Pierce to discuss what true discipleship relationships look like, the dangers of partisanship and tribalism that we're seeing today, and, as the title would suggest, what the greatest barriers are to people coming to Jesus. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierce Facebook: htt...

In this episode, Ben is joined by Chad and Luke to discuss the new Netflix documentary titled, "The Social Dilemma". They discuss topics such as whether social media is bad, whether algorithms are helping to make the world a better place, or are getting us closer to a terminator-like reality. :) Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thet...

In this episode, Ben and David are joined by author, speaker, and activist Shane Claiborne to discuss how we as Christians can and should be pro-Jesus instead of simply partisan in the political season. Don't miss this conversation! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierc...

Originally recorded in January of this year, Ben and David are joined by California pastor, and author Chip Ingram for a discussion on what it takes to become high impact Christians, and how to effectively engage the secular world. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Foll...

In this episode Ben and the regulars talk about courage, what it is, what it isn't, and how it's a necessary part of the Christian life. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/ Facebook: https://www.f...

In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies for a discussion on reconciliation, and how we can understand and implement it in our lives as God intends us to. They talk about sticking with people through difficulties, and fixing relationships, despite living in a throwaway culture. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Ben and David are joined by Luke and Chad for another installment to the Mini Series. They talk about holiness, it's role in the Christian life, and the necessity of pursuing Jesus in order to obtain it. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow Dav...

In this episode Ben and David continue the mini series with a discussion of becoming relevant to the culture you're trying to reach. David talks about his days in Amsterdam, and what it took for him to learn not only the questions people were really asking, but how to answer them. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpie...

In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies (Courtney, Jodi, Ania) for a discussion on gender and how it should (or should not) affect calling, vocation, influence and more in the Christian life. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Ben and David continue the mini series on what to do if we want to change the world. They talk about the principle of loving people more than success, and how crucial it is if we want to make an eternal difference. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpri...

In this episode Ben and David take some time to discuss what steps an artist (or anyone, for that matter) should take if they expect to change the world for Jesus. 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...

In this episode, Ben is joined by Courtney, Ania, and Jodi for a discussion on identity, definitions, and how the world views transformation, versus how God sees and defines it. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode the guys discuss their conversation on progressive Christianity with apologist and author Alisa Childers (formerly of the CCM band, ZOEgirl). 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 Insta...

In this episode the regulars are joined by former CCM artist Alisa Childers of the band ZOEgirl for a discussion on progressive Christianity, apologetics, deconstruction, and addressing these issues as followers of Jesus. Don't miss this episode! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.insta...

How do you reach those in your world who don't know Jesus? How can we know the "scene", without become corrupted by it? 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.insta...

In this After Party episode, the guys react to their conversation with author and speaker Skye Jethani about the church, faith, miracles, and more. 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: http...

Author and co-host of the Holy Post podcast, Skye Jethani, joined the guys to discuss his latest book "What If Jesus Was Serious?" Skye argues that the world isn't interested in our message not because we take Jesus too seriously, but that we don't take him seriously enough! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpier...