Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Sy Rogers joins the regulars again on the podcast to talk about a prevailing issue in our culture today—pornography. They look at the impacts it is having on our society, how it is affecting people globally, and most importantly, what we should do if we are personally struggling with this addiction. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbe...

Without originally planning on it, Ben, Chad and David get into a conversation of what it means to truly follow Jesus with our lives, even when we might not be "feeling Him" or having incredible encounters with His presence. They then bring on Lance Brown, an Executive from LA based "DREAM Label Group" to talk on keeping it about Jesus while working with high end artists in a f...

If you had the choice, would you choose to be famous?  Fame seems to be such an idol in our culture today, and although many celebrities have come out and said that there isn't anything fulfilling when you reach the "top of the ladder," people still strive to try and achieve it.  Why is that? Could it be that this desire is a corruption of something good that God put in us to glorif...

Brian “Head” Welch from the band Korn joins the regulars on the podcast again! This time, to talk about his recent documentary “ Loud Krazy Love ”, the doors it has opened for him to share his faith even more than before, the difficulties he went through after giving his life to Jesus, and the struggles he had trying to raise his daughter while still fighting to overcome addictions in his life. Fo...

Julia Garschagen, speaker and apologist for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries in Germany, comes on the podcast to discuss the subject of defending the Christian worldview.  They look at why apologetics matter and more importantly, how to do it in a way that leads to the Gospel and real life change.  Julia then spends time answering some of your “I wouldn’t want an atheist to ask me this” que...

In continuation with the discussion around abortion, Jodi Pierce comes on the podcast to bring a female perspective to the conversation and share her experiences as a mother and as a woman who has served in full time ministry for over 30 years. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

With all the regulars finally back together, they tackle the subject of Social Media. It’s clearly a huge part of our culture today, and can have some major benefits in connecting us to people all over the world. However, what kind of negative impacts has it had on society? How is it changing the way our brains work? How is it affecting our families? Most importantly of all, how is it impacting ou...

In this live Q&A Ben and David answered your questions! They continued the discussion on abortion that was started on the previous episode, looking at how we should or should not respond and if we can justify our vote based on one issue. They also talked about whether or not every song you write should be about Jesus and how to respond to people who are indifferent to the Gospel. Follow Ben In...

With the recent passing of the Reproductive Health Act in New York State, there has been a lot of debates, arguments and just straight up outrage over the issue. The regulars share how this has impacted them personally, look a little deeper into the subject of abortion and how we should respond as Christians. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

In this episode of the Provoke & Inspire podcast, Mattie Montgomery (former lead singer and frontman of the band For Today) joins the regulars to talk about what God has been doing in his life in recent years. They discuss what keeps people from sharing the Gospel and what authentic community looks like, and they look at old models of evangelism and how important it is that we adapt them to fi...

The guys talk about the dominant thought forms of the secular culture: Relativism, Secularism, and Tolerance.  Specifically, they focus on the modern manifestation of tolerance (which is not very tolerant at all). They ask, "how can a follower of Jesus engage a culture that is hostile to the things of God and often bullies those with perspectives that diverge from the status quo?" Follow...

This is the audio from a live Q&A episode that Ben and Chad did where they answered your questions!  They share their opinions on listening to "secular music",  the importance of being content in God alone, what you should do as a christian band trying to reach a local scene and much more! Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Chad takes over the podcast!! While the regulars had planned out this episode with the typical segments they always have, plans changed when Chad confessed some of his recent difficulties in stepping out and sharing Jesus with others, as well as the recent successes he saw after David challenged him last week. They then look at the importance of taking Holy Spirit-inspired risks in our everyday li...

You’ve probably heard many people quote Matthew 9:37, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” And speak on how we need more workers to go into the harvest. But why is that? Why are we not seeing more workers? The regulars try to answer these questions and also discuss why many people start out in ministry or missions but don’t seem to last.  Of course there is a David's Random Sto...

The new year has arrived, and with it, people’s new year’s goals and resolutions. Is there any benefit to creating a new years resolution? Or is it just an excuse for self focus? The regulars discuss this topic and share their personal experiences in the matter. They also look at a recent NAS Daily video about morality and the idea that there is no right or wrong. How do we react as christians whe...

In this special episode of the P&I podcast, we play a message that David gave at Grace Church in Minneapolis, called “We Are Only Visiting This Planet”. David speaks on the importance of having an eternal perspective and how that should impact the way we live our lives.  Thank you so much for all the support you’ve given us in 2018, we’re excited to be creating new content in 2019 and seeing w...

No Longer Music just finished their tour in Colombia, where they have seen people experiencing God’s power, being physically healed and receiving Jesus in their lives. Ben and David share some stories of all that God has been doing and look at the importance of healings, signs, wonders and miracles, when preaching the Gospel and leading people to Jesus. David also shares of the interesting bond be...

While Chad and Luke are who knows where, Ben and David answer your questions!! They look at apologetics in the context of evangelism, how picky we should be in our theology when working with different churches, if it's right to ignore the law or even culture for the sake of the Gospel and more! David also tells yet another Random Story... this one continuing the trend of people being afraid o...

We had the privilege of speaking to brilliant author and apologist Nancy Pearcey about her book “Love Thy Body.” We discuss gender identity, the sexual brokenness of this generation, and the secular mindset that has led to it.  She also shares her story, why she left Christianity and what led her back to Jesus. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.faceb...

On this week’s episode, the guys respond to three compelling community questions. The topics include whether or not we should ditch the label “Christian”, God’s sovereignty and human choices and whether spiritual experiences are enough for sustaining a vibrant faith. Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierce Follow David Instagram: h...

Greg Boyd comes on the podcast again to discuss some controversial topics of our culture today. He shares his views on violence in the Old Testament, homosexuality, whether Christians should be involved in politics or not and more!  If you’re worried that there is no David’s Random Story, however, fear not, for David tells of what happened when he tried to be nice to some kids at a supermarket… le...

In this episode of the P&I podcast, the regulars look at video games and whether or not followers of Jesus should have any involvement in them. They discuss if there are any major negative or positive sides to gaming and what those might be. Chad also gets his own segment in the podcast and David shares about the time he hitchhiked from California to Minneapolis in David’s Random Story. Follow...

While Luke is apparently waiting for someone to return his tiny suit, Ben, Chad and David discuss the spiritual reality of our world, why it seems so many people are unaware of it, and if there is such a thing as being overly spiritual.  They also look at whether or not there is something uniquely spiritual about music, and reminisce about the time David hid inside a crypt in an Egyptian Pyramid....

Steiger artist Philip Shorey (Suitcase Sideshow) joins Ben on the podcast to talk about a music score he wrote to the silent horror film Nosferatu. He shares how he used the movie along with an orchestra to present the gospel to thousands of people at an art festival in Poland and then at a theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They also discuss the power of Art and how every artist has a message, wh...

How should Christians respond to Halloween? Is it just harmless fun? Or is there something truly evil about it?  The guys get into a rowdy debate over how far is too far when it comes to fantasy and ‘horror themes’ in entertainment. They also discuss whether Halloween can be used as a unique opportunity to reach people for Jesus.  Oh! AND a regular contributor to the podcast makes an in-person app...