Provoke & Inspire Podcast

How can we approach someone who is in a deconstruction process? Can deconstruction ever be healthy? Is it just a fad or will we still be talking about deconstruction in five years? Author, pastor, and former punk-rocker Josh Porter joins Ben and Chad to talk about the things that are killing our faith, and his new book “Death to Deconstruction: Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion”.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text

Is it possible to discern between the failure that comes from trial and error, and the failure that comes from failing to ever become effective? David and Ben explore this topic, and give a road report from Guadalajara, Mexico on the current NLM tour.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text

Why 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 ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Send us a text

How 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: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Send us a text

Is 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.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Send us a text

What 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 text

How 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/lukejgreenwood/Send us a text

When 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 text

The 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 text

With 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 text