
Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Provoke & Inspire is a weekly podcast featuring four artists, ministry leaders, and passionate followers of Jesus (Ben, David, Luke, and Chad) with decades of front-line experience and the stories to back it up! Every week they discuss how Jesus might respond to current events and issues facing the church today.
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2021 • 58min
Episode 375: Is It Always Wrong To Judge? W/Courtney, David, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, David and Ania to discuss another commonly misunderstood Bible verse, Matthew 7:1. With Jesus proclaiming, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged," are we never to pass judgements of any kind, at any time?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.org Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodSend us a text

Apr 26, 2021 • 52min
Episode 374: Is It Always God's Will To Heal?
In this episode Ben is joined by the regulars for a surprising discussion on the will of God, prayers of faith, and miracles. Is it always God's will to heal? Should we always pray with the caveat of "thy will be done?"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/nzbenpierceTwitter: 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.562Send us a text

Apr 23, 2021 • 43min
Episode 373: Does God Really Have Plans to Prosper Us? W/Jodi, Courtney, and Ania
In this episode, Ben is joined by Jodi, Courtney and Ania to kick off a series of podcasts focusing on scriptures that are often misinterpreted by the modern church. Jeremiah 29:11 is often used to instill hope of a promising future - but is that what it's really about? 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/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodSend us a text

Apr 21, 2021 • 34min
Episode 372: Nine Rules for Not Being a Jerk When Talking to Someone Who Thinks Differently Than You - Part Two
In this episode the regulars (minus Luke, PLUS Aaron) discuss nine critical principles to follow to avoid being insufferable during conversations surrounding hot topic issues. This is part two.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/nzbenpierceTwitter: 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.562Send us a text

Apr 19, 2021 • 42min
Episode 371: Nine Rules for Not Being a Jerk When Talking to Someone Who Thinks Differently Than You - Part One
In this episode the regulars (minus Luke, PLUS Aaron) discuss nine critical principles to follow to avoid being insufferable during conversations surrounding hot topic issues. This is part one.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/nzbenpierceTwitter: 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.562Send us a text

Apr 14, 2021 • 57min
Episode 370: Would Jesus Use a Gun To Defend Himself? W/ Shane Claiborne!
In this episode the regulars are joined by author and Christian activist Shane Claiborne for a discussion on firearms and gun violence in America. How should we, the church, approach this issue, and display the love of Christ in one of culture's most divisive topics?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/nzbenpierceTwitter: 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.562Send us a text

Apr 12, 2021 • 52min
Episode 369: How Would Jesus Respond to a Culture in Crisis? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania. They discuss the recent controversy surrounding the artist Lil Nas X, and what our reactions reveal about our hearts as Christians. Ultimately they ask, what would Jesus have us do?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/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodSend us a text

Apr 7, 2021 • 37min
Episode 368: How Does Jesus Want Us to Pray?
In this episode Ben and Courtney sit down to talk about prayer. Why don't we take it as seriously as we should? How can we continue to return to a place of dependence on God in our lives; a place of reliance on His power?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.org Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneypierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAndersonPierceFollow JodiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodi__pierce/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodFollow AniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aniagreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ania.greenwoodSend us a text

Apr 5, 2021 • 38min
Episode 367: When 500 People Get Saved at a Rave W/Daniel MacLeod
In this episode, Ben and Chad interview new friend Daniel MacLeod of Nashville, TN who recounts the story of 500 people coming to Jesus at a rave.They discuss how we can be bold and relevant for the gospel, the need to spiritually and practically equip people for ministry work, and how this generation is dying for something to give their lives for.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/nzbenpierceTwitter: 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.562Send us a text

Apr 2, 2021 • 46min
Episode 366: Is Christian Apologetics a Waste of Time? W/ John Stackhouse!
In this episode, Ben and David speak with author and apologist John Stackhouse! They discuss how we should best go engaging the global youth culture with the gospel of Jesus, and how we can be relational and effective, instead of simply rigid and awkward in sharing truth.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/nzbenpierceTwitter: 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.562Send us a text