

Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Steiger Podcast Network
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.
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May 22, 2020 • 1h 2min
Episode 238: John Mark Comer (This Cultural Moment) and the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry!
In this episode, the guys sit down with John Mark Comer of Bridgetown Church for a conversation on the topics of spiritual formation, as well as hurry and how it affects our spiritual lives negatively. Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 21, 2020 • 55min
Episode 237: Your Social Media Rants Aren’t Changing the World!
In this episode of Provoke&Inspire, the regulars discuss the importance of winning people, and not arguments.They also talk about the importance of love, acceptance, and the cultural temptation of ours to weigh in on every topic under the sun - even on matters we know very little about.Don't miss this great conversation on P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 19, 2020 • 59min
Episode 236: Is It Time to Change What You're Doing?
In this episode, the guys discuss how to know whether or not to continue in what you feel called to, or when to change direction.They also discuss what to do if you are on the right path, but stray into wrong motives; as well as fundamentally committing to God, and living life as He leads you through it.Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 16, 2020 • 54min
Episode 235: Our Response to the Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. Featuring Moah Buffalo!
We invited Moah Buffalo, a long time friend, and Steiger missionary, to reflect on the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. He shares stories of the racism he's personally experienced, and how God has given him the strength to share his love in these terrible situations. You won't want to miss this powerful episode! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 14, 2020 • 55min
Episode 234: Do Our Feelings Matter?
In this episode of Provoke&Inspire, the ladies, plus Ben, talk discuss the hot topic of feelings and emotions.They discuss how we all have days of feeling "off."; that it's part of the human experience. But they also ask, "How do we sort between valid and invalid emotions and feelings?" And what role do feelings play in the life of a follower of Jesus?Don't miss this critical episode of P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 12, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 233: Talking the Death of Christian Art With Josh Porter (Showbread)
In this episode, the guys talk with Josh Porter, former singer of the band Showbread!They discuss how we are being formed spiritually by outside forces, whether we like it or not, how we need to embrace the disciplines of our faith, and how Christian art can be so dead.Nigel attempts to gain Josh as a supporter, and Chad’s features shine on this episode of Provoke & Inspire!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 9, 2020 • 58min
Episode 232: Clear Gospel, No Compromise! Bringing Jesus to the Secular World.
In this episode, we discuss how to share the Gospel with relevance and love, without compromising the essence of the message! We invite a friend of the show, Luke Collis, to share his experience as an evangelist in New Zealand! This is a critical discussion for every believer! Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 7, 2020 • 1h 1min
Episode 231: Have We Become Slaves to Freedom?
In this episode of Provoke&Inspire, Ben, Courtney, Ania, and Jodi talk through the culturally rampant topic of individualism.They discuss how we've been programmed to be independent, not to trust people, and how this leaves us lonely. They also talk about how, in this culture, we end up running from the relationships that would be the best for us.Jodi shares a random story involving peanut butter and rodents and living in Amsterdam. This and much more quality listening on today's P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 5, 2020 • 57min
Episode 230: Is It Time for Celebrity Christianity to Die? Featuring Tommy Green!
In this episode, Ben, David, Luke, and Chad talk with Tommy Green, former frontman for the band Sleeping Giant.They talk about Christian celebrities, transitions in life and ministry, and whether God is using the current crisis in teaching the church to better embrace authentic community.Luke pushes his new non-profit, "Fruit Boots 4 Life", and much more on today's P&I!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text

May 2, 2020 • 46min
Episode 229: John Cooper Of Skillet Talks Staying Close to God During a Pandemic
In this episode, Ben, David, Luke, and Chad are joined again by Skillet frontman John Cooper!They discuss how the current pandemic has stripped away all of the things that we as a society have put our faith in, how technology is unable to meet our spiritual needs, and how powerful the word of God is as we read it.David shares a story involving a former band member named Klondike, and the Rolling Stones. All of this and more.Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/thetigerbelly/benalanpierceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbenpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.j.pierce.5Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luke.greenwood.562To 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.orgSend us a text