Provoke & Inspire Podcast

In this episode, Ben and David chat with prominent New Age thinker turned Christian apologist, Steven Bancarz.They ask questions such as, "is meditation harmful or helpful?" "are New Age ideas infiltrating the church?" and, "is yoga an acceptable practice for Christians?"With a sub-Saharan cat question posed by Nigel, and a random story that just...well, burns, you won't want to miss this week's P&I!Relevant Links:Steven BancarzThe Second Coming of the New Age book on AmazonMore Information About our Creative TeamRate & Review The Podcast!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk about the cultural demographic in which singer-songwriter Billie Eilish has risen to stardom.They discuss its epidemic of suicide, drug use, addiction, and how we should address these issues as Christians.Ben also brings up the topic of New Year’s resolutions, and presents a related challenge to the listening audience.David recalls an incident from long ago involving Luke, a monastery, and a small kitchen window. All this and more on this week’s P&I!Relevant Links:IsThereMoreSteiger Missions School (SMS)Rate & Review The Podcast!Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode the guys interview singer-songwriter Josh Garrels!They talk about the challenge of relying on God instead of past successes, Josh shares about overcoming personal challenges, and finding Jesus as his strength when his own had failed.David's random story adds a chapter to a common theme in his life, and Nigel asks yet another probing question, all on this week's P&I!Relevant links:Steiger Missions School (SMS)Josh Garrels For more information on Steiger Creative Teams, email: tristan@steiger.orgFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode, Ben, David, and Luke talk with none other than Dr. Tim Keller! Among several topics, they discuss questions such as, “where is the role of just sharing the plain gospel with people? and, “should lifestyle sermons be preached in churches?”David reminisces about the shocking time a man would not eat his own food on a commercial flight, and Nigel interjects his political agenda, all on this week's Provoke&Inspire.Relevant Links: IsThereMoreDr. Timothy KellerDonate to Steiger on Giving TuesdayFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode, Luke, David, and Ben address two critical questions raised by the P&I Community. They ask what someone should do when they want to follow God, but don't feel Him, and what role emotions should play in our walk with God. They discuss the important of being honest with God, how followers of Jesus should conduct themselves online, and whether it's Biblical to talk about Christian influencers, instead of to them. Don't miss this critical discussion!Relevant links: Steiger InternationalFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode, Ben apologizes for rushing to judgment on an article that was shared on the podcast community page. The guys use this opportunity to talk about several key points that were made in response to Ben's comment. They ask, does the Gospel "work" with secular people? Is it arrogant to challenge people to share the Gospel, and is preaching the Gospel a unique calling, or something all believers should do?Relevant Links: IsThereMore Steiger International Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode, the guys chat with Justin Brierley from the "Unbelievable?" podcast! They cover a bunch of interesting topics including the relevance of apologetics in modern culture, the surprising alliance of Christianity and the intellectual dark web, and the need to reclaim conversation in the era of hyper-political correctness. Check it out!Relevant Links: Unbelievable? Patreon Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode of the podcast, David, Ben, and Luke are joined by frequent contributor Brian Head Welch as well as Ryan Ries from the "Whosoevers." They discuss why so many Christians are skeptical about Kanye's West public conversion and bold proclamation of the Gospel. They talk about the disheartening pharisaism that seems more prevalent than ever, and ask, "how would Jesus respond to Kanye West?"Relevant links:The Whosoevers IsThereMorePatreonFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode of the Provoke&Inspire podcast, David, Ben, and Luke debunk the social justice or Jesus false dichotomy and talk about how we can relevantly reach culture using our platforms without adding to the tribalism. They talk about the need to accept the foolishness of the Cross while recognizing that sometimes we create unnecessary barriers because we don't know or love people like we really should.Relevant links:IsThereMorePatreonFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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

In this episode of the podcast, David, Luke, and Ben interview worship leader, songwriter, and Christian influencer Sean Feucht about his decision to run for congress.They ask how can politics bring about change, should the church be engaged in politics, and how can progress be made in a two-party system that offers little hope for new ideas?This unique episode is a must listen!Relevant links:IsTherMore PatreonSean For UsFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierceFacebook: 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