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P&I Moments: Lee Strobel | THIS is The #1 Accusation Against God. Apr 11, 2025

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Apologist and author Lee Strobel shares his view on why God often seems to be so hidden - something that atheists often cite as a leading factor of disbelief in his existence.
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Do you ever struggle to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
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For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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566: Would Jesus Start a Riot? Apr 08, 2025

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Are we in danger of making provocation the goal, and not the gospel? Is it necessary for people today, in order to get them to think twice about God?
The guys react to a recent ministry event in Glasgow, Scotland that sparked a viral backlash on instagram.
The reaction to the event begs the questions of whether this happened in a "Book Of Acts" fashion of seeing civil unrest follow the preaching of the gospel, or whether we are sometimes guilty of causing trouble for no reason; making it the focus, and deciding factor of whether or not we are being effective in our ministry endeavors.
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Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS.
Do you ever struggle to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
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Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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P&I Moments: Philip Yancey | Does God Pursue Those That Deconstruct? Apr 04, 2025

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Philip Yancey shares how he came to faith in Jesus after a childhood of severe spiritual abuse, and seasons of spiritual deconstruction.
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Do you ever struggle with how to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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565: Is Our Obsession With Relevance Killing the Real Jesus? Why Gen Z's Not Dating, and Why We All Feel Ugly. Apr 01, 2025

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Are we heading into a population collapse of apocalyptic proportions? What is it that's leading younger people into cosmetic surgeries? Did a country singer cross the line with his new song comparing Jesus to a drinking establishment?
Luke is absent, David shares his fear of projectile infants on an upcoming vacation, and the guys touch on a number of topics including questions of contextualization surrounding a new song by Adam Doleac called 'Bar Named Jesus'.
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Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS.
Do you ever struggle to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
----------------------
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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Luke Greenwood

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P&I Moments: Josh Porter (Showbread) | Do Protestants Ruin Art? Mar 28, 2025

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Why is it that the artistic images of the bible seem to contradict the rules of the protestant church? What does this say about how we interpret the scripture, and how we can better change our culture to move closer to a biblical vision for art?
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Do you ever struggle with how to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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564: David Platt (Radical) | 3 Billion People Still Haven’t Heard the Gospel — What Will We Do About It? Mar 25, 2025

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Are there really three billion people who have not yet heard the gospel? What barriers stand in the way, and how can we, as the Church, respond? What role do we play in changing that reality?
Ben and Aaron Pierce sit down with pastor, speaker, and author David Platt (Founder of Radical) at Austin Texas' SXSW festival to discuss how the church can hope to reach the unreached, as outlined in the great commission of Matthew 28:18-20.
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Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS.
Do you ever struggle to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
----------------------
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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David Pierce
Chad Johnson
Luke Greenwood

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P&I Moment: How Hearing Loss Changed Jon McCray’s Life! (Whaddoyoumeme?) Mar 21, 2025

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Jon McCray shares his story of getting started in YouTube apologetics, but not before enduring a season of hearing loss which put his faith to the test.
Listen to the full episode here:
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Do you ever struggle with how to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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David Pierce
Chad Johnson
Luke Greenwood

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563: The LGBT Community ARE Open to Jesus! Featuring Rodereck Blassingame Mar 18, 2025

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How do we properly address one of the most contentious topics the church faces today? How can we love and engage the LGBT scene with the love of Jesus?
Instagram influencer Rodereck Blassingame sits down with Ben and Aaron Pierce in Austin, TX during the SXSW Festival 2025, and shares his testimony of leaving the LGBT scene for a relationship with Jesus.
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Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS.
Do you ever struggle with how to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
----------------------
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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David Pierce
Chad Johnson
Luke Greenwood

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562: How Would Jesus React to Trump vs. Zelenskyy? Mar 11, 2025

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The world is in chaos—wars, political turmoil, and the relentless pull of ideologies demanding our allegiance. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be aware but not consumed, to engage without compromising, and to prioritize His kingdom over any earthly power
In this episode, we explore what it means to live as exiles in modern culture, resisting the seduction of political loyalty while speaking truth to power with the humility, love, and boldness of Christ.
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Do you ever struggle with how to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

Ben Pierce
David Pierce
Chad Johnson
Luke Greenwood

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561: The Friendship Crisis, AI Romance, & Our Dying Need for Connection Mar 04, 2025

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What does it mean for faith, love, and human connection, when AI-driven relationships are becoming increasingly common?
Can a chatbot truly replace real intimacy, is it deepening the loneliness crisis, and how should followers of Jesus respond to a world where people turn to AI for companionship?
In this episode, the regulars wrestle with the implications of AI romances, exploring the intersection of technology, loneliness, and the gospel. How can we offer real hope in an increasingly artificial world?
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Do you ever struggle with how to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?
Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.
For more information go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

Ben Pierce
David Pierce
Chad Johnson
Luke Greenwood

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