• Episode 521: Atheism Is on the Decline, but Is That a Good Thing? W/ Justin Brierley!
    Jun 13 2024

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    Did the rise of New Atheism end up doing more damage to it's own cause than good?
    Can we ever truly escape our need for religion, and is the West turning back to God?

    Ben sits down with longtime friend Justin Brierley, formerly of the "Unbelievable?" podcast to discuss the new trends in spirituality that we are seeing unfold across the secular world. They also talk about Justin's newest book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers are Considering Christianity Again.

    Check out his podcast: The Surprising Rebirth of God

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    49 mins
  • Episode 520: Is Taylor Swift the Key to Reaching Gen Z?
    Jun 6 2024

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    A church in Germany hosts a service based around Taylor Swift, her music, and its themes of justice, love, tolerance, and more - packing out their building.

    Are they on to something? Is this a sign of the collapse of the church? Ben is joined by Luke and Chad to weigh in on this controversial event.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 519: Are Sports a Hobby, an Idol, or Evidence of God’s Existence?
    May 30 2024

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    Is there a deeper existential reality that sports, and our relationship to them, portray? Can David and Ben survive an expert-level Swiss ski hill? All of this and more on this week's episode of P&I!

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    43 mins
  • Episode 518: Harrison Butker, Cancel Culture, and How to Share Jesus Effectively Today.
    May 23 2024

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    In this episode, Ben goes solo to weigh in on the controversial commencement speech given last week at Benedictine College by NFL kicker and Super Bowl champion Harrison Butker (Kansas City Chiefs).

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    32 mins
  • Episode 517: I’m a Christian - Shouldn’t I Feel Satisfied?
    May 16 2024

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    Is a purpose-filled life only reserved for a select few who happen to have found their dream job and God-given calling? Is it something we have to create for ourselves? How do we deal with the fact that so many people who seem to have it all, even Christians, are dissatisfied with their day to day existence? What is the answer?

    In this episode the regulars, minus Chad, attempt to tackle these tough existential questions, while David applauds Luke for a highly specific attribute he is said to possess.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 516: What Will It Take to Reach Gen-Z for Jesus? W/ Gabrielle McCullough (Harris Creek Baptist Church)
    May 9 2024

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    How do we effectively reach Gen-Z for Jesus? Is there a common denominator between Gen-Z'ers that fall away from the faith, and those that don't?

    In this episode Ben and Chad talk with evangelist, disciple-maker, and bible-teacher Gabrielle McCullough who works closely with JP Pokluda of Harris Creek Baptist Church.

    They learn from her story how powerful the life of a young person transformed for Jesus can be and the impact they can have for the gospel on the world around them through simple obedience.

    Check out more about Gabrielle's ministry here: https://gabriellemccullough.com/

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    51 mins
  • Episode 515: Smartphone Addiction, Mark Driscoll, and Phantom Leg Vibrations
    May 2 2024

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    Are our smartphones killing our faith? Do we need to take drastic steps to protect ourselves from their misuse? Were Mark Driscoll's actions out of line at the Stronger Men's conference?

    In this episode the regulars cover these questions, amid the broader topic of our current smartphone addiction and epidemic, in light of author Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation.

    David also shares about his disdain for a phone's Airplane Mode function, and an ominous occurrence of phantom vibration syndrome.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 514: Reaching People for Jesus in the Inner City of Chicago W/ Esteban Shedd
    Apr 25 2024

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    Ben and David sit down with rap and hip hop artist Esteban Shedd, as he shares about the beginnings of Streetlights audio bible, and how from a basement to a parking lot, to a studio, to a non-profit, to the road, to the globe - contextualizing the word of God has effectively reached millions who might never walk into a church.

    To learn more about the Streetlights Bible ministry, click here!

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    47 mins