Best Following Jesus For Jerks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 544: Finding Hope and Truth in the Hardest Times + a Big Change Is Coming! 8:59

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Send us a text We all go through hard times, but how do we respond in a Godly way? What does it practically look like to trust God in situations we can’t control? For this week’s episode, Ben shares his thoughts about these questions and reveals an exciting change that is coming to the podcast! ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedb…

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Extraordinary Service, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Extraordinary Service, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 12.2;Matthew 16.24. Join us this Sunday to explore living a life of greater generosity and purpose. Hear an inspiring message on finding your ‘ikigai’ – the reaso…

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Episode 543: Is This Really the Solution Secular Culture Has to Our Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction? 40:44

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Send us a text Why is Gen-Z the most depressed, anxious, and overly medicated generation in America? PragerU attempts to answer this question in their new mini-documentary The Void: Finding Happiness in a World of Escapism. But do those solutions satisfy the problem? The regulars reunite for a discussion on whether purpose can be truly created or f…

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Extraordinary Generosity, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Extraordinary Generosity, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Ordinary People With Extraordinary Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1.1-3; Hebrews 12.1-2. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message about choosing love over fear, even in challenging…

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Episode 542: How Do I Stay Sensitive to the Holy Spirit? W/ Brian Head Welch (Korn) and Ryan Ries (Whosoevers) 29:45

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Send us a text On October 27th, Korn wrapped up the North American leg of their 30th anniversary tour in St. Paul, Minnesota. But before the show, guitarist Brian Head Welch stopped by the P&I studio along with Ryan Ries of The Whosoevers for an in-person podcast. We often hear stories of God moving: healings, miracles, words of prophecy, and divin…

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Remembering Who We Are, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Remembering Who We Are, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.5, Matthew 23.11, 2 Corinthians 5. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear a powerful message about promoting healing, peace, and the common good. Let’s come together to e…

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Episode 541: Jesus, the Transgender Movement, and Will Ferrell 32:33

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Send us a text "Will & Harper" is a new Netflix documentary that follows Will Ferrell as he finds out his close friend of 30 years, Harper Steele, is coming out as a trans woman. The two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship. As followers of Jesus, should we respond to the transgender movement…

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Generosity - Speaking a Good Word into People’s Lives, with Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan. 30:00

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Generosity - Speaking a Good Word into People’s Lives, with Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9, , Acts 7:59-60. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message on activating hope, living in abundance, and becoming ‘divi…

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Episode 540: Cancel Culture, Porn, and Going Viral for Jesus w/ Alexizz Rodriguez (Bloodlines) 25:16

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Send us a text As followers of Jesus, how can we practically take a stand for our faith and the truth of the Gospel in the midst of a world that contradicts and opposes it all? Ben and Chad are joined by Alexizz Rodriguez, frontman of the Christian metalcore band Bloodlines. They discuss identity, accountability, and the band's recent launch into t…

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Love Anyway…Don’t Be A Jerk, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Love Anyway…Don’t Be A Jerk, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Mark 7.24-30. Join us this Sunday to hear a thought-provoking message on loving others, even those we disagree with. Whether online or in-person, come with an open mind and heart as we explore …

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Episode 539: Engaging Politics as a Jesus Follower (Without Being a Jerk)! 33:05

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Send us a text It's that time of year again, and in the United States, things are tense as we get closer to the presidential elections. How can we be politically active without degrading or dehumanizing those around us who might not align with our convictions? How do we treat people as Jesus would? David and Ben sit down together to attempt to answ…

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Being There for One Another, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Being There for One Another, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.43-44; John 8; Psalm 19; Colossians 3.12,15. Join us this Sunday, either online or in person, to hear a powerful message on choosing love over malice, even in divided times. Let’s com…

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Episode 538: Without THIS Your Faith Will Die + Japanese Lavatories 40:51

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Send us a text Does your faith feel dull? What if the key to bring your walk with Jesus to life was doing the ONE thing that most frightened you? Without risk, does faith really exist? All of this and more on this week's episode with the regulars, minus Luke - who is currently in one of the Koreas. ------------------------ Questions, comments, or f…

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Joy as Radical Resistance, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Joy as Radical Resistance, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message about finding joy and beauty even in the midst of life’s challenges. Come explore “The Braver Way” with us. It could be just wha…

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Episode 537: Is Jesus the Answer to the Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide Epidemic? W/ Jacob Coyne 47:17

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Send us a text Ben is joined by Jacob Coyne - author, preacher, Christian content creator, and founder of Stay Here: a mental health organization and movement dedicated to ending suicide, and healing the broken hearted by equipping millions of individuals in hope-filled suicide prevention training and awareness. Jacob is the author of, "Stay Here: …

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What is the Work of Love that is Ours to do?, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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What is the Work of Love that is Ours to do?, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 7.13-14. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message about how ordinary people can change the world through a movement of love. About the Series, A Braver Way: Fin…

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Episode 536: What Are We Getting Wrong About Evangelism? W/ Preston Perry 46:34

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Send us a text Ben is joined by evangelist, poet, author, and speaker Preston Perry for a discussion on how we can refine and discern our God-given gifts to better reach people outside of the church, and how we can love God's glory more than our comfort. Check out Preston's latest book, "How to Tell the Truth: The Story of How God Saved Me to Win H…

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The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message on the power of persistence, based on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. Whether online or in-person, you…

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Episode 535: Why Is God So Hidden? W/ Lee Strobel! (Classic Replay) 42:47

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Send us a text Ben and Aaron are joined by best-selling author of the book The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel! Together, they talk about Strobel's book Is God Real: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life, while also wrestling through the question, "If God is real, why is he so hidden?" ------------------------------------------------- Questions, com…

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Would Jesus Be a Christian?, with Rev. Barry Heath. 30:00

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Would Jesus Be a Christian?, with Rev. Barry Heath. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.1-20. Join us this Sunday as we explore the question, “Would Jesus be a Christian?”. Rev. Barry Heath will examine Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Beatitudes, to understand how they should guide our faith a…

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Episode 534: Deconstructing Faith and Finding Jesus W/ Philip Yancey! (Classic Replay) 51:46

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Send us a text Ben is joined by American author, Philip Yancey, who explores the most basic questions and the deepest mysteries of the Christian faith. Together, they talk through Philip's story and his new book, "Where the Light Fell: A Memoir", deconstruction, and how you can speak to someone who is far from God. ---------------------------------…

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Episode 533: A Crucial Strategy For Making the Most of Your Life! 17:33

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Send us a text As Ben returns from another amazing tour, he comes to you solo to share an invaluable strategy for helping to make the most of the life that we have. ------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Join t…

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Be En-Couraged, with Rev. Kally Elliott. 30:00

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Be En-Couraged, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 14. 22-23, Mark 6:45, John 6:17. You’re invited to join us this Sunday as we explore Kally Elliot’s powerful message on the immediate and relentless nature of life. Through personal stories and biblical i…

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Episode 532: How to Talk to a Spiritually Open Skeptic 30:23

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Send us a text Ben and David come to you from a hotel room in eastern Poland to talk about the shifting spiritual culture and how to talk to people who may be open spiritually but unwilling to commit to anything. ------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steige…

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Does Prayer Really Work?, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Does Prayer Really Work?, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Join us this Sunday as Rev. Dr. Steven Koski explores the mystery and power of prayer, highlighting Jesus’ prayer life and the Lord’s Prayer as a way of being and emphasizing prayer’s transformative impact, con…

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Episode 531: Christian Education and YouTube Evangelism w/ Jon McCray (Whaddoyoumeme) 51:50

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Send us a text In this episode, Ben meets YouTube personality Jon McCray of Whaddoyoumeme. Jon shares his story of coming to know Jesus, how he started his channel, and what has kept him going through the difficulties of what God has called him to do. Check out Whaddoyoumeme on YouTube, here! ------------------------------- Questions, comments, or …

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Let It Go, with Rev. Kally Elliott. 30:00

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Let It Go, with Rev. Kally Elliott. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 12.24-23. Join Rev. Kally Elliott as she discusses the importance of embracing new life through the act of letting go. Kally shares personal experiences of releasing her child into God’s hands, letting go of her …

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Episode 530: Staying Faithful to Jesus While Surrounded By War W/ Valery Riabokonenko 29:11

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Send us a text In this episode Ben, Luke and David are joined by longtime friend and missionary, Valera of Steiger Ukraine. Valery updates the guys on what Ukraine has been like in terms of ministry, everyday life, and simply put - survival, in light of these 900 days of war since the Russian invasion began. ------------------------------- Question…

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Inside Out, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Inside Out, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ephesians 3.16-17; Romans 8.28;2 Timothy 1.7. About the Series, Re-Shaped: Our brains were designed to be suspicious of change, and for good reason – homeostasis in good measure helps us thrive, protecting us from…

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Episode 529: Imane Khelif, Wokeism, and NOT Being a Fool 18:24

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Send us a text Ben goes solo for a thoughtful examination of another 2024 Olympic controversy involving an Algerian boxer named Imane Khelif as he asks the question of how we should biblically respond as followers of Jesus. ------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandins…

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Change is good… you go first!, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Change is good… you go first!, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Re-Shaped A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Exodus 3.1-14. Join us this Sunday as we begin a new worship series called “Reshaped, Embracing Change”. Discover how to see change not as a threat, but as an opportunity to grow and thrive. Exp…

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Episode 528: Drag Queens, the Olympic Opening Ceremony, and the Christian Response 51:02

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Send us a text What in the world happened during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris? Was it a blatant attack on Christianity, or simply a highly sexualized (albeit realistic) depiction of a moment in Greek mythology? Whether it was blasphemy, or a brazen performance (or both?) it's not a question of whether we react or not as Christ…

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Presence, Mystery & Wonder, with Becca Ellis. 30:00

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Presence, Mystery & Wonder, with Becca Ellis. Series: Beguiled By Beauty: Cultivating a Life of Contemplation and Compassion A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34. Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.…

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