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Damar Hamlin & the Denial of Death

Damar Hamlin & the Denial of Death

An odd feature of the human experience is how shocked we are by death. We really shouldn’t be. It happens all the time, all around us. It's one of the few things we can consistently rely on.
Would Jesus Use Social Media?

Would Jesus Use Social Media?

He would. There was nothing monastic about his lifestyle. He spent so much time in the world with sinners (AKA normal people) he was accused of being one himself.
Should Followers of Jesus Watch Violent Media?

Should Followers of Jesus Watch Violent Media?

The number one show on English-speaking Netflix right now is “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” With over 200 million viewing hours collectively, this 10-part series broke the previous record held by Squid Games.
Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Uprising, and What It Says About All of Us

The Iranian Uprising and What It Says About All of Us

Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old from Iran’s Kurdistan region. She was detained by the morality police in Iran for failing to fully cover her hair with her hijab. She was beaten and died three days later.
It's the End of the World

It's the End of the World

During an ill-fated speech, a German politician said, "the 24th of September 2022 will be a day we will never forget." This set off a frenzy of doomsday predictions and speculation on social media.
Ben Pierce

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Ben Pierce

Ben hosts the popular podcast “Provoke & Inspire Podcast.” He teaches Jesus in the Secular World, a course which provides an in-depth understanding of the secular mindset and practical ways to engage a culture dominated by secularism and moral relativism relevantly.
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