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Provoke & Inspire is a weekly podcast featuring four artists, ministry leaders, and passionate followers of Jesus (Ben, David, Luke, and Chad) with decades of front-line experience and the stories to back it up! Every week they discuss how Jesus might respond to current events and issues facing the church today.
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Author Skye Jethani unpacks how a 100-year-old divide in the American church still shapes our thinking today. Why did the gospel and justice get separated? How did faith become so politically tribal and binary? Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- 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 wit...
Ben speaks with author, speaker, and professor of philosophy at Boston College, Dr. Peter Kreeft. Drawing from his now-famous commencement address at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, exposing the “ten lies” of modern culture, Dr. Kreeft reflects on identity, freedom, creativity, and the consequences of a world that has tried to live without God. With his characteristic blend of sharp logic, humor, and humility, he challenges the assumptions of secular humanism while making a c...
The regulars breakdown the current crisis in Minneapolis, Minnesota with ICE agents clashing against protesters, and the tragic death of Renee Good. How can we possibly respond like Jesus in this situation? Why is it so hard to remain rational, and avoid polarization in the midst of political turmoil? ---------------------- 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 wh...
Jackie Hill Perry gets radically honest about striving, identity, and why Christian ambition so often masquerades as holiness. She reflects on stepping away from platforms, embracing ordinary faithfulness, and confronting the subtle belief that being a wife, mother, or hidden servant is somehow “not enough.” Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Cri...
As Christians, we say we follow Christ, yet we don’t always pause to ask how that commitment informs what we watch. If we've become too cavalier with what we do watch, what do we do to get things back to the way they should be? ---------------------- 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 ...
Author and mental health therapist Mark DeJesus reflects on his journey from a performance-driven, “superhero” version of Christianity toward a healthier faith rooted in receiving the Father’s love. He explains why grief, anxiety, and weakness are not spiritual failures, but places where deeper connection with God is formed. Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Cul...
The new year invites reflection, forecasting, and goal-setting. But what if the deeper issue is not your planning. What if it’s your posture? In this solo episode, Ben shares how David's health scare made James 4:13–17 feel painfully real, and why “arrogant self-sufficiency” is often the sin beneath our confident plans ---------------------- 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 t...
Why does a resistance to self denial seem to be so intrinsically baked into us? How can we overcome this, and actually succeed in considering others as more important than ourselves; how do we accept the invitation to come and die? Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- 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...
New Year's resolutions are often self-centered, with the resolution peaking right around the end of January - but not beyond it. How do we persevere into fruitfulness with these decisions, but also choose things which honor God in the first place? ---------------------- 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...
Worship leader Rita Springer pushes back on performance-driven, industry-shaped Christian music and asks a deeper question: who are we actually ministering to on Sunday morning, and what does it mean to be near the brokenhearted? Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- 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 ...
Are traditions inherently wrong, in that they lead us to stagnation and a going through the motions - or are they a powerful, grounding force for good? Merry Christmas from all of us at Provoke & Inspire! Christ the savior is born. ---------------------- 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 ins...
AJ Swoboda unpacks the heart of his book Rooting for Rivals, challenging Christians to hold deep convictions without losing love for the people they disagree with most. Drawing from Scripture, the story of Daniel in exile, and A.W. Tozer’s idea of “gentle dogmatism,” Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- 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 reac...
Lukas Ruegger is an apologist, expert in cross-cultural ministry to Muslims, and founder of the YouTube channel, Deflate. Last but not least, he is a longtime Steiger missionary, and Ben sits down with him to discuss the start of his channel, time spent with Alex O' Connor, how we can reach people in the demographic of the Middle East for the gospel, and how YouTube and social media fit into the bigger picture. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful...
Is the crisis of masculinity not just a cultural issue, but a discipleship issue? In this conversation the guys reflect on why young men are struggling, and why recovering a Jesus-centered vision of identity matters more than swinging the cultural pendulum of what it means to be a man. ---------------------- 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 f...
What if Christians approached Scripture with the same passion fans bring to their favorite series? Ben and pastor Landon MacDonald explore why biblical engagement is collapsing, how the seeker-sensitive era shaped our assumptions, and what it looks like to rediscover a living, Spirit-led relationship with the Bible Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Cr...
Is the often mundane, everyday life of many Christians secretly hiding incredible joy, insightful, and splendor? If so, how can we learn to see it? Josh Nadeau, the artist behind Sword and Pencil - a voice followed by more than 100,000 people on Instagram - joins us for a powerful conversation about his new book Room for Good Things to Run Wild. Check out Josh's book HERE ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reachin...
As the title suggests, David shares a health update, and the regulars discuss what it means to walk through difficult circumstances, remaining hopeful in prayer. ---------------------- 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 se...
Ben is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf as she shares insights on how to overcome stress, worry, and more in her newest book, "Help In A Hurry". Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes ---------------------- 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 br...
What if the deepest objections to God aren’t solved by arguments, but by encountering a Person? And what if the very doubts we think disqualify us are actually the doorway to discovering who Jesus really is? Ben talks with YouTuber, apologist, and cultural commentator Brandon McGuire of Daily Dose Of Wisdom on overcoming doubt, and the true hope of the gospel. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture ...
Ever tried to be the perfect Christian while falling apart inside? Ben talks with grammy award-nominated frontman Sonny Sandoval of the nu metal group P.O.D. about ditching the act, choosing your kids over your platform, and why honest love speaks louder than ministry. Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes --------------------- 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 Sec...
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Great topic & discussion! Especially helpful in equipping us on how to respond in love and with Christ.
Excellent and POWERFUL!!! 💥
..."have the knowledge and the heart but missing the actions.." the entirety of the last 30mins are a wonderful mind-blow!!
I really disagree with the man who was talking about millennial Christians. This group of Christians often feel isolated from the church, criticized and subconsciously disrespected by people with that kind of attitude. It's my belief, millennials (I am one) are the way they are in major part because of parenting, there is a major disconnect in what people are always criticizing millennials for, when in reality the older adults need to take a hard look at their parenting styles, their communication, and how they raised this generation. The church is behind on the times, why is it that in most churches 60% of the members are married and have families and tailor every sermon to family and spouse issues when this does not fit the general population? Singles, for instance, just one example, feel isolated, criticizied, and forgotten by people within the church who don't practice empathy or reach out to anyone who is different from them and are still Christians. If this is about bringing in t
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always great messages but especially loved this! too many people think they have to "feel" a "will" of God to continue on in the things they start instead of keeping the course & pushing thru the hard to the God glorifying. they give up when it becomes hard or uncomfortable which makes a horrible example of what someone who claims to be a follower of Christ is supposed to be - particularly to those they are trying to reach for God. what is a priority in our lives is only going to be a priority if we *choose* to make it a priority. we are to "fight the good fight & keep the course to the very end".
you know it's going to be a great podcast when you're not even 10mins in & already DYING!!🤣😂
Excellent episode; so excited for Jodi to be on next! 💖
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i’ve been out of come & live loop for the past few years, glad to see these exist! the keep it up!
Love this podcast! So good!