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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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Is gratitude truly consummated, and fully effective only when directed toward God? Why is it the one thing that’s often missing from our lives, and how do we cultivate it into what it 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 practical strategies, this book ...
Are we supposed to look to the past? Are we guilty of often being stuck in it? How do we live in the moment, with gratitude for the things that were, and hope for the things that are yet to come? Ben and David unpack a sobering clip of an interview between Ed Helms and Rainn Wilson, AKA Andy Bernard and Dwight Schrute of the acclaimed NBC series "The Office", where they talk about a line that haunts them both to this day. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and upda...
Ben talks with Dove award-winning rapper and poet nobigdyl. about the trap of letting politics do our discipleship. What does it actually mean to follow Jesus in a culture war? And why does mercy matter more than tribal loyalty? 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 Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis...
Have you struggled with unwanted behaviors in your life, or know somebody who does? Are we making things worse by the way in which we try to stop? Ben welcomes back to the show Jay Stringer, who is a licensed mental health counselor, researcher, and speaker. Jay specializes in shedding light in areas of sexual brokenness, and why we do the things we do. They talk about our epidemic of loneliness, pornography, our attempts at sin management as a church, and why it simply does not work. ...
Gambling might be the most overlooked crisis in our culture today. It’s everywhere, it’s exploding, and it’s destroying lives in ways many of us have barely begun to notice. In this episode, Ben, Chad, David, and Luke take an honest look at the rise of gambling, why young people are being swept into it, and what scripture actually says about the pursuit of quick money and risky thrills. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular Worl...
What if your future self is begging you to wake up? Ben talks to Ruslan KD about the consequences of coasting, the habits that build real character, and why rooting ambition in God — not hustle culture — is the only way to build a life that lasts. 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 Secular World: Reaching a...
In this conversation, Ben reconnects with author and speaker Skye Jethani to discuss his latest book, “What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice?” and the deeper theological and historical reasons why American Christians often separate justice from faith. Check out Skye's book HERE ---------------------- 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 ...
A middle-aged woman working for DoorDash approached the home of a pastor, who ends up praying for her - which goes viral after being caught on a doorbell camera. The regulars respond to this emotionally moving clip, and explore the possibilities of what we could be overlooking as Christians in our day to day lives. ---------------------- 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 r...
What does real hope look like, and how can people see it in you? In this conversation with renowned philosopher and theologian Dr. William Lane Craig, Ben explores how Christian hope stands out in a world marked by anxiety, doubt, and disbelief. From the hiddenness of God to the evolving objections to faith, Dr. Craig unpacks the deep logic, and lived beauty, of following Jesus with both reason and joy. Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes --------------------- Do you ever struggle...
The regulars come together LIVE IN-PERSON for a special episode as they recall the past ten years of podcasting, 600+ episodes, Chad's new connection to the mission of Steiger, and as the title suggests - why you should never give up on someone. ---------------------- 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-...
Why are so few Christians reaching people outside the church online? Isaac David of Daily Disciple dives into what real digital evangelism could look like—and whether the algorithm is helping, or hurting. 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 Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for an...
What does the dissatisfaction of the world's biggest YouTuber tell us about the nature of fame? Is there anything at the top of the mountain? Ben goes solo to speak into MrBeast's interview on Diary Of a CEO earlier this year. ---------------------- 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 ...
How do we learn to ask good questions? How do we meet people where they are really at? Jon McCray weighs in on these questions, and shares some of the beginnings of his YouTube channel, Whaddoyoumeme? Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes --------------------- 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...
Ben is joined by Robert Anthony Cruz of the exhibition baseball team, The Savannah Bananas. Coach RAC shares his story of coming to faith, his time in the MiLB, and how he was catapulted to stardom through his popular coaching videos. Follow Coach RAC on IG HERE Visit his website HERE ---------------------- 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 ...
Should we be accepting awards that come from glory and acclaim that's meant for Jesus? How do we navigate the Christian music industry as it is today? Christian pop singer Forrest Frank decided against attending the 56th annual Dove Awards ceremony, sparking controversy and an equally controversial response from southern Hip-Hop star Jelly Roll. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-rea...
Is unity in the church truly possible in this day and age? Did Jennie Allen momentarily achieve it through the online, record-breaking, Gather 25 event earlier this year? Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes --------------------- 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...
How do we learn to ask better questions? Can better questions improve our lives, relationships, and efficacy as Christians? In this episode, Ben talks to speaker, author, and teacher J.R. Briggs. Dr. Briggs is the founder of Kairos Partnerships, an organization that walks alongside leaders through leadership coaching and spiritual direction. Check out his new book, The Art of Asking Better Questions: Pursuing Stronger Relationships, Healthier Leadership, and Deeper Faith HERE Check o...
A recent study dives into the dire situations that nearly half of pastors seem to find themselves in. How did we get here? Is it possible that we are requiring far too much from those leading our churches from the pulpit? ---------------------- 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 s...
Why is it that no matter what we do, we never seem to get rid of our religiosity as a society? Is it possible the New Atheism movement actually helped Christianity, rather than harm it? Ben and Luke are joined by apologist Justin Brierley - host of the Unbelievable? podcast. Listen to the full episode here Spotify iTunes --------------------- Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS. ---------------------- Do you ever struggle to share your faith with th...
Ben is joined by author, speaker, and hip-hop artist Jackie Hill Perry in discussing the incredible advantages, as well as the dangers, of doing ministry on a large scale. How do we keep from despising big platforms? Do we insist that God can only use small things? How do we keep our hearts in the right place on this topic? Follow Jackie Hill Perry on IG HERE. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Cr...
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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
woo Chads the best.
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! 💖
#voteforsandro !
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!