Provoke & Inspire Podcast
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.
Episodes
611 episodes
P&I Moments: Dallas Jenkins - What If God Wants Me to Fail?
Dallas Jenkins, director of the worldwide phenomenon TV-series "The Chosen" shares the story of his success, which was ultimately rooted in his biggest failure.Listen to the full episode here:
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Episode 568: Nate Sala (Wise Disciple) - How Should Followers of Jesus Navigate Hot Topics (Gender, Politics, Race, Etc) Online and In Person?
Are we about to see a repeat of the Jesus Movement of the 1970s? How did a school teacher become a full-time YouTuber?Ben talks to Nate Sala from Wise Disciple about the current cultural zeitgeist and how we can act accordingly as Chris...
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P&I Moments: Are Easter Outreaches a Thing of the Past?
In 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Paul speaks of the fact that if Jesus was not raised from the dead, the thing we devote so much of our lives to is ultimately pointless.Do we live as if the resurrection really happened, and are our c...
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Episode 567: Jennie Allen (GATHER25) - Is Jesus Coming Back Sooner Than We Think?
Is there power in unity, and is it possible to be united as a global church?When it comes to sharing the gospel, how can we operate from an understanding of where people are coming from in today's culture?Bestselling author Jennie A...
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P&I Moments: THIS is The #1 Accusation Against God. Feat. Lee Strobel
Apologist and author Lee Strobel shares his view on why God often seems to be so hidden - something that atheists often cite as a leading factor of disbelief in his existence. Listen to the full episode here:
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Episode 566: Would Jesus Start a Riot?
Are we in danger of making provocation the goal, and not the gospel? Is it necessary for people today, in order to get them to think twice about God?The guys react to a recent ministry event in Glasgow, Scotland that sparked a viral bac...
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P&I Moments: Does God Pursue Those That Deconstruct? - Feat. Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey shares how he came to faith in Jesus after a childhood of severe spiritual abuse, and seasons of spiritual deconstruction.Listen to the full episode here:
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Episode 565: Is Our Obsession With Relevance Killing the Real Jesus? Why Gen Z's Not Dating, and Why We All Feel Ugly.
Are we heading into a population collapse of apocalyptic proportions? What is it that's leading younger people into cosmetic surgeries? Did a country singer cross the line with his new song comparing Jesus to a drinking establishment?Lu...
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P&I Moments: Do Protestants Ruin Art? Feat. Josh Porter (Showbread)
Why is it that the artistic images of the bible seem to contradict the rules of the protestant church? What does this say about how we interpret the scripture, and how we can better change our culture to move closer to a biblical vision for art...
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Episode 564: David Platt (Radical) - 3 Billion People Still Haven’t Heard the Gospel — What Will We Do About It?
Are there really three billion people who have not yet heard the gospel? What barriers stand in the way, and how can we, as the Church, respond? What role do we play in changing that reality? Ben and Aaron Pierce sit down with ...
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P&I Moment: How Hearing Loss Changed Jon McCray’s Life! (Whaddoyoumeme?)
Jon McCray shares his story of getting started in YouTube apologetics, but not before enduring a season of hearing loss which put his faith to the test.Listen to the full episode here:
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Episode 563: The LGBT Community ARE Open to Jesus! Featuring Rodereck Blassingame
How do we properly address one of the most contentious topics the church faces today? How can we love and engage the LGBT scene with the love of Jesus? Instagram influencer Rodereck Blassingame sits down with Ben and Aaron P...
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Episode 562: How Would Jesus React to Trump vs. Zelenskyy?
The world is in chaos—wars, political turmoil, and the relentless pull of ideologies demanding our allegiance. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be aware but not consumed, to engage without compromising, and to prioritize His kingdom over ...
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Episode 561: The Friendship Crisis, AI Romance, & Our Dying Need for Connection
As AI-driven relationships become more common, what does this mean for faith, love, and human connection? Can a chatbot ever replace real intimacy, or is this trend only deepening the loneliness crisis?In this episode, the regulars dive...
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Episode 560: Marriage Expert: Why Relationships Fail, Why So Many People Are Single, & How to Build Love That Lasts W/ Gary Thomas (Sacred Marriage)
Why do many relationships seem doomed to fail despite initial love and commitment? Why are more and more people waiting to get married? Gary Thomas unpacks the hidden dynamics behind why relationships sometimes fail and explores th...
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Episode 559: From the Mosh Pit to the Pulpit W/ Mattie Montgomery!
Ben is joined by author, speaker, pastor, and former frontman of the Christian metalcore band "For Today", Mattie Montgomery!How do we live for what really matters - being faithful in the roles God has called us into, be that a pastor, ...
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How Do I Reach Those Who Won’t Walk Into a Church?
Do you ever struggle with how to share the love of Jesus with your friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers? Does it feel like an impossible task in today’s culture?You're not alone - but there’s hope!Ben has completely revise...
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Episode 558: Does Belief in Heaven Make Justice on Earth Irrelevant?
What does the Bible really say about heaven? How has the hope and promise of eternity ignited faith, sparked movements, and reshaped history? Atheists often accuse Christians of wasting their lives in anticipation of the afterlife...
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Episode 557: The Real Reasons Gen Z Rejects Jesus W/ Elijah Lamb
Los Angeles influencer and speaker Elijah Lamb joins Ben on the podcast to discuss Gen Z's greatest obstacles to accepting the gospel, as well as the greatest opportunities that exist for it. Elijah shares his story of encountering God ...
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Episode 556: Will Heaven Get Boring?
Instagrammer Kareem Rahma of "SubwayTakes" recently posted a reel of him talking with a guy who expresses that going to heaven would suck.Is there some truth in this misconception? Is heaven really going to be an eternal church service?...
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Episode 555: What If Free Speech Isn’t as Simple as We Believe?
Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Facebook/Meta, recently went on the popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, to discuss his company's policy changes concerning freedom of speech and expression on their social media platforms.Amid Z...
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Episode 554: What Do I Do When Those Closest to Me Walk Away From God?
Proverbs 22:6 instructs us to, "Train up a child in the way he should go..."and goes on to say that, "even when he is old he will not depart from it."What about when those closest to us walk away from God? Was it our responsibility ...
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Episode 553: Wes Huff, Billy Carson, and Why Defending the Truth Matters.
Back in October, Theologian Wes Huff and ancient civilizations researcher Billy Carson recently had a debate on the Mark Minard podcast.Billy argues that biblical texts are inaccurate and that even the crucifixion did not happen, while ...
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