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
643 episodes
P&I Moments: Why Are We Addicted to Outrage? | Nate Sala
How can we provide people with solutions in their search for meaning? Why are we so drawn toward disapproval and indignation? How can we stand out from others as followers of Jesus? Ben talks with Nate Sala of the YouTube channel, "Wise D...
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589: Am I Making My Life Count?
Ben reflects on the sobering truth of James 4:14. Our lives are like a mist, here one moment and gone the next. Drawing from personal stories, scripture, and the haunting wisdom of the 1989 film Dead Poets Society, he shares a practica...
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P&I Moments: Pete Greig (24-7 Prayer) | The Key Behind Every Revival
From a surge in global prayer to a rising hunger for truth among Gen Z, this conversation unpacks the signs of revival. The regulars are joined by Pete Greig from the 24-7 prayer movement, who explores why prayer isn’t passive, how culture has ...
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588: Should You Trust a Church That Markets Itself? | Brady Sticker
Brady Sticker from ChurchCandy joins to tackle the controversial topic of digital marketing in the church. Does it lead to true discipleship or just transfer growth? They explore the power and pitfalls of tools like Facebook ads, discuss how to...
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P&I Moment: Brian "Head" Welch, Ryan Ries | Is Your Faith Just a Performance?
Ben talks with speaker Ryan Ries, as well as guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch of the band Korn about staying consistently faithful to Jesus, and soft-hearted in a crazy world. Listen to the full episode
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587: Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.) | Why Real Faithfulness Doesn’t Look Like You Think
Grammy-nominated POD frontman Sonny Sandoval joins the podcast to talk faith, fatherhood, and the tension of following Jesus in a chaotic world. From raising kids on the road to resisting the pull of fame, Sonny shares raw insights on living au...
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586: Is the Church’s View of Gender Pushing People Away?
Have we confused biblical truth with cultural stereotypes? In this episode, we’ll explore whether the Church’s approach to gender roles is more alienating than affirming, especially to those already feeling on the margins. Are we holding to Scr...
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P&I Moment: Dr. Curt Thompson | Has Church Growth Become an Idol?
Psychiatrist, author and speaker Dr. Curt Thompson explores why true discipleship isn’t scalable—and why that’s the point. Drawing from neuroscience, church history, and the life of Jesus, he challenges the obsession with mass growt...
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585: Why Most Churches Fail at Discipleship (And How to Fix It) | Jonathan Moynihan
Ben talks with Jonathan Moynihan, lead pastor of Mosaic Christian Church in Elkridge, Maryland, and host of The White Flag podcast.They unpack why the modern church is struggling to form real, mature followers of Jesus. We explore the de...
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584: Patriotism Isn't Cool Anymore, But Should It Be?
In light of the USA's Independence Day, Ben goes solo to ask whether or not (for those who live in the United States) our different freedoms and forms of wealth as Americans are something we take advantage of, or take for granted. -...
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583: What’s Really Causing the Millennial Midlife Crisis?
Many millennials are facing the same “midlife crisis” that their parents did, yet without the money to buy that Porsche or the spouse to leave for someone younger. Although these typical material exchanges may not be occurring, the ...
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P&I Moment: Marijuana Expert Dr. Todd Miles | Does Marijuana Have a Legitimate Use Case? Is God Okay with You Getting High to Cope?
Many people, even in the Church, are increasingly acceptant of things like THC or CBD, while at the same time many still demonize marijuana as a dangerous substance that can open spiritual doors.Is there truth to either side? Dr. Todd M...
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582: Does Jesus Fit Into Your Politics? | nobigdyl.
Ben speaks with Dove Award-winning rapper and songwriter Dylan Phillips, AKA nobigdyl. for an honest conversation about faith, creativity, politics, and staying centered on Jesus in a divided world; from the story behind his song "imago interlu...
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581: End Times? Israel, Iran, and Following Jesus in Global Turmoil
Are we on the brink of WWIII? Is it already underway? Beyond what countless news sources are fixated on, and reporting, what do followers of Jesus do with this information, and this situation? Is this the end?---------------------...
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P&I Moment: Preston Perry | Is Evangelism a Unique or a Universal Command?
Ben talks with evangelist, author and speaker Preston Perry about the finer details of calling, vocation, and how we are all commanded to go and share the gospel, making others such as ourselves. Listen to the full episode here:...
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580: Missions Expert Warns: Gospel Proclamation Is No Longer a Priority for Ministries and Churches—Here’s How to Change That | Ted Esler
Ben and Aaron talk with Ted Esler, president of Missio Nexus, to discuss a surprising trend among missions organizations: the growing reluctance to prioritize bold, proclamation-based evangelism. We explore why some ministries are moving away f...
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579: Should Michael Tait's Moral Failure Surprise Us?
The regulars respond to the recent admissions from Michael Tait (former Newsboys/DC Talk frontman) and wrestle with deeper, systemic questions of what happens when influence outpaces character. Why do the faithful finishers rarely make headline...
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P&I Moments: David Platt | Can God Change My Heart?
Ben and Aaron talk with pastor, author and speaker David Platt about how we can inspire the church to wake up and reach the nations with the gospel, as we are commanded to do in Matthew 28.Listen to the full episode here:
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578: Dr. William Lane Craig | The Real Reason Atheism Failed and Gen-Z’s Meaning Crisis
Is there truth to "staying in your lane" regarding what God has called you to do? How do we navigate Gen-Z's view of spirituality? How do we know whether or not we will fall into sin again when we are in heaven?Author, apologist, and th...
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Episode 577: Is Comfort Killing Your Faith?
Why are we drawn to lives of comfort? Why does comfort end up hurting us? Is Chad about to take his biggest risk yet?---------------------Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE
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P&I Moments: God Does Impossible Math! | Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen)
Dallas Jenkins, director of the worldwide phenomenon TV-series "The Chosen" shares his mindset of bypassing traditional definitions of success or impact, and instead focusing on pleasing God, and God alone.Listen to the full episode her...
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576: The Real Reason We All Lack Purpose — and What to Do About It
Do we all just need to quit our jobs and sail the world? What is it about the world that makes us want to escape it?In this episode, the guys talk about Oliver Widger, who quit his job, bought a boat, and sailed to Hawaii. Millions follo...
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575: Does Godly Ambition Exist? | Ruslan KD
Ben talks with YouTube personality, cultural commentator, and author Ruslan KD about preaching the gospel using social media, the potential pitfalls of doing so, and his upcoming book, "Godly Ambition."Click
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P&I Moments: Will AI Replace God? Oxford Professor Drops Truth Bomb | John Lennox
Oxford mathematics professor John Lennox shares his alarming thoughts on our impending Orwellian future from his book "2084 And The AI Revolution". Listen to the full episode here:
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574: Going Viral Didn’t Change My Life — Jesus Did | Paul Allen (Voice of the Minnesota Vikings)
Ben and Aaron talk to the one and only Paul Allen of the Minnesota Vikings, someone who LeBron James once deemed a, "National Treasure". They talk faith, being faithful in the spotlight, and of course, a bit of football. -----------...
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