Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Steiger Podcast Network

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. 

  1. 638: The Lasting Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Murder W/ Dr. Frank Turek

    4D AGO

    638: The Lasting Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Murder W/ Dr. Frank Turek

    Ben is joined by renowned apologist Dr. Frank Turek, as he reflects on the tragic murder of his close friend Charlie Kirk and what the tragedy reveals about evil, eternity, and the urgency of the gospel.  They explore faith, politics, apologetics, and why the message of Jesus must never be watered down. ---------------------- 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 searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    41 min
  2. 637: The End of Loneliness Starts With You

    6D AGO

    637: The End of Loneliness Starts With You

    What if one of the most powerful ways to reach people isn’t better arguments… but better attention? After reacting to a socially disruptive street comedian who shocks strangers with genuine, thoughtful compliments, the regulars dive into a deeper conversation about loneliness, isolation, and the lost art of truly seeing people ---------------------- 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 searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    41 min
  3. 636: What Does the Bible Really Say About Women in Leadership? W/ Preston Sprinkle

    FEB 26

    636: What Does the Bible Really Say About Women in Leadership? W/ Preston Sprinkle

    Ben welcomes author and speaker Preston Sprinkle back to the show for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about one of the most debated issues in the church today: women in leadership. Preston, known for tackling controversial topics with humility and depth, shares the three-and-a-half-year theological journey behind his new book, From Genesis to Junia. Rather than starting with a fixed conclusion, he wrestled honestly with Scripture, historical context, and the strongest arguments on both sides of the complementarian vs. egalitarian debate. Pre-order Genesis to Junia 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 in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    46 min
  4. 635: Are Arguments for God's Existence a Waste of Time?

    FEB 24

    635: Are Arguments for God's Existence a Waste of Time?

    Is apologetics enough to make disciples? Are we aiming at the wrong target by focusing on them? The regulars wrestle with the role of reason, debate, and intellectual defense in a post-Christian world.  Reflecting on figures like Francis Schaeffer, C.S. Lewis, and modern apologists, they explore both the value and the limits of rational arguments for faith. ---------------------- 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 searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    39 min
  5. 634: Is the Modern Family Making Us Lonely? (And Is It Even Biblical?)

    FEB 17

    634: Is the Modern Family Making Us Lonely? (And Is It Even Biblical?)

    What if the loneliness we feel isn’t because we’re weak, but because we’re trying to live in a system that was never meant to work? Ben reflects on a clip of comedian Trevor Noah about family, and the modern myth of independence, asking whether we’ve traded God’s design for community in exchange for a version of it that’s quietly exhausting us. ---------------------- 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 searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    17 min
  6. 633: Jesus Promised Rest, So Why Are You Still Exhausted? | Tim Ross

    FEB 12

    633: Jesus Promised Rest, So Why Are You Still Exhausted? | Tim Ross

    Why did Jesus call peace a gift, and why do so few Christians actually feel it? What’s the difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker?  Ben talks with Tim Ross of The Basement podcast, and they ask: What kind of peace did Jesus promise? Why are so many believers anxious, angry, or exhausted? Preorder Tim's new book, The Missing Peace: How to be Held Together When You're Falling Apart 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 in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    53 min
  7. 632: How to Avoid Rock Bottom, and Recover If You Hit It

    FEB 10

    632: How to Avoid Rock Bottom, and Recover If You Hit It

    From ministry success and identity confusion to burnout, failure, and suicidal ideation, this episode traces the slow erosion of intimacy with Jesus and the cost of trying to rebuild life on self-made identity.  Ben and Chad explore repentance, vulnerability, accountability, and the kind of hope that isn’t tethered to outcomes or success - all through the lens of Chad's personal story.  ---------------------- 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 searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    36 min
  8. P&I Moments: Why Does Victory Feel Hollow? | Coach RAC

    FEB 6

    P&I Moments: Why Does Victory Feel Hollow? | Coach RAC

    Why do people who look like they have it together still feel empty? What are we hiding that’s actually hurting us? And why does joy seem to show up only after confession, honesty, and real community? RobertAnthony Cruz (Coach RAC) of the Savannah Bananas reflects on what happens when things kept in the dark are finally brought into the light, and why healing follows every time. 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 breakthrough you’ve been searching for. Don’t wait—get your copy today! Click HERE to check it out on Amazon. For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com ------------------------ Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram. Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad! Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben Pierce David Pierce Chad Johnson Luke Greenwood Send a text

    8 min
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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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  • Creator
    Steiger Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    719
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Steiger Podcast Network
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