Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Steiger Podcast Network
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  • Religion & Spirituality
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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. 

  1. 662: If Aliens Are Real, Is Christianity Still True?

    5d ago

    662: If Aliens Are Real, Is Christianity Still True?

    Is the existence of aliens a threat to our faith? What do we make of this potentially real phenomenon as followers of Jesus?  Ben, David and Luke weigh in as the U.S. Department of War's publishes a second release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files.  ---------------------- 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 us Fan Mail Newest Midroll

    39 min
  2. 661: An Atheist Walked Into A Church. Here's What He Felt.

    Jun 2

    661: An Atheist Walked Into A Church. Here's What He Felt.

    Most young people never step foot inside of a church, but how do we engage those who do? Is the church supposed to be a place not only for worship and communion, but evangelism too? Social media fitness influencer Ben Polson joins the P&I podcast to share his journey from atheism, to ending up at a church service, and the profound moments he experienced there.  Follow Ben on IG @ben.polson ---------------------- 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 us Fan Mail Newest Midroll

    46 min
  3. 660: When Is It Time to Leave My Church? Discernment vs Consumerism

    May 28

    660: When Is It Time to Leave My Church? Discernment vs Consumerism

    When it comes to church, how do you know if it’s time to leave or time to finally commit? What’s the difference between healthy discernment and consumer Christianity? Have we turned church into another product built around our preferences?  Ben and Luke wrestle with one of the biggest tensions facing Christians today: how to find a healthy church without approaching faith like a consumer. They explore loneliness, commitment, spiritual formation, and the uncomfortable reality that many of us bring baggage into every church we attend. ---------------------- 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 us Fan Mail Newest Midroll

    48 min
  4. 659: Why Christians Stay Silent at the Office - Workplace Evangelism Expert Bradley McCoy

    May 26

    659: Why Christians Stay Silent at the Office - Workplace Evangelism Expert Bradley McCoy

    How do you actually live out your faith at work without becoming weird, silent, or compromised?  Bradley McCoy shares practical wisdom from over two decades at Target Corporate on bringing your authentic faith into the workplace with boldness, compassion, and integrity.  ---------------------- 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 us Fan Mail Newest Midroll

    50 min
  5. 658: Miss THIS and You’ll Miss Everything

    May 21

    658: Miss THIS and You’ll Miss Everything

    What does it actually mean to be successful in God’s eyes? In a world obsessed with identity, achievement, and self-definition, how do we stop chasing significance in the wrong places and discover who we really are in Christ? ---------------------- 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 us Fan Mail

    14 min
  6. 657: What Greg Koukl Couldn't Say to Alex O'Connor on Diary of a CEO

    May 19

    657: What Greg Koukl Couldn't Say to Alex O'Connor on Diary of a CEO

    Can secular success satisfy the human soul? Why do even atheists struggle to escape questions of meaning and morality? And is our deepest need actually not happiness… but forgiveness? Ben talks to author, speaker, and Christian apologist Greg Koukl. Greg reflects on his viral appearance alongside Steven Bartlett, Alex O'Connor, and Dr K, unpacking the deeper spiritual tensions underneath today’s biggest conversations around truth, suffering, purpose, and 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 us Fan Mail Newest Midroll

    48 min
  7. 656: What Sustains My Faith Beyond the Mountaintop Moments?

    May 14

    656: What Sustains My Faith Beyond the Mountaintop Moments?

    Is there such a thing as ordinary life for a Christian? Is ordinary life the sign of a compromised faith? How do we find the abundant life promised us by Jesus? The regulars weigh in on living faithfully for Jesus through the highs and lows that the day to day brings. ---------------------- 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 us Fan Mail Newest Midroll

    43 min
  8. 655: If Jesus Is the Love of Your Life, Why Doesn't Anyone Know? | The Path to an Integrated Faith

    May 7

    655: If Jesus Is the Love of Your Life, Why Doesn't Anyone Know? | The Path to an Integrated Faith

    We often go years without sharing our faith with neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members - why is that? How can something so important never be talked about? Ben and David discuss this strange phenomenon that seems to permeate the lives of believers everywhere - our ability to omit the most important part of our life, and somehow never think twice about it. What does that say about 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 us Fan Mail Newest Midroll

    47 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
    743
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Steiger Podcast Network
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