David’s random story is the best

Thank you for being faithful with this podcast over the years, for being authentic and talking about topics that matter so much but always emphasizing the most important thing in the world for all of us, knowing and loving Jesus. Also, I love you Chad.

“Provoked and Inspired” doesn’t even begin to cover how much I’m feeling listening to these guys talk. The discussions of faith and art are moving me and changing me. I started from episode 1 and I just let it play all day. Thank you!

I first started listening to the podcast 5 years ago when a fellow-Christian co-worker (in a secular workplace) recommended it to me. My co-worker didn’t realize this, but it was during a very difficult time in my marriage. Every morning I would commute to work and put on one of the podcast episodes. I really appreciated the consistent gospel-centered nature of the conversations, the variation of relevant topics discussed, and the depth to which they were discussed. Oh and the many moments of laughter and silliness helped too! During this time in my life, I had to cling to the truth in God’s word and the promises He has for us because everything else was far too out of my control. My husband was deeply struggling with his faith. Everyday on these drives as I listened and prayed and worshiped, I begged God to stir up my husband’s affections for Him again. The podcast gave me a comfort, a confidence in the truth that I already knew, but in a new way. And you know what? In some very miraculous ways, God called my husband out of this season of running from and doubting his faith and from seeking the things of this world. He turned him around and called him again into close relationship. We began working on repairing our marriage and he grew spiritually in ways I could have never imagined. Almost 2 years ago now, God called us to sell our home, for my husband to quit his job and for us to move with our 1 yr old into full time ministry work leading a Christian summer camp and retreat center in Upstate NY. We had unexplainable peace but knew that God had called us to present a clear gospel message to the youth he is bringing there and that He would figure out the rest! Fun fact - it’s also where we met over 10 yrs ago now. We are now a family of 4 and are so blessed by this life of ministry we get to walk in with our children too. All of this to say, God used these gospel truths presented in the Provoke & Inspire podcast to transform my mind. This podcast helped me (and still does!) view issues in the world and our culture through the lens of the gospel. And taught my heart and mind to remember that our ultimate purpose in life is to glorify God. These are the very same truths that my husband and I are now teaching hundreds of youth each year together. Thank you for your important work in producing these podcast episodes week after week and for the mission of Steiger to raise up missionaries to reach the lost!