Provoke & Inspire Podcast

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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. 624: Have We Let Christmas Lose It's Meaning?

    20H AGO

    624: Have We Let Christmas Lose It's Meaning?

    Are traditions inherently wrong, in that they lead us to stagnation and a going through the motions - or are they a powerful, grounding force for good?  Merry Christmas from all of us at Provoke & Inspire! Christ the savior is born. ---------------------- 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 a text

    39 min
  2. P&I Moments: Can You Love Someone You’re Certain Is Wrong? | AJ Swoboda

    4D AGO

    P&I Moments: Can You Love Someone You’re Certain Is Wrong? | AJ Swoboda

    AJ Swoboda unpacks the heart of his book Rooting for Rivals, challenging Christians to hold deep convictions without losing love for the people they disagree with most. Drawing from Scripture, the story of Daniel in exile, and A.W. Tozer’s idea of “gentle dogmatism,” 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 us a text

    37 min
  3. 623: Lukas Ruegger (Deflate) on Surviving the Awkward Truth of YouTube

    5D AGO

    623: Lukas Ruegger (Deflate) on Surviving the Awkward Truth of YouTube

    Lukas Ruegger is an apologist, expert in cross-cultural ministry to Muslims, and founder of the YouTube channel, Deflate.  Last but not least, he is a longtime Steiger missionary, and Ben sits down with him to discuss the start of his channel, time spent with Alex O' Connor, how we can reach people in the demographic of the Middle East for the gospel, and how YouTube and social media fit into the bigger picture. ---------------------- 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 a text

    54 min
  4. 622: The Masculinity Crisis No One Wants To Face

    DEC 16

    622: The Masculinity Crisis No One Wants To Face

    Is the crisis of masculinity not just a cultural issue, but a discipleship issue? In this conversation the guys reflect on why young men are struggling, and why recovering a Jesus-centered vision of identity matters more than swinging the cultural pendulum of what it means to be a man. ---------------------- 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 a text

    41 min
  5. P&I Moment: Has the Seeker-Sensitive Church Made Us Biblically Illiterate? | Landon MacDonald

    DEC 12

    P&I Moment: Has the Seeker-Sensitive Church Made Us Biblically Illiterate? | Landon MacDonald

    What if Christians approached Scripture with the same passion fans bring to their favorite series? Ben and pastor Landon MacDonald explore why biblical engagement is collapsing, how the seeker-sensitive era shaped our assumptions, and what it looks like to rediscover a living, Spirit-led relationship with the Bible 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 us a text

    9 min
  6. 621: Josh Nadeau (Sword and Pencil) on the Lie That Is Ruining Your Faith

    DEC 11

    621: Josh Nadeau (Sword and Pencil) on the Lie That Is Ruining Your Faith

    Is the often mundane, everyday life of many Christians secretly hiding incredible joy, insightful, and splendor? If so, how can we learn to see it? Josh Nadeau, the artist behind Sword and Pencil - a voice followed by more than 100,000 people on Instagram - joins us for a powerful conversation about his new book Room for Good Things to Run Wild.  Check out Josh's book 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 us a text

    59 min
  7. 620: David Shares a Serious Health Scare, and What He’s Learning As He Goes Through It

    DEC 9

    620: David Shares a Serious Health Scare, and What He’s Learning As He Goes Through It

    As the title suggests, David shares a health update, and the regulars discuss what it means to walk through difficult circumstances, remaining hopeful in prayer. ---------------------- 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 a text

    45 min
  8. P&I Moments: Is Anxiety a Brain Problem, Or a Spiritual One? | Dr. Caroline Leaf

    DEC 5

    P&I Moments: Is Anxiety a Brain Problem, Or a Spiritual One? | Dr. Caroline Leaf

    Ben is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf as she shares insights on how to overcome stress, worry, and more in her newest book, "Help In A Hurry". 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 us a text

    10 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    698
  • Rating
    Clean
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