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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.
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Episode 106: David’s Run-In with the Cops, Useless Debates, and How to Make Media That Doesn’t Suck!
Ben and David record this latest podcast cheek-to-cheek in a small room in Budapest. They respond to listener questions and cover a wide variety of compelling…
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Episode 105: Being Alone Is Lame. Stick Together!
This is part one of a four-part series the guys recorded in person back in April 2018. The series is based on Hebrews 10:23-25 and focuses on how as followers…
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New Series Preview: Hold Fast! Fight Hard! Stick Together!
Ben previews the brand new four-part series "Hold Fast. Fight Hard. Stick Together!" that starts tomorrow (Wednesday, July 18th) The series is inspired by…
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Episode 104: David Is Hit with the Ladies, Non-Toxic Patriotism, and Discipleship That Doesn't Suck!
In this "instant reaction" edition of the Provoke & Inspire podcast, all four regulars cover a variety of topics. They discuss David's new found popularity…
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Episode 103: Scott McNamara: From Boy Band Fame to Preaching the Gospel to Gangsters in a Bar!
From boyband success and near-stardom, through cocaine and alcohol addictions, to near-death experiences and Bible smuggling in the east, Scott McNamara, now a…
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Episode 102: Starting Riots and Getting Beat up in Airports!
In this rare in-person podcast the guy's talk about David's favorite topic: riots! They discuss what it means to cause a Godly riot and what the absence of…
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Episode 101: Avoiding the Christian Bubble and Making Sense of the Mental Health Crisis.
The 101st Provoke & Inspire Podcast features a few critical conversations. The guys discuss how so many Christian artists get stuck only playing for Christians…
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Bonus Episode: Centennial Celebratory Episode!
We did it!! We made it to 100 episodes! We are humbled and grateful for all of you have supported this podcast. Celebrate with us by listening to some of our…
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Episode 100: Chris Pratt’s Speech, Breaking the Law to Preach, and the Zero-Tolerance Policy.
This episode features all four regulars breaking down several important topics. They talk about actor Chris Pratt’s courageous speech at the MTV awards and…
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Episode 99: Do you play it too safe? Take more RISKS!
In this rare in-person podcast David, Chad, and Ben talk about the importance of risk-taking as followers of Jesus. They share personal stories of God showing…
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Episode 98: When the church doesn’t get you, keeping 1st things 1st, and David gets called a lady.
Miraculously, this episode features all four regulars! Despite being scattered around the globe they come together to discuss the critical subject of identity…
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Episode 97: Road Report! Why does God let us fail?
In another "road report" podcast David and Ben once again check in from the No Longer Music tour of Albania. They talk about the first show they had to cancel…
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Episode 96: Road Report! Sharing the Gospel on Albanian national TV!
In this unique “road report” podcast the guys talk about what God is doing on the No Longer Music tour of Albania. Ben talks about his interview on the largest…
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Episode 95: Is a Christian "Calling" Even a Thing?
In this episode David, Ben, and Luke discuss the idea of a “calling.” What does it mean to be called by God? Are there dangers in misunderstanding this loaded…
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Episode 94: The Loneliness Epidemic That’s Killing Us Faster Than Cigarettes.
In this episode, the guys discuss having the right motivation in reaching people, the loneliness epidemic in our world, and the origin of David's new found…
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Episode 93: Is healing possible? Talking about Sexual brokenness with Sy Rogers
In this episode, the guys interview Sy Rogers, international speaker and expert on sexual brokenness and healing. They look at the causes of sexual issues, how…
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Episode 92: Talking to John Couch, a friend of Steve Jobs and one of the first employees of Apple.
In this episode, the guys talk to John Couch, the 54th employee of Apple personally recruited by Steve Jobs. He discusses the emptiness of significant success…
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Episode 91: Talking Japan & Handling the Haters with Brian Head Welch!
In this episode, we catch up with Brian Head Welch from the band Korn to discuss what he’s been doing in Japan, his thoughts on the suicides that have shocked…
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Episode 90: What Happens When Following Jesus is No Longer Cool?
In this episode, the guys talk about the decline of Christianity in the West. They wrestle with the question why are people leaving the church? What does it…
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Episode 89: Speaking the truth in love. Reflections on our latest podcasts.
In this episode, the guys react to the reactions to their podcast on Spencer Chamberlain from Underoath. They talk through their decision to speak on this…
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Episode 88: Snoop Dogg Answers the Haters and We Discuss Irreverent Easter Memes
In this episode, Chad, David, and Ben discuss Snoop Dogg's recent response to those who have been critical of his decision to record and release the Gospel…
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Episode 87: Did Christianity Ruin Underoath's Spencer Chamberlain?
In a recent interview, Spencer Chamberlin of Underoath claims that Christianity ruined his life. Chad shares his unique insight from having discovered and…
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Episode 86: Does Bashing Other Believers Accomplish Anything? Tell People About Jesus but Then What?
While Chad is on a speaking tour with Nigel the Silent Clown, the rest of the guys look at the importance of follow up when preaching the Gospel and give some…
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Episode 85: Is It Time to Ditch the Term “Evangelical”?
The guys discuss the label “evangelical” and what has led to its terrible reputation in secular culture. They unpack some of the things we tend to add to Jesus…
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Episode 84: The Dreaded Altar Call and Stories of Billy Graham from His Right Hand Man
The guys discuss the dreaded altar call and ask whether it matters if people are given a chance to respond to the Gospel publicly? The 2nd half of the podcast…
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Episode 83: Is Busyness a Disease in Our Culture? Does the Gospel Need to Be in Christian Lyrics?
Is busyness a disease in our culture? Do Christian artists need to talk about Jesus in their lyrics? While Chad is apparently, trekking through the hills of…
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Episode 82: Christian Rants on Guns, Fergie’s National Anthem and Billy Graham’s Legacy
Does having no talent hurt your witness as a Christian artist? Should Christians be going on Facebook rants about gun control? Is the world going to end? These…
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Episode 81: Can Moral Failure Disqualify Us From Ministry? Is it Possible to Lose God’s Anointing?
Can sin disqualify us from ministry? How do we deal with people in leadership when they have a big moral failure? With all four regulars back, they dive into…
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Episode 80: Should Sports Be Able to Make a Grown Man Weep?
What is it about men in tights throwing a ball that can cause people to weep, climb poles, or burn down a city? Is devotion to sports an unchallenged idol in…
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Episode 79: Should Snoop Dogg Be Headlining at a Private Christian School?
The Instant reaction podcast is back!! After being away on tour for a couple of weeks, most of the regulars (except Luke) are back and rowdy as usual. Wasting…
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Episode 78: Don’t Tell Me What To Do!
Does the idea of submitting to leadership scare you? Do we really need leaders over our lives? This fear of submission is very common, especially in today’s…
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Episode 77: I Don’t Dig Wells!
When you think of the title missionary, do you think of khaki shorts and digging wells? Or construction projects, boring presentations during church services…
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Episode 76: I Don’t Do Paperwork!
In continuing with our series, the guys look at another obstacle that Millennials can face when wanting to go into missions, “The Myth of Instant…
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Episode 75: You Can Rent Me, But I'm Not For Sale.
In this series, you’ll get to travel to the past, when the regulars were all together at the Steiger International Center back in October 2017. They discuss…
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Episode 74: Brian "Head" Welch, Preaching the Gospel at Korn Shows, and Emergency Bathroom Stops
Brian "Head" Welch joins the guys on the podcast once again. They discuss all that God has been doing through Brian after the Korn shows, how Steiger has been…
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Episode 73: David’s Workout Routine, an Audience of One and Is Social Media Ruining Us?
Is social media ripping apart society? According to former Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya, it is. The guys look deeper at the subject of social media and…
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Episode 72: Suicide, Logic the Rapper and Using Art to Bring Real Hope
Luke, David, and Ben discuss an interview with the hip-hop artist, Logic, who expresses his surprise that his suicide presentation song “1-800-273-8255” has…
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Episode 71: Chucking Puppies, the End of U2, and Why Do We Tolerate Immoral Public Figures?
All the regulars are finally back together again! With Luke bringing his diplomatic sensitive side to the conversation and Chad talking for days, what else do…
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Episode 70: Christian Boozing, AC DC, and the Death Grip.
While Luke is hanging out in Russia, Ben, David and Chad try something new... they bring in the buzzer! For each topic discussed, they have 8 minutes to answer…
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Episode 69: Does the World Need Another Billy Graham?
The regulars are finally all back together! With Billy Graham recently turning 99 years old, they celebrate and discuss the amazing ways God has used him in…
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Episode 67: Do Aliens Exist? Is Yoga Evil? Discussing New Age with Steven Bancarz
Is Yoga evil? Do aliens exist? Steven Bancarz, once one of the biggest New Age bloggers in the world, discusses New Age beliefs, his story and how he…
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Episode 68: White Privilege, is David a Hobo, and Carl Lentz… Again.
Do we all start with the same advantages in life? A recent video has been circling around on social media causing many arguments around the topic of privilege…
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Episode 66: Hillsong’s Carl Lentz Gets Grilled and a Terrible Discussion About Netflix
Chad’s busy recording his audio book so what do we do? We record a podcast without him. In this episode, Ben, David and Luke look at a recent interview The…
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Episode 65: Harvey Weinstein, Digital Church and Chucking Cans at Possums
With the sexual abuse allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein, the regulars tackle this sensitive subject, and discuss whether or not the messaging in our…
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Episode 64: Why Holiness is a Conversation Worth Having
After an intense discussion with Craig Gross over how you can reach the scene without being influenced by it, the regulars sat down to explain more of their…
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Episode 63: Porn Shows and Fifty Shades Darker with Craig Gross
Craig Gross is our guest on the podcast, discussing how XXX Church had its start and what God has been doing through his ministry. The conversation heats up…
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Episode 62: Robot Love, Ethical Polyamory, and Cheeto Dust.
Robot Love? Yes, it's a thing, just like "Christian Polyamory". Join the guys as they discuss the need we all have for acceptance, love and community and how…
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Episode 61: Shane Claiborne on Melting Guns and Living a Radical Gospel Life.
Join the Provoke & Inspire regulars for a weird, wild, fantastic interview with Christian activist & best-selling author, Shane Claiborne. We cover topics as…
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Episode 60: The Las Vegas Shooting, Hugh Hefner’s Legacy, and the End of Multi-Site Churches.
With the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, the guys share their thoughts on guns and gun violence in the U.S.A. They also discuss the impact that PlayBoy founder…
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Episode 59: Speed Metal Drumming & Getting Our Minds Blown by Greg Boyd
The guys sat down with Greg Boyd and discussed, speed metal drumming, the growing irrelevance of the church, and how not to burn out. Send us Fan Mail
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Episode 58: Trump Twitter Wars, the Nashville Statement, and Did Rob Bell Lead Aaron Rodgers Astray?
This time on the P&I podcast, the regulars discuss Trump's recent "twitter wars" with professional athletes, the Nashville Statement, how Rob Bell has…
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Episode 57: Hurricane Irma, Chris Pratt joins Hillsong, and the tragic passing of Nabeel Qureshi
In this “Instant Reaction Podcast,” our regulars, minus Luke who is traveling, discuss some current events, including Hillsong’s growing list of celebrity…
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Episode 56: Illegal Street Preaching in Turkey. Road Report #3
In this third and final Provoke and Inspire Road Report, the guys talk about the final phase of the No Longer Music tour in Turkey. Do you need permission to…
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Episode 55: Thousands Hear About Jesus in Ukraine. Road Report #2
In this second road report, Ben and David bring on Mike Ritter, keyboardist of No Longer Music, to share what he has seen God do on their current tour. You…
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Episode 54: Bonus Road Report #1
David and Ben talk about what God has done though the first few shows of the No Longer Music tour and David shares a bonus Random Story. Send us Fan Mail
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Episode 53: More Rules for the Road, Your Questions Answered.
In this final episode of the road rules series, the regulars answer your questions and as usual David brings you a random story. Send us Fan Mail
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Episode 52: Road Rules! Are Your Toes Too Long?
Everyone in a band hates each other… at least, that’s the stereotype we often hear. How can we deal with conflict in a band or even just in a group setting?…
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Episode 51: Road Rules! Anarchy is for Losers.
Is leadership really necessary? Won’t a leader hold you back? In this 4th episode of Road Rules, the regulars discuss the importance of good leadership and…
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Episode 50: “I Had Tasted and Seen That it Was Not Good” Interview with Matty Mullins
Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) joins the podcast and shares about overcoming anxiety and being bold for Jesus. Send us Fan Mail
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Episode 49: Road Rules! Don't Do Crack!
At what point does striving to live a holy life just become legalistic, or a set of rules we try to follow? The podcast regulars tackle the topic of holiness…