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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.
Episodes
Provoke & Inspire Podcast592: The #1 Danger Facing the Church Today | Pastor Landon MacDonald
Ben talks to pastor and content creator Landon MacDonald. Landon is the pastor of Mission Community Church in Phoenix, AZ. They discuss an experiment Landon…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Jesus, or The Algorithm: Who’s Really Leading You? | Isaac David - Daily Disciple
When it comes to the emerging prominence of online ministry, how can we know if we are making a difference, when we may never see some of the people we are…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast591: The Key to Finding Peace When You’re Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed | Dr. Caroline Leaf
How do we parse out mind, body, and spirit when navigating issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and habits? Ben talks with the brilliant clinical…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast590: Public Baptisms and the Key to Keeping Your Faith Alive
What happens when things in the church get brought outside of their traditional settings? What happens when you offer baptism in a public park in Germany? The…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Why Are We Addicted to Outrage? | Nate Sala
How can we provide people with solutions in their search for meaning? Why are we so drawn toward disapproval and indignation? How can we stand out from others…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast589: Am I Making My Life Count?
Ben reflects on the sobering truth of James 4:14. Our lives are like a mist, here one moment and gone the next. Drawing from personal stories, scripture, and…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Pete Greig (24-7 Prayer) | The Key Behind Every Revival
From a surge in global prayer to a rising hunger for truth among Gen Z, this conversation unpacks the signs of revival. The regulars are joined by Pete Greig…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast588: Should You Trust a Church That Markets Itself? | Brady Sticker
Brady Sticker from ChurchCandy joins to tackle the controversial topic of digital marketing in the church. Does it lead to true discipleship or just transfer…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moment: Brian "Head" Welch, Ryan Ries | Is Your Faith Just a Performance?
Ben talks with speaker Ryan Ries, as well as guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch of the band Korn about staying consistently faithful to Jesus, and soft-hearted in a…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast587: Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.) | Why Real Faithfulness Doesn’t Look Like You Think
Grammy-nominated POD frontman Sonny Sandoval joins the podcast to talk faith, fatherhood, and the tension of following Jesus in a chaotic world. From raising…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast586: Is the Church’s View of Gender Pushing People Away?
Have we confused biblical truth with cultural stereotypes? In this episode, we’ll explore whether the Church’s approach to gender roles is more alienating than…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moment: Dr. Curt Thompson | Has Church Growth Become an Idol?
Psychiatrist, author and speaker Dr. Curt Thompson explores why true discipleship isn’t scalable—and why that’s the point. Drawing from neuroscience, church…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast585: Why Most Churches Fail at Discipleship (And How to Fix It) | Jonathan Moynihan
Ben talks with Jonathan Moynihan, lead pastor of Mosaic Christian Church in Elkridge, Maryland, and host of The White Flag podcast. They unpack why the modern…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast584: Patriotism Isn't Cool Anymore, But Should It Be?
In light of the USA's Independence Day, Ben goes solo to ask whether or not (for those who live in the United States) our different freedoms and forms of…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast583: What’s Really Causing the Millennial Midlife Crisis?
Many millennials are facing the same “midlife crisis” that their parents did, yet without the money to buy that Porsche or the spouse to leave for someone…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moment: Marijuana Expert Dr. Todd Miles | Does Marijuana Have a Legitimate Use Case? Is God Okay with You Getting High to Cope?
Many people, even in the Church, are increasingly acceptant of things like THC or CBD, while at the same time many still demonize marijuana as a dangerous…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast582: Does Jesus Fit Into Your Politics? | nobigdyl.
Ben speaks with Dove Award-winning rapper and songwriter Dylan Phillips, AKA nobigdyl. for an honest conversation about faith, creativity, politics, and…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast581: End Times? Israel, Iran, and Following Jesus in Global Turmoil
Are we on the brink of WWIII? Is it already underway? Beyond what countless news sources are fixated on, and reporting, what do followers of Jesus do with this…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moment: Preston Perry | Is Evangelism a Unique or a Universal Command?
Ben talks with evangelist, author and speaker Preston Perry about the finer details of calling, vocation, and how we are all commanded to go and share the…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast580: Missions Expert Warns: Gospel Proclamation Is No Longer a Priority for Ministries and Churches—Here’s How to Change That | Ted Esler
Ben and Aaron talk with Ted Esler, president of Missio Nexus, to discuss a surprising trend among missions organizations: the growing reluctance to prioritize…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast579: Should Michael Tait's Moral Failure Surprise Us?
The regulars respond to the recent admissions from Michael Tait (former Newsboys/DC Talk frontman) and wrestle with deeper, systemic questions of what happens…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: David Platt | Can God Change My Heart?
Ben and Aaron talk with pastor, author and speaker David Platt about how we can inspire the church to wake up and reach the nations with the gospel, as we are…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast578: Dr. William Lane Craig | The Real Reason Atheism Failed and Gen-Z’s Meaning Crisis
Is there truth to "staying in your lane" regarding what God has called you to do? How do we navigate Gen-Z's view of spirituality? How do we know whether or…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 577: Is Comfort Killing Your Faith?
Why are we drawn to lives of comfort? Why does comfort end up hurting us? Is Chad about to take his biggest risk yet? --------------------- Interested in the…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: God Does Impossible Math! | Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen)
Dallas Jenkins, director of the worldwide phenomenon TV-series "The Chosen" shares his mindset of bypassing traditional definitions of success or impact, and…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast576: The Real Reason We All Lack Purpose — and What to Do About It
Do we all just need to quit our jobs and sail the world? What is it about the world that makes us want to escape it? In this episode, the guys talk about…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast575: Does Godly Ambition Exist? | Ruslan KD
Ben talks with YouTube personality, cultural commentator, and author Ruslan KD about preaching the gospel using social media, the potential pitfalls of doing…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Will AI Replace God? Oxford Professor Drops Truth Bomb | John Lennox
Oxford mathematics professor John Lennox shares his alarming thoughts on our impending Orwellian future from his book "2084 And The AI Revolution". Listen to…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast574: Going Viral Didn’t Change My Life — Jesus Did | Paul Allen (Voice of the Minnesota Vikings)
Ben and Aaron talk to the one and only Paul Allen of the Minnesota Vikings, someone who LeBron James once deemed a, "National Treasure". They talk faith, being…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Tim Keller | Can We Reach People Through Friendship?
Tim Keller asks the telling question of why a Christian might be trying to deliberately hide their faith in a relationship with an unbeliever, and explores the…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast573: Crazy God Story: “We baptized two girls in a MrBeast video!”
Ben and David talk with content creator and influencer Auzi Films about social media, gaming algorithms, reaching Gen Z for Jesus, and his participation in Mr…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast572: Is Gen Z’s Jesus Movement Real or Just Another Trend? And Has Revival Become a Brand?
Why is this generation so spiritually curious? Is social media fueling faith or flattening it into content? How do we tell the difference between a move of God…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Tom Holland (Dominion) | You're More Christian Than You Think
BBC host and author Tom Holland joins the guys for a discussion surrounding his book, "Dominion". Listen to the full episode here: Spotify Apple…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast571: Isaac David (Daily Disciple) | Is Porn the #1 Discipleship Killer? Is the Internet a Real Mission Field?
Is it possible to use YouTube content to preach the gospel and disciple people? What holds young men back from living effective Christian lives? How do we…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Jay Stringer | How Christians Misfight Porn Addiction
Ben and Luke talk to therapist, author, and speaker Jay Stringer about his book "Unwanted". How can we as Christians address the epidemic of pornography with…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast570: Why Is Church the Hardest Place to Be Real?
Why do churches often feel like the least safe place to be vulnerable? Why is it easier to give grace to people who have struggled with sin, but very little…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Preston Sprinkle | Is the Church a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ People?
Author and Pastor Preston Sprinkle and the regulars discuss today's sexually broken culture in light of the perfect love of Christ, and the church's…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast569: Why the Future of the Church Depends on a Radical Rebuild
If we were to start from scratch and rebuild the church purely based on the principles and practices laid out in the Bible, what would it look like in today's…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Dallas Jenkins | What If God Wants Me to Fail?
Dallas Jenkins, director of the worldwide phenomenon TV-series "The Chosen" shares the story of his success, which was ultimately rooted in his biggest…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast568: Nate Sala (Wise Disciple) | How Should Followers of Jesus Navigate Hot Topics (Gender, Politics, Race, Etc) Online and In Person?
Are we about to see a repeat of the Jesus Movement of the 1970s? How did a school teacher become a full-time YouTuber? Ben talks to Nate Sala from Wise…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Are Easter Outreaches a Thing of the Past?
In 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Paul speaks of the fact that if Jesus was not raised from the dead, the thing we devote so much of our lives to is ultimately…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast567: Jennie Allen (GATHER25) | Is Jesus Coming Back Sooner Than We Think?
Is there power in unity, and is it possible to be united as a global church? When it comes to sharing the gospel, how can we operate from an understanding of…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Lee Strobel | THIS is The #1 Accusation Against God.
Apologist and author Lee Strobel shares his view on why God often seems to be so hidden - something that atheists often cite as a leading factor of disbelief…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast566: Would Jesus Start a Riot?
Are we in danger of making provocation the goal, and not the gospel? Is it necessary for people today, in order to get them to think twice about God? The guys…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Philip Yancey | Does God Pursue Those That Deconstruct?
Philip Yancey shares how he came to faith in Jesus after a childhood of severe spiritual abuse, and seasons of spiritual deconstruction. Listen to the full…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast565: Is Our Obsession With Relevance Killing the Real Jesus? Why Gen Z's Not Dating, and Why We All Feel Ugly.
Are we heading into a population collapse of apocalyptic proportions? What is it that's leading younger people into cosmetic surgeries? Did a country singer…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moments: Josh Porter (Showbread) | Do Protestants Ruin Art?
Why is it that the artistic images of the bible seem to contradict the rules of the protestant church? What does this say about how we interpret the scripture…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast564: David Platt (Radical) | 3 Billion People Still Haven’t Heard the Gospel — What Will We Do About It?
Are there really three billion people who have not yet heard the gospel? What barriers stand in the way, and how can we, as the Church, respond? What role do…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastP&I Moment: How Hearing Loss Changed Jon McCray’s Life! (Whaddoyoumeme?)
Jon McCray shares his story of getting started in YouTube apologetics, but not before enduring a season of hearing loss which put his faith to the test. Listen…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast563: The LGBT Community ARE Open to Jesus! Featuring Rodereck Blassingame
How do we properly address one of the most contentious topics the church faces today? How can we love and engage the LGBT scene with the love of Jesus?…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast562: How Would Jesus React to Trump vs. Zelenskyy?
The world is in chaos—wars, political turmoil, and the relentless pull of ideologies demanding our allegiance. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be aware…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast561: The Friendship Crisis, AI Romance, & Our Dying Need for Connection
What does it mean for faith, love, and human connection, when AI-driven relationships are becoming increasingly common? Can a chatbot truly replace real…
Provoke & Inspire Podcast560: Marriage Expert: Why Relationships Fail, Why So Many People Are Single, & How to Build Love That Lasts | Gary Thomas (Sacred Marriage)
Why do many relationships seem doomed to fail despite initial love and commitment? Why are more and more people waiting to get married? Gary Thomas unpacks the…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 559: From the Mosh Pit to the Pulpit | Mattie Montgomery!
Ben is joined by author, speaker, pastor, and former frontman of the Christian metalcore band "For Today", Mattie Montgomery! How do we live for what really…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastHow Do I Reach Those Who Won’t Walk Into a Church?
Do you ever struggle with how to share the love of Jesus with your friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers? Does it feel like an impossible task in today’s…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 558: Does Belief in Heaven Make Justice on Earth Irrelevant?
What does the Bible really say about heaven? How has the hope and promise of eternity ignited faith, sparked movements, and reshaped history? Atheists often…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 557: The Real Reasons Gen Z Rejects Jesus | Elijah Lamb
Los Angeles influencer and speaker Elijah Lamb joins Ben on the podcast to discuss Gen Z's greatest obstacles to accepting the gospel, as well as the greatest…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 556: Will Heaven Get Boring?
Instagrammer Kareem Rahma of "SubwayTakes" recently posted a reel of him talking with a guy who expresses that going to heaven would suck. Is there some truth…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 555: What If Free Speech Isn’t as Simple as We Believe?
Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Facebook/Meta, recently went on the popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, to discuss his company's policy changes…
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 554: What Do I Do When Those Closest to Me Walk Away From God?
Proverbs 22:6 instructs us to, "Train up a child in the way he should go..." and goes on to say that, "even when he is old he will not depart from it." What…