Shows / Provoke & Inspire Podcast
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 Podcast
Episode 410: What Is Courage and How Do I Get It?
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Courage as "the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous", but Hollywood often portrays it as a…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 409: Stay Together or Die!
Is community something we actually need? Or is it something we've moved past - a social construct that no longer serves its purpose? The regulars discuss the…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 408: You Don’t Have to Live In a Sewer - Why Holiness Matters
Is holiness simply following the rules of a dead, empty tradition and achieving a state where you're better than others? This is how it can seem to the secular…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 407: Is There a Scientific Case for Miracles? W/Elijah Stephens
Are miracles within Christianity actually real, or are they all parlor tricks? Methods used by televangelists to try and get money from gullible Christians?…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 406: Should Christians Care About The Environment? W/Alisa Childers
One of the biggest concerns of young people today is that of the environment; our relationship to it, and our responsibility for it. This is something that's…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 405: Become Relevant or Your Faith Will Die!
Why is relevance so important for showing Jesus to the world around us? How is it connected to our personal relationships with God as well? Chad is back from…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 404: Is Europe Beyond Saving? W/Pastor Leo Bigger
Are today's young people still open to the gospel? If yes, then why are we, as members of the church, so reluctant to share our faith with them? Are we…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 403: Are You Able To Celebrate The Success Of Others? W/Peter Greer
In a global culture of competitive enterprise, how do we work together toward the common goal of seeing the Kingdom of God come on earth? How do we in…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 402: Why Aren’t We Preaching the Gospel Anymore?
Without the cross, the true power of the Christian faith is not realized - God's son dying for our sins, in our place. In this episode Ben, David, Luke, and…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 401: Why Bother Praying?
What role should prayer play in the life of a Christian? What does its presence (or absence) indicate about our spiritual health? Is familiarity of prayer a…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 400: What Should We Learn From the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill? WE ARE BACK!
WE'RE BACK! After a refreshing break Ben, Chad, David, and Luke are back for episode 400! With the growing popularity of the podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Becoming a High Impact Christian w/Chip Ingram (Classic Episode)
In this classic episode, Ben and David are joined by California pastor, and author Chip Ingram for a discussion on what it takes to become high impact…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Talking Porn w/ Sy Rodgers (Classic Episode)
In this classic episode Sy Rogers joins the regulars to talk about a prevailing issue in our culture today—pornography. They look at the impacts it is having…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
How to Talk to Atheists W/ Justin Brierley! (Classic Episode)
In this classic episode the guys talk with Justin Brierley of the "Unbelievable? Podcast"! They cover the relevance of apologetics in modern culture, the…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Overcoming Addiction & Preaching the Gospel W/ Brian “Head” Welch From Korn! (Classic Episode)
In this classic episode Brian "Head" Welch of the band Korn joins the guys to discuss the release of his emotionally charged movie 'Loud Krazy Love', which…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Special Guest Tim Keller! (Classic Episode)
How do we best share the gospel with those around us? How far do we go with contextualization? Does Dr. Keller support the RLIUA initiative? In this episode…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 399: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
We have a big announcement!!! Also in this episode, we discuss the following... :) How do we rest? Is it true that rest ironically also takes work to do…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 398: Three Reasons Why Your Friends Aren't Responding to the Gospel W/ Pete Nicholas!
What is the balance between preaching a simple, straightforward gospel message (Christ and him crucified, as Paul said he strictly adhered to in certain…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 397: Special Guest Dallas Jenkins, Creator of "The Chosen"!
In this episode Ben and the regulars sit down with Dallas Jenkins, creator of the multi-season series on the life of Jesus, "The Chosen". Dallas shares the…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 396: Why Are We So Lonely? W/Dr. Curt Thompson
In this episode the regulars are joined by Dr. Curt Thompson! They discuss our culture's desperate longing for connection, and its attempt to erase our need…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 395: Why Does Holiness Matter? W/Courtney, and Jodi
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney and Jodi to talk about the importance of holiness in the Christian life. Is it necessary? What good comes from…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 394: How Do I Share My Faith With Someone Who Just Doesn't Care?
In this episode Ben, David, and Chad discuss sharing faith with people who are either apathetic, or hostile to the gospel. How do we practically take these…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 393: Is a Consumer Mentality Killing the Church? W/Courtney and Jodi
In this episode Ben talks with Courtney and Jodi about things to consider when thinking of leaving your church. When to stick it out, and when to move on. To…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 392: If I Don't Act on My Faith It Will Die!
In this episode Ben, David, and Chad discuss the necessity of taking risks in regard to faith, and how we must use it in order to keep it alive. To learn more…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 391: What Would I Pray if I Never Asked for a Thing? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by the ladies to discuss what a relationship with God would look like if we were to remove all requests from it? Are we supposed…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 390: Why Does My Faith Feel Dead?
In this episode the guys discuss the "camp high" phenomenon that many Christians experience at some point in their walk with Jesus. They discuss how to find…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 389: Heaven: The Good, The Mysterious, and The Downright Confusing... W/Courtney, and Jodi
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney and Jodi to talk about heaven. Does every person instinctively long for it, regardless of their worldview? Will it…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 388: How a “Naked Preacher” Led an NFL Player to Change the Color of the American Church. W/ Dr. Derwin Gray!
In this episode the regulars are joined by pastor, author, and former NFL player Dr. Derwin Gray. They discuss Dr. Gray's newest book 'Building a Multiethnic…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 387: How Do We Share Our Faith with People Who Are Indifferent or Hostile to the Gospel?
In this episode Ben is joined by David, Luke, and Aaron for a discussion on how our culture has shifted toward, and in many ways arrived at, post-Christianity…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 386: Isolation Is Our Enemy! W/ Courtney and Jodi
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney and Jodi to discuss evangelism, comfort zones, and setting out to have lifestyles with gospel margins in them. To…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 384: Half Of All Christians Don't Know What The Great Commission Is?
In this episode Ben and the regulars discuss Matthew 28:19 - the Great Commission, and the reality that many Christians are not aware of what it is. What does…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 383: Why Does Envy Rot The Bones? W/Courtney, and Jodi
In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi and Courtney for a discussion on envy. Where does it come from, and why do we struggle with it? What are the consequences…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 382: AFTERPARTY! Does Sin Disqualify Us From Being Used by God, Is Chad an Artificial Intelligence, and More!
In this episode the guys recap their discussion with Professor John Lennox and discuss whether we can be used by God if we are not pursuing lifestyles of…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 381: Is the Rise of Artificial Intelligence the End of the World as We Know It? W/ John Lennox
In this episode, the regulars are joined by John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. They discuss his newest book, '2084: Artificial…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 380: The West Owes a Debt to Christianity W/ Tom Holland! Part Two
In this episode the regulars are joined by BBC host and author Tom Holland for a discussion surrounding his newest book, 'Dominion: How The Christian…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 379: The West Owes a Debt to Christianity W/ Tom Holland! Part One
In this episode the regulars are joined by BBC host and author Tom Holland for a discussion surrounding his newest book, 'Dominion: How The Christian…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 378: Jesus > Politics W/Justin Giboney
In this episode, Ben, Aaron, and David talk with Justin Giboney, attorney, political strategist, as well as co-founder and president of the "AND" campaign…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 377: Max Lucado Afterparty!
In this Afterparty episode the regulars react to their amazing conversation with author and pastor Max Lucado. They discuss community, its relationship to…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 376: How To Be Anxious For Nothing W/Special Guest Max Lucado!
In this episode the regulars are joined by renowned author and pastor Max Lucado! They talk about Max's 2019 release "Anxious For Nothing: Finding Calm In A…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 375: Is It Always Wrong To Judge? W/Courtney, David, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, David and Ania to discuss another commonly misunderstood Bible verse, Matthew 7:1. With Jesus proclaiming, "Do not…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 374: Is It Always God's Will To Heal?
In this episode Ben is joined by the regulars for a surprising discussion on the will of God, prayers of faith, and miracles. Is it always God's will to heal?…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 373: Does God Really Have Plans to Prosper Us? W/Jodi, Courtney, and Ania
In this episode, Ben is joined by Jodi, Courtney and Ania to kick off a series of podcasts focusing on scriptures that are often misinterpreted by the modern…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 372: Nine Rules for Not Being a Jerk When Talking to Someone Who Thinks Differently Than You - Part Two
In this episode the regulars (minus Luke, PLUS Aaron) discuss nine critical principles to follow to avoid being insufferable during conversations surrounding…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 371: Nine Rules for Not Being a Jerk When Talking to Someone Who Thinks Differently Than You - Part One
In this episode the regulars (minus Luke, PLUS Aaron) discuss nine critical principles to follow to avoid being insufferable during conversations surrounding…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 370: Would Jesus Use a Gun To Defend Himself? W/ Shane Claiborne!
In this episode the regulars are joined by author and Christian activist Shane Claiborne for a discussion on firearms and gun violence in America. How should…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 369: How Would Jesus Respond to a Culture in Crisis? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania. They discuss the recent controversy surrounding the artist Lil Nas X, and what our reactions reveal…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 368: How Does Jesus Want Us to Pray?
In this episode Ben and Courtney sit down to talk about prayer. Why don't we take it as seriously as we should? How can we continue to return to a place of…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 367: When 500 People Get Saved at a Rave W/Daniel MacLeod
In this episode, Ben and Chad interview new friend Daniel MacLeod of Nashville, TN who recounts the story of 500 people coming to Jesus at a rave. They discuss…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 366: Is Christian Apologetics a Waste of Time? W/ John Stackhouse!
In this episode, Ben and David speak with author and apologist John Stackhouse! They discuss how we should best go engaging the global youth culture with the…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 365: Why No One Wants To Hear What Christians Have to Say
In this episode, Ben is joined by Aaron and Chad to talk about our ability (or inability) as a church to discuss 'hot' cultural topics, including LGBTQ+…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 364: The Unexpected Story of a Gay Activist Featuring David Bennett! Part Two
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by special guest David Bennett, author of A War of Loves. Bennett recounts his dramatic conversion…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 363: If You're Not Generous, Are You Really Free? W/ Jody, Courtney, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Jody, Courtney and Ania for a discussion on generosity, the nature of God, how a relationship with him should manifest this…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 362: The Unexpected Story of a Gay Activist Featuring David Bennett! Part One
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by special guest David Bennett, author of A War of Loves. Bennett recounts his dramatic conversion…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 361: Does Cannabis Draw us Closer to God?
In this episode the regulars, though prepared to talk with Craig Gross (founder of XXXchurch and Christian Cannabis), embark on a nuanced conversation about…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 360: Professor John Lennox! Do I Have to Throw Away My Brain to Be a Christian? Part Two.
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by the one and only John Lennox, professor of mathematics at Oxford University, for a discussion on apologetics…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 359: Professor John Lennox! Do I Have to Throw Away My Brain to Be a Christian? Part One.
In this episode Ben, Luke, and Aaron are joined by the one and only John Lennox, professor of mathematics at Oxford University, for a discussion on apologetics…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 358: Our Anger Is Literally Killing Us!
In this episode, Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania to talk about anger. We live in a world that is in so many ways, angry. Is anger a biblical concept?…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 357: Is It Our Job to Fix the Wrongs of the Past? Afterparty!
In this episode the regulars react to their conversation with A.R. Bernard. They discuss the idea of individualized vs. collective sin in the church, advising…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 356: Has The Church Lost Her Voice in Culture? W/ Dr. A.R. Bernard
In this episode the regulars are joined for a second time by author and New York City pastor Dr. A.R. Bernard. They discuss the role of the church in culture…
- Provoke & Inspire Podcast
Episode 355: To Vaccine, or Not to Vaccine?
In this episode the regulars take a second to discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine: What should we think about it? Is it cause for celebration, or concern? How should…