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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
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Episode 354: RZIM Senior Vice President Amy Orr-Ewing Speaks Out About What We Can Learn From the Ravi Zacharias Scandal
In this episode the regulars sit down with Amy Orr-Ewing, Senior Vice President of RZIM and President of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. They…
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Episode 353: The Power of Encouragement, and Why We Won’t Make It Without It! W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania to talk about the role of encouragement in the body of Christ, and how powerful an agent of change it…
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Episode 352: Talking Revelation, Bitcoin, and the End of the World as We Know It!
In this episode, Ben and the regulars discuss the controversial topic of the End Times. They talk about the book of Revelation, common fears and…
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Episode 351: God Knows Your Name, and Why That Changes Everything! W/Jodi, Courtney, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi, Courtney, and Ania. They talk about the fact that God knows our names, loves us with an incomprehensible, everlasting…
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Episode 350: Learning to Run to God When We Fail! AFTERPARTY!
In this Afterparty episode, the guys reflect on their conversation with author Rachel Gilson, and discuss our dire need of accountability, transparency, and…
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Episode 349: Born This Way? Discussing Sexuality and Jesus with Rachel Gilson
In this episode, Ben and the regulars are joined by Rachel Gilson, author of Born Again This Way, for a discussion on how Christianity and the church should…
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Episode 348: The Profound Power of Mercy W/Courtney and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi and Courtney, for a discussion on mercy. How we are to be merciful to each other, in light of God’s ultimate act of Mercy…
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Episode 347: Is Community The Cure We Need Most?
In this episode, the regulars discuss our world's dire need for community. Are we living our lives with one another as the Bible instructs us to? What changes…
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Episode 346: Learning How to Respond to the Holy Spirit Feat. Ryan Ries (Whosoevers)
In this episode, Ben and Chad catch up with Ryan Ries from the Whosoevers to talk about what he's been up to, how God is moving in and through his life, and…
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Episode 345: How Do We Respond When God Speaks? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
Ben, Courtney, Jodi and Ania wrestle with the question, "How do we hear AND respond to the Holy Spirit in our lives?" To learn more about Steiger International…
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Episode 344: Why Don't We Repent Anymore? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode, Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi and Ania for a discussion on confession and repentance. Why don't we see more of this in the church today?…
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Episode 343: Does Christianity Crush Diversity? Featuring Rebecca McLaughlin! (Part Two)
In this episode, the regulars are joined by author and speaker Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss her book "Confronting Christianity". They cover many hot topics…
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Episode 342: Does Christianity Crush Diversity? Featuring Rebecca McLaughlin! (Part One)
In this episode, the regulars are joined by author and speaker Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss her book "Confronting Christianity". They cover many hot topics…
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Episode 341: Stephen Christian of Anberlin!
In this episode, the regulars are joined by Anberlin frontman Stephen Christian! Stephen shares the story of the band's formation and success, the struggle of…
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Episode 340: What Does Biblical Friendship Look Like in the Age of Loneliness? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by Jodi, Ania and Courtney for a discussion on friendship. What is Biblical friendship, and what does it mean to be a friend of…
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Episode 337: Talking LGBTQ+ and The Love of Jesus W/Preston Sprinkle
In this episode, Ben, Aaron, and Chad are joined by author, teacher, and speaker Preston Sprinkle (Theology In The Raw). Preston and the regulars discuss…
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Episode 336: Our Reaction to the Storming of the Capitol Building.
In this episode Ben is joined by Aaron, David, and Chad to talk about the protests, and the storming of our nation's capitol building that happened on January…
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Episode 335: Are You Proactive or a Victim of Your Environment? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by the ladies for a discussion on whether or not we are living proactively, reactively, and how we can easily become victim' of…
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Episode 334: Lessons We Learned From 2020 That Will Change Everything!
Ben, David, Chad and Aaron look at 2020 and ask the question how will 2020, shape our 2021? Follow Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenpierce…
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Episode 333: Discussing Ravi Zacharias, Carl Lentz, and How We Should Respond. Part Two.
In this episode, Ben is joined by Aaron, David, and Luke for a difficult discussion on the moral failings of Christians in celebrity positions. What do we do…
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Episode 332: Discussing Ravi Zacharias, Carl Lentz, and How We Should Respond. Part One.
In this episode, Ben is joined by Aaron, David, and Luke for a difficult discussion on the moral failings of Christians in celebrity positions. What do we do…
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Episode 331: Why Comfort Is Killing Us! W/Courtney
In this episode Ben and Courtney sit down to talk about comfort, and how it could be killing our faith. They examine our tendencies to believe God would call…
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Episode 330: The Subversive Power Of Christmas
Merry Christmas from Provoke&Inspire! In this episode Ben, Luke and Chad discuss the countercultural arrival, and subsequent life of Jesus; how he came and…
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Episode 329: Shame Is More Powerful Than You Realize! w/ Dr. Curt Thompson. (Part Two)
What is shame, where does it come from, and how does God enter into our lives to deal with it? On this second part of a two-part podcast episode, the regulars…
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Episode 328: Shame Is More Powerful Than You Realize! w/ Dr. Curt Thompson. (Part One)
In this episode the regulars talk with renowned psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson on the subject of shame. What is shame, where does it come from, and how does…
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Episode 327: Does God Want Us to Be Ambitious? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben and the ladies discuss ambition, and whether or not it is fitting for the Christian life as God intended. Send us Fan Mail
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Episode 326: Talking Pot With Brian "Head" Welch From Korn!
In this episode, the regulars are joined by long-time friend Brian "Head" Welch of the band Korn, for a discussion on the legalization of drugs and how we…
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Episode 325: Raising Your Hand Doesn't Save You!
In this episode Ben is joined by Aaron Pierce to talk about discipleship relationships - what they are, how they happen, and how raising your hand to receive…
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Episode 324: Have Our Traditions Become Worthless? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode, Ben and the ladies talk about traditions. Whether more spiritual, or recreational, they discuss if they are helpful or harmful, and where they…
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Episode 323: If Jesus Wrote A Book, Would He Sell It?
In this episode, the regulars (minus Luke) talk about ambition and how we should assess our own motives in doing things for God. Should Christian authors be…
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Episode 322: Why Being Grateful Changes Everything! W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode Ben is joined by the ladies for a discussion on gratefulness. How it impacts our lives from more sociological, and spiritual perspectives, and…
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Episode 321: Is It Bad if Everyone Loves You? AFTER PARTY!
In this episode the guys react to their recent interview with Skillet frontman John Cooper! They discuss the role of a Christian in the political sphere, how…
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Episode 320: Speak Freely While You Still Can! A Conversation With John Cooper From Skillet!
In this episode, the regulars talk with Skillet frontman John Cooper about his upcoming book, 'Awake & Alive to Truth'. They talk about how he came to write…
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Episode 318: What Is The Truth About Hell? Feat. Special Guest Alisa Childers! (Part Two)
In this episode, the regulars talk with apologist Alisa Childers (formerly of the band ZOEgirl) about the reality of hell, and whether our view of it is truly…
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Episode 317: What Is The Truth About Hell? Feat. Special Guest Alisa Childers! (Part One)
In this episode, the regulars talk with apologist Alisa Childers (formerly of the band ZOEgirl) about the reality of hell, and whether our view of it is truly…
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Episode 316: Does My Destiny Really Begin With My Thoughts? W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies for a conversation on the power of thought. They discuss how powerful our thoughts are, either for good or evil…
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Episode 315: Why Is Moral Relativism Attractive? BadChristian Afterparty!
In this episode, Ben and the regulars react to their recent conversation with Matt and Toby of the BadChristian podcast! They discuss the lure of moral…
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Episode 314: Talking Jesus and Morality With Matt & Toby of the BadChristian Podcast! Part 2
In this episode (part 2 of 2), the regulars (minus David) are joined by Matt and Toby of the BadChristian podcast. They discuss the art of constructive…
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Episode 313: Talking Jesus and Morality With Matt & Toby of the BadChristian Podcast! Part 1
In this episode (part 1 of 2), the regulars (minus David) are joined by Matt and Toby of the BadChristian podcast. They discuss the art of constructive…
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Episode 312: What Would Jesus Think Of Lockdown? Justin Brierley Afterparty Podcast!
In this episode Ben, David, Chad and Luke react to their recent conversation with Justin Brierley of the Unbelievable podcast, and to the possibility of our…
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Episode 311: Does Conversation Even Matter Anymore? Featuring Justin Brierley (Unbelievable Podcast)!
In this episode the regulars talk with Justin Brierley of the Unbelievable podcast about atheist arguments, COVID-19 response, and much more! Follow Ben…
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Episode 310: Is Your Hope Something That Can Die?
In this Ladies Night edition of Provoke & Inspire, Ben is joined by Courtney, Jodi, and Ania for a discussion on the topic of fear, and how we should go about…
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Episode 309: Can Hard Times Be the Best Thing for Us? Kaitlyn Schiess Afterparty!
In this After Party episode, Ben, Chad, and David react to their conversation with Kaitlyn Schiess regarding her new book, The Liturgy Of Politics: Spiritual…
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Episode 308: Which Gospel Are You Believing? Feat. Kaitlyn Schiess
In this episode Ben, David, and Chad are joined by author Kaitlyn Schiess for a discussion on her new book The Liturgy Of Politics: Spiritual Formation For The…
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Episode 307: What Does a Godly Vision Look Like, and How Do I Make It Happen?
This special edition podcast features two "ted talk" style messages that Ben delivered at Steiger's Revolutionary Art event this past weekend. Follow Ben…
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Episode 306: Do We Need To Recover From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood? Feat. Special Guest Aimee Byrd - Part 2
In this episode, Ben, Luke and Chad talk with author and speaker Aimee Byrd, discussing her latest book titled, "Recovering From Biblical Manhood And…
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Episode 305: Do We Need To Recover From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood? Feat. Special Guest Aimee Byrd - Part 1
In this episode, Ben, Luke and Chad talk with author and speaker Aimee Byrd, discussing her latest book titled, "Recovering From Biblical Manhood And…
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Episode 303: Following Jesus Even When You Don't Feel Anything
In this Ladies' Night edition episode, Ben is joined by Courtney and Jodi for a discussion on spiritual dryness, and what to do if and when it occurs. Send us…
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Episode 302: We Are United to All Believers, Even Those We Disagree With Most! Ft. Dan Darling!
In this episode, Ben, David and Chad interview author and speaker Daniel Darling about his new book, 'A Way With Words'. They discuss how we should properly…
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Episode 301: Following Jesus Is Not About Being Safe!
In this episode David and Ben react to the Sonny Sandoval (Lead singer of metal band P.O.D.) conversation and discuss evangelism, Christian artists, as well as…
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Episode 300: Persevering Through Friendly Fire With Special Guest Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.) Pt 2
In this episode Ben and Chad are joined by Sonny Sandoval, frontman for metal band Payable On Death (P.O.D.)! Sonny shares his testimony of how God saved him…
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Episode 299: Persevering Through Friendly Fire With Special Guest Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.) Pt 1
In this episode Ben and Chad are joined by Sonny Sandoval, frontman for metal band Payable On Death (P.O.D.)! Sonny shares his testimony of how God saved him…
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Episode 298: Porn Is Turning Us Into Animals.
In this podcast, Ben and Chad are joined by Letitia Shelton of Toowoomba, Australia - where she is fighting for a pornography-free city, as well as the healing…
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Episode 295: What Are the Greatest Barriers to People Coming to Jesus Today?
In this episode Ben sits down with Aaron Pierce to discuss what true discipleship relationships look like, the dangers of partisanship and tribalism that we're…
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Episode 293: Is Social Media the Greatest Threat We've Ever Faced?
In this episode, Ben is joined by Chad and Luke to discuss the new Netflix documentary titled, "The Social Dilemma". They discuss topics such as whether social…
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Episode 292: How to Be Pro-Jesus in the Political Season! Special Guest Shane Claiborne!
In this episode, Ben and David are joined by author, speaker, and activist Shane Claiborne to discuss how we as Christians can and should be pro-Jesus instead…
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Episode 291: Becoming A High Impact Christian! Special Guest Chip Ingram!
Originally recorded in January of this year, Ben and David are joined by California pastor, and author Chip Ingram for a discussion on what it takes to become…
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Episode 290: There Is No Calling Without Risk! Mini Series 5.
In this episode Ben and the regulars talk about courage, what it is, what it isn't, and how it's a necessary part of the Christian life. Follow Ben Instagram…
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Episode 289: How to Stick With People Even When They Let You Down. W/Courtney, Jodi, and Ania
In this episode, Ben is joined by the ladies for a discussion on reconciliation, and how we can understand and implement it in our lives as God intends us to…
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Episode 288: Does Integrity Still Matter? Mini Series PT 4
In this episode, Ben and David are joined by Luke and Chad for another installment to the Mini Series. They talk about holiness, it's role in the Christian…