Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Send us a textIs there spiritual harm in listening to secular music? Can we be influenced by it? Should we consume any secular art? After writer and teacher, Jackie Hill Perry, speaks out against listening to secular music, the regulars are back together again and talk through these important questions. -------------------------------------------------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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textDr. Timothy Keller was a constant source of inspiration and encouragement. His unwavering commitment to the Gospel, Biblical truth, and love for people made him a powerful tool in God's hands. We had the privilege of interviewing him back in 2019. He was deep, insightful, and even tolerated David's random question at the end! He ran the race well until the end!

Send us a textHow should we navigate the different issues that we will face when sharing the gospel with people outside of the church? Can we relevantly communicate the gospel with someone who has no relationship with church, or is far from God? Closing out this four part series, Ben references the writings of the Apostle Paul and talks about how we can demonstrate the power of God to people through sharing our personal stories.To listen to one of the past three episodes from this series, click the episode link below!Part 1.Part 2.Part 3.-------------------------------------------------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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textCan we relevantly communicate the gospel with someone who has no relationship with church, or is far from God? How should we navigate the different issues that we will face when sharing the gospel with people outside of the church?In this episode of the four part series, Ben gives practical steps on how we can have good answers to hard questions, along with four thoughts on how to approach difficult subjects.Books mentioned in this episode...The Reason for God - Tim KellerThe Case for Faith - Lee StrobelLove Thy Body - Nancy PearceyHumble Apologetics - John StackhouseA People to Be Loved - Preston SprinkleIs God A Moral Monster? - Paul CopanFor the extensive resource list mentioned by Ben, email us at provokeandinspire@steiger.org!-------------------------------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on InstagramJoin the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the reg

Send us a textIs it possible to relevantly communicate the gospel with someone who has no relationship with church, or knowledge of God; someone who is so far removed from the religious demographic our churches are trying to reach?Ben goes solo again to address this topic, drawing from Romans 1 as well as the writings of Augustine for answers.To listen to the two episodes mentioned in this podcast from "anything goes" by Emma Chamberlain:my spiritual journeydo we need religion?-------------------------------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on InstagramJoin the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textIs it possible to relevantly communicate the gospel with someone who has no relationship with church, or knowledge of God; someone who is so far removed from the religious demographic our churches are trying to reach?In this episode Ben goes solo to address this topic, drawing answers from the book of Nehemiah, among other sources.-------------------------------------------------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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textCan someone be permanently disqualified from ministry? What does the Bible have to say on this topic, and how should we view the return of former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz? All of this and more is discussed by the regulars on this week's episode. Check it out! -------------------------------------------------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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textFor this week's special episode, Ben is joined by American author, Philip Yancey, who explores the most basic questions and the deepest mysteries of the Christian faith.Together, they talk through Philip's story and his new book, "Where the Light Fell: A Memoir", deconstruction, and how you can speak to someone who is far from God.-----------------------------------------------------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!Follow Ben on Instagram.Click here to join the Provoke & Inspire Community!

Send us a textDo our church marketing strategies work? How should we respond to an increasingly secularized world?    This is Provoke and Inspire "Instant Reaction,” where we gather some of the most pressing events & stories from around the world and ask the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”-----------------------------------------------------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!Follow Ben on Instagram.Click here to join the Provoke & Inspire Community!

Send us a textAmerican internet influencer Emma Chamberlain recently released two podcast episodes sharing her thoughts on religion and spirituality. Like her, many Gen-Z and Millennials are religiously skeptical, but spiritually curious. How important is it to understand how Gen-Z views spirituality and religion? How can we use this as an opportunity to share the gospel? The four regulars come together once again to talk through this question and more.-------------------------------------------------Listen to the two episodes from "anything goes" by Emma Chamberlain:my spiritual journeydo we need religion?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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textInternet superstar Emma Chamberlain is religiously skeptical but spiritually curious, along with many people in our culture today. Is this a barrier or an opportunity? Let's find out!This is Provoke and Inspire "Instant Reaction,” where we gather some of the most pressing events & stories from around the world and ask the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”-----------------------------------------------------To listen to the two episodes from "anything goes" by Emma Chamberlain:my spiritual journeydo we need religion?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!Follow Ben on Instagram.Click here to join the Provoke & Inspire Community!https://www.facebook.com/groups/301565947132868/

Send us a textAre widespread issues such as loneliness, anxiety, and depression worse inside of the Church? Why is it that in the place where we should feel the most welcomed and at home, we sometimes feel the most isolated? The regulars dig into this subject, and explore what we can do to help remedy this situation as followers of Jesus.-------------------------------------------------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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textThe Church of England has been considering how to refer to God without assigning a gender. As followers of Jesus, do we need to adapt with culture and not use pronouns when mentioning God? Or is this a step too far? Looking through the lens of the new Jesus Revolution movie, it’s evident that the Jesus movement challenged the cultural norms of the 1960’s and 70’s. How can we do that in our post-Christian world?Ben, Luke, David, and Chad come together to wrestle through these questions and more.-------------------------------------------------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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textDoes Hollywood bully Christians, and is it time to embrace our digital addictions? Let's find out!This is Provoke and Inspire "Instant Reaction,” where we gather some of the most pressing events & stories from around the world and ask the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”-----------------------------------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Provoke and Inspire's Instagram!Follow Ben on Instagram.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!

Send us a textSocial media promotes creating curated images. Photo filters construct a version of oneself that's not even possible to attain. What is beauty, and how does God define it? How can we look at beauty in a healthy way, as to not have it as an idol in our lives, as followers of Jesus?Ben is joined by Courtney to talk about the recently viral TikTok filter "Bold Glamour" and the effects of photo filters.-------------------------------------------------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 below to follow the regulars on Instagram! Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Send us a textShould drag queens perform for children? Should we care about the Gospel Coalition Controversy? Is the creator of the beloved cartoon, "Dilbert", a racist? Let's find out!This is Provoke and Inspire "Instant Reaction,” where we gather some of the most pressing events & stories from around the world and ask the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”-----------------------------------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Provoke and Inspire's Instagram!Follow Ben on Instagram.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!

Send us a textThis week, Ben and Luke are joined by Tim and Jon from BibleProject! They discuss BibleProject's origins and how it became so wildly popular, growing into one of the top YouTube channels, Bible-related podcasts, and study tools available today for the Bible.Check out the BibleProject!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleprojecthttps://www.instagram.com/thebibleproject-------------------------------------------------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 @provokeandinspirepodcastFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/

Send us a textThis is Provoke and Inspire "Instant Reaction,” where we gather some of the most pressing events & stories from around the world and ask the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”Is the new TikTok filter, "Bold Glamour", pure evil? Can AI solve our mental health crisis? Does God need a gender? Let's find out!------------------------------------------------------Follow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceJoin the Provoke & Inspire Community!:https://www.facebook.com/groups/301565947132868/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 @provokeandinspirepodcast

Send us a textThis is Provoke and Inspire "Instant Reaction,” where we gather some of the most pressing events & stories from around the world and ask the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”Has High School Musical star, Joshua Bassett, turned his back on the LGBTQ community? Is beloved author Roald Dahl the latest target of cancel culture? What do we make of the Russian invasion of Ukraine one year later?-----------------------------------------------------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 @provokeandinspirepodcastFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceJoin the Provoke & Inspire Community!https://www.facebook.com/groups/301565947132868/

Send us a textWhat is revival, and is it something that only history can judge? Were the events that took place at Asbury University just for hype, or is God doing something new?The regulars Ben, Chad, Luke and David come together to look at the prayer movement that began in Wilmore, Kentucky at Asbury University and discuss the questions mentioned above, and more!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 @provokeandinspirepodcastFollow BenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalanpierceTwitter: https://twitter.com/benalanpierceFollow DavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rockpriest/Follow ChadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadisliving/Follow LukeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukejgreenwood/