Provoke & Inspire Podcast

In this classic replay, the regulars explore the idea of whether everything that we decide to do is according to God's plan. How do we know whether we are following God's will, when the task at hand might seem foolish? Are we just being stupid, or is God doing something phenomenal through foolish means?-----------------------------------------------------------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

Why does Christian music suck? Ben shares his thoughts on why Christian art is often so generic and devoid of passion. What led us here, and what can we do about it?This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking 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!

In this classic replay Ben is joined by Oxford professor of mathematics John Lennox to help us better understand how to biblically respond to the war in Ukraine, as well as how to suffer alongside those who suffer - as we are biblically instructed to do.To learn more about John Lennox, visit: https://www.johnlennox.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 Instagram.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Ben goes solo to answer a question that universally everyone contemplates from time to time, "what do I do with my life?" or even, "what does God want me to do with my life?"This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking 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!

How do I stay authentic, fruitful, and obedient in my faith? Through this, what steps can I take to deepen my intimacy with Jesus?  Ben, Luke, and David reflect back to their time at Steiger's Family Gathering and the teachings given by Chip Ingram (Living on the Edge Ministries), and talk 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

How do we maintain a vibrant prayer life without it becoming stale, or simply ritualistic? Is there a formula to follow to ensure this doesn't happen?Ben, Luke and David sit down in person during Steiger's International Gathering in Germany, to discuss these questions and more including the possibility of a new vocation for Nigel the silent clown.-------------------------------------------------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

This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”While the internet has opened up doors to many opportunities and possibilities, there are also increasingly apparent negative aspects of the internet. How do we respond to this ever-increasing obstacle, and how can we navigate this 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!Follow Ben on Instagram.Click here to join the Provoke & Inspire Community!

This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?”During an ill-fated speech, a German politician spoke into the future, saying that September 24th would be "a day we never forget". This set off a frenzy of predictions about the end of the world, according to the doomsday clock! How do we respond to the topic of the end of the world 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!Follow Ben on Instagram.Click here to join the Provoke & Inspire Community!

This is the P&I Quick Hit, where Ben goes solo to address a widespread phenomenon and how it affects the church, as well as the Christian individual; the consumption of violent media. What does it do to us, what does scripture about it, and what does Jesus say 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.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

"If you build it, they will come," is a philosophy the modern church seems to be stuck on in terms of ministry - specifically coffee shop ministry. Ben sits down with Steiger Missionary Lukas Rüegger to talk about his cafe "The Living Room" in Beirut, Lebanon, and why it's actually making an impact for the gospel in the secular culture around them.-------------------------------------------------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

In this episode Ben and David come to you from a warm hotel room in Munich to share all that God has been doing on NLM's tour of Germany, as well as dig into four key principles related to sharing the gospel.-------------------------------------------------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

Why does Christian music, and Christian art in general, have a reputation of being sub-par, disingenuous, boring, or simply bad? Is this really the case, and if so - why?The regulars weigh in on this issue and discuss why this might have been the case, and what we can do about it 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

The FX Media Network just recently released a four part docu-series titled, "The Secrets of Hillsong," revealing the scandals of Frank and Brian Houston, as well as Carl Lentz. Chad and Ben discuss the megachurch model, the trappings of money and fame, and the often fatal combination it seems to produces when combined with ministry. -------------------------------------------------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

Is 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

Dr. 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!

How 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

Can 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 regulars on Insta

Is 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

Is 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

Can 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