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Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Steiger Podcast Network

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.

religion & spirituality

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7:41

The REAL Cause of Our Mental Health Crisis | Jacob Coyne

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2025/09/19

Influencer Jacob Coyne sheds light on why our culture is seeing such rampant anxiety, depression, and psychological disorders. Listen to the full episode: Spotify Apple ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’...

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49:16

600: Charlie Kirk and the Power of Words

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2025/09/16

How do we even begin to grieve what happened to Charlie Kirk, not to mention the scores of tragedies unfolding in the world around us? How do we navigate our own personal responsibilities when it comes to what we say, and how we say it; how do we handle humor and jokes as Christians? All of this and more on EPISODE SIX HUNDRED of Provoke & Inspire. We can't thank you enough for the support. Here's to the next 600! - Ben, Chad, Luke, and David. ---------------------- Ben has c...

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4:32

Processing the Charlie Kirk Assassination: Now What?

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2025/09/12

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49:32

599: Is Modern Worship Broken? | Rita Springer

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2025/09/11

Rita Springer is a Dove Award winning artist and worship leader. To date she has released 12 studio albums, with the latest being, "Fed By Ravens" (2024). She joins Ben as they attempt to diagnose what exactly has gone amiss with the current worship scene, and how we might fix the parts that need restoration. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to r...

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49:51

598: How to Spot (or Avoid Becoming) an Ungodly Leader

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2025/09/09

What is healthy leadership? When is it time to stay, or time to leave? Are there specific characteristics to look for in a leader, and how do we know whether we are supposed to be part of a team or to lead one? The regulars explore the dynamics of healthy and unhealthy leadership in ministry, and David shares a story of skin failure and Vicodin. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisi...

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10:49

P&I Moments: Art Isn't Dead, But Here's Why It's...

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2025/09/05

Andy Crouch, author of The Techwise family shares how we are in desperate need of being embedded into a relational world, and what has happened to art in our modern world. Listen to the full episode: Spotify Apple ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strateg...

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37:04

597: Are You Willing to Learn From Enemies? | AJ Swoboda

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2025/09/04

What if Christians were known as the most humble and teachable people in the world? How would that change the way others see us? Why do we struggle so much with being wrong, admitting failure, and learning from those we disagree with, even our enemies? In this episode, Ben talks with author and professor AJ Swoboda about his powerful new book, A Teachable Spirit: Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone. They explore how cultivating a teachable heart is not weakness, but s...

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44:19

596: Should Christians Be Partying More Than Anyone?

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2025/09/02

We often have a reputation as Christians of being dull, lifeless, and boring. Do we deserve it? Is the truth that we should have more reason to party than anyone on earth? More reason to celebrate and be joyful? ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies,...

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8:46

P&I Moments: Why Don't Christians Look Happier? |...

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2025/08/29

Is pushing morality really the way to win people to Jesus? How can we expect to do so if we ourselves are joyless - and how can Christians still be sad? All this and more from speaker and social media influencer Elijah Lamb Listen to the full episode: Spotify Apple ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church....

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58:04

595: How to Keep Faith Real When the Hype Fades |...

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2025/08/28

How do we return to a simple faith of knowing God intimately, simply, and living in such a way that requires full reliance on him? Ben talks with pastor and church planter Jimmy Seibert, whose own ministry intersected long ago with that of David's, and continues to grow to this day as God leads him onward. "There are no good ole days." ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guid...

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48:23

594: Bitterness is Killing You (Here’s the Cure)

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2025/08/26

The regulars cover the topic of an Australian man who forgave, and even befriended, the killer of his children, through the power of his own faith. Is forgiveness much more powerful than we even think it is? How exactly does God forgive us of our sins? Don’t miss this episode. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in...

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9:00

P&I Moments: Is the Dream You're Chasing Really God's...

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2025/08/22

Mattie Montgomery, pastor and former vocalist of the band For Today, discusses his path from the stages of festivals and clubs to the stage of a church in Tennessee, and lessons learned along the way. Spotify Apple ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strate...

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41:54

593: The Surprising Purpose of Prayer (and Why We...

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2025/08/19

Has prayer ever felt pointless to you? Or if not that, at least a boring religious exercise...even one done in futility? Ben and David explore this topic with a message that will bring refreshment into the heart of every follower of Jesus, regardless of where you are in your journey of prayer. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may ne...

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5:22

P&I Moments: William Lane Craig | Is Suffering the...

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2025/08/15

How do we deal with those who fall into the category of extreme apathy - those espousing something you could call "Apatheism"? How do you approach suffering with no framework for God in your life? Apologist, author, and speaker William Lane Craig weighs in on these heavy matters. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify Apple ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for any...

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53:30

592: The #1 Danger Facing the Church Today | Pastor...

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2025/08/14

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 did involving billboard ad space which made him go viral, and why biblical illiteracy often plagues the church today. ---------------------- Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a ch...

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9:41

P&I Moments: Jesus, or The Algorithm: Who’s Really...

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2025/08/08

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 trying to reach? Do we know if our ministry is a success, or have we simply found a niche? How do we step back from mistakes we might make, when the reach of the internet is so vast, and the platform so public? Ben talks to YouTuber Isaac David of Daily Disciple, as they attempt to tackle some of the space's biggest questions. ...

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47:30

591: The Key to Finding Peace When You’re...

Provoke & Inspire Podcast ·

2025/08/07

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 neuroscientist, mental health educator, and author Dr. Caroline Leaf about these very things. Dr. Leaf discusses her new book, Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious or Stressed Check out Dr. Leaf's new book HERE. Visit Dr. Leaf's website HERE. Follow Dr. Leaf on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drca...

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44:10

590: Public Baptisms and the Key to Keeping Your...

Provoke & Inspire Podcast ·

2025/08/05

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 guys talk about risk, breakthrough, and starting from where you are; being honest about where you are at spiritually. ---------------------- Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS. Do you ever struggle to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church? ---------------------- Ben has comple...

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10:13

P&I Moments: Why Are We Addicted to Outrage? | Nate Sala

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2025/08/01

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 as followers of Jesus? Ben talks with Nate Sala of the YouTube channel, "Wise Disciple" about the current cultural zeitgeist. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify Apple --------------------- Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS. ---------------------- Do you ever struggle to share your...

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27:52

589: Am I Making My Life Count?

Provoke & Inspire Podcast ·

2025/07/29

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 the haunting wisdom of the 1989 film Dead Poets Society, he shares a practical framework for living intentionally: having a clear aim, building a real plan, and committing to weekly reflection. If you don’t want to waste your life, this episode is for you. ---------------------- Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to ap...

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