Provoke & Inspire Podcast

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?” 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! -------------------------...

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?” 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 t...

What 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! ---------------------------------------------...

Instagram star and rapper John Gabbana (AKA Holy Gabbana) joins Ben, Chad and David as he shares how he encountered Jesus while serving time in prison. Formerly known as Boonk Gang, John reveals how his life was radically changed by the gospel message and how he continues to follow Jesus daily as he grows as an artist and a father. ------------------------------------------------------- Questions,...

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?” This week, Ben takes a look at the "He Gets Us" campaign that caused quite a bit of controversy during the Super Bowl, and the ongoing revival that is taking plac...

Why is suicide so prevalent today? What is it that's led us here as a culture, and how can we respond to this epidemic as followers of Jesus? The guys are joined by longtime friend and P&I regular, Brian "Head" Welch of the band Korn as they discuss the difficulties of not only this epidemic, but the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and much more.  -----------------------...

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?”  For this episode, Ben reacts to the performance Sam Smith gave at the Grammys, and the latest video posted by Mr. Beast that people are using as evidence to announce him a...

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?”  Today, it's about Donald Trump's social media accounts being reinstated, M&M's backlash regarding their mascots, and the end of the world, according to...

As we approach the one-year mark of the war in Ukraine, the regulars connect with Valera, who has been on the ground since the war began. Valera shares about the work of the Ukrainian teams, their heroic efforts in bringing food and supplies to the frontlines, evacuating people from war zones, and seeing over 20K+ people receive Jesus in this year of unspeakable tragedy. --------------------------...

The Bible can be complicated, especially for someone who has no context for it. So, what is a bible study for the non-religious? How do we lead one? What are the practical steps we can take to start one? The regulars, Ben, David, Chad, and Luke, come together to talk about studying the bible, discipleship relationships, the questions above, and more! -----------------------------------------------...

It's no question that as followers of Jesus, the Bible becomes familiar to us; it's the very thing that gives us language to communicate the truth of who Jesus is. But we need to ask ourselves, what role does the Bible have in sharing the gospel? Do I quote the Bible outside of the church? Join the regulars, Ben, David, Chad, and Luke, as they come together to discuss this question and m...

Ben, Chad and David come together this week to discuss a conversation that famous YouTubers and podcasters Logan Paul and George Janko had about the question of faith and religion. How can we have good answers to the hard questions that people have about Christianity? What are the ways we can understand the culture of the people God has called us to and know their questions? ----------------------...

What does it say about the human heart that this event was met with prayer across national TV and media outlets? How can we use this topic as a way to engage with people about our fragility and eternity? Ben, Luke, Chad, and David are all back together again! In this episode, the guys talk about NFL player Damar Hamlin's sudden cardiac arrest and what we can learn from this tragedy, which tur...

For the first episode of the year, we're picking up where we left off! Ben and David continue their discussion from a hotel room in Colombia on how and why God uses us, this time discussing the inverse topic of why God will not use us, or what could cause him to stop doing so. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feed...

There's no Chad, there's no David, and no, not even Luke... Thank you for listening to and supporting the Provoke & Inspire podcast in 2022! We are so excited for 2023 and what's in store! In the meantime enjoy your eggnog, jum and scrumpets, and listen back to some of this year's best episodes including: Episode 419: Why We're Losing the Battle against Porn W/ Jay Str...

What parts do faithfulness and gratefulness play in allowing God to use us for his kingdom? Do our actions and attitudes determine how much God is willing to work through us? Ben and David discuss these questions and more from a hotel room on the road during NLM's evangelistic tour in Colombia. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions,...

Balenciaga, a famous high-end fashion company, recently shared an ad campaign where children posed with teddy bears dressed in bondage outfits. Many people were outraged by the campaign, Balenciaga gave an apology, and the backlash continued to grow as #cancelbalenciaga went viral. What does it say about our culture that an ad with children dressed this way was published? Why are secular people ou...

What should a follower of Jesus do when coming face to face with problems of evil that are too overwhelming to do anything about? How do we respond to the reality that in some ways we are all complicit in injustice? After some controversy about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the guys come together to discuss how we can respond to this as followers of Jesus. ------------------------------------------...

What does it mean to be grateful? Can we be genuinely grateful without attaching it to God? How can we use the topic of gratefulness as a way to engage in a spiritual conversation? In this week's episode, Ben, David, Chad, and Luke reflect on Thanksgiving and the attitude of gratitude, while wrestling with its true meaning and how we can remain grateful everyday. -----------------------------...

Does social media foster or degrade our intimacy with each other? Can we be authentic and real while using a medium that allows us to filter everything? If yes, what does that look like? As followers of Jesus, how do we view social media? This week, Ben, Luke, David, and Chad come and discuss these questions together through the lens of the new social media app "BeReal". ----------------...

Have you heard of a “situationship”? What should we make of this growing trend? What is this leading to, and how do followers of Jesus respond? In this week’s episode, Ben, David, and Luke discuss the latest dating trend that’s growing and the consequences that come with it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We want to partner with...

How can we approach someone who is in a deconstruction process? Can deconstruction ever be healthy? Is it just a fad or will we still be talking about deconstruction in five years?  Author, pastor, and former punk-rocker Josh Porter joins Ben and Chad to talk about the things that are killing our faith, and his new book “Death to Deconstruction: Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion”. --------------...

Is it possible to discern between the failure that comes from trial and error, and the failure that comes from failing to ever become effective? David and Ben explore this topic, and give a road report from Guadalajara, Mexico on the current NLM tour. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We want to partner with you in the ways that Go...

Why are we so fascinated by violence/horror? What are the subtle, unapologetic ways that we consume content that magnifies violence and evil? Most followers of Jesus actively avoid watching porn, and yet why does it seem that so many of us are okay watching entertainment that highlights violence? In this week’s episode, Ben, David, Luke, and Chad talk about the new Netflix series “Dahmer — Monster...

How does the secular world reconcile its views on tolerance and freedom of expression while feeling rage on injustice in situations like these? How can we walk with people and connect what they’re passionate about with a worldview that supports it? Ben, David, Luke, and Chad talk through these questions and share their response to the uprising in Iran. ---------------------------------------------...