Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Is revival happening, or is it simply hype? Why are we so risk averse as Christians? What does that communicate to a watching world about our faith?Ben is joined by author and pastor JP Pokluda, as they explore these topics and much more.------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail. Newest Midroll

Are politics compatible with our faith in Jesus? How do we healthily assess our devotion to either one? Ben goes solo to explore this heavily divisive topic, and look for an alternative way forward in this incredible messy area of beliefs, opinions, and allegiance. ------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail

How do our sins, our shortcomings, effect our capacity or ability to be used by God? How do we balance grace and accountability? Is it possible to destroy the holy spirit's power in our own lives through what we do?Ben, David and Luke explore this weighty topic.------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail. Newest Midroll

Knowing your scene - the place where you find yourself most often - is important, but what if you are nothing like the people in it? How do you share the love of Jesus with them if you appear as an alien; as a foreigner? The regulars draw on decades of history: what works, what doesn't work, and how they've seen God work in and through them to reach people from various walks of life - "scenes" much different than their own at times.------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail.

Why is true community rare these days, and increasingly so? How can a person find it, and make friends in a world where we simply do not value these things anymore.The regulars weigh in on the gravity of this topic, where more and more people these days find themselves alone and seemingly unable to fix it.----------------------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’ve been searching for.Don’t wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail. Newest Midroll

How are Christian artists supposed to choose between being bold with the gospel, and paying their bills? Does every song need to have the name, "Jesus", in it?Ben talks with KB - an American Christian rapper and GMA Dove Award Winner on navigating fame, money, staying true to Jesus in your art.Learn more about KB HERE----------------------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’ve been searching for.Don’t wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail. Newest Midroll

The number of unmarried people in our world continues to rise - steadily increasing since the 1970's. More and more young people find themselves single, and seemingly unable to get married. What are the contributors to this phenomenon, and how can the church speak into this issue? Does the church add to the problem? Does the help given actually just hurt? How can a single person get married? The regulars weigh in on this topic.----------------------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’ve been searching for.Don’t wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail. Newest Midroll

You've heard of FOMO, but is FOBO the real issue that the new generations are facing? A fear of missing out may play a part in people rushing into things, but a haunting fear of there being better options available - that is something that can cause an unprecedented crisis of commitment in our world.The regulars are back, as they explore how this phenomenon is affecting marriages, careers, ministries, and more.----------------------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’ve been searching for.Don’t wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail. Newest Midroll

The world often says we should live our lives as if we are the main character in our story - but is this a biblical way of doing things? Are we sabotaging what God has for us, by insisting things play out with us at the center?Ben and David address this prevalent phenomenon that we see playing out, not only outside of church, but inside of it too.----------------------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’ve been searching for.Don’t wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail.

What seems to be the primary cause of Christians falling away, becoming lukewarm, or fizzling out spiritually? Is there a common denominator?David and Ben come to you from a Romanian hotel room, to address this question.----------------------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’ve been searching for.Don’t wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail.