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Feb 23, 2023 • 12min

Joshua Bassett, Canceling Roald Dahl, and One Year After the Invasion of Ukraine (Instant Reaction!)

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 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 text
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Feb 23, 2023 • 49min

Episode 467: Was the Asbury Revival Really a Revival?

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!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text
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Feb 21, 2023 • 39min

Episode 466: Prison, Drive-by Shootings, and Finding Jesus W/ Holy Gabbana

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, 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 text
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Feb 15, 2023 • 12min

Is “He Gets Us” Heretical? Is the Asbury Revival Real? (Instant Reaction!)

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 place at Asbury University in Kentucky. How should we respond to these topics?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 @provokeandinspirepodcastSend us a text
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Feb 14, 2023 • 26min

Episode 465: Suicide, Earthquakes and Finding God in the Suffering W/ Brian Head Welch (Korn)

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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text
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Feb 9, 2023 • 8min

Is Sam Smith The Devil? Is MrBeast The Anti-Christ? (Instant Reaction!)

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 as the Anti-Christ.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text
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Feb 9, 2023 • 6min

Donald Trump, Woke M&M’s, And The End Of The World (Instant Reaction!)

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 the Doomsday Clock!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text
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Feb 8, 2023 • 38min

Episode 464: Preaching The Gospel During The War In Ukraine

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.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text
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Jan 31, 2023 • 49min

Episode 463: Can I Study the Bible in a Non-Religious Way?

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!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 text
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Jan 24, 2023 • 43min

Episode 462: Does the Bible Belong Outside the Church?

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 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/Send us a text

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