

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.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 17min
611: What MrBeast Teaches Us About Meaning, Success, and God
What does the dissatisfaction of the world's biggest YouTuber tell us about the nature of fame? Is there anything at the top of the mountain? Ben goes solo to speak into MrBeast's interview on Diary Of a CEO earlier this year.----------------------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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 24, 2025 • 11min
P&I Moments: Is Engaging Culture Dangerous or Essential? | Jon McCray (Whaddoyoumeme?)
How do we learn to ask good questions? How do we meet people where they are really at? Jon McCray weighs in on these questions, and shares some of the beginnings of his YouTube channel, Whaddoyoumeme?Listen to the full episode hereSpotifyiTunes---------------------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 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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 23, 2025 • 40min
610: Coach RAC (The Savannah Bananas) | How God Broke My Pride
Ben is joined by Robert Anthony Cruz of the exhibition baseball team, The Savannah Bananas.Coach RAC shares his story of coming to faith, his time in the MiLB, and how he was catapulted to stardom through his popular coaching videos. Follow Coach RAC on IG HEREVisit his website 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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 21, 2025 • 41min
609: Forrest Frank Vs. The Industry: The Slippery Slope of Money and Faith
Should we be accepting awards that come from glory and acclaim that's meant for Jesus? How do we navigate the Christian music industry as it is today?Christian pop singer Forrest Frank decided against attending the 56th annual Dove Awards ceremony, sparking controversy and an equally controversial response from southern Hip-Hop star Jelly Roll.----------------------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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 17, 2025 • 8min
P&I Moments: Does Church Really Matter? | Jennie Allen
Is unity in the church truly possible in this day and age? Did Jennie Allen momentarily achieve it through the online, record-breaking, Gather 25 event earlier this year? Listen to the full episode hereSpotifyiTunes---------------------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 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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 16, 2025 • 55min
608: The Secret Power of Asking Great Questions | J.R. Briggs
How do we learn to ask better questions? Can better questions improve our lives, relationships, and efficacy as Christians?In this episode, Ben talks to speaker, author, and teacher J.R. Briggs. Dr. Briggs is the founder of Kairos Partnerships, an organization that walks alongside leaders through leadership coaching and spiritual direction.Check out his new book, The Art of Asking Better Questions: Pursuing Stronger Relationships, Healthier Leadership, and Deeper Faith HERECheck out his website HERECheck out Kairos Partnerships 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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 14, 2025 • 30min
607: Why Are 42% of Pastors Quitting?
A recent study dives into the dire situations that nearly half of pastors seem to find themselves in. How did we get here? Is it possible that we are requiring far too much from those leading our churches from the pulpit?----------------------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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 10, 2025 • 10min
P&I Moments: Is Atheism Turning People Back to God? | Justin Brierley
Why is it that no matter what we do, we never seem to get rid of our religiosity as a society? Is it possible the New Atheism movement actually helped Christianity, rather than harm it?Ben and Luke are joined by apologist Justin Brierley - host of the Unbelievable? podcast.Listen to the full episode hereSpotifyiTunes---------------------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 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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 9, 2025 • 42min
606: Do We Love Like Jesus? | Jackie Hill Perry
Ben is joined by author, speaker, and hip-hop artist Jackie Hill Perry in discussing the incredible advantages, as well as the dangers, of doing ministry on a large scale. How do we keep from despising big platforms? Do we insist that God can only use small things? How do we keep our hearts in the right place on this topic?Follow Jackie Hill Perry on IG 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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text

Oct 7, 2025 • 25min
605: Feeling Stuck? This Could Change Everything
Ben goes solo for a monopod on the life of John the Baptist, and how we can use it as a blueprint for successful lives of our own.----------------------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 provokeandinspire@steiger.org, 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 a text


