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684: Do You Have to Be Like People to Reach Them? Oct 15, 2026

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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.
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683: Why Nobody Has Friends Anymore (And What Jesus Would Do About It) Oct 08, 2026

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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.
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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

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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.
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682: KB on Art That Actually Reaches the Lost Oct 01, 2026

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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
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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

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681: What if I’m Single, and I Don’t Want to Be? Sep 24, 2026

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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.
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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

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Chad Johnson
Luke Greenwood

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680: You're Not Waiting on God, You're Waiting on a Better Offer Sep 17, 2026

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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.
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679: The Main Character Problem Nobody in Church Talks About Sep 10, 2026

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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.
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678: The #1 Reason Our Faith Grows Cold Sep 01, 2026

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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.
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677: Does My Effort Impact God’s Calling? Aug 20, 2026

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Is it possible we are missing the plans that God has for our lives? Are we wasting our time and potential, that God would otherwise have extraordinary plans for?
The regulars continue this unofficial series, bringing together both scripture and anecdote, about utilizing the time and talent God has given us all.
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676: The Clutter That's Killing Your Faith | TK Coleman on Finding Freedom Through Spiritual Minimalism Aug 13, 2026

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What is minimalism, from a spiritual perspective? How does growth as a Christian depend on our ability to let go of things?
Ben speaks to author and speaker T.K. Coleman about loosening our grip on the things around us, learning what Jesus expects of us in terms of following him, and how to be a minimalist in the way that ultimately matters.
Check out T.K.'s book Emotional Clutter HERE
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675: Ex-Muslim - What Christians Can Learn from Islam | Abdu Murray Aug 06, 2026

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How can we hope to reach our Muslim neighbors? How can we cut through hostility and fear with the grace and truth of the gospel?
Ben talks with author and speaker Abdu Murray. As a former Muslim, Abdu shares his story of growing up in Islam, and how meeting Jesus changed everything.
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