Provoke & Inspire Podcast

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P&I Moments: Tom Holland (Dominion) | You're More Christian Than You Think May 16, 2025

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BBC host and author Tom Holland joins the guys for a discussion surrounding his book, "Dominion".
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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!
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For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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571: Isaac David (Daily Disciple) | Is Porn the #1 Discipleship Killer? Is the Internet a Real Mission Field? May 13, 2025

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Is it possible to use YouTube content to preach the gospel and disciple people? What holds young men back from living effective Christian lives? How do we offer tools that help paint them a positive vision for the future?
Ben talks with YouTuber Isaac David of Daily Disciple on following Jesus in a world that runs on social media.
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P&I Moments: Jay Stringer | How Christians Misfight Porn Addiction May 09, 2025

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Ben and Luke talk to therapist, author, and speaker Jay Stringer about his book "Unwanted". How can we as Christians address the epidemic of pornography with truth, grace, and love instead of shame, fear, and legalism?
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Do you ever struggle with how 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

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Luke Greenwood

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570: Why Is Church the Hardest Place to Be Real? May 06, 2025

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Why do churches often feel like the least safe place to be vulnerable? Why is it easier to give grace to people who have struggled with sin, but very little grace, if any at all, to those who continue to struggle?
Churches often mention weak marriages, mental health, and financial battles, but why is their root cause, sin, not included in the picture?
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P&I Moments: Preston Sprinkle | Is the Church a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ People? May 02, 2025

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Author and Pastor Preston Sprinkle and the regulars discuss today's sexually broken culture in light of the perfect love of Christ, and the church's historically negative track record in regard to it.
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569: Why the Future of the Church Depends on a Radical Rebuild Apr 29, 2025

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If we were to start from scratch and rebuild the church purely based on the principles and practices laid out in the Bible, what would it look like in today's world? Are we at a crossroads where a transformation of the Church is not just possible, but essential?
The regulars ask these questions, David shares a story of laughing translators, and much more this week on P&I.
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P&I Moments: Dallas Jenkins | What If God Wants Me to Fail? Apr 25, 2025

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Dallas Jenkins, director of the worldwide phenomenon TV-series "The Chosen" shares the story of his success, which was ultimately rooted in his biggest failure.
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568: Nate Sala (Wise Disciple) | How Should Followers of Jesus Navigate Hot Topics (Gender, Politics, Race, Etc) Online and In Person? Apr 22, 2025

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Are we about to see a repeat of the Jesus Movement of the 1970s? How did a school teacher become a full-time YouTuber?
Ben talks to Nate Sala from Wise Disciple about the current cultural zeitgeist and how we can act accordingly as Christians.
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P&I Moments: Are Easter Outreaches a Thing of the Past? Apr 18, 2025

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In 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Paul speaks of the fact that if Jesus was not raised from the dead, the thing we devote so much of our lives to is ultimately pointless.
Do we live as if the resurrection really happened, and are our churches taking the correct approach to reaching people today with that message?
Ben goes solo and invites us to slow down and reflect on the sacrificial death of Jesus this Good Friday.
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567: Jennie Allen (GATHER25) | Is Jesus Coming Back Sooner Than We Think? Apr 15, 2025

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Is there power in unity, and is it possible to be united as a global church?
When it comes to sharing the gospel, how can we operate from an understanding of where people are coming from in today's culture?
Bestselling author Jennie Allen comes on the show to unpack the heart and story behind Gather25 — a worldwide call to unity, revival, and mission. From loneliness and family life to bold faith and the urgency of the Gospel, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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