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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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Latest Episodes

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 ho... more

Is the life I'm living, the one that God wants me to live? Are we able to change the trajectory of our life and calling through the choices we make?

Ben, Chad and David continue to delve into this topic, with exploration into themes of cause and eff... more

Is the life I'm living, the one that God wants me to live? Are we able to change the trajectory of our life and calling through the choices we make?

Ben, Chad and David weigh in on this controversial and important subject, on whether or not our deci... more

Have we unknowingly embraced New Age ideas and ideals, even as Christians?

How do we identify them, in our lives and the lives of others? How can someone find Jesus, while neck-deep in occult practices?

Ben is joined by author, speaker, and ex-New A... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Thomas
Best-selling author discussing the 12 lies that undermine intimacy with God
Author, The Life You Were Reborn to Live
Episode: 669: Why Christians Aren't Less Anxious Than Everyone Else w/ Gary Thomas
William Lane Craig
Philosopher and Christian apologist
Reasonable Faith; Center for Philosophy of Religion
Episode: 666: Atheism Is Unlivable w/ Dr. William Lane Craig
Allen Parr
Christian YouTuber with a large following, ministry teacher
Episode: 665: Is YouTube Replacing the Church? w/Allen Parr
John Lennox
Oxford mathematician and author, discussed AI and humanity
University of Oxford
Episode: 663: John Lennox | Is AI The Race To Build God?
Bradley McCoy
Workplace evangelism expert with two decades at Target
Target Corporation
Episode: 659: Why Christians Stay Silent at the Office - Workplace Evangelism Expert Bradley McCoy
Greg Koukl
Founder of Stand to Reason, Christian apologist
Stand to Reason
Episode: 657: What Greg Koukl Couldn't Say to Alex O'Connor on Diary of a CEO
John Burke
Near-death experience expert, author of Imagine Heaven
Imagine Heaven / NDE research
Episode: 654: What People See Right Before They Die W/ Near-Death Experience Expert John Burke (Imagine Heaven)
Stephen McWhirter
Worship artist, known for Come Jesus Come
Come Jesus Come
Episode: 652: From Crystal Meth Addict to Leading Millions in Worship w/ Stephen McWhirter
Alisa Childers
Author and speaker on progressive Christianity and deconstruction
Episode: 650: Alisa Childers Exposes What Progressive Christianity Actually Teaches

Hosts

Ben Pierce
Host of Provoke & Inspire Podcast
David Pierce
Co-host and part of the show's core duo
Luke Greenwood
Co-host contributing to discussions on culture and faith
Chad Johnson
Co-host contributing to discussions with humor and questions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 606 ratings
  • So good!

    One of the best podcast out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FoodForThought12
    United States2 months ago
  • The one on aliens

    Loving the conversation, but Ben, so help me, don’t talk down to David again! Go back and listen because for the most part, you have something contrary to say after he speaks. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KG.ae….
    United States2 months ago
  • Open and honest

    Love the takes of the hosts. The ability we should all have to try and decipher truth when we are inundated with spin. Thanks for the open and honest dialogue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lumberjack2025
    United States7 months ago
  • YOU GUYS ROCK!

    One of the best podcast out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FoodForThought12
    United States9 months ago
  • I love David

    David’s random story is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bento Sendo
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise honesty, gospel-centeredness, and challenging conversations.
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663: John Lennox | Is AI The Race To Build God?
Q: What should followers of Jesus do in this season of rapid AI advancement?
Promote disciplined engagement with technology, electronic fasting, and spiritual disciplines, while using AI to advance gospel work without letting it replace meaningful human relationships and worship.
663: John Lennox | Is AI The Race To Build God?
Q: Is AI a threat to human identity or a tool for good?
He argues AI can be useful in medicine and religion, but remains a threat if it erodes what it means to be made in God's image, potentially leading to dehumanization and the worship of the machine.
663: John Lennox | Is AI The Race To Build God?
Q: Why did you write 2084, and what has changed since the first edition?
Lennox explains the book was motivated by concerns from Christian leaders about technology's implications for human dignity, and notes that developments between 2020 and 2024 intensified those questions, prompting a 2024 expanded edition.
666: Atheism Is Unlivable w/ Dr. William Lane Craig
Q: What do you say to someone who insists on religious skepticism or doubts and is resistant to belief?
Encourage ongoing seeking, praying, worship, Bible reading, and openness to how the Holy Spirit may draw a person to Christ, while acknowledging that some may not be convinced yet and that perseverance is essential.
666: Atheism Is Unlivable w/ Dr. William Lane Craig
Q: How would you advise engaging someone who is apathetic or nonchalant about faith in intimate settings like family discussions?
The approach centers on asking questions, understanding what the person means, and guiding the conversation toward shared exploration rather than coercion, which can open space for a natural dialogue about faith.

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1. Gary Thomas
2. William Lane Craig
3. Allen Parr
4. John Lennox
5. Bradley McCoy
6. Greg Koukl
7. John Burke
8. Stephen McWhirter

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