• P&I Moments: Why Do We Write Songs for Charts, Instead of God? | Rita Springer
    Dec 26 2025

    Worship leader Rita Springer pushes back on performance-driven, industry-shaped Christian music and asks a deeper question: who are we actually ministering to on Sunday morning, and what does it mean to be near the brokenhearted?

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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!
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    For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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    12 mins
  • 624: Have We Let Christmas Lose It's Meaning?
    Dec 23 2025

    Are traditions inherently wrong, in that they lead us to stagnation and a going through the motions - or are they a powerful, grounding force for good?

    Merry Christmas from all of us at Provoke & Inspire! Christ the savior is born.

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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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    39 mins
  • P&I Moments: Can You Love Someone You’re Certain Is Wrong? | AJ Swoboda
    Dec 19 2025

    AJ Swoboda unpacks the heart of his book Rooting for Rivals, challenging Christians to hold deep convictions without losing love for the people they disagree with most. Drawing from Scripture, the story of Daniel in exile, and A.W. Tozer’s idea of “gentle dogmatism,”

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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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    37 mins
  • 623: Lukas Ruegger (Deflate) on Surviving the Awkward Truth of YouTube
    Dec 18 2025

    Lukas Ruegger is an apologist, expert in cross-cultural ministry to Muslims, and founder of the YouTube channel, Deflate.

    Last but not least, he is a longtime Steiger missionary, and Ben sits down with him to discuss the start of his channel, time spent with Alex O' Connor, how we can reach people in the demographic of the Middle East for the gospel, and how YouTube and social media fit into the bigger picture.

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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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    54 mins
  • 622: The Masculinity Crisis No One Wants To Face
    Dec 16 2025

    Is the crisis of masculinity not just a cultural issue, but a discipleship issue? In this conversation the guys reflect on why young men are struggling, and why recovering a Jesus-centered vision of identity matters more than swinging the cultural pendulum of what it means to be a man.

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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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    41 mins
  • P&I Moment: Has the Seeker-Sensitive Church Made Us Biblically Illiterate? | Landon MacDonald
    Dec 12 2025

    What if Christians approached Scripture with the same passion fans bring to their favorite series?
    Ben and pastor Landon MacDonald explore why biblical engagement is collapsing, how the seeker-sensitive era shaped our assumptions, and what it looks like to rediscover a living, Spirit-led relationship with the Bible

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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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    9 mins
  • 621: Josh Nadeau (Sword and Pencil) on the Lie That Is Ruining Your Faith
    Dec 11 2025

    Is the often mundane, everyday life of many Christians secretly hiding incredible joy, insightful, and splendor? If so, how can we learn to see it?

    Josh Nadeau, the artist behind Sword and Pencil - a voice followed by more than 100,000 people on Instagram - joins us for a powerful conversation about his new book Room for Good Things to Run Wild.

    Check out Josh's book 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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    59 mins
  • 620: David Shares a Serious Health Scare, and What He’s Learning As He Goes Through It
    Dec 9 2025

    As the title suggests, David shares a health update, and the regulars discuss what it means to walk through difficult circumstances, remaining hopeful in prayer.

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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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    45 mins