Late last week, rapper Lil Nas X released his new song "J Christ." The music video features a depiction of Noah's flood and a scene where Lil Nas X is being nailed to a cross. Many Christian influencers have shared their reaction, but do followers of Jesus need to always react to the latest antics of today? What's the line between being informed, or just distracted? ---------------------------------------------------- Want to invite Ben to speak? Click HERE ! Questions, comments, or feedback? We...
Jan 18, 2024•8 min
Is there something specific that is actively keeping us, the Church, from sharing the gospel? If so, what is it? How can we overcome this epidemic? In this episode Ben and David are joined by author and speaker Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share , and author of the new book, Unlikely Fighter: The Story of How a Fatherless Street Kid Overcame Violence, Chaos, and Confusion to Become a Radical Christ Follower . Greg shares from the trenches how he has seen thousands of young people trained to eff...
Jan 09, 2024•53 min
Socrates was famously credited with saying, "The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living", and in this quick hit Ben examines our cultures' obsession with busyness as a means of status, albeit a source of extreme anxiety. What does this say about our society, that used to value a person's leisure time as a measure of their value? How do we correctly deal with busyness in our lives as followers of Jesus? ---------------------------------------------------- Want to invite Ben to speak? Click HERE ! Qu...
Jan 01, 2024•6 min
Sadly, one of the most ubiquitous things in the evangelical church today seems to be an attitude of irreverence toward biblical and spiritual things. Jokes about prayer, being saved, and ironically even the Holy Spirit are prevalent virtually everywhere. What role do Christians play in confronting these things inside, and outside of the church? How do we react to irreverence in our own hearts? With the re-release of the Monty Python movie "Life of Brian", the regulars came together to ask, and a...
Dec 26, 2023•51 min
British actor, comedian, and historically outspoken atheist Stephen Fry recently took to the stage for an event called " Letters Live ." During this event, Fry gave a dramatic reading of a letter written by Nick Cave about ChatGPT and human creativity. In this episode the regulars weigh in with their opinions on the revolutionary tech that is ChatGPT, and attempt to answer the question of whether or not we are "fighting for the very soul of the world." To watch the specific video referenced in t...
Dec 19, 2023•41 min
It's increasingly apparent that while our society often has an openness toward spiritual things, this does not necessarily equal an openness toward the gospel, or any kind of definitive answers in regard to the topic. A prime example of this phenomenon is Stanford professor and neurobiologist Andrew Huberman. Andrew was asked about his faith in God during a recent interview with Lex Friedman, and the regulars discuss his responses in this episode. ------------------------------------------------...
Dec 12, 2023•35 min
We live in a time of extraordinary spiritual openness, yet find many people don't want to define who or what God is. What if you could guide someone from ambiguous spirituality to a personal relationship with Jesus? How would you navigate conversations with people who are spiritually open yet skeptical of religion? This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap full length conversations surrounding events happening in culture today, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think...
Dec 05, 2023•5 min
Is it possible that a lack of gratitude in our lives signifies a dangerous underlying issue in regard to our view of reality, as well as our spiritual health? In light of last weeks' US holiday, Ben explores the application of thanksgiving as is described in Philippians 6, as well as the questions above in this P&I quick hit! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to invite Ben to speak? Click HERE ! Questions, comme...
Nov 28, 2023•6 min
When the world attempts to answer the deepest questions of the human experience, what kind of answers does it produce? Are they sufficient? Do they come close to providing solutions? Now more than ever, the world is searching for answers. Actor and musician Nick Cave proves this through his online blog called "The Red Hand Files," where he attempts to answer questions sent by people from all over the world. Ben, Luke, Chad, and David are together again in this special in-person edition of the po...
Nov 21, 2023•43 min
Are there underlying reasons as to why people are leaving the church today? Especially young people? Ben and David come to you while on tour in Argentina, and discuss some of the spiritual and cultural reasons behind why this worldwide fallout is occurring, and how we can respond and take action as followers of Jesus. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Se...
Nov 15, 2023•41 min
What are the marks of a successful life. True success; a life well lived? Ben gives a tribute to the life of Joanie - his beloved grandmother, and the last of his grandparents departed to be with Jesus. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 . Join the Provoke & Inspire Communi...
Nov 10, 2023•3 min
Recently, Christians on staff at The United States Pentagon supposedly opposed active exploration into U.F.O.'s and other extraterrestrial phenomenon, with the objection that the 'aliens' which might be discovered are not aliens at all, but demons. Are UFO's, including flying saucers and little green men actually fallen angels? Should we resist exploring these things, or should we follow the truth wherever it leads? The regulars dive into these things and more in this special in-person edition o...
Nov 07, 2023•35 min
Famous tattoo influencer, Kat Von D, gave her life to Jesus, but just wait until you hear how Christians responded. This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap full length conversations surrounding events happening in culture today, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to...
Nov 03, 2023•4 min
Kat Von D, the famous tattoo influencer and reality TV star, had a surprising encounter with criticism from Christians after posting her baptism online. How can we see people the way that God does? Why are we quick to look at the "speck" in someone's eye, when not acknowledging the "plank" in ours? Join Ben, Chad, and David as they explore the dangers of judgmentalism, the importance of self-reflection, and the power of Jesus' words from Matthew 7. -----------------------------------------------...
Oct 31, 2023•41 min
Tech-millionaire Bryan Johnson is trying to live forever . Is this a great idea, or the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone? Let's find out! This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap full length conversations surrounding events happening in culture today, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions, c...
Oct 24, 2023•6 min
"Proverbs 20:5 says 'In the heart of every human being is a deep well, and the wise person draws it out.'" How can we create a space where people have the chance to explore faith, ask questions, and share their story? Ben and Aaron are joined by Nicky Gumbel, former Anglican priest and founder of Alpha, a multi-week course that creates a space where people come to discuss life’s big questions. ------------------------------------------------- Join the Steiger Online Intensive Training! October 2...
Oct 17, 2023•44 min
Ben goes solo to look at the bizarre emergence and emphasis of Satanic and Demonic materials in mainstream pop culture, and to explore the question, "Are Demons Trendy?" ----------------------------------------------------- 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 ! Follow Ben on Instagram . Click here to join the Provoke & Inspire Community! Send us a text...
Oct 13, 2023•5 min
Freddie Mercury of the legendary rock band Queen once asked, "Who wants to Live Forever?" and the answer now seems to be: tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson does. Is mortality a defect? Are we able to eradicate it with science and technology? In this episode Ben, David and Chad discuss the man behind Blueprint, an extreme anti-aging project built on a conviction that death is something we are destined to defy. ------------------------------------------------- Join the Steiger Online Intensive Train...
Oct 10, 2023•50 min
With demon-themed material being released from artists such as Lil Nas-X, Sam Smith, and Doja Cat, it's obvious that Demons are trending in mainstream pop-culture. In this episode Ben, Luke and David try to answer the question of why demonic and satanic material seems to have become one of the next big things, and most importantly, how we as followers of Jesus should respond to it. ------------------------------------------------- Join the Steiger Online Intensive Training! October 20th - Octobe...
Oct 03, 2023•48 min
How can we have a spiritual conversation with the people around us? How can we engage people with things that are already pointing to God in and around them? Ben, Aaron, David, and Luke continue the conversation surrounding Aaron's new book, Not Beyond Reach , and talk about the KEY to being effective when reaching people in our lives who would not walk into a church. ------------------------------------------------- Join the Steiger Online Intensive Training! October 20th - October 21st Click H...
Sep 26, 2023•43 min
For this very special episode, Ben and Aaron are joined by best-selling author of the book The Case for Christ , Lee Strobel! Together, they talk about Strobel's upcoming book release, Is God Real: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life , while also wrestling through the question, "If God is real, why is he so hidden?" ------------------------------------------------- Join the Steiger Online Intensive Training! October 20th - October 21st Click HERE to register now! Questions, comments, or feed...
Sep 19, 2023•43 min
In this episode, Ben is joined by his brother Aaron, who is also the director of Steiger International to talk about his new book, Not Beyond Reach , and discuss why it's important to know the language of the post-Christian culture we live in today, and how we can be missionaries to our own cities. ------------------------------------------------- To order your own copy of Not Beyond Reach, click here ! Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandin...
Sep 12, 2023•45 min
In this classic replay, the regulars explore the idea of whether everything that we decide to do is according to God's plan. How do we know whether we are following God's will, when the task at hand might seem foolish? Are we just being stupid, or is God doing something phenomenal through foolish means? ----------------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org , or send us a message o...
Aug 29, 2023•50 min
Why does Christian music suck? Ben shares his thoughts on why Christian art is often so generic and devoid of passion. What led us here, and what can we do about it? This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?” ----------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send the...
Aug 22, 2023•6 min
In this classic replay Ben is joined by Oxford professor of mathematics John Lennox to help us better understand how to biblically respond to the war in Ukraine, as well as how to suffer alongside those who suffer - as we are biblically instructed to do. To learn more about John Lennox, visit: https://www.johnlennox.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org , or se...
Aug 15, 2023•39 min
Ben goes solo to answer a question that universally everyone contemplates from time to time, "what do I do with my life?" or even, "what does God want me to do with my life?" This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?” ----------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think!...
Aug 08, 2023•6 min
How do I stay authentic, fruitful, and obedient in my faith? Through this, what steps can I take to deepen my intimacy with Jesus? Ben, Luke, and David reflect back to their time at Steiger's Family Gathering and the teachings given by Chip Ingram ( Living on the Edge Ministries ), and talk through these questions and more! ------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org , or send us ...
Aug 01, 2023•44 min
How do we maintain a vibrant prayer life without it becoming stale, or simply ritualistic? Is there a formula to follow to ensure this doesn't happen? Ben, Luke and David sit down in person during Steiger's International Gathering in Germany, to discuss these questions and more including the possibility of a new vocation for Nigel the silent clown. ------------------------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@...
Jul 25, 2023•36 min
This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?” While the internet has opened up doors to many opportunities and possibilities, there are also increasingly apparent negative aspects of the internet. How do we respond to this ever-increasing obstacle, and how can we navigate this as followers of Jesus? -----------------------------------------...
Jul 18, 2023•8 min
This is Provoke and Inspire's Quick Hit, where we recap Instant Reactions and full length conversations, all while asking the question, “what would Jesus think, and what would he want me to do about it?” During an ill-fated speech, a German politician spoke into the future, saying that September 24th would be "a day we never forget". This set off a frenzy of predictions about the end of the world, according to the doomsday clock! How do we respond to the topic of the end of the world as follower...
Jul 11, 2023•5 min
