We’re all becoming something. What are you becoming? It's our goal for you to intentionally become the person God has called you to be. We'll release an episode each week with answers to real questions that college students and young adults are asking us. Listen in as Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, and Kathy Davidson help you navigate life in your 20's and 30's!
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This is the weekly sermon podcast from Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Visit www.harriscreek.org for more information.
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Messages from Nick Harris, Bear Creek Baptist Church
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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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We are in a real war, and if we don’t realize it, then we are losing. Once we learn to watch for it, we begin to see it. Once we see it, we can’t unsee it. Paul writes in Ephesians 6 everything we need to know to resist temptation when the enemy attacks. Stand strong against Satan’s schemes Stand firm and suited up Stay praying in The Spirit and sh…
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Episode 516: What Will It Take to Reach Gen-Z for Jesus? W/ Gabrielle McCullough (Harris Creek Baptist Church)
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Send us a Text Message. How do we effectively reach Gen-Z for Jesus? Is there a common denominator between Gen-Z'ers that fall away from the faith, and those that don't? In this episode Ben and Chad talk with evangelist, disciple-maker, and bible-teacher Gabrielle McCullough who works closely with JP Pokluda of Harris Creek Baptist Church. They lea…
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Episode 519: Are Sports a Hobby, an Idol, or Evidence of God’s Existence?
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Send us a Text Message. Is there a deeper existential reality that sports, and our relationship to them, portray? Can David and Ben survive an expert-level Swiss ski hill? All of this and more on this week's episode of P&I! ------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandins…
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Maybe you’ve heard someone say that they “heard from God”. What does that mean? And is that even possible? Today we talk with our friend Grant Troutt on how to tune your ears to hear God’s voice!By Jonathan Pokluda, Grant Troutt, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 518: Harrison Butker, Cancel Culture, and How to Share Jesus Effectively Today.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ben goes solo to weigh in on the controversial commencement speech given last week at Benedictine College by NFL kicker and Super Bowl champion Harrison Butker (Kansas City Chiefs). ------------------------------- Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinsp…
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Let your life be a life of worship as you obey your parents, guide your children, and work in the role God has placed you in. Live a life of worshipping Jesus in your home and at your workplace. Children: Honor and Obey Dads: Discipline and Disciple Workers: Worship Life Group Discussion: How old should children be to continue to obey their parents…
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In this episode, we hop on the phone with Joshua Ryan Butler to talk about sex, and how we can trust that the Maker of sex has told us how to have the best sex. It doesn’t start from following your emotions, but from seeking to serve. God has given us instructions and insight about sex that we should be eager to follow!…
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Brother Nick shares a message from Proverbs 1 for the high school graduates.By Nick Harris
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Episode 517: I’m a Christian - Shouldn’t I Feel Satisfied?
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Send us a Text Message. Is a purpose-filled life only reserved for a select few who happen to have found their dream job and God-given calling? Is it something we have to create for ourselves? How do we deal with the fact that so many people who seem to have it all, even Christians, are dissatisfied with their day to day existence? What is the answ…
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A marriage cannot be happy or healthy without Christ at the center of it. In this message, Jonathan Pokluda teaches us that (1) the mindset of marriage must be sacrifice and submission, (2) the mission of marriage is sanctification through service, and (3) the mystery of marriage is that it showcases our savior.…
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Episode 266: Honoring Your Parents as Adults (from BeSo Live)
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How can you honor your parents when they disagree with decisions you make as an adult? Should we are frustrated by their feedback? In this episode, we talk about how to communicate in a way that will strengthen your relationship with them?By Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Brother Nick shares a Mother's Day message from Proverbs 1:7-9By Nick Harris
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Episode 265: Pretending to be Christian (from BeSo Live)
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All of us likely have friends and family that go to church on Sunday but don't live like Christians outside of church. How can we live as an example to them and help them follow Jesus?By Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Paul reminds us in today’s text the antidote to spiritually sleepwalking is to walk in love, walk in the light, and walk in wisdom. 1. Walk in Love 2. Walk in Light 3. Walk in Wisdom Life Group Discussion: What have you put behind you and fully surrendered to walk in love? When someone brings sin into the light? How should you respond? What do you …
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Today we invite Rabbi Steve Jaslow to explain how we can see Christ in each aspect of the Seder meal.By Steve Jaslow
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Episode 515: Smartphone Addiction, Mark Driscoll, and Phantom Leg Vibrations
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Send us a Text Message. Are our smartphones killing our faith? Do we need to take drastic steps to protect ourselves from their misuse? Were Mark Driscoll's actions out of line at the Stronger Men's conference? In this episode the regulars cover these questions, amid the broader topic of our current smartphone addiction and epidemic, in light of au…
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Have you ever been in a situation where you managed information or your actions in order to get people to perceive you a certain way? Are there people in your life who’s opinions matter more to you than others? As we continue our series, Stories from Acts, JP teaches through Acts 5 the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and what we can learn from their…
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Episode 264: Live Q&A with JP (from BeSo Live)
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At BeSo Live, we took random questions from the audience and JP responded on the spot. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, and we're sure there's a question and answer that will help you! Episode Timestamps: 3:04 - How do you deal with burnout? 7:25 - How do you discern the difference between God's will and your will? 11:33 - What are the p…
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To live a Christian life, we have to imitate Christ. One place where some struggle is with forgiveness of others who have committed a wrong against them. Rather than holding grudges, quiet judgment, and anger in our hearts, we are called to forgive in the same way that Jesus forgave us. God deeply cares about how we are able to forgive others and l…
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Brother Nick shares a Hell-fire and brimstone sermon. Our prayer is that this message will lead you to the cross of Christ.By Nick Harris
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Episode 514: Reaching People for Jesus in the Inner City of Chicago W/ Esteban Shedd
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Send us a Text Message. Ben and David sit down with rap and hip hop artist Esteban Shedd, as he shares about the beginnings of Streetlights audio bible, and how from a basement to a parking lot, to a studio, to a non-profit, to the road, to the globe - contextualizing the word of God has effectively reached millions who might never walk into a chur…
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Change begins in you thinking …thoughts take you places. When you become a Christian, you are learning a new way to live, different than the world. The true test of a changed person is what comes out of them when they are squeezed. The true test is in trials. Thoughts take you places You are learning a new way The true test comes in trials Life Gro…
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Episode 263: Unrealistic Expectations for Marriage (from BeSo Live)
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At BeSo Live 2024, the audience gets to choose what we talk about. Their number one choice was about standards for who they should marry. How can you know if you are expecting too much? We cover all that and more in this episode!
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Brother Nick finishes looking at the Gospel of John today.By Nick Harris
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Episode 513: What If God Doesn't Want to Heal Me?
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Send us a Text Message. So often our culture in the church sets people up for failure with expectations of prosperity, healing, and after coming to Jesus, when the truth is that this is just not the reality to be expected. David and Ben ask the question of whether or not healing is a guaranteed part of being a Christian, or if God might sometimes h…
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Should all Christians be hospitable, or only those with the gift of hospitality? Hospitality can be one of the best ways to show the love of Christ to whoever is in your sphere of influence. Today our guest, David Nasser, talks us through how we should use hospitality to share the gospel. Making people feel welcome can display how Christ has first …
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The disposition of a mature Christian comes from a unified doctrine. The deployment of mature Christians leads to unified service. The development of mature Christians makes up a unified church. A mature Christian’s disposition A mature Christian’s deployment A mature Christian’s development Life Group Discussion: Who do you know that is clearly ma…
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Brother Nick shares from the Gospel of John chapter 21.By Nick Harris
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Episode 512: Does Prayer Really Make A Difference? W/ Pete Greig of 24-7 Prayer
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Send us a Text Message. Is prayer something inevitably dull and boring? How can we faithfully engage in prayer to change the world for Jesus? In this episode Ben and Luke talk with the founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, Pete Greig, and discuss how a life of prayer is the only hope we have in making a difference as Christians. --------------------…
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Sports betting has taken off in recent years, but the question is should Christians participate? If gambling is legal, then is there a problem with participating? And if I currently do gamble, how do I know if it’s turned into an addiction? For all that and more, check out this episode!By Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John chapter 20By Nick Harris
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Episode 511: Bad Therapy, the Mental Health Crisis, and the Solution No One Is Talking About!
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Send us a Text Message. Is modern therapy making us all worse? Has the church adopted the secular mindset of medicating its way through the normal hardships of everyday life? In many ways it seems we've forgotten the healing power of the gospel, and the restorative power of the Holy Spirit. In this episode the regulars weigh in on this controversia…
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In this week's episode, we tackle the topic of Christian apologetics. Why should we believe in a God? And why should we believe in Jesus specifically? This episode will build your faith!By Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
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Show Your Wounds to Share Your Savior | Easter 2024
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Jesus showed his wounds and Thomas was changed forever. Thomas believed Jesus was risen indeed. May we be encouraged to show our wounds and tell others about the risen Savior who changed our lives forever. 1. We tend to conceal when the Bible’s pattern is to reveal. 2. Show your wounds to share your Savior. 3. A man with an experience of God is nev…
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Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John 20:1-18 and shares about the resurrection of Jesus.By Nick Harris
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Brother Nick shares several scriptures about Jesus' crucifixion.By Nick Harris
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On Good Friday, we observe in reverence the sacrifice that Jesus made for our sins. In this message, JP takes us through the scriptures to see where we might've missed the shadows of our savior throughout the Old Testament. 1) Shadows of Sacrifice 2) Shadows of a Substitute 3) Shadows of a SaviorBy Jonathan Pokluda
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Episode 510: The Toxic War on Masculinity W/ Nancy Pearcey
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Send us a Text Message. Is the current war on men justified? How do we as Christians aim to address and remedy the toxic masculinity in our culture as followers of Jesus? Professor Nancy Pearcey sits down with Ben and Chad to discuss this topic in light of her new book, "The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes" ---------…
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The mystery of God is revealed in suffering, serving, and sharing. The mystery is revealed in suffering The mystery is revealed in serving The mystery is revealed in sharing Life Group Discussion: Have you witnessed unbelievable heart change in someone’s life? What changed? When you experience suffering, does God seem far away from you or near to y…
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Episode 259: Consequences of a Porn Addiction
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Sin always wants to steal, kill, and destroy and this is exactly what porn will do to your life. While it promises to give you pleasure, it will ultimately take from you. In the episode, we talk to our friend Joshua Broome about how a porn addiction impacts your life for the worse.By Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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