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Provoked
by Zack Morgan, Desi Maes
The purpose of this podcast is to Provoke (encourage) fellow Christians to preach the gospel, rescue babies, and destroy cultural idols.A podcast hosted by Pastor Zack Morgan, Desi Maes and Jake Bull.
Episodes
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82. Farewell Episode & A Children’s Book on The Great Commission
Join us for our final episode of Provoked! We reflect on God’s goodness throughout our time on the show and share some encouragements going forward. We also talk about Jake & Bekah’s new children’s book on the Great Commission called “Everywhere & All the Time.” This is a bittersweet moment, but…
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81. Killing Sin & Fallen Leaders
In this episode, Zack, Desi, and Jake discuss the crucial practice of killing sin in the Christian life and how a failure to do this can lead to believers falling. Let’s examine ourselves and put our sin to death by the power of the Spirit.
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80. A Biblical Conversation on Women in the Church
In this episode, Zack, Desi, and Jake talk about God’s design for women and how it plays out in everyday life. From voting and earning income to how women dress, they explore these topics through a biblical lens.
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79. Why We Should Pray Before Evangelism W/Andrew Sandlin
Even though it is crucial, prayer is often overlooked in evangelism and in the church at large. In this episode, Zack and Jake are joined by pastor and author Andrew Sandlin to discuss the critical nature of prayer in evangelism. Check out Andrew's work!
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78. Trump Pardons Christians!
This week Zack and Desi are joined by Cal Zastrow who was recently pardoned by President Trump. Cal was targeted and jailed under Biden's administration for his peaceful attempts to save the unborn. Join us for this great discussion with this incredibly courageous brother and warrior for Christ!
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77. To Tweet Or Not To Tweet
In this thought-provoking episode of Provoked, Zack and Desi examine the complex world of social media through a Christian lens. They explore the pros and cons of being active online, touching on topics like godly troublemaking, Christian charity, and the balance between decorum and…
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76. What is Godly Provocation?
Zack and Desi discuss when biblical provocation is warranted, and the need for us all to check our motives as to whether we are aiming to provoke and stir another up in love and good works or just trying to be provocative for sinful reasons. To support the show
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75. Christians In Politics W/Zach Lautenschlager
As we near another election, Zack, Desi, and Jake are joined by political expert Zach Lautenshlager to discuss why Christians should be involved in politics. What does righteous political involvement look like for believers? For more from Zach, check out The Sentinel......
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74. Sophie Scholl & the Call to Defend Our Preborn Neighbors
Listen to the heart-wrenching story of a martyr named Sophie Scholl during the holocaust and how it relates to the need for Christians to rescue babies being taken to death. Find ways to help at... https://redstatereform.org/
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73. The Evil of Proposition 139
Desi and Jake are joined by Daryl Groves of Red State Reform to talk about the evil Proposition 139 in Arizona and how Christians can take a stand for our pre-born neighbors. Find out more at... https://redstatereform.org/
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72. Serrated Edges, Pearl Clutching, & Middle Fingers
Jake and Desi sit down with Zachary Conover and discuss NSA’s new ad, piety, personal holiness, and liberty.
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71. Overcoming the Fear of Sharing the Gospel With Loved Ones
In this week's episode, Jake and Desi sit down with Greg Moore of the Dead Men Walking podcast and discuss practical ways of overcoming the fear of sharing the gospel with your unsaved family and friends. We hope it blesses you.
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70. Exposing False Teachers: Steven Furtick
Zack, Desi, and Jake are back! Tune in to hear more about the dangerous teaching of Steven Furtick, as well as a new segment on how not to evangelize.
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69. The Holy Nope W/Austin Keeler
Zack, Desi, and Jake are joined by Austin Keeler (creator of The Holy Nope) to talk about calling out false teaching and the way the Lord is blessing his ministry. Check out The Holy Nope... https://www.youtube.com/@holynope
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68. Should Women Street Preach?
Can women evangelize? What about preaching “from the box” in the open air? Zack, Desi, and Jake are joined by Marcus Pittman to discuss a hotly debated topic.
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67. Being a Light in a Dark Place w/ Pastor Zack Gilman
Zack and Desi sit down with Pastor Zack Gilman of San Diego Reformed Church, as he explains what it's like leading a faithful church in California.
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66. The Idol of Celebrity Pastors
What are the dangers of placing pastors on too high of a pedestal? What is the right way to honor pastors without idolizing them? Join Zack, Desi, and Jake as they discuss this crucial issue.
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65. Engaging a Roman Catholic on Justification
How can a sinner have peace with God? Fundamentally, Catholics and Protestants will give different answers to this question. In this episode, Jake is joined by a friend and devout Roman Catholic, Trey Brock, to define and discuss the Catholic and Protestant understandings of justification. We…
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64. Rome’s Gospel & The Biblical Gospel W/James White
What are some key differences between the gospel according to Rome and the biblical Gospel? Zack, Desi, and Jake are joined by Dr. James White to hear his thoughts after decades of ministry to Roman Catholics.
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63. Weirdoism in the Church
How should Christians deal with some of the strange words, songs, noises, and teachings that happen during church services in our day? Zack, Desi, and Jake discuss some of the weird things that happen and how to stay rooted in the truth.
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62. The Idol of False Piety
What is false piety? How do Christians over-emphasize certain issues, and what is the impact of this on the church? Zack, Desi, and Jake talk about this critical but overlooked topic.
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61. Passive False Teachers
Can someone teach what is false only by what they say, or also by what the consistently do not say? Zack, Desi, and Jake dive into this topic and the effects that come from teachers who persistently fail to teach the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27).
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60. Abortionist Dies During a Tornado w/Jordan Sweezer
Zack, Desi, and Jake are joined by Jordan Sweezer—a missionary through OneLife for Life in Michigan. Jordan recounts the story of how God shut down a mill in a miraculous way where only He can get the glory.
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59. Ruts and Valleys W/Nancy Wilson & Summer Jaeger
In this week's episode, Desi sits down with Nancy Wilson and Summer Jaeger as they discuss staying steady in the Lord in times of trouble.
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58. Homosexuality & Dealing with the “Clobber Passages”
Desi, Jake, and Zach Conover discuss and refute a phrase some pastors have used to describe the places in Scripture that speak to homosexuality.
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57. Exposing the Dark World of IVF
Zack, Desi, and Jake sit down with Marcus Pittman of LOOR TV and Laura Klassen of Choice42 to discuss their latest project “Build-A-Baby”, and the dark world of In Vitro Fertilization.
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56. Mark and Avoid: Todd Bentley
In this episode Zack, Jake, and Desi warn the church of the dangerous teachings of Canadian “Evangelist” Todd Bentley.
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55. Exposing False Teachers: Mike Todd
Zack, Desi, and Jake discuss the subtle but harmful teachings of Mike Todd at Transformation Church, and the need for biblical discernment when listening to popular teachers.
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54. How to Share the Gospel in Everyday Life
This week Zack, Desi, and Jake talk about the importance of evangelism in everyday life, and encourage believers with practical ways to share the gospel.
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53. Destroying the Idol of “Niceness”
Zack, Desi, and Jake discuss the idol of niceness and the importance of not sacrificing truth on the alter of tolerance.
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52. Exposing False Teachers: Kenneth Copeland
This week we take a look into Kenneth Copeland, an incredibly popular wolf in sheep's clothing. If we don't point out the wolves, they'll continue to victimize the sheep.
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51. Critiquing the Seeker Sensitive Movement
Desi and Zack are joined by Jake Bull for a balanced and biblical analysis of the Seeker Sensitive Movement.
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50. Humble Baby-Rescuer W/John Barros
The team is more than privileged to be speaking with their mentor and hero in the faith, John Barros. John has been working to rescue babies for the past 20 years and shares invaluable insights about effective baby saving ministry.
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49. Evangelism: Attacks From the Outside & From Within W/Dennis Sarfate & Bobby McCreery
While Zack is out, Desi is joined by Dennis Sarfate and Bobby McCreery as they discuss Bobby’s upcoming sports outreach event and handling spiritual attacks from the enemy both from the outside and from within.
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47. From Atheist to Bible Re-Binder W/Jon Holladay
Zack and Desi sit down with former atheist Jon Holiday as he shares his testimony and discusses his work in Bible rebinding. Zack and Desi also discuss their prayers and goals for 2023 for Provoked.
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46. Faithful Servant - Interview with Sherry Pierce
While Pastor Zack is out Desi was blessed to sit down with Sherry Pierce as she shared her testimony and experience and wisdom in evangelism and ministry and the abortion mill.
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45. How to share the Gospel with LDS Neighbors w/ Pastor Wade Orsini
Desi and Zack are joined with Pastor Wade Orsini from Apologia Church Utah. Living and ministering in SLC, Pastor Wade is full of rich wisdom on how to effectively and lovingly reach the LDS.
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44. Picking The Brains of Great Pastors w/Luke Pierson
Desi and Zack spend time with The Bear as he shares his testimony and gold nuggets of rich biblical insight and pastoral wisdom.
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43. Arrows for the Kingdom W/Nancy Wilson & Joy Hunter
This week Joy Hunter of Sheologians guests hosts while Pastor Zack is out. Desi and Joy sit down with Nancy Wilson as she shares her testimony and wisdom on how faithfulness really begins in the home.
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42. A Gentle Giant of the Faith W/Ray Comfort
In this episode Zack and Desi have the honor of interviewing one of their heroes of the faith: Ray Comfort.
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41. Provoked with Eddie Roman
Zack and Desi talk with Eddie Roman as he shares his incredible testimony, life as a pro BMX rider, how God saved him, what it’s like working for Living Waters, and more recently his son Jesse’s miraculous journey after a devastating car accident.
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40. Italy: How to Evangelize in a Tough Environment
For this episode we are joined by Pastor Jesse Schreck. A faithful missionary in Italy, who teaches us how to effectively evangelize in a nation hardened to the gospel message.
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39. How to Be a Faithful Witness During “Pride Month”
Zack and Desi are joined once again by brother Juan Riesco as he shares an update from his last interview. They also discuss how to faithfully witness during Pride Month.
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38. How to Spot Harmful Spiritual Leaders W/Cultish
Zack and Desi sit down with Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant of the Cultish podcast, and discuss the topic of narcissism, particularly in the area of cult leaders and in the pastorate.
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36. Evangelism: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
In this episode Zack and Desi review videos of different evangelists, and discuss what's biblical and what isn't.
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35. Heroic Courage W/Emily Fort & Madelyn Dorr
In this episode Zack and Desi sit down with Emily Fort and Madelyn Dorr from WeSavedOurMom.com . They explain how after being told their mom had hours to live, they and their siblings did something incredible and saved her from dying from C19. Please listen and share!
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34. What Happened to Biblical Evangelism?
Zack and Desi sit down with Matt De Jesus and Oscar Dunlap of the 2 Witnesses Podcast, and talk about the dire need for biblical evangelism and why it’s a rarity here in the states.
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33. Learning How to Rescue Babies From a Master
We're so pleased to be joined by Scott Hord and talk about how to be more effective baby rescuers. Scott's ministry has saved hundreds and hundreds of babies from a cruel death at Planned Parenthood.
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32. Faithfulness in All Seasons of Life W/Rachel Comfort Zwayne
While Zack is out Desi chats with Rachel Zwayne as she shares her testimony of growing up as Ray Comfort’s daughter, life now as wife to EZ, Mom, and Grandma, and her heart to encourage and point wives and mothers to Christ through her “Joyful Mothers” group.
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31. Creating Christian Media for the Glory of God W/Marcus Pittman
Zack and Desi are joined by Marcus Pittman as they discuss his streaming service LOOR and how Christian movies shouldn’t suck. Check out LOOR at... https://www.loor.tv/
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The purpose of this podcast is to Provoke (encourage) fellow Christians to preach the gospel, rescue babies, and destroy cultural idols.A podcast hosted by Pastor Zack Morgan, Desi Maes and Jake Bull.
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The purpose of this podcast is to Provoke (encourage) fellow Christians to preach the gospel, rescue babies, and destroy cultural idols.A podcast hosted by Pastor Zack Morgan, Desi Maes and Jake Bull.
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