Provoke is a Jesuit sponsored radio and internet program which aired throughout the United States between December 2004 and April 2009. During that time, Provoke featured stories on a wide variety of timeless and universal topics including social and economic justice, issues that impact the poor and marginalized, peace, non-violence, care for creation, and compassionate living. Each story features remarkable individuals and organizations; ordinary people doing extraordinary things on behalf of peace and justice. In doing so, they have made a real difference in the world. These stories can still be accessed, listened to and downloaded for free through this site. The entire history of programs – 96 in all – is archived here for:
use in the high school or college classroom
as homework assignments
in parish discussion groups
in other group discussion and educational forums
your listening pleasure and spiritual growth.
Please visit the archives and download any and all the shows in which you are interested. Just follow the easy instructions.
Provoke’s mission is to engage you in a reflection of important contemporary issues from the perspective of your own faith and religious tradition as an illustration of how the principles of peace, compassion and social justice can be lived out in every day life. A good tool for social justice education and discussion.