Helping Healing Humor

This episode is brought to you by the 4th Annual BATify Freedom 5K for St. Jude. You can register here:https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify or for sponsorship info email us at [email protected]. After a full Sunday of preaching, Ben and Travis discuss their preparation and approach to Bible study. Ben kicks off the episode congratulating Travis on he and Whitney being honored at the Heart of RCA Auction on Saturday night. Travis talks about the importance of humility in dealing with Scripture. Ben discuss his strategy to outlining a biblical text. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by the 4th Annual BATify Freedom 5K for St. Jude. You can register here:https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify or for sponsorship info email us at [email protected]. The guys start the episode talking about becoming dads and when the reality set in that life had changed. The conversations shifts to what their kids have taught them along their parenting journey. The show concludes with a lightening round of rapid fire questions about parenting with Ben providing the answers that he has come up with. We hope you are encouraged by today's episode wherever you are listening. We are so thankful for you! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by the Always Endure 9th Annual Slawburger Chase 5K/10K. Register here: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcomingevents Ben is joined by Travis and Will for a Friday ReFresh/Helping. Healing. Humor. mashup. The guys share their Easter plans and what they are thinking about headed into Resurrection Sunday. Ben and Will will spend Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Lads to Leaders before heading home to be at Highland Park for Easter. Travis will come to the Shoals on Friday before heading back to Riverside for Easter. The guys take turns sharing what is on their hearts and minds headed in the amazing weekend of celebration. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?team_id=290221&pg=team&fr_id=144988&copy_link_share This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by the Always Endure 9th Annual Slawburger Chase 5K/10K. Register here: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcomingevents Professional counseler and author, Loresa Stansell joins Ben, Will and Travis to discuss her journey with her autistic son, Jacob. She shares her story of grief and loss of normal and how it helped her to develop a strategy and process to help others in similar situations. Loresa allows us to see into her faith struggle and how God has shown her so many blessings through her son. The episode wraps with some fun Jacob stories and which song is Loresa's jam. Loresa's website: https://stansellcounseling.com/index.html "No More Chasing Normal" https://a.co/d/9lUK4p4 Loresa's TedTalk https://youtu.be/c34sTXW9NvY Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?team_id=290221&pg=team&fr_id=144988&copy_link_share This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by the Always Endure 9th Annual Slawburger Chase 5K/10K. You can register here: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcomingevents Ben, Travis and Will celebrate March Madness as dads with March Dadness by sharing 3 practical tips for daily parenting. Ben begins talking about the need for strong relationships in all of our lives but especially children. He draws encouragement from 1 Thessalonians 2:7-10. Travis takes the first "A" of parenting with the impact of affirmation and how God affirms his son, Jesus in Mark 9 during the Transfiguration. Will shares how his parents always made themselves available to him and his brother. How that challenges him to be there for his daughter and Proverbs 22:1 encourages him to remain focused. Ben wraps up the discussiong with the importance of attunement when you children want your attention. Ben and Will wrap up the episode with dad jokes. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought you by the 9th Annual Slawburger Chase 5k/10k. You can register at alwaysendure.com. Ben and Travis are joined by 3 of the youth deacons at North End Church of Christ in Parkersburg, West Virginia following the Recharge Youth Rally. 2023 NECOC Youth Rally - Call Kevin! https://youtu.be/8c9-9vpEMpY 2023 NECOC Youth Rally - Doctor Visit: https://youtu.be/esOFOoSYKek 2023 NECOC Youth Rally - North End News Network - Episode 1: https://youtu.be/u1qDnEatIp8 Lift Up Thine Eyelids: https://youtu.be/SPbVWBGSrG4 CYC17: Carpool Karaoke https://youtu.be/nNg0DUC4e24 Developing 20/20 Vision: https://youtu.be/h1XpDd2KVfQ Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by the 9th Annual Always Endure Slawburger Chase 5k/10k on April 15th. Register here: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcomingevents This episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University: www.hcu.edu Join our March Madness Bracket Pick'em here: https://buff.ly/3KVUhJL Group: Ben and Travis Password: TripleHPod Ben and Travis share the details of their adventure through the southeast this past weekend. Ben picked up Travis on Thursday and drove to Warner Robins, Georgia before heading north to Parkersburg, West Virginia on Friday. Ben traveled 1,600+ miles through the weekend. The fellas speak to the encouragement they recieved from the North End congregation in Parkersburg. The guys wrap up the show talking about their favorite moments rolling down the road this past weekend. https://youtube.com/shorts/tUoQoGr5nv0?feature=share We would love to come to your church or organization to share our mental health info in the Helping Healing Humor workshop. We have the following dates available: 2023: November 17-18, December 8-9 2024: January 26-27, February 16-17, March 15-16, April 26-27 Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University. Get more info about HCU right here: https://www.hcu.edu/ Ben, Travis and Will get together on a stormy day while the Mars Hill Lady Panthers wrap up a basketball state championship to recap Challenge Youth Conference 2023. Travis discusses his post CYC crash. Ben talks about the benefits for presenters now CYC Pigeon Forge has moved back to one session for everyone. Will shares how he feeds off the youth group members' energy. Travis declares the Ben and Travis booth the best of the weekend thanks to Lifted Balloon Co. (https://www.facebook.com/liftedballoonco/). Ben brings up the kindness of so many folks and Travis discusses the upcoming Mental Health Workshop in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The guys share the highlights of the weekend and the HCU Question of the Day is about our favorite "Skits With A Truth" skit 2023. New 2023 CYC Videos: https://www.benandtravis.com/videos Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Kate Gladkykh joins us for part two of our interview about her experience in coming to the United States from Ukraine. Ben begins the episode by asking Kate about the difficulty of "loving your enemy" in the face of war. Kate speaks to the love she has received in the States and the expressions of care from the Christians in her life. Travis speaks to encouraging people in their struggles and the tremendous attitude that Kate seems to have. Kate then shares how each of us can support the mission in Ukraine! Travis asks Kate about the message she would like to send around the world. Ben follows up with the Heritage Christian University Question of the Day about her favorite kind of American Music. The guys wrap up the episode with the all important food questions. Pray for Ukraine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/actandpray4ukraine/ Support the Ukrainian Mission: Tuscumbia Church of Christ 102 East 4th Street Tuscumbia, AL 35674 Make sure to include "Ukraine Missions" in the memo. or you can Venmo Jeff Abrams @jeff-abrams-16 Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Get 56% off your subscription when you use code "HEALINGHUMOR20" at https://www.magicmind.co/healinghumor! Enter our giveaway by subscribing at benandtravis.com and then help us to get to 100 total rates/reviews across our podcasts. If we hit our goal we will giveaway your choice of Apple Airpods or a $100 Amazon gift card. If we hit 50 on the Good, Old Fashioned Dislike and/or The Friday ReFresh, we will release two more giveaways! Checkout those links below. Ukrainian Kate Gladkykh joins us this week to discuss her journey from Ukraine to Tuscumbia, Alabama. Kate shares with us the beginning of her relationship with Jesus Christ. She discussed the impact of Camp Amerikraine on her walk with the LORD. Then Kate shares how blessed she by the body of believers around the world but especially in Ukraine and Tuscumbia Church of Christ. She shares how the opportunity to learn English through the Bible changed her life. She wraps up the show by telling us where her Iron Bowl loyalties lie. Pray for Ukraine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/actandpray4ukraine/ Support the Ukrainian Mission: Tuscumbia Church of Christ 102 East 4th Street Tuscumbia, AL 35674 Make sure to include "Ukraine Missions" in the memo. or you can Venmo Jeff Abrams @jeff-abrams-16 Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Get 56% off your subscription when you use code "HEALINGHUMOR20" at https://www.magicmind.co/healinghumor! Travis begins the episode talking about "100 Podcast Reviews" Giveaway beginning now and running the last weekend of February. You can rate 5 stars and review this podcast along with "The Friday ReFresh" and "Good, Old Fashioned Dislike" on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider to help the cause. Our email subscribers are already entered if we hit the 100 review mark before Monday, February 27th and we will giveaway some Apple Airpods and maybe a few other items. Travis follows that up with the dates for some upcoming mental health workshops they will be doing over the next few months. Travis introduces the topic of the love and respect found in chapter 5 of the New Testament epistle to the Ephesians. The guys discuss why these two aspects are vital to the spouse relationship. They also delve into what those two things look like on a daily basis. The guys wrap up the episode with their love languages. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Heritage Christian University: https://www.hcu.edu/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Get 56% off your subscription when you use code "HEALINGHUMOR20" at https://www.magicmind.co/healinghumor! Ben and Travis kickoff the episode wishing Lonnie Jones a quick recovery following his surgery a few weeks ago. Travis then asks Ben about the symptoms of depression and other signs to look for. The guys follow that up with some thoughts on actions that are not helpful for those struggling with depression. Ben discusses when it is time to get professional help and then maps out practical ways to deal with the feeling. Travis follows up with the Ben and Travis Racing Team shirts Question of the Day about Valentine's Day! Checkout Heritage Christian University at www.hcu.edu Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.co/healinghumor Heritage Christian University: www.hcu.edu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Videographer Brice Milleson along with Billy the Speed Goat, joins the podcast to talk about how he met Ben and Travis and how they develop their fun videos for Challenge Youth Conference every year. The guys take a break from filming CYC videos for 2023 and tell their stories from behind the scenes of their creative sessions. Brice shares what caused him to reach out to Travis. He also shares his favorite videos, characters and moments from filming. Checkout the Ben and Travis Cinematic Universe here: https://www.benandtravis.com/videos Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Dr. Laws Rushing returns on International Day of Education, to discuss it's importance to all ages. The current Riverside Christian Academy Head of School will soon be taking a similar role at Mars Hill Bible School. Laws shares the importance of having dedicated Christian leaders at home and in the classroom. He also discusses how the best Christian education is immersive. Adding that the Bible is a practical book of values but also how to face suffering in this life. The guys celebrate National Compliment Day with some of their "favorite" compliments they've received through the years. Links mentioned in this episode: *Heritage Christian University www.hcu.edu Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis come to you from Challenge Youth Conference in Dallas, Texas. The guys recap the trip that began last Thursday and wrapped up late Sunday night. This episode was recorded on Saturday night before CYC wrapped on Sunday. Ben and Travis share the shareable stories from the trip over and break down the fun things. The guys begin to discuss the importance of fellowship throughout the year but especially on weekends like CYC. Links mentioned in this episode: Heritage Christian University: https://www.hcu.edu/ Challenge Youth Conference: https://www.cyconline.com/ Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University (https://www.hcu.edu/). Ben returns to the show to share the steps to getting off to a smart start in 2023. Travis kicks off the episode with the importance of an "easy" win to get moving in the right direction. Ben shares the characteristics of goals that help you gain Uncle Mo: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time Sensitive Will then shares some of those aspects he has seen in trying to accomplish the plans he sets for his life. He shares the advice to make your goals a chore. He also shares the importance of rewarding yourself when attaining your goals. Ben wraps up the episode with his 2022 highlights and how he is framing his 2023. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com "BETTER" challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Ministry League: https://ministryleague.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Blake Hollimon joins Travis and Will as they discuss their goals for themselves and their families in 2023. Travis starts the episode talking about the 2022 Ben and Travis events especially the Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude last August. Travis speaks to the importance of momentum in mental, spiritual and physical self care. Blake shares that he has reached out to a mentor for 2023 to gain wisdom and be a better all around human being. Will looks forward to turning 33 (on the day this episode releases... HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL) and the preciousness of life. Travis talks about "reasonableness" from Philippians 4:5 as his verse for 2023. Get your copy of "Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love" here: https://www.benandtravis.com/books Links mentioned in this episode: Heritage Christian University: https://www.hcu.edu/ Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com Join our "BETTER 2023" CHALLENGE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben, Travis and Whitney Creasy wrap up 2022 with a discussion about their favorite things during the holidays. Travis remembers his first experience of the song "A Few of My Favorite Things" involving Will Ferrell. The guys discuss some of the awesome blessings of 2022 from St. Jude, to podcasts and to the Reframing Hope book. Ben reveals the total raised by Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude for 2022. Whitney talks about how many copies of Reframing Hope sold in 2022! Then everyone shares 3 of their favorite Christmas things before debating when the Christmas celebration should actually begin. Links mentioned in this episode: *Checkout Heritage Christian University https://www.hcu.edu/ Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The hosts with the most begin to get into the holiday vibe as they discuss the power of hope during this season and throughout the year. The guys share practical ways to maintain your hope and therefore share hope with those around you. The holidays can be tough for anyone but especially those feeling less hope than usual. We want to encourage to be a source of encouragement throughout the holidays and all of 2023! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben, Travis, Will and Josh Thorne come to you from their hotel room after the running of the St. Jude various races. The guys share their takeaways from a weekend full of events to raise money for St. Jude Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Travis brings up the continued growth of "Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude" and Ben says that we are close to raising $20,000 for the cause. The guys share their most interesting thing they saw on their respective runs. There is still time to donate to our team at https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930 Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com Join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis return post Thanksgiving to talk about National Adoption Month and a big weekend in Memphis to raise money for St. Jude. The fellas kickoff the episode talking about how stuffed they are from multiple Thanksgiving meals throughout the holiday. Ben asks Travis about the process of getting mentally prepared to adopt. Travis acknowledges all the different ways that people can adopt. Ben then asks Travis about some practical steps to take before choosing to become foster parents. The benandtravis.com/store Question of the Day is about being ready for the St. Jude run! Checkout the Wheel of Will determining Travis' outfit for this weekend's run here: https://youtu.be/qVKgENElNOg Donate to Team Ben and Travis here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930 Support Ben and Travis on Giving Tuesday at PayPal (@traviscreasy) or venmo (@violabass83) Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Travis heads up this week's episode by discussing all the blessings of 2022 for our podcasts and then leads a prayer for all of our listeners and their families. Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude, we consider everyone who has donated and/or plans to run as a part of our team. You can donate here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930 Everyone who supported and participated in the BATify Freedom 5K and Disco Dodgeball Tournament. All the love for Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love (www.benandtravis.com/books) book sales: More than 1,000 copies sold. All of those who have sponsored this podcast and The Friday ReFresh. Friends like you who listen to this show, rate, review and share with your friends. The number one way that people learn about a podcast is by word of mouth! Our patrons over at Patreon.com/benandtravis keep us rolling along and keeping the “lights on”. Family Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis are joined by Anthony Lamberth to discuss the tragic loss of his daughter, Ashlyn. Anthony is an elder for the North Bradley Church of Christ in Cleveland, Tennessee. Anthony shares with us how God was able to use a tragic loss to impact so many for good and the Kingdom. The guys discuss the impact of the local and global church during grief. They also discuss the importance of hope for everyone. Anthony shares the story of how the Ashlyn Lamberth Girls Home in India was established and how we can contribute to that ministry. The guys discuss Anthony's favorite team the Miami Hurricanes. RSVP for the Reframing Hope Book Reception here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframing-hope-book-reception-and-signing-tickets-459350679247 Donate to Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930 Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Give to the Ashlyn Lamberth Home for Girls: https://www.northbradleycoc.com/give/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Join us on Sunday November 20th from 2-3:30 PM for a free Book Reception for "Reframing Hope" at Jacksonburg Church of Christ: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframing-hope-book-reception-and-signing-tickets-459350679247 Ben Hayes returns from a huge weekend dedicated to our youth. Ben shares with us the impactful messages he heard throughout the weekend at the Ministering 2 Youth Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. The episode begins with Ben sharing the history of the event and what prompted the move to Knoxville from Pigeon Forge. Travis follows up with the https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Question of the Day about what were Ben's big takeaways from this past weekend. He shares the impactful messages that keynote Kirk Brothers shared throughout M2Y 2022. Ben explains the different tracks for each attendee. He explains the plans for next year and how you can make your plans to be at M2Y 2023 (https://www.m2yconference.com/). Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude is on last lap heading into race weekend in Memphis. We are still taking donations to help us reach our goals for fundraising and you can join our team via donation here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930 Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Ministry Matters that Matter with Dr. Kirk Brothers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ministry-matters-that-matter/id16463 About Scripture with Dr. Ed Gallagher: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/about-scripture/id1639926127 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Our good friend, pro counselor and SWAT Chaplain, Lonnie Jones returns to the Triple H podcast to discuss fear and anxiety post fright night 2022. Ben kicks off the episode with the M2Y (https://www.m2yconference.com/) Question of the Day for Lonnie about overcoming fears and anxiety. Then Lonnie gives more details about different therapies. Lonnie talks about intentional adversity. Will asks about the difference between fear that cripples vs. fear that motivates. Travis brings up anxiety and what should the proper response be to anxiety. The guys ask Lonnie about the things that give him the heeby-jeebies. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Ministering 2 Youth Conference https://www.m2yconference.com/ Bella's Snowball 5K https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcoming-events/ixttp6jibbjien0bdzoel5vwacqquj Grappling With Life: Controlling Your Inside Space https://www.amazon.com/Grappling-Life-Controlling-Inside-Space/dp/170707271X This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Scott Keiser returns once more to finish our discussion concerning his families recovery from last year's hurricane. Scott talks about the delay in getting insurance money from last year's hurricane and how it will delay money for this year's hurricane. Scott then shares the importance of the deadlines to file a "proof of loss". Ben brings up using lawyers to help you make a claim and get the money that you deserve to rebuild your home and life. Scott shares his personal experience and the assistance an attorney can provide when filing claims. The guys wrap up their interview with some good college memories from mission trips they shared throughout their time at Freed-Hardeman University. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Bella's Snowball 5K and Fun Run: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcoming-events/ixttp6jibbjien0bdzoel5vwacqquj This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Good friend and Travis' other roommate at FHU, Scott Keiser joins us once again. Scott comes on the show to discuss his advice on preparation for natural disasters as a hurricane survivor and working in insurance for 20 plus years. Scott and his family have just recently moved back into their home following evacuations last year following Hurricane Ida. He shares with us ways to lower stress involving finances following natural disasters. He shares with us how to measure mold in your home and gives the details on how much moisture is too much moisture. Scott also talks about the best way to help those who are getting over Hurricane Ian. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 *Bella's Snowball 5K: https://www.alwaysendure.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Mars Hill Elementary Principal and 4 year Breast Cancer Survivor Kim Chandler joins Ben and Travis to wrap up her testimony concerning her cancer journey. Mrs. Chandler begins the episode talking about more myths connected to breast cancer dealing with self examination. She stresses the importance of the yearly checkup. Travis follows up with "The Friday ReFresh" Question of the Day about side effects following treatment. Kim discusses the pain following her procedure and also the PTSD of breast cancer and other trauma she has experienced. She also brings up her difficulty in discussing her journey. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Bella's Snowball 5k and Fun Run: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcoming-events This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Kim Chandler the elementary principal at Mars Hill Bible School is 4 year survivor of Breast Cancer. She joins us to share her journey to remission, her continuing treatment and lingering effects on her life. Kim was diagnosed in late 2018 and rang the bell to signify remission in March of 2019. Ben starts the episode with The Friday ReFresh Question of the Day and a little bit of background of his coworker at Mars Hill. Kim shares her diagnosis story and then shares how her support group came through during her time of need. Kim wraps up the episode with some facts about breast cancer. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 The Hit from CYC 2009 involving Mrs. Chandler's son fracturing Travis' rib: https://youtu.be/Z6V-if9sRIQ 3rd Annual Bella’s Snow Ball 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcoming-events This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Dr. Alan Baggett comes on the show to discuss his work in Huntsville as a physician and with Hospice. Travis explains how he met Alan during his leukemia battle in October of 2018. Ben starts the interview with The Friday ReFresh Question of the Day asking Dr. Baggett for his advice for fellow believers thinking about getting into the medical field. Will asks Alan how he is able to maintain composure when going into the room of a patient to deliver bad news. He explains the transition from serving at the hospital to ministering to those who are in the end of life phase. The show wraps up with finding out Alan's favorite worship tunes and car jams. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED: We discuss the topic of suicide on this episode. Drew Suttles the preacher at Quitman Church of Christ in Quitman, GA and the host of the Weathering the Storm Podcast (https://scatteredabroad.org/weathering-the-storm/). Drew shares with us the storms that rocked him and his family over the last few years. Travis brings up that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness and Suicide Prevention Month. Travis shares the Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255 or text "HOME" to 741741. Will introduces our Drew to our audience and Ben asks The Friday ReFresh Question of the Day about Drew's inspiration for his podcast. Drew then shares how the LORD has brought him through his storms and how the biblical examples helped him in the journey. Drew wraps up the episode with tough questions from Will Myhan about Drew's Clemson Tigers. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

College and Career Advisor Whitney Creasy joins the podcast again to share some insights on how to organize and reduce stress during Senior year. Ben joins the conversation from the road and asks The Friday ReFresh Question of the Day about where the planning process should be at this point in the year. Will follows that up with the action items from October through Christmas. Whitney also discusses the steps needed in the Spring leading up to graduation and how she relaxes during down time. Travis encourages everyone to join our "28 Days of Focused Living" challenge in our private facebook group (link below). Will encourages our listeners to share the episode with parents and members of the class of 2023. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Send Greg Howell at Northwestern Mutual a text at 931-638-1576 Scholarship Finder: https://www.fastweb.com/ HOLLAND CODE CAREER TEST https://www.truity.com/test/holland-code-career-test MAPP Career Test https://www.assessment.com/ Career Explorer https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/ MyMajors https://www.mymajors.com/ Personal Values Assessment https://www.valuescentre.com/tools-assessments/pva/ Work Interest Wizard https://workinterestwizard.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Happy Labor Day week and a huge "thank you" to all of you. As we take a week off from a full episode we just can't be more thankful for your continued support of the Helping Healing Humor podcast. Travis reminds everyone of our other content offerings and some things that are coming up in the near future. He asks for your input on any changes or interviews you'd like to hear. Travis mentions "The Friday ReFresh" and the "Good Old Fashioned Dislike" podcasts we are now producing. We started our 28 Days of Focused Living challenge in our private facebook group this past Sunday. You are invited to join us and also we have a 15% discount this week on our online store! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com Join the 28 Days of Focused Living Challenge here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/51Hin3q43sb This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

We are so thankful to the LORD and all of you for blessing us with your support of this podcast. We are rejoicing over reaching 150 episodes! Travis begins by talking about the after effects of dodgeball for Will Myhan. Ben then introduces our guests J.J. Davenport and Pam Lenz. J.J. and Pam have organized the Transform Ladies Conference coming up in October in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Registration is still open at https://www.tlcladies.org/. The ladies discuss how the idea for TLC progressed and why the time is right for a great event. The ladies also unpack their hopes for the conference and how it may benefit those who attend. J.J. talks about the excitement for the 700 who have registered and how her expectations have been surpassed. The ladies then break down the schedule and speakers who will be leading the weekend. J.J. and Pam talk about some new ventures in their lives. The theme for this year's conference is "Enough". J.J. has the facebook group "Equipped" and Pam is currently continuing her counseling education under Ben's tuteledge. We wrap up our time together discussing the ladies' preferred songs to perform in the car. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Equipped https://www.facebook.com/groups/134556991874642 Contact Pam Lenz for a counseling appointment in the Shoals (Alabam) area at 256-415-6767 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Will starts off the episode talking about his soreness from the dodgeball action. The elderstatesmen of the show adds a little salt to the wound. Travis mentions Will half court shot to tie the championship series at 2 games. Travis talks about the organization of the tournament and then the final four seeds. During the final four there were stipulations added. Will plots to steal the Golden Wrench Trophy from their fellow Highland Park team. Travis discusses the one "showdown" that occurred during the action. The guys begin to thank those who supported as sponsors. Travis shares the levels that he and Ben reached. Ben will be wearing neon for this St. Jude weekend run. Everyone who donates to Travis' run will get to put an option on the Wheel of Will. He will spin the wheel sometime in November. Donate to Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930 Watch the tournament replay here: https://youtu.be/sEHIaJ9Xd3g Get the official tournament shirt here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive-disco-dodgeball-shirt Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The guys continue their interview with Cayron Mann by talking about their visit with Cayron to experience equine assisted psychotherapy. Ben and Travis visited with Cayron and the horses last fall. Cayron does a wonderful job introducing this interesting approach to mental health. She discusses how the horses are able to assist people in working through trauma. We wrap up the interview by asking Cayron to tell us her favorite fun sing song that we perform at Maywood and Challenge Youth Conference. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books Challenge Youth Conference https://www.cyconline.com/ Give Cayron a call for more info on which therapy might be best for you at 256-320-4200 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Special guest Cayron Mann joined us to introduce us to E.M.D.R. therapy. The episode starts with a reminder about the Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament (https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive) coming up on August 20th at Mars Hill Bible School. Cayron begins by explaining what E.M.D.R. stands for an a little history lesson concerning its origin. Travis makes a terrible music reference and then shares his own struggles in dealing with trauma. Cayron then explains the benefits of E.M.D.R. in comparison with other forms of therapy. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books Challenge Youth Conference https://www.cyconline.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

On this week Ben, Travis and Will tackle the attitude adjustment necessary to have a wonderful school year. The guys discuss their excitement for the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament and how you can register (https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive). Travis and Ben try to dispel anyone's concern over how the event will take place. Will gets to talk a little bit about his trip to Zibabwe. The guys use Luke 2:52 to set the expectations for the new school year as their families will all be participating in education at some level. The guys challenge everyone for the school year to grow like Jesus. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Today’s episode does discuss some of the more mature aspects of mental health. Ben and Travis once again come to you from the BATify Freedom 5K on the campus of Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, Alabama. This episode the guys bring you a topic submitted at Maywood Christian Camp. Ben begins this edition describing “intrusive thoughts”. Ben stresses that struggling with something does not mean you’ve give in to temptation and Travis reminds the importance of taking thoughts captive for Christ. That Scripture infers that there were thoughts that were struggles for even Paul the Apostle. Ben also explains the difference between the occasional intrusive thought verses Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ben gives 2-3 practical ways to help deal with intrusive thought. To wrap up the episode, the guys share their least favorite fun sing song. Links mentioned in this episode: *Register for the Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The guys discuss some more adult subjects than usual in this episode! Ben and Travis come to you from Mars Hill Bible School immediately following the 3rd Annual BATify Freedom 5k. The guys address a question submitted to the podcast while at Maywood Christian Camp 4th week. The question submitted addressed the qualities of a good accountability partners. The guys run down three good qualities and how those qualities look practically. Travis brings up the importance of having a group text to share how we are feeling in the moment and maybe talk some sense into us or just being a sounding board. Listen to the end to hear the answer to the Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament Question of the Day which is "Which fun sing song is your favorite fun sing song?" Be sure to check out the newly released "fun sing" page here: https://www.benandtravis.com/funsing Links mentioned in this episode: *Register for the Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis come to you immediately following the 3rd Annual BATify Freedom 5K from Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, Alabama. They talk about all the wonderful people who made the run possible. The topic turns to the Disco Dodgeball Tournament which you can register for here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive The hosts with the most talk about their athletic, work place, church experiences and the importance of "knowing your role" in each circumstance. They share 3 important aspects of knowing your role! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Travis starts the episode discussing the upcoming 3rd Annual BATify Freedom 5K on Saturday. You can still register here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify. The guys discuss their week at Maywood Christian Camp and Travis brings up a fun game that the guys played in their Bible class on Friday that illustrated the O.O.D.A. Loop. Ben explains the game and how it illustrates the importance of observing, orienting, deciding and acting. Ben brings up that the OODA Loop has connections to fighter pilots and taking a moment to orient ourselves. Ben expresses that "just doing something" isn't always the best response and we need to "be still" sometimes. The episode wraps up with the guys talking about their Maywood 2022 takeaways. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 BATify Freedom 5K Registration: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify Transform Ladies Conference: https://www.tlcladies.org Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Travis kicks off the episode talking about the greatness of Maywood Christian Camp in Hamilton, Alabama. Travis reminds everyone to run the 3rd Annual BATify Freedom 5K at www.benandtravis.com/books. Travis references the commandment of taking the Sabbath and Dennis Prager's Ten Commandment videos (https://youtu.be/GKsvLpJxVTA). Ben speaks to the recent acknowledgment of mental health and Will discusses the difficulties for men to admit they mental health needs. Ben explains the impact low testosterone can have on men's mental health. Travis shares some stats from a survey conducted with 1,000 men. The guys talk about 3 benefits of taking a break or a sabbath. It is a statement of freedom Strengthens ties to family and friends Affirms the Creator The guys share what that looks like in their lives and Travis wraps the episode up with the top 5 mental health issues facing men. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 BATify Freedom 5K Registration: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify Transform Ladies Conference: https://www.tlcladies.org Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Travis starts off the podcast discussing all of the events coming soon... The BATify Freedom 5k, Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament ,"Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love" and Maywood Christian Camp. The guys break down 4 goals that everyone can aim for everyday that can be found in Genesis 1:26-28 and how we mirror the image of God. Topics discussed: To Know God (Psalm 100:3, 1 Samuel 2:12) Lead Love Your Spouse and those Around You Mentor Travis wraps up with the Lads to Leaders Question of the Day and the guys give their gift list for husbands and dads. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 BATify Freedom 5K Registration: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify Transform Ladies Conference: https://www.tlcladies.org Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Be sure to checkout our newest sponsor for the BATify Freedom 5K the Transform Ladies Conference here: https://www.tlcladies.org/ The legendary SWAT Chaplain Lonnie Jones joins us yet again for a fun time of Q&A that we just are just adlibbing as we go along. The guys discuss the Ministry League Experience weekend. Travis starts the questions with "What advice would you give a young minister before he starts his first year of preaching?" Will follows that up with "What is everyone's greatest ministry fail?" Lonnie questions the accepted technique of baptizing people. Ben then asks the "Lads to Leaders Question of the Day", what is everyone's favorite song lyric? The final question of the podcast is, if you could make any concert lineup which bands make the cut? Register for the 3rd Annual BATify Freedom 5K here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Lads to Leaders: https://www.lads2leaders.com/ Liberté Ministries: https://liberteministries.org/travis.html Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love: https://www.benandtravis.com/books Keeping Up with Jones: The Lonnie Jones Podcast Adventure: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-up-with-jones-the-lonnie-jones-podcast-adventure/id1526318336 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Here at the Helping Healing Humor podcast we believe the Bible calls all Christians to be ministers but there are those who are in an official ministerial role. Encouragement is a large part of any minister's role within the church and the world but who is encouraging them? Jeff and Dale Jenkins of the Jenkins Institute join Ben, Travis and Will at the Ministry League Experience in Marietta, Georgia to answer that question and a few more about those in church leadership roles. Be sure to checkout The Jenkins Institute at https://www.thejenkinsinstitute.com/ Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Lads to Leaders https://www.lads2leaders.com/ Liberté Ministries https://liberteministries.org/travis.html Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576 Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love: https://www.benandtravis.com/books This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Which inspirational movie quote is you favorite? We hope you've had a blessed Memorial Day Weekend and we are thankful for the sacrifice of so many who have given their lives to keep this country free and safe. Travis begins the episode discussing his love for movies and watching them in the theater. Ben brings up how we have been inspired by movies, television shows or commercials for our videos and content we create. Travis talks about how quotes from tv or the big screen can motivate or comfort us. Ben shares the hypnotic qualities of a good movie or conversation. Then the guys get into sharing their favorite movie quotes. Links mentioned in this episode: **Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love: https://www.amazon.com/Reframing-Hope-Travis-Creasy/dp/1956811273/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3HC1S4W9U3Q9H&keywords=Reframing%20Hope%20Travis%20creasy&qid=1652143100&sprefix=reframing%20hope%20travis%20creasy%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-2 Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com BAT Magnets: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Liberté Ministries: https://www.benandtravis.com/benloveshaiti Lads to Leaders: https://www.benandtravis.com/l2l *Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931 - 638-1576 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The guys share the latest updates concerning their Summer events to raise money for St. Jude Research Hospital. Travis begins the discussion of the difficulties of foster parenting which leads to Will asking a question about a statement Travis made in "Reframing Hope". Ben brings up the focus of the episode and Travis begins to share tips that helped the Creasys as foster parents. Travis and Ben talk about different activities that have helped as they parent. Travis mentions the need for respite care to give foster parents a much needed break. He also mentions the need for safe locations for biological parents to visit their kids while in care. The guys share several other tips along with some fun questions to end the episode. **Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love: https://www.amazon.com/Reframing-Hope-Travis-Creasy/dp/1956811273/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3HC1S4W9U3Q9H&keywords=Reframing%20Hope%20Travis%20creasy&qid=1652143100&sprefix=reframing%20hope%20travis%20creasy%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-2 Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com BAT Magnets: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Liberté Ministries: https://www.benandtravis.com/benloveshaiti Lads to Leaders: https://www.benandtravis.com/l2l *Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben, Travis and Will return to discuss 5 things to remember about your mental health as May is Mental Health Awareness month. The guys begin by talking about how their weekend went and the ups and downs of life. From plumbing problems, dance recitals, picnics and helping parents the guys have done it over the past weekend. Travis talks about new merch on the website. Ben talks about the apprehension to admit we need mental health treatments sometimes. The first point is that we are not alone because God is with us, wants to be also we have the community of believers. Ben brings up all the available resources that maybe we've not tapped into or tried to help us cope with mental health issues that arise. There are a lot of people out there with expertise and skills to help you in the journey to better mental health. The discussion turns to each person's inherent value and the importance of hope. The guys end the episode answering a question posed in the Ben and Travis facebook group about their CYC Informercials (that can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdblchye_r70yVVXujRyIgS_HG9na_rRG). Links mentioned in this episode: **Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption, and Love: https://www.amazon.com/Reframing-Hope-Travis-Creasy/dp/1956811273/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3HC1S4W9U3Q9H&keywords=Reframing%20Hope%20Travis%20creasy&qid=1652143100&sprefix=reframing%20hope%20travis%20creasy%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-2 Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com BAT Magnets: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Liberté Ministries: https://www.benandtravis.com/benloveshaiti Lads to Leaders: https://www.benandtravis.com/l2l *Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis share their favorite aspects of the moms they've known throughout their lives. Travis opens up the show talking about the newest podcast they've launched call "The Friday ReFresh" that releases every other Friday. Then they discuss the upcoming Freedom 5K and how Team Ben and Travis for the St. Jude run is growing everyday. Travis talks about the upcoming release date for his book "Reframing Hope" which releases today (https://www.amazon.com/Reframing-Hope-Travis-Creasy-ebook/dp/B09ZHG21S9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=99IS3H0PAQ7C&keywords=Reframing+Hope&qid=1651888187&sprefix=reframing+hope%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2). Ben then talks about his Lads to Leaders convention experience and the upcoming Ministry League Experience at the end of the month. The guys then discuss the importance of motherhood and the characteristics of God on display in mothers. Ben shares some scriptures and Travis talks about Jesus' mother, Mary. Then the guys talk about the different ways and different people who have poured into and invested in them growing up. Travis leads a prayer for all those who may be struggling through Mother's Day week. The guys then talk about the wonderful mothers to their own kids. The show wraps up with the guys sharing their favorite home cooked meals from their moms. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Lads to Leaders: https://www.lads2leaders.com/ Howell Wealth Management: http://gregoryahowell.nm.com/ Text Greg today at 931-638-1576 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm