Helping Healing Humor

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

Arvy Dupuy of Liberté Ministries joins the mellow fellows to discuss the LORD's work in Haiti. The guys debate who loves Haiti more of the trio before getting into the interview. Will brings up his trip to Haiti in his argument and talks about how great it was to visit the island nation. Arvy begins to discuss all of the outreach that is done in Haiti through Liberté. He goes into detail about the school, orphanage, college courses and vocational training for those involved in the ministry. Arvy shares a story to illustrate the hunger shortage in Haiti. Travis expresses his admiration for the hardworking Hatians who are invested in the program to better themselves. Arvy shares the conversion story of a 100 year old woman and her trip to be baptized. Ben and Arvy discuss the importance of freedom in different aspects of life but the greater level found in Jesus Christ. The episode wraps up with ways that we can help their ministry. Be sure to head over to travisloveshaiti.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/ Howell Wealth Management: http://gregoryahowell.nm.com/ Text Greg today at 931-638-1576 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Whitney Creasy joins the fellas to discuss the process of writing "Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption and Love" with Travis. The guys start the podcast talking about spring and the failures to finish their yardwork. Travis gives his mom a shoutout for cutting his grass. Whitney begins by talking about the inspiration for the book and the struggle to stay on task and finish the manuscript. Travis discusses the influences that continued to encourage their progress even when it was slow. Ben brings up how writing can help us process all of the events of life, especially the traumas. Whitney agree and says she has been journaling for years but didn't realize the benefits of writing for an audience. Travis speaks to connecting events and how returning to those places were impactful. Travis is amazed that people still want to hear the story but especially from Whitney's perspective and how it helped them as a couple to work through the trauma. Will asks about the goal of the book and what Travis and Whitney wants the audience to gain. Every gives their best option of who would portray them in a movie version of "Reframing Hope". PREORDER "Reframing Hope: Our Journey through Cancer, Adoption and Love": https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/reframing-hope 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 Liberté Ministries: https://liberteministries.org/travis.html Lads to Leaders: https://www.lads2leaders.com/ Howell Wealth Management: http://gregoryahowell.nm.com/ 931 - 638-1576 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben, Travis and Will return to discuss the importance of the cheerful giver described in 2 Corinthians 9:7. The crew discuss the two upcoming events they'll be organizing this Summer in July and August. Travis tells the truth about his strategy to get Ben to hang out with him by starting a podcast. Ben and Will share how awesome their Sunday is going. Travis shares that this podcast is like Never Land, where we never have to grow up. Travis gives a shout out to Amber Spann for being a wonderful friend to us. The guys go into detail about the 3rd Annual BATify Freedom 5K on July 9th! Early bird registration is now open at https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify They share their motivation for putting these events and host his podcast. We want to help everyone we can. The discussion turns to the 1st Annual Stayin Alive Dodgeball Tournament in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in August. After the break, Ben talks about the importance of cheerfully supporting good causes and its impact on our mental health and outlook on life. Links mentioned in this episode: *Preorder "Reframing Hope: Our Journey Through Cancer, Adoption, and Love: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/reframing-hope 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 The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Liberte Ministries: travisloveshaiti.com Lads to Leaders: https://www.lads2leaders.com/ Howell Wealth Management: http://gregoryahowell.nm.com/ Text Gregory Howell today: 931-638-1576 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The guys jump on the podcast to discuss some of Ben's favorite children books that help him with serving the kids at Mars Hill Bible School as a counselor. Ben discusses his vacation with his family and the need to rest up from vacation. Ben speaks to the positive of having two older kids who can help with the younger ones but sometimes they are the anti-heroes. Will praises those who work with little ones and leads to the different strategies of parenting between one child all the way up to five. The guys breakdown the importance of reading books and especially the ability to connect with characters in a book. Ben brings up Travis and Whitney's book "Reframing Hope: Our Journey Through Cancer, Adoption and Love" that is now available to preorder (https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/reframing-hope) prior to discussing some of Ben's favorite books to help kids and adults relate. Ben asks Will what are some areas he might need help on being a dad and working with youth in the church. Ben then asks Travis about the areas he needs to improve on with his kids. Ben talks about the need to focus on empathy and equipping our kids with that "super power". The guys wrap up their discussion with what they are reading or listening to right now. Links mentioned in this episode: *Checkout Ben's reading list, including books discussed in this episode and help the podcast: https://kit.co/BenandTravis/ben-s-recent-reading-list 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 *170 to go for 1,000 TikTok followers: https://www.tiktok.com/@benandtravis This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben starts off the episode with the great aspects that Derek Horst brings to the group which continues with the other members of the group. That discussion leads to the many different accents that Ben and Michael Rosenblum do. Then the question turns to any mistakes made in skits and if there were any skits in the past that were just busts. The guys discuss the fun little nuances that have occurred over the years and how far has the group traveled to perform. Travis wraps up with the Slawburger Chase for Landon Carr Question of the Day. Links mentioned in this episode: *Preorder "Reframing Hope: Our Journey Through Cancer, Adoption, and Love" here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/reframing-hope 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.benandtravis.com/l2l Slawburger Chase for Landon Carr: https://www.benandtravis.com/slawburgerchase Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell CALL GREG TODAY: 931-638-1576 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Your favorite Challenge Youth Conference group, "Skits With A Truth" known as "S.W.A.T." come to you from Parkersburg, West Virginia to answer your questions! We are very thankful for the questions you submitted and we jump right in with Rick Shotts, Lonnie Jones, Derek and Lisa Horst. Lonnie starts off telling us a little of the back story to the beginnings of the group. Each member present gives their favorite skit opinion. Then Lonnie discusses the greatest distance S.W.A.T. has ever traveled to perform. The Slawburger Chase Question of the Day is "Who is the coolest member of the group?" They wrap up the episode with the question of "Who is the worst at getting the script memorized?" 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.benandtravis.com/l2l Slawburger Chase 5/10K for Landon Carr: https://www.benandtravis.com/slawburgerchase Howell Wealth Management: http://gregoryahowell.nm.com Skits With A Truth 2022 CYC Peformance: https://youtu.be/WcoJGoWz720 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

We are blessed to partner with the Slawburger Chase 5K/10K on April 16th to benefit Landon Carr through Always Endure. Founders Corey and Brittany Buckner join us to discuss their journey to this great cause. The episode begins with Corey sharing his journey through a Cancer diagnosis and marriage to Brittany. The couple share the story of God blessing them with endurance and the naming of their non-profit "Always Endure". Brittany shares the details of this year's race and beneficiary Landon Carr. Landon is a 9 year old battling brain cancer and the aftermath of the surgery to remove the tumor. Please join us in praying for Landon and a great event Easter weekend. CORRECTION: Landon is currently taking medication for seizures not chemotherapy. We are donating the proceeds to Landon's family of the sales from our Romans 8:1 baseball shirt. You can purchase your shirt here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/romans-81-baseball-shirts 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 Always Endure Slawburger Chase 5K/10K: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcoming-events Lads to Leaders: https://www.lads2leaders.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Trey & Lea Morgan from "The Stronger Marriage Podcast" return for more awesome tips to strengthen your marriage. The episode starts with a discussion of the importance of pre-marital counseling. Will follows up with the attack on the spiritual foundation of those looking to get married. The discussion then turns to working through disagreements. Trey & Lea stress the importance of looking for ways to encourage your spouse. Travis wraps up the episode with a discussion of the sacrifices married couples make in decisions on which movie to watch on date night. Please subsribe, rate and review our podcast if available on your platform for both the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast and also "The Friday ReFresh" (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995) 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.benandtravis.com/l2l Slawburger Chase 5K/10K: https://www.benandtravis.com/slawburgerchase Trey & Lea: https://strongermarriageworkshops.com/Welcome/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The awesome Trey and Lea Morgan join us in a Ministry League crossover event for the ages! We are overjoyed having them on the show this week. This great couple joined the day after Valentine's Day to share some practical tips for stronger marriages. We begin the episode learning their "why" and beginnings of their podcast. Then the duo shares their tips to keep the marriage relationship engaged and intentional. Then we discuss the importance of remaining grateful for your spouse instead of always pointing out where they can be better. 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 The Stronger Marriage Podcast with Trey & Lea: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stronger-marriage-podcast-with-trey-lea/id1497029410 https://www.treyandlea.com https://www.instagram.com/stronger_marriages https://www.facebook.com/TreyAndLea This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis wrap up their CYC weekend coming to you from the lobby of the Black Fox Lodge in Pigeon Forge. As the guys talk about their big weekend a special surprise guest joins the episode, none other than Kyle Butt. One of the keynote speakers for CYC 22 and many in the past, Kyle's lesson was phenomenal as usual. Nothing like an impromptu podcast well past 10 PM to close out the day. Ben was the ironman of the conference helping host our gameshow and fun sing, delivering a message, performing with Skits With A Truth and then offering the invitation. Not only did he do all that once but twice. Enjoy a tired but encouraged duo! Be sure to checkout our videos down below. 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 SPECIAL CYC DISCOUNT https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store A bold new way to serve communion! https://youtu.be/S7LkmAXy5_c BREAKING NEWS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdblchye_r73C6naK05PBrsu8qowZfOOJ Lads to Leaders: https://www.benandtravis.com/l2l Faulkner University: https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Apologetics Press: https://apologeticspress.org Christ Daily Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reed-butt This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Roxy Wishum from Faulkner University joins the podcast to talk about his role at the school and the mental health of our college students. The episode starts with Roxy's time at Faulkner and the role he has. He shares his favorite aspects of the school and it's culture. Travis asks Mr. Wishum about avoiding homesickness for students especially the ones away from home for the first time. He then shares tips for parents to prepare their kids for college and life in general. Also tips to not overwhelm their kids while away at college. OUR NEW PODCAST "The Friday ReFresh" LAUNCHES THIS FRIDAY MORNING: https://media.zencast.fm/the-friday-refresh/3a31b882-2ab9-4785-80b5-9d17c6abc15f.mp3 UNLOCK OUR FREE AIRPODS PRO GIVEAWAY BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenTravisHHH or TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@benandtravis?lang=en 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 SPECIAL PRICE FOR CYC: 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 Faulkner University https://www.faulkner.edu Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes https://www.benandtravis.com/l2l This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Lynsey Myhan graciously returns to talk about her approach to showing compassion to her students. The episode begins by wrapping up our discussion about how compassion was shown to her family after the loss of loved ones. The discussion shifts to her role as an educator and the difficult balance of meeting them where they are and pushing them to their capabilities. Lynsey shares about her own struggles with math. She was able to overcome some of the negativity because of the encouragers in her life. After taking a course on special education, she decided to follow that path for her career. Her goal is to be an encouragement to those who learn differently and their parents. 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 Faulkner University: https://www.faulkner.edu Lad to Leaders: https://www.lads2leaders.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Lynsey Myhan joins us with her journey of loss beginning in 2018. Will and Lynsey begin the episode talking about the birth of their daugher Emmie and losing Lynsey's grandmother not long after. Lynsey's cousin passed suddenly followed by her father just a few months later. Then the Covid shutdowns began. Lynsey and Will share how they grieved through the lockdowns. They unpack the differences in experience between the three deaths. They remind us how important it is to reach out after everyone seems to have gone back to their normal lives. The reminder that you are not alone and that others remember their loved one is a great encouragement. 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 Liften Balloon Company: https://www.instagram.com/liftedballoonco This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis come to you from Highland Park church of Christ in Muscle Shoals, Alabama after a big weekend full of filming for Challenge Youth Conference coming up the last weekend of February. The guys along with Brice Milleson, Will, Blake and a host of others spent the weekend together. The guys welcome Lads to Leaders to the team with an episode focused on leadership. Travis starts with the importance of being a servant leader. Ben follows up with the aspect of being a mentor. Travis builds off of that with leaders are people who others want to emulate and honor. Travis asks Ben who are some of the people who poured into him as a follower of Christ. 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://benandtravis.com/store Faulkner University: https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes: https://www.benandtravis.com/l2l CYC Ben and Travis Videos https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdblchye_r70yVVXujRyIgS_HG9na_rRG This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Lonnie Jones returns for Volume 8 of answering your questions! Lonnie begins this volume answering what his perfect day would be like, favorite ice cream flavor and favorite age group. Ben follows those questions with how Lonnie would spend his time doing if money was not a factor. Travis asks Lonnie his preference between Challenge Youth Conference and Exposure Youth Camp. Then we discuss Lonnie Jones' life after retirement. Travis wraps up the episode with Lonnie's favorite characteristics of Ben and which three people from the Bible, Lonnie would like to have a meal. 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://ben-and-travis.creator-spring.com/ Lonnie Jones https://www.benandtravis.com/friends 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 *Lonnie Jones Art and Shirts https://lonnie-jones-art.creator-spring.com/? Lonnie Jones on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LonnieJones/featured Faulkner University https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes https://www.lads2leaders.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Our dear friend and brother in Christ, Lonnie Jones joins us again for the crossover event with "Keeping Up With Jones: The Lonnie Jones Podcast Adventure". He answers your questions that you've submitted. Lonnie is a licensed professional counselor among many other wonderful talents. He instructs lessons and training all over the country. In this episode, Lonnie tackles the heated debate of what goes on a hotdog. Lonnie discusses mental health treatment, his height and his favorite/least favorite attributes of Travis. Travis wraps up by asking Lonnie his "go to" sermon passage. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: http://www.benandtravis.com http://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 Ben and Travis: https://ben-and-travis.creator-spring.com/ Lonnie Jones https://www.benandtravis.com/friends 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 *Lonnie Jones Art and Shirts https://lonnie-jones-art.creator-spring.com/ Lonnie Jones on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LonnieJones/featured Faulkner University https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner Heritage Christian University https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Jackie Baker returns to finish our discussion about her addiction and recovery. Jackie starts with her family relationships and how they have been healed over the last few years. She brings up her relationship with her two sons and the power of addiction over her actions towards them. Jackie talks about the awful feeling of withdrawals and the fear of them, keeps a lot of people trapped in addiction. She gives advice about helping those who are trapped in the addiction cycle. Travis brings up the redemption story with her boys and the tremendous forgiveness that they have shown her. Finally Jackie wraps up her time with us talking about the television show she would bring back. 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 FREE STICKER with subscription! For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis https://www.caanw.org https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner https://www.faulkner.edu https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu *https://www.hcu.edu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

JACKIE DOES SHARE DETAILS ABOUT HER ADDICTION THAT MIGHT BE TOO MUCH FOR YOUNG EARS. Jackie shares her story of Christian foundation to drug addict to redemption to advocacy. Jackie stresses the importance of a Christian upbringing but also when to cut ties in an effort to restore someone from their demons. Ben speaks to God's amazing work in using people who have experienced addiction to help those still caught in it's clutches. Travis talks about the value of knowing when to be tough or cut someone out of your life in an effort to help them survive addiction. Jackie goes into detail about her hitting rock bottom and what lead to her to return to faith. She also adds how her family held her accountable. She also shares how she handles people she comes in contact with through Community Action. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com Join our 30 Day Challenge at our facebook group 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 https://www.caanw.org https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner https://www.faulkner.edu https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu *https://www.hcu.edu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Travis laments how fast time flies and how the class of 2022 will soon be graduating. Ben reminds us to be positive and thankful for 2022. We are thankful for our awesome podcast community. They guys run down some of the positives through 2021 which include great interviews and the launching of our patreon. Travis brings up the discussion of the resolutions and admits that he doesn't really get into resolutions. Ben talks about the New Year resolutions and what makes them last. Travis emphasized the Bible's practices on remembering God's blessings. Ben likes to make resolutions but not just around the new year. Ben brings up the K.I.S.S. and S.M.A.R.T. acrostics to form our commitments in 2022 and the future. Travis encourages everyone to join www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis because we start our 30 Day Challenge on January 1st. The fellows discuss some exciting things coming from the podcast in the New Year. To wrap up the episode they discuss their favorite New Year's memories. 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 https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/product/undefeatedsince1981 https://www.faulkner.edu https://www.hcu.edu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Blake joins Ben and Travis once again to discuss the holidays and how to succeed in bringing peace to the most tumultuous holiday get together. Travis states that he tries to see his family members and co-workers as people who generally have his best interest at heart. Blake agrees and adds that everyone should get our respect. Ben brings up some deescalating techniques. Travis adds that body language can go a long way. The guys conclude the episode with their favorite Christmas traditions. 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 the adfree versions of the podcast and Bible study material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/product/undefeatedsince1981 https://www.faulkner.edu https://www.hcu.edu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben reintroduces Blake to you as a guy who has been the voiceover for our "Sons of Blunder" episodes and weighed in on our sports episodes. Blake has also appeared in our CYC videos through the years as well. On today's episode he joins us to talk about the holidays and how to not only survive them but thrive through them. Ben brings up the holiday get togethers and the feeling of the holiday rush. The guys all weigh in on the need to slow down and also be present when you are with family. The guys admit that they are still in training to say the word "NO" from time to time. Ben brings up the question of "The Grinch", could we still be happy if we woke up on Christmas and there were no gifts. Travis discusses the true meaning of the word "gift". Blake says that he and his wife are intentional about spending time with their parents through a meal every week. The guys speak about the shift of attitude in life from "What am I getting?" to "What am I giving?" Blake discusses the verse in the Bible that talks about hosting angels. The fellows wrap up with their favorite and not so favorite Christmas songs. 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 https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/product/undefeatedsince1981 Bowl Mania Pick'em: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/college-football-bowl-mania-2021/group?id=c4630a3a-928d-3019-80ab-869e6fd9b848&joining=true&joinKey=5d16da1a-33e5-3b27-bf00-c6d6df2ceabc Password "TripleHPod" https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu https://youtu.be/Bo8C_q_Ngok This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Team Ben and Travis for Cyprus wrapped up this year's St. Jude event last Saturday by surpassing their goal of raising $10,000 thanks to the help of wonderful folks like you. Ben and Travis are joined once again by Will, Justin Bretherick and new comer to the podcast Josh Thorne. The guys share their inspiration and funny events along the route to the finish line. Join us as we honor you and wonderful friendship to us. 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 Justin's fundraiser: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=6361492&pg=personal&fr_id=131089 Josh's fundraiser: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=6668811&pg=personal&fr_id=131089 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis return from Ben's parent's house to wrap up their discussion of the dangers of lust and the effects it can have on relationships and your mind. Travis starts off by reminding everyone that God can redeem any circumstance. King David admits his wrong doing in Psalm 51, looks to God for forgiveness and then trusts God to use him to teach others. Ben and Travis both are encouraged by those who come forward and some way admit their weaknesses. The guys discuss the differences in how to cope. They give a few ideas on healthy way to cope with trauma. The guys talk about how if something feels good it doesn't always mean it is good. The discussion turns to ways to avoid falling in the cycle of sin and guilt. The show ends with Ben and Travis assembling their Old Testament basketball squad. Ben goes way down on the depth chart to round out the starting five. Who would be your starters from the Old Testament? 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 *Preorder our EYC and CYC shirt here: https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/product/undefeatedsince1981 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis come to you once again from Ben Hayes' old bedroom at his parents' house to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. The duo share some things they are grateful for from 2021. Travis kicks off the thankfulness by talking football of the backyard variety. Ben is thankful for some normalcy in 2021. The guys share their thankfulness for one another and our wonderful friends around the world. They bring up the benefits of having such big extended families and being together. Ben shares his tradition that involves his father-in-law on Thanksgiving weekend. The guys then share their go to food during the holiday. Be sure to let us know your favorite Thanksgiving food! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "The Most Grateful Thanksgiving Ever 2021" 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 https://www.hcu.edu/ https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu *https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/product/undefeatedsince1981 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

As the title entails we are discussing some adult topics in today's podcast so just a warning about young ears that might be listening. Ben kicks off the podcast talking about celebrating his dad's birthday on the day of recording (you may hear some of the clean up from the party in the background) and how much that means to him. Ben transitions into the conversation of the dangers of lust by talking about how we cope with trauma. Travis opens up about how he was tempted to cope for years after the trauma of divorce broke up his home. Ben talks about the times when we are at our weakest and also the three A's that any addiction stand on. Travis talks about how sin doesn't play fair and that we need to take advantage of any avenue that we can help those struggling. He goes on to discuss how so many people are impacted by pornography. The guys wrap up the episode discussing the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "The Most Grateful Thanksgiving Ever" 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 https://www.hcu.edu https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben, Travis and Will finish up their discussion with the ABC's of happiness. Ben discusses the importance of perspective during hard times. It isn't easy to remember that difficulties are usually fleeting and also give you wisdom going forward. The guys discuss Paul's circumstances when he wrote Philippians and how important joy was to his perseverance. The guys mention how their relationship with Jesus and the church have impacted them in their joy. The guys wrap up the episode discussing some questions submitted on instagram.com/benandtravis (Halloween candy last week and favorite cereal this week). 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 https://www.benandtravis.com/blog/grandpa-tell-me-bout-the-good-ole-days https://www.hcu.edu/ https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Will returns to the podcast to discuss the idea of being happy in an unhappy world. The guys respond to a reply to last week's email survey. Ben brings up some of the events your hosts have endured. They discuss the difference between happiness and joy. Travis talks about the difference between negativity and constructive criticism. He also brings up the importance of the living cloud of witnesses that we surround ourselves with. Travis brings up that we have access to more information than ever before but we need to limit our access to keep from being overwhelmed. The guys discuss Paul's circumstances when he wrote his epistles before talking about their favorite Halloween candy. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "Most Grateful Thanksgiving Ever" 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 https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu https://www.benandtravis.com/blog/grandpa-tell-me-bout-the-good-ole-days https://youtu.be/hl2NMLB0t9U This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Kenya Hayes returns for part two of her interview with her husband Ben and Travis. On this episode they discuss how they talked to all of their kids about what their sibling was going through. They discuss how they endured the struggle of travel and being in two different places. They discuss how others have worse situations as far as being away from home for months. They finish the interview about spitzoid melanoma by talking about advice they might give someone in a similar situation. The episode ends with Kenya sharing one of her favorite stories when Ben coached their church league softball team. Travis brings up the couple's similar sports incidents involving face plants and then shares his own embarrassing flag football story. 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 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y Support our St. Jude Team here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?team_id=262804&pg=team&fr_id=131089 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

We welcome the awesome Kenya Hayes to the Helping Healing Humor podcast for the first time. In this episode she and Ben share their intial reaction to their youngest son's melanoma diagnosis. Their first trip to Huntsville, Alabama and then referral to St. Jude Memphis. They also discuss the tremendous hospitality of St. Jude and how they've progressed through this anxiety inducing journey. Ben shares a story about Travis' mom and paying it forward. We are thankful for all of your support in getting us close to our team goal of raising 10,000 dollars for St. Jude. You can nudge us even closer by going to our team link right here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?team_id=262804&pg=team&fr_id=131089 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 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The awesome Loni Beth returns to the Triple H podcast! This time she shares her grief journey through 3 miscarriages and how the people surrounding her helped her through the storm. LB then opens up about her dad's close call and how it rocked her faith. She speaks of her struggle to maintain her relationship with God and how a friend brought clarity in her time of doubt. Travis talks about Job and how God gives us a preview to how the story ends in the first chapter. Ben brings up how Paul admonished Titus to do good things in the midst of difficulties. Join us this week as we discuss several faith walks that are not talked about enough. Be sure to checkout Loni Beth's photography at the link below. Special offer for this month at our patreon link below. 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 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y https://www.lonielizabethphotography.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, the BAT crew spends some time with Loni Beth Jones Watkins, the daughter of our mentor and friend Lonnie Jones. Loni Beth struggled all the way through elementary, middle, and high school with her academics due to a different way of learning. Her parents tried for years to get accommodations and were met with opposition. In her senior year she had an offer to play Division 1 volleyball at Troy University but she could not pass the math portion of the graduation exam. After years of struggles they finally were able to get her tested and the results proved what they had known all along: LB was struggling with learning disability and dyslexia. Join us as she speaks about this struggle and her volleyball career as a 4'10" female. Be sure to checkout Loni Beth's photography here: https://www.lonielizabethphotography.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 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y https://www.lonielizabethphotography.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben, Travis and Will are joined by mentor Danny Morris once again. This time they discuss the importance of ministering to people through grief. Danny was the pulpit minister at the congregation that Tabitha Gean attended when she was killed in an automobile accident driving home after school. Tabitha was Ben's girlfriend at the time of her passing. This event changed both of their lives and also caused both to lift one another up. Danny speaks to the void that was left in his life. Everyone on the episode shares about how they handle grief as ministers. All mention that we struggle with some of life's questions regarding suffering and grief. Danny speaks to being there for the family. Travis discusses how ministers are not mind readers but want to serve you in the best possible way. They stress the importance of your presence during grief but the pressure to say something. Ben challenges us to see what is behind the tough words those who are hurting may say in their time of loss. Danny wraps up the episode with a funny story of embarassing Ben in front of a van full of people. 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 https://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/renewed-spirits https://www.benandtravis.com/elizabethsmart An Evening with Elizabeth Smart tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-elizabeth-smart-tickets-159869759755 for more info call: 256-335-4062 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben, Travis and Will are joined by long time minister and friend Danny Morris to discuss his road to Christianity and how that impacts the emotion of anger. Ben begins the episode by introducing Danny and how the relationship began. Danny tells us a regretful story of letting his anger get the best of him even though he ultimately made the right decision. He then shares his journey to Christ and how he made the decision to be "all in" on his commitment. Danny dishes on how he was able to make sure his actions matched up with his beliefs. He focused on how God promises vengeance and that is God's job to administer. Travis adds that he wouldn't wish God's vengeance on his worst enemy and that fuels his want for everyone to know Jesus Christ. Ben adds that the emotion of anger is not sinful but it is what we do with it that counts. Danny adds a fun story on the end featuring Travis' favorite song (not really) "Rocky Top". 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 https://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/renewed-spirits https://www.benandtravis.com/elizabethsmart An Evening with Elizabeth Smart tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-elizabeth-smart-tickets-159869759755 for more info call: 256-335-4062 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis are joined by Scott Keiser as he and his wife Laura travel to Valdosta, Georgia after beginning to clean up their home in Louisiana (we ask for your patience on the sound quality). Scott shares the impact of Hurricane Ida on the state, local and his own home. He also shares the stages of the recovery from a hurricane and what his area looked like during his recent visit. Scott gives us some thoughts on what to expect when traveling to assist those who have been impacted. Scott also shares some do's and don't's along with biblical answers to some difficult questions that natural disasters bring up. Scott is a college friend of Ben and former roommate of Travis so he shares a fun story from their days in Farrow Hall at Freed-Hardeman University involving a vacuum cleaner. 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 DONATE to Hollywood Road Church of Christ in Houma, LA: https://venmo.com/u/HwRdcoCHouma DONATE to Hickory Knoll Church of Christ P.O. Box 23067 New Orleans, LA 70183 https://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/renewed-spirits https://www.benandtravis.com/elizabethsmart An Evening with Elizabeth Smart tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-elizabeth-smart-tickets-159869759755 for more info call: 256-335-4062 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis come to you from McMinnville, Tennessee as they prep for the Central Church of Christ 2021 VBS. The guys share some of the Scriptures that have greatly influenced their lives. Ben and Travis both go with texts found in 2 Timothy to start off the show. Travis' mission for his ministry can be found in Paul's personal letter. Ben finds an impactful direction in Titus and Travis finds an encouragement in an odd Scripture in the Gospels. We would appreciate you rating us 5 stars on your podcast platform and leave us a review with some of your most influential passages. 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 https://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/renewed-spirits https://www.benandtravis.com/elizabethsmart An Evening with Elizabeth Smart tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-elizabeth-smart-tickets-159869759755 for more info call: 256-335-4062 https://www.m2yconference.com/ https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Don Williams joins the guys once again from Maywood Christian Camp in Hamilton, Alabama (please forgive the background noise). In their time together they discuss practical tidbits that Don has picked up in his grief education. Ben discusses the fact that we will all deal with death at some point and it will effect our loved ones. Don began ministering through Hospice which began his desire to learn more. He started teaching a grief support program in the 1980's and then got his degree from Alabama studying the death, dying and grief process. Don speaks to the difficulties with mourning due to the pandemic. One of those being the lack of closure. Ben asks Don to share some wisdom for helping people move through grief. Don speaks of Job's experience in the Old Testament. Don also discusses the differences in grief and the things that people say and do that hurt people the most during these events in our lives. Don brings up the differences between Mary and Martha during the raising of Lazarus. The temptation to be strong is difficult to overcome especially if people expect you to be that person. It is also important to work through your grief on your own timeframe not someone else's. We wrap up our time with Don talking about his service at the North Alabama's Christian Children's Home and ways to help that ministry. Be sure to check out https://rondonbooks.com/, email Don at [email protected] and mention us to get a discounts on their great books! Contact Don Williams: 256-366-3327 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 https://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/renewed-spirits An Evening with Elizabeth Smart tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-elizabeth-smart-tickets-159869759755 for more info call: 256-335-4062 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm