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Did you know that a 2018 Lifeway study showed that 49% of ministers say they never talk to their churches about mental illness? The same study found that 59% of Christians suffering from mental illness said that they wanted their church leaders to speak more openly on the subject. We strive to normalize the discussion about mental health among Christians. Ben, a licensed professional counselor, also provides valuable insight for the family members and friends of those who suffer from mental…

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Stayin Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude Review and Mental Health Tool Kit

This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Watch the Dodgeball livestream on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/live/GRIrDRFhaeQ ) or facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JJFDNJKrX/ ). Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser…

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The Four S's of Church Health

This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis begin the episode discussing the generous sponsors of the Tony "Pop Pop Rogers" Memorial Stayin Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude! Then they guys share Highland…

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Tony "Pop Pop" Rogers Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude Preview

This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Travis asks Ben the one question they missed for last week's episode and then discuss this year's dodgeball tournament for St. Jude! You can register you, your team (church or…

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Ask Ben Anything 2026

This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ The birthday boy, Ben Hayes answers your questions from patreon.com/benandtravis, facebook.com/groups/benandtravis and instagram.com/benandtravis to celebrate Ben's 46th birthday.…

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The Power of Fellowship with Ben Bradford

This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ On today's episode Ben Hayes and Ben Bradford join Travis from the Highland Park Church of Christ Men's Retreat in Colorado to discuss the power of fellowship, Rhino Comics (…

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Radiant with Autumn Richardson and Ava Johnson

This episode is brought to you by "The Long Yes Podcast with Travis and Whitney Creasy": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-modesty-conversation-without-the-measuring-tape/id1877656202?i=1000773513354 This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Autumn Richardson and Ava Johnson…

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8 Things to Know About Marriage

This episode is brought to you by "The Long Yes Podcast with Travis and Whitney Creasy": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-modesty-conversation-without-the-measuring-tape/id1877656202?i=1000773513354 This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis kick off the week as…

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Happy 250th Birthday USA

This episode is brought to you by "The Long Yes Podcast with Travis and Whitney Creasy": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-modesty-conversation-without-the-measuring-tape/id1877656202?i=1000773513354 This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis return to discuss the…

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Dad Pod 2026 and Ten Dad Jokes

This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis return with a Sunday edition of the…

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4 Questions About Men's Mental Health

This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis return to discuss 4 questions regarding…

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The Mental Health Benefits of Nature and Serving Others with Halo Fernandez and Nate Evans

This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Halo Fernandez and Nate Evans join the podcast to discuss…

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Honor

This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis return to continue their Memorial Day…

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Remembering

This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis discuss the importance of Memorial Day,…

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Class of 2026 and Summer

This episode is sponsored by "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" preorder: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/dividedkingdom On today's episodes the guys discuss their advice to the Class of 2026 and Summer activities that are right around the corner! Join us of the Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 15, 2026 in the Shoals area! Register your…

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Cancer Free and Mental Health Awareness Month

This episode is brought to you by "The Long Yes Podcast with Travis and Whitney": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-yes/id1877656202 Celebrate with Ben and Travis as Travis found out last week that he is officially cancer free! The guys discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and Ben follows up with another "Adventures in Mental Health Took Kit"! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our…

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Obedience When it is Difficult & Four in A Row

This episode is brought to you by "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom"! Preorder your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/dividedkingdom Travis returns with another "Word of Hope" from the Gospel of Matthew and Ben shares another "Adventures Tool Kit"! This episode is brought to you by "The Long Yes with Travis and Whitney" podcast:…

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The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom Preview with Illustrator Jacob Hennigan

This episode of The Helping. Healing. Humor. with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by "The Long Yes with Travis and Whitney" podcast. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-yes/id1877656202 The Adventures of Ben and Travis children's book artist, Jacob Hennigan joins Ben and Travis to discuss the series and it's new installment of the Divided Kingdom. They…

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Words of Hope

This week's episode is brought to you by "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book ( https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/dividedkingdom ) and "The Long Yes with Travis and Whitney" podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-yes/id1877656202 )! This week listen to Travis' "Word of Hope" episodes 1, 2 and get an early listen to this week's "Word of…

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Be Angry...

Preorder your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/dividedkingdom Ben and Travis return to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of anger! They share Scripture and practical ways to handle anger. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com…

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Gen Z with Destin Hayes

This episode is brought to you by The Long Yes Podcast with Travis and Whitney: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-yes/id1877656202 Recent Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes Red Coat Class of 2026 member, Destin Hayes joins the show to answer some questions about her growth and maturity while being Gen Z! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here:…

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Ask Travis Anything 80's Edition

Preorder your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/dividedkingdom On today's episode Ben and Travis discuss their sermons from Sunday, Easter and the 1980's. Ben asks Travis some questions about his childhood as he turns 45 later this week. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of…

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Ben and Travis Podcast Network Preview

Get a preview of the Word of Hope hosted by Travis Subscribe to our other podcasts: The Long Yes with Travis and Whitney Creasy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-yes/id1877656202 The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 The Good, Old Fashioned Dislike: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Links…

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Humility vs. Low Self Esteem

Join our March Madness challenge! Password "TripleHPod": https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=70ec42b5-85a6-3658-b15d-c00cea49b931&joinKey=5d16da1a-33e5-3b27-bf00-c6d6df2ceabc Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/dividedkingdom Ben and Travis discuss the…

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National Good Samaritan Day 2026

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider or the whole collection here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/the-adventures-of-ben-and-travis-childrens-book-collection On today's episode, Ben and Travis discuss The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom…

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Read Across America with Mars Hill Bible School

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider or the whole collection here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/the-adventures-of-ben-and-travis-childrens-book-collection Ben and Will take Read Across America Week to the hallways of Mars Hill Bible School in Florence,…

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The Joy Rider with Illustrator Jacob Hennigan Part 2

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider or the whole collection here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/the-adventures-of-ben-and-travis-childrens-book-collection On this episode, Jacob Hennigan aka Pizza Man will ask Ben and Travis questions concerning "The…

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The Joy Rider with Illustrator Jacob Hennigan

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider or the whole collection here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/the-adventures-of-ben-and-travis-childrens-book-collection The Adventures of Ben and Travis illustrator Jacob Hennigan returns to the show to discuss his…

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Highlight Reel vs. Real Life

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider Ben, Travis and Will discuss the thief of joy: comparison. From social media to just your lot in life, comparison can negatively effect your relationships. Also the guys play word association with the word "joy". Links…

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Identity

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider Ben, Travis and Will discuss the deep subject of identity and the need to discover "self". They also dive into the world's need for quick response to complicated events. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28…

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CYC Dallas 26: What is Truth?

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider Ben and Travis recap their weekend at Challenge Youth Conference 2026 and discuss their lesson topics. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com…

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Why Youth Ministry (And Some Other Things)? with Will Myhan

This episode is brought to you by the children's book "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider". Get your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider On today's episode we submit your questions to Will Myhan in honor of the belated birthday froma few weeks back. We ask Will: Why youth ministry? When you're discouraged which Scripture is your go to for a pick-me-up? What is…

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The Rose Bowl Trip

This episode is brought to you by "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider" children's book. Order your copy here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider Ben, Travis and Will share all the happenings on their trip to the Rose Bowl in the not so shiny Pasadena, California as the Alabama Crimson Tide took the "L" from the Indiana Hoosiers. Check out the pictures here:…

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Go West and 2025 In Review

This episode is brought to you by "The Adventures of Ben and Travis" Childrens Books: "The WorryCoaster" and "The Joy Rider" get them both right here: https://www.benandtravis.com/books On today's episode Ben, Travis and Will discuss their upcoming trip out to Pasadena, California for the Rose Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Indiana Hoosiers. They also review an eventful 2025 while…

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What Your Favorite Christmas Movie Says About Your Mental Health Part 2

Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben, Travis and Will have the fun discussion about some of the favorite Christmas movies of Gen X and Millenials and what they say about our mental health. Join us for this fun discussion and learn a little about Ben, Travis and Will along the way. Links mentioned in this episode:…

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What Your Favorite Christmas Movie Says About Your Mental Health

Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben, Travis and Will have the fun discussion about some of the favorite Christmas movies of Gen X and Millenials and what they say about our mental health. Join us for this fun discussion and learn a little about Ben, Travis and Will along the way. Links mentioned in this episode:…

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St. Jude Race Weekend 2025

Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Thanks to you we raised $20,000+ for St. Jude in 2025!!! Ben and Travis record from Memphis, Tennessee following their trip to the Expo on Friday night of St. Jude weekend ahead of their 5K (Travis) and 10K (Ben) St. Jude runs! Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28…

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What Your Favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Says About Your Spirituality

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/Donation2?PROXY_ID=6668811&mfc_pref=T&idb=1427750123&df_id=5940&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=158671&5940.donation=form1 Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben and Travis return to discuss more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles but in relation to spirituality.…

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What Your Favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Says About Your Mental Health

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/Donation2?PROXY_ID=6668811&mfc_pref=T&idb=1427750123&df_id=5940&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=158671&5940.donation=form1 Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben and Travis have the fun discussion about one of their favorite cartoons as kids the "Teenage…

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Veterans Day 2025

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/Donation2?PROXY_ID=6668811&mfc_pref=T&idb=1427750123&df_id=5940&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=158671&5940.donation=form1 Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Will Myhan returns to the show to discuss the importance of Veterans Day and the great characteristics…

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Do's and Don't's of Brain Health

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/Donation2?PROXY_ID=6668811&mfc_pref=T&idb=1427750123&df_id=5940&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=158671&5940.donation=form1 Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben and Travis come to you from Montgomery, Alabama while attending the Faulkner University Bible…

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Faulkner University with President Mitch Henry

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/Donation2?PROXY_ID=6668811&mfc_pref=T&idb=1427750123&df_id=5940&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=158671&5940.donation=form1 Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Faulkner University President Mitch Henry joins Ben and Travis to spotlight the ministries of the…

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Struggles, Strategies & Scripture

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben and Travis return from Montgomery, Alabama at the Faulkner Bible Lectureship to discuss some strategies and Scriptures to answer some of the…

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Tabletopics: Do It Yourself Therapy Questions

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben and Travis answer the following questions from "Tabletopics: Do It Yourself Therapy": For better or worse what music effects your mood? What…

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Leukemia Awareness, Ministry Spotlight: Partners 4 Africa

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Ministry Spotlight: Partners 4 Africa- http://partners4africa.com/ Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Will shares info about our ministry spotlight on "Partners 4 Africa". Ben and…

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Inspirational Books, News & Scary Movies

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Ministry Spotlight: Mike Brooks in Bangladesh & Nepal- https://highlandparkcoc.com/missions Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here: https://www.hhi.org/ Ben and Travis answer the following questions: Which…

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Suicide Prevention Month 2025

SOME TOPICS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline! Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Ministry Spotlight: "Run 2 the Cross"- https://www.run2thecross5k.com/ Healing Hands International is a proud sponsor of this podcast. Get more info about them here:…

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Transform Central with Jason Johnson

SOME TOPICS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Jason Johnson of Transform Central in Dothan, Alabama join Ben, Travis and Will to discuss his path to Jesus and how he helps those addicted to drugs find their way to Jesus as well. Get more information about…

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Keep It Holy

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Ben and Travis discuss the 6 types of rest everyone needs: mental, physical, emotional, social, spiritual & sensory. This week's ministry spotlight is the North Alabama Christian Children's Home ( https://www.nacch.com/ )! Links mentioned in this episode: Get…

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Love in Action

Help us end childhood Cancer here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=158671&copy_link_share Ben, Travis & Will open the show with the ministry spotlight on Walk4Water ( https://walk4water.hhi.org/ ) which transitions into showing our love by our actions. The guys share the Scriptures and the people in their lives who truly embody the hands and feet of…

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Stayin Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude 2025 Review

This episode is brought to you by "The Heritage Event with Nate Oats" on August 23rd in Florence, Alabama. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-heritage-event-with-nate-oats-tickets-1294929351549?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawKomvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4Zk5xU1JBOEtCb2JER2ppAR5vjf_grvw3_HFMxhtmoTCaaSWrLjT-3yP1PeMF7N21WhfhNSxcvO1s8qD3Og_aem_rPA3wGujmAewUerhdTaoQQ Support…

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