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Ben and Travis return from Cleveland, Tennessee to wrap up their discussion of teen/parent wisdom. This week, [someone], [someone else] and [another person] cover [topic]..... Topics discussed: Topic A Topic B Topic C Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis https://www.walk4water.org/benandtravis http://serenitycounselingshoals.org/ https://www.hcu.edu/resources/community-resources/titus-camp/ https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/ Serenity Counselors Becky - 256.263.6367 Amy - 256.263.6367 Monica - 256.340.0300 Cayron- 256.320.4200 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ben and Travis discuss the results of a survey of local teens about what they wish their parents knew. Ben and Travis come to you from Cleveland, Tennessee during the "Fearless" youth weekend at the North Bradley Church of Christ. Ben discusses the results from he and Will Myhan's survey of teenagers from local youth groups. The survey involved asking the question "What do you wish you could tell your parents?" Did you know that every day millions of people all over the world get up and walk several miles to search for water? Not to mention that more times than not, the water they do find is dirty and causes them to get sick.For the past 20 years, churches and individuals have been partnering with Healing Hands International to help bring an end to the water crisis, by drilling water wells and distributing water filtration systems. HHI empowers Christians to live out their calling to "do good to all," by providing local opportunities to make a global difference. If you want to be a p

We finish the discussion with Travis about growing up in a broken home. Ben, Travis and Will return with part 2 of their discussion about Travis growing up in a broken home. Travis talks about the loyalty he craves even as an adult as a result of his home life growing up. Loyalty can be a positive but also a negative when dealing with difficult relationships. They speak to the importance of the churches role in raising kids to be Christ followers and leaders in the church. Travis emphasizes the doing things for yourself and that you enjoy as a young person to not fall in the trap of trying to gain approval. He also talks about the dangers of trying to fill God's role in your life with any activity or person. Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis https://www.hcu.edu/ http://serenitycounselingshoals.org/ https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/product/benandtravis-com-logo-sticker Serenity Counselors Becky - 256.263.6367 Amy

Travis opens up about growing up in a broken home. This week, Travis gives us a glimpse into the mind of a kid growing up in a broken home while Ben shares some insight from working with families going through divorce. Divorce is an all-to-common issue in today's homes and it seems the minds and spirits of the innocent children are often the worst casualty. Join the crew as they contemplate ways to help all those who have to experience a house divided. Will rejoins the show this week! They start off discussing how awesome CYC weekend was and Will's youth event at Highland Park. Then Ben and Will take turns asking Travis questions about growing up in a home that experienced divorce. Travis talks about the importance of understanding the difference between perception and reality. Travis encourages parents to continue the discussion with their kids but also adjusting the information to their age level. Ben emphasizes protecting the image of the other parent the best you can. Will brings

Ben and Travis take a trip down memory lane as to how this dynamic duo began and discuss a successful season 3 of the podcast. Ben and Travis kickoff season 4 talking about the blessings they've received creating the podcast, the season 3 rebrand and getting to "hang out" via in the interwebz on a weekly basis. Will Myhan has done a wonderful job joining the crew and of course our favorite people on our email list. Travis discusses turning 40 which leads down the path of the history of the not-so-dynamic duos. Travis mentions sacrificing a rib for a BAT video (check that out at the link below). Both fellows talk about entering their 20 years of ministry and the inspiration of the "Sons of Blunder" special editions. Another special edition is the "Ask Lonnie Jones Anything" and you can email us questions for Lonnie at hello@benandtravis.com. The discussion turns to the BATify 5k in June/July to raise money for St. Jude and their time as roommates. Hit that play button and then be sure

Larry Davenport joins Ben and Travis to discuss their history with CYC! The legend Larry Davenport joins the podcast to talk about Challenge Youth Conference's (www.cyconline.com) beginning and how Ben was at the original event. The trio discuss when Ben and Travis fun sing began at the conference and was set in motion by Maywood Christian Camp. Larry discusses some of the factors involved in organizing the event (in spite of our presence) and the formula behind a great weekend. Rightfully so, God receives the glory for the growth of the event. Ben talks about how CYC is an event that kind of gives everyone a boost and also has a retreat feel to it. INSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVEAWAY We are giving a set of #Apple #AirPodsPro to one email subscriber if we get 1,000 email subscribers by 12 AM on March 1, 2021! How to enter: 1. #Subscribe at BenandTravis.com (only one email entry per person). 2. Get a 2nd entry by joining facebook.com/groups/benandtravis. 3. Get a 3rd entry by rating our podcast

Ben, Travis and Will share their snow stories. The fellows step into their warm and toasty home "podcast studios" to share their impactful snow stories from years past involving snowball fights, sledding and destroying snowmen. The episode wraps up with a few spiritual applications of snow and ice. Travis closes with a challenge to "finish what you start". We hope you are home and safe from the elements. Please pray for those who are out and about especiallty utility/clean up crews. INSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVEAWAY We are giving a set of #Apple #AirPodsPro to one email subscriber if we get 1,000 email subscribers by 12 AM on March 1, 2021! How to enter: 1. #Subscribe at BenandTravis.com (only one email entry per person). 2. Get a 2nd entry by joining facebook.com/groups/benandtravis. 3. Get a 3rd entry by rating our podcast 5 stars and leave us a review on your favorite podcast provider. Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtrav

Billy the Speed GOAT joins the fellows once again as they talk about some tips for "marital bliss" ahead of Valentine's Day Ben shares some wisdom from his experience as a married man, premarital and marital counseling. Travis and Will discuss some things they've learned from experience and the episode ends with a special prayer. Get your hands on the #GOAT of all stickers! Get your hands on the BAT here: https://buff.ly/36VaGsV Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://www.hcu.edu http://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/ Serenity Counselors Becky - 256.263.6367 Amy - 256.263.6367 Monica - 256.340.0300 Cayron- 256.320.4200 Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://www.hcu.edu http://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/ Serenity Counselors Becky - 256.263.6367 Amy - 256.263.6367 Monica - 256.340.0300 Cayron- 256.320.4200 This podcast is hosted by

The mellow fellows wrap up their American Football picks for the 2020-2021 season with the Super Bowl outcome and in-game picks. Ben, Travis and Will deliver their Super Bowl 55 Champion picks but they don't stop there! Their predictions range from length of national anthem to whether or not Andy Reid wears a face shield. JOIN US FOR THE SUPER BOWL ONLINE HERE: https://fb.me/e/46eJ08r8O We challenge you to make your predictions right along side us! Here is the link to the google form to make your picks: https://forms.gle/qTMCupXStDRVeEEs9 If you get all of the picks correct (100%) then you get to pick whatever item you want from our squadlocker page (https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/ben-and-travis). If you only miss one, you get a free "Helping Healing Humor" mug (https://www.zazzle.com/ben_and_travis_logo_mug-168273981672323790). If you only miss three, you get a Ben and Travis sticker. Blake's picks: Who is your SB 55 winner? KC Will Mahomes score a rushing TD? No Will t

Addie Williams rejoins Ben and Travis, along with special guest hostess Whitney Creasy, to discuss the battles and blessings of the debt free journey. This week, Ben, Travis and Whitney welcome Addie Williams back for a second episode to talk about her financial journey and how an Alabama girl and her husband are succeeding financially in Alaska during the pandemic. She discusses how the LORD is blessing them in their financial journey. Addie, along with Travis and Whitney discuss some life hacks when pinching a penny. Regardless of where you are financially you will be inspired and find practical advice that will help you get started on financial freedom or stay the course as you travel that journey. The good news is: you don't have to move to Alaska to do it. Links mentioned in this episode: *https://youtube.com/channel/UCXHb1Q0bHZnKxDWF7x_Ywdw https://instagram.com/addie.in.alaska?igshid=g09unz4603zb http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://w

Addie Williams joins Ben and Travis, along with special guest hostess Whitney Creasy, to discuss the battles and blessings of the debt free journey. This week, Ben and Travis, along with Travis' better half, Whitney, welcome Addie Williams to the podcast to talk about her financial journey and how an Alabama girl ended up in snowy Alaska right before the great 2020 pandemic. She discusses the trials and the blessings of attempting to live a financially free lifestyle. Addie, along with Travis and Whitney discuss some simple things that can make a big difference. Regardless of where you are financially you will be inspired and find practical advice that will help you get started on financial freedom or stay the course as you travel that journey. The good news is: you don't have to move to Alaska to do it. *https://youtube.com/channel/UCXHb1Q0bHZnKxDWF7x_Ywdw https://instagram.com/addie.in.alaska?igshid=g09unz4603zb http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravi

Each crew member takes a position group, one offense and one defense to pick their All Star amateur football roster. All of your hosts with the most get a pick for the QB positions. See if your favorite college or high school player made the cut. Links mentioned in this episode: http://benandtravis.com http://facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://serenitycounselingshoals.org Serenity Counselors Becky - 256.263.6367 Amy - 256.263.6367 Monica - 256.340.0300 Cayron - 256.320.4200 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The guys are once again joined by official football prognosticator Blake Hollimon to pick the winner of the #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampionship! More hard hitting playoff analysis from the Sons of Blunder. Its the kind of break down you could expect from three die hard Bama fans and the one Auburn fan that can keep them in check. Ben, Travis, Will, and Blake give their reactions to the College Football Semi-Finals and their prediction of the score for the National Championship game bwtween the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes. You just might be surprised at some of the takes - but I wouldn't take them to the bank. Thats why they are called the Sons of Blunder. Links mentioned in this episode: http://benandtravis.com http://serenitycounselingshoals.org http://facebook.com/groups/benandtravis This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Blake Hollimon joins the crew to discuss their College Football Bowl and Semifinals winners. The guys are joined by official football prognosticator Blake Hollimon to make their college football bowl picks. It's the most wonderful time of the year when ridiculous bowls give us the most anticipated and/or most outlandish matchups of the year. From the Cheez It to the Mayo Bowl, the mellow fellows pick the winners. Listeners beware do not take these picks to the bank but sit back and enjoy the most ridiculous picks of the season. Each crew member picks the lower tier bowls individually but they combine their powers to choose who will face off in the National Championship game. If there is not a consensus then the decision is made by the "Coin Flip of Doom"! Compare your picks to ours and see who is best. Links mentioned in this episode: http://benandtravis.com http://facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://serenitycounselingshoals.org Serenity Counselors Becky - 256.263.6367 Amy - 25

Ben, Travis, and Will are joined by a great friend of the podcast who reveals some helpful information for dealing with grief during the holiday season. Cayron Mann, a licensed professional counselor, joins the guys for a special holiday edition of the Helping Healing Humor Podcast. So many people struggle with a wide spectrum of emotions and difficulty in making decisions on what to do during this time when they have experienced loss. Cayron shares some helpful tips for handling grief and sorrow when it feels like the not-so-wonderful time of the year. While the main topic of this podcast may be a serious, yet needed one, you don't want to miss out on the secondary discussion of favorite and least favorite holiday treats. Links mentioned in this episode http://benandtravis.com http://benandtravis.com/friends http://facebook.com/groups/benandtravis www.serenitycounselingshoals.org Serenity Counselors Becky - 256.263.6367 Amy - 256.263.6367 Monica - 256.340.0300 Cayron - 256.320.420

Lonnie Jones shares more wisdom in another “Ask Lonnie Jones Anything” Episode. You will laugh...you will think...you may even shed a tear or two. One of our best friends joins our crazy crew for another installment of "Ask Lonnie Jones Anything." He will keep you entertained and encouraged as he answers questions like: How do you develop mental toughness? Are you a fan of pinapple on pizza or not? What is your favorite climb of all time? What was your favorite verse as a kid and what is your favorite verse now? What is some unique marriage advice you might not hear somewhere else? What is your favorite movie quote? What era would you go back to? We hope you join us for this episode and that you might think of some other questions you might want to hear in the future. Links mentioned in this episode http://benandtravis.com http://benandtravis.com/friends http://facebook.com/groups/benandtravis www.serenitycounselingshoals.org https://youtu.be/PJd6pfzitXU https://www.amazon.c

Lonnie Jones joins us once again for the special “Ask Lonnie Jones” podcast - a merger of the Helping Healing Humor Podcast and the Keeping Up with Jones Podcast experience. This week, Lonnie Jones imparts his vast knowledge and wisdom to us and our listeners as he answers a variety of questions that range from outstanding to outlandish. Each is answered with the precision and skill of a true sage. So take a listen as Lonzo answers questions like... What was the most interesting place you have delivered a lesson and what was your least favorite place? How do Christian's attain meekness? What Bible character do you want fighting next to you in a zombie apocalypse? What are some encouraging words for dealing with anxiety and depression during the pandemic? Would you rather fight 100 duck sized horse or one horse sized duck? How you think differently now as opposed to when you were a child? So sit back and enjoy another crazy episode of the Helping. Healing. Humor. Podcast as we

Laws Rushing II joins BAT for the newest episode to share with us the work the Lord has done in his life and how he has used his journey to bless the lives of others. The Christmas Sweater wearing Laws joins us for a second episode to bless our listeners in talking about his struggles with Satan and his victories in Jesus. His story is one of spiritual decline followed by the redemptive power of Christ. He reminds us of the messy but beautiful call to ministry-which Laws, a successful musician, declares is more exciting than Rock-n-Roll. Topics discussed: His book, The Weary World Rejoices. The messy business of ministry. Living lives of faithfulness and watch for God to show up and show out. We ALL need Jesus - and His people who love and believe in us. Links mentioned in this episode: http://benandtravis.com https://buff.ly/3p0lb5J ("The Weary World Rejoices" ebook link) http://serenitycounselingshoals.org/ http://facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Serenity Counselors Becky -

The President of Riverside Christian Academy, Dr. Laws Rushing II, joins the three amigos to share his story of God’s amazing grace and redemption. The Christmas sweater wearing Laws Rushing II joins the show and tells us all about his new devotional ebook for the Christmas season. However, Laws wasn't always in tune with God's will in his life. After preaching to many congregations as a middle schooler, music and drugs moved him away from God for a season. He shares with the show what helped bring him back to kingdom work. If you or a family member are stuck in a destructive cycle, you will find hope in this episode. God's mercy and grace has allowed the weary world to rejoice. Links mentioned in this episode: http://benandtravis.com https://buff.ly/3p0lb5J ("Weary World Rejoices" ebook link) http://serenitycounselingshoals.org/ http://facebook.com/groups/benandtravis This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

John hangs out with Ben, Travis, and Will for a second episode and shares more details about Life that Counts. Ben, Travis, and Will welcome in John Williams from Life that Counts for a second episode. John worked in Student Ministry for years and now helps operate Life that Counts, a non-profit group that works with schools in building mentorship programs in an effort to make schools a safer place. John had a personal experience where a friend brought a gun into his school. That memory drives him to make a better world for our kids. You can hear the full story of that encounter on his TED talk included in the links. Due to the nature of their work they encounter all sorts of subjects with kids from suicide to sexual struggles. Please be aware that these subjects are mentioned as some parents may find the topics uncomfortable for their younger children to hear. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.LifeThatCounts.org *https://www.ted.com/talks/john_williams_how_mentoring_coul