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

Mars Hill Elementary Principal and 4 year Breast Cancer Survivor Kim Chandler joins Ben and Travis to wrap up her testimony concerning her cancer journey. Mrs. Chandler begins the episode talking about more myths connected to breast cancer dealing with self examination. She stresses the importance of the yearly checkup. Travis follows up with "The Friday ReFresh" Question of the Day about side effects following treatment. Kim discusses the pain following her procedure and also the PTSD of breast cancer and other trauma she has experienced. She also brings up her difficulty in discussing her journey. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id16119699

Kim Chandler the elementary principal at Mars Hill Bible School is 4 year survivor of Breast Cancer. She joins us to share her journey to remission, her continuing treatment and lingering effects on her life. Kim was diagnosed in late 2018 and rang the bell to signify remission in March of 2019. Ben starts the episode with The Friday ReFresh Question of the Day and a little bit of background of his coworker at Mars Hill. Kim shares her diagnosis story and then shares how her support group came through during her time of need. Kim wraps up the episode with some facts about breast cancer. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old

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

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED: We discuss the topic of suicide on this episode. Drew Suttles the preacher at Quitman Church of Christ in Quitman, GA and the host of the Weathering the Storm Podcast (https://scatteredabroad.org/weathering-the-storm/). Drew shares with us the storms that rocked him and his family over the last few years. Travis brings up that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness and Suicide Prevention Month. Travis shares the Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255 or text "HOME" to 741741. Will introduces our Drew to our audience and Ben asks The Friday ReFresh Question of the Day about Drew's inspiration for his podcast. Drew then shares how the LORD has brought him through his storms and how the biblical examples helped him in the journey. Drew wraps up the episode with tough questions from Will Myhan about Drew's Clemson Tigers. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/ben

College and Career Advisor Whitney Creasy joins the podcast again to share some insights on how to organize and reduce stress during Senior year. Ben joins the conversation from the road and asks The Friday ReFresh Question of the Day about where the planning process should be at this point in the year. Will follows that up with the action items from October through Christmas. Whitney also discusses the steps needed in the Spring leading up to graduation and how she relaxes during down time. Travis encourages everyone to join our "28 Days of Focused Living" challenge in our private facebook group (link below). Will encourages our listeners to share the episode with parents and members of the class of 2023. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.

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

We are so thankful to the LORD and all of you for blessing us with your support of this podcast. We are rejoicing over reaching 150 episodes! Travis begins by talking about the after effects of dodgeball for Will Myhan. Ben then introduces our guests J.J. Davenport and Pam Lenz. J.J. and Pam have organized the Transform Ladies Conference coming up in October in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Registration is still open at https://www.tlcladies.org/. The ladies discuss how the idea for TLC progressed and why the time is right for a great event. The ladies also unpack their hopes for the conference and how it may benefit those who attend. J.J. talks about the excitement for the 700 who have registered and how her expectations have been surpassed. The ladies then break down the schedule and speakers who will be leading the weekend. J.J. and Pam talk about some new ventures in their lives. The theme for this year's conference is "Enough". J.J. has the facebook group "Equipped" and Pam is currently continuing her counsel

Will starts off the episode talking about his soreness from the dodgeball action. The elderstatesmen of the show adds a little salt to the wound. Travis mentions Will half court shot to tie the championship series at 2 games. Travis talks about the organization of the tournament and then the final four seeds. During the final four there were stipulations added. Will plots to steal the Golden Wrench Trophy from their fellow Highland Park team. Travis discusses the one "showdown" that occurred during the action. The guys begin to thank those who supported as sponsors. Travis shares the levels that he and Ben reached. Ben will be wearing neon for this St. Jude weekend run. Everyone who donates to Travis' run will get to put an option on the Wheel of Will. He will spin the wheel sometime in November. Donate to Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930 Watch the tournament replay here: https://youtu.be/sEHIaJ9Xd3g Get the

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

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

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/i

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 D

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 ou

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/gregoryhowel

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 Repres

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.face

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

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/bena

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.lads2le