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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: http://www.benandtravis.com Join our 30 Day Challenge at our facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For

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

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: http://www.benandtravis.com http://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 abou

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: 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 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: http://

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: 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 https://www.hcu.edu/ https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu *https

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"

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: 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 https://www.benandtravis.com/blog/grandpa-tell-me-bout-the-good-ole-days https://www.hcu.edu/ https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu This podcas

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: 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 https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y https://www.benandtrav

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: 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

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: 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 https://www

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: 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.

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: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis For extra content and mate

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 w

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: ht

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: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis DONATE to Hollywood Road Church of Christ in Houma, LA: https://venm

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 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: http://www.benandtravis.com http://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.m2yconferenc

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 t

This week, [someone], [someone else] and [another person] cover [topic]..... Topics discussed: Topic A Topic B Topic C Contact Don Williams: donwill55@yahoo.com or 256-366-3327 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 Rep the show here: https://ben-and-travis.creator-spring.com/ https://rondonbooks.com/ https://alzfdn.org The Dementia Education and Training Program 1-800-457-5679 Dementia Friendly Alabama 334-240-4680 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm