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The Friday ReFreshBe the Reason for GratitudeWelcome in to the Friday Refresh…brought to you by the Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Joy Rider. In this new book Ben and Travis are taught a big lesson by Travis’ big brother Bradley. He was born with cerebral palsy but lives life the fullest. When Travis wrestles with emotions from the way people are acting toward his brother, Bradley takes Ben and Travis on a ride in some monster trucks to help them learn to manage those emotions and expectations. It’s a powerful story for all ages. Go preorder your copy today at Benandtravis.com. J...
2025-11-2104 min
Helping Healing HumorMental Health Month & Travis is On the MoveThis episode is brought to you by the 4th Annual Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 16th. Register you, your team or get more information at www.benandtravis.com/dodgeball
Ben and Travis discuss Travis' 18 years at Riverside Christian Academy and Riverside Church of Christ in Fayetteville, TN. They share some sweet memories from their time in ministry. Travis then shares how he will be serving the Westgate Church of Christ in Dothan, AL starting at the end of the Summer. Ben shares some tips on how to stay sharp mentally.
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2025-05-2725 min
Helping Healing HumorThe Tax Man Cometh But Don't Stress (Megladon or the Moon Landing)This episode is brought to you by MagicMind.com/BAT20
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Ben and Travis discuss the stresses that accompany tax day and life in general. Ben shares tips and tricks to destress this week. Also the guys answer which is more likely: the Megladon or the Moon Landing. Get all the fun in one spot on this week's episode.
2025-04-1524 min
Helping Healing HumorAsk Travis Creasy AnythingThis episode is brought to you by MagicMind.com/BAT20
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On today's episode we learn more about the birthday boy, Travis Creasy (April 3rd)! Travis fields questions from Ben and Will about the interworking of his mind on some important and not-so important questions. As Travis turns the page into 44, he shares some insight about life and some of his favorite activities.
2025-04-0131 min
Helping Healing HumorYour Questions, Our Answers on the Road from South CarolinaThis episode is brought to you by Faulkner University. www.faulkner.edu
Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and The Joy Rider" here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/joyrider
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Ben and Travis answer your social media questions on their way back from the Helping Healing Humor Mental Health Workshop at Myrtle Beach Church of Christ in South Carolina.
Who is your favorite Big Ten team?
Who has the...
2025-03-1821 min
Helping Healing HumorNational Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025 (Happy Birthday Joy Rider)This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University. www.faulkner.edu
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Ben, Travis and Will discuss "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month" and the Joy Rider himself, Bradley Dupree. Bradley will turn 50 on Friday March 14th. The guys discuss the lessons that Bradley and others with special needs have taught us throughout our lives. The guys share some thoughts about "The Adventures of Ben and...
2025-03-1126 min
Helping Healing HumorChallenge Youth Conference Pigeon Forge: Look Up 2025 RecapThis episode is brought to you by Faulkner University. www.faulkner.edu
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Ben, Travis and Will return to the podcast airwaves to share their experience with 12,000 of their forever friends at Challenge Youth Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (www.cyconline.com). The guys share the overwhelming response to "The Adventures...
2025-03-0424 min
Helping Healing HumorThe WorryCoaster Deep Dive with Illustrator Jacob Hennigan and Special Guest Interviewer Cayron Mann Part 2This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University. www.faulkner.edu
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On today's very special episode our dear friend Cayron Mann interviews WorryCoaster illustrator Jacob Hennigan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086725790561), Ben and Travis about the creative process of writing and production of the recently published children's...
2025-02-2526 min
The Friday ReFreshLook UpWelcome in to the Friday Refresh brought you you by the Adventures of Ben and Travis and the WorryCoaster children’s book. Written by myself and Travis Creasy and expertly illustrated by our friend and brother, Jacob Hennigan.
It is a feel good story of how to overcome anxiety and fear with a section in the back for parents, youth workers and teachers with helpful hints to keep the conversation going.
Go to BenandTravis.com/books for more information.
Challenge Youth Conference (www.cyconline.com) weekend is back again. For over 25 years this co...
2025-02-2103 min
The Friday ReFreshNational Day of YouThis is your Friday Refresh
Brought to you by the Helping. Healing. Humor Podcast with Ben and Travis (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/helping-healing-humor/id1457601152). If you enjoy this short burst of mental health and motivational content then join us as we explore similar topics in a little more depth and a lot more craziness.
You can find the Helping Healing Humor Podcast with Ben and Travis at any of your favorite podcast providers.
Have you ever noticed that almost every day is a national holiday now. When I was growing up...
2025-01-3104 min
The Friday ReFreshCartoon HeroesBrought to you by the Helping. Healing. Humor Podcast with Ben and Travis (https://www.benandtravis.com/more-content). If you enjoy this short burst of mental health and motivational content then join us as we explore similar topics in a little more depth and a lot more craziness.
You can find the Helping Healing Humor Podcast with Ben and Travis at any of your favorite podcast providers.
I have always loved cartoons. I grew up when Saturday morning cartoons were the most anticipated event of the week for every elementary school child…and some of us...
2025-01-1704 min
Helping Healing HumorJoy in the MundaneThis episode is brought to you by Magic Mind! Get up to 48% off the first subscription at the link https://www.magicmind.com/BAT20.
Ben, Travis and Will discuss different ways they've experienced Joy in January or around the year. The guys kickoff the episode talking about their adventures during the snowfall over the past couple of days. Then Travis shares all the goings on in the Ben and Travis Universe with a trip to Dallas this weekend. Ben shares his experience in the last year following the passing of his father. The guys wrap up the...
2025-01-1435 min
Helping Healing HumorThankful for You and St. JudeThis episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
Help Ben hit his St. Jude fundraising goal: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5816464&pg=personal&fr_id=154861
Ben, Travis and Will return to discuss the source of their gratitude during this Thanksgiving season. The guys share what makes them so impassioned by St. Jude and the St. Jude race weekend every December. Ben still needs help reaching his fundraising goal (see the link above) so help him get there. The guys wrap up the episode talking about their favorite...
2024-11-1226 min
Helping Healing Humor6 Tips to Limit BurnoutDonate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com.
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Ben and Travis discuss 6 tips to limit burnout. Ben and Travis have both experienced burnout and they've found the following tips helpful and healing during burnout or keeping themselves from burnout. Ben shares a practical technique to being in the moment. The fellas share...
2024-07-3028 min
Good, Old Fashioned DislikeDonate to St. Jude and Join the Ben and Travis Echoes for College Football 25Hey guys… no full podcast episode this week as we are fully enjoying the 4th of July festivities. We certainly hope that you’ve had a great week and we will be back next week LORD willing! Thank you for your continued support!
We are very excited about the return of EA Sports College Football 25 and we want you to join the Ben and Travis Echoes for the release of the new edition. If you donate $15 to our Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude fundraiser (https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=6979075&fr_id=154861&&pg=p...
2024-07-1100 min
Helping Healing HumorSupport St. Jude and Join the Ben and Travis Echoes on College Football 25Hey guys… no full podcast episode this week as we are fully enjoying the 4th of July festivities. We certainly hope that you’ve had a great week and we will be back next week LORD willing! Thank you for your continued support!
We are very excited about the return of EA Sports College Football 25 and we want you to join the Ben and Travis Echoes for the release of the new edition. If you donate $15 to our Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude fundraiser (https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=6979075&fr_id=154861&&pg=p...
2024-07-0900 min
Helping Healing HumorThe Adventures of Ben and Travis and the WorryCoaster with Jacob HenniganDonate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com.
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Artist and illustrator, Jacob Hennigan joins Ben and Travis to discuss his work on "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and The WorryCoaster" children's book. The guys come to you from Maywood Christian Camp in Hamilton, Alabama during the 4th session. Jacob shares how he got into creating and how he began working with Ben and Travis. Jacob shares some of the aspects of the book he is most...
2024-07-0224 min
Helping Healing HumorWorld Hunger DayDonate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com.
This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
Ben, Travis and Will discuss World Hunger Day and the efforts of Liberte Ministries and Walk 4 Water in serving others in the name of Christ so they would know his love and compassion. Travis introduces the new campaign in partnership with Liberte to donate Bibles and get their urgent message in front of congregations. The goal is to get their ministry presentation in front of 12 new congregations and/or...
2024-05-2828 min
Helping Healing HumorStinkin' Thinkin' (Cognitive Distortions)This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
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Ben, Travis and Will discuss 5 cognitive distortions (stinkin' thinkin') and how they can effect different aspects of life and relationships. On this episode the trio discuss "all or nothing thinking", mental filters, "jumping to conclusions", emotional reasoning and labelling. The guys give some practical advice on how to correct or redirect some of these thoughts.
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2024-04-2322 min
Helping Healing HumorPositive Self SpeakThis episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
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Ben, Travis and Will share thoughts about the importance of how we speak to ourselves. They stress the connection between how we talk to ourselves and how we talk to others. All three hosts share Scriptures and songs they think about when their self speak becomes toxic.
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2024-04-1628 min
Helping Healing HumorThe Power of Mentorship On Location at Lad 2 LeadersThis episode is in memory of Dr. Kenny Barfield.
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Ben and Travis come to you on location at Lads 2 Leaders in Nashville, Tennessee on Easter weekend. They guys discuss the importance of mentorship and especially that of Kenny Barfield and Jack Zorn. The guys share about the differenct types of mentors in their lives and also some upcoming events. They wrap up the discussion with big news that "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and...
2024-04-0932 min
Helping Healing HumorLads2Leaders 2024 RecapPREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/books
Ben, Travis and Will discuss the events of the weekend that was Easter weekend at Lads2Leaders in Nashville, Tennessee. Ben and Travis give an update about "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the WorryCoaster" children's book. Ben and Will share some of the wonderful experiences they had at Lads2Leaders covention this year.
This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
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2024-04-0215 min
Helping Healing HumorGood SportsmanshipWe recorded this intending to release during an earlier week in March but decided to move it back in favor of some of our interviews.
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Ben and Travis come to you talking about the importance of sports in their lives but even more important the lessons about sportsmanship that they learned while playing and coaching. Travis played football in high school and coached footbal for over a decade. Ben played high school baseball and has...
2024-03-2632 min
Helping Healing HumorFaith, Sex and Technology with Jason Helton Part 2PREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/books
Madison Church of Christ Media Outreach Minister, Jason Helton joins us to discuss the church's place in the digital world.
Ben, Travis, Will and Jason discuss the everchanging world of technology and the internet. Jason has dug deep into the data and has begun sharing what the information means for us as individual Christians, parents, mentors and the church. Jason reveals some unsettling truths and how faith can thrive through the hurdles.
This...
2024-03-1924 min
Helping Healing HumorFaith, Sex and Technology with Jason HeltonPREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/books
Madison Church of Christ Media Outreach Minister, Jason Helton joins us to discuss the church's place in the digital world.
Ben, Travis, Will and Jason discuss the everchanging world of technology and the internet. Jason has dug deep into the data and has begun sharing what the information means for us as individual Christians, parents, mentors and the church. Jason reveals some unsettling truths and how faith can thrive through the hurdles.
This...
2024-03-1233 min
Helping Healing HumorChallenge Youth Conference 2024 RecapPREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbookb
This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
This episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University (www.hcu.edu).
Ben and Travis catchup on the Monday after Challenge Youth Conference 2024 (https://www.cyconline.com/) to discuss a wonderfully, cram packed weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Ben is feeling a bit under the weather as he attempts to get over an exciting weekend. Travis shares his thankfulness...
2024-03-0523 min
Helping Healing HumorAnalog Faith in A Digital World with Jason HeltonPREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbook
Madison Church of Christ Media Outreach Minister, Jason Helton joins us to discuss the church's place in the digital world.
Ben, Travis, Will and Jason discuss the everchanging world of technology and the internet. Jason has dug deep into the data and has begun sharing what the information means for us as individual Christians, parents, mentors and the church. Jason reveals some unsettling truths and how faith can thrive through the hurdles.
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2024-02-0643 minHelping Healing HumorCaring for Elderly Parents with Pam Lenz and Cayron MannDedicated in loving memory to Ronald Hayes
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Ben, Travis, Will, Pam Lenz and Cayron Mann of the Three Cord Counseling group (https://www.threecordshoals.com/) discuss tips to giving your aging parents the best care. Ben, Pam and Cayron share their respective circumstances in caring for their parents who have different battles. They then share things they've learned along the way and the varing approaches they've taken in helping their parents face uncertainty.
2024-01-3036 minHelping Healing HumorSnowpocalypse 2024 & the Power of Play with Josh ThornePREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbook
Ben, Travis, Will and Josh Thorne share their highlights from the time with family during the winter blast of January 2024. The guys start off the episode sharing their favorite moment(s) from their times sledding during the time off. Ben shares the importance of play therapy and the benefits of learning to fail and keep experimenting. Will shares his thoughts about "The Adventures of Ben and Travis" children's book.
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2024-01-2331 min
Helping Healing HumorBig News From Dallas, TexasPREORDER your copy of "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbook
Ben and Travis announce their newest project, a children's picture book about practical ways for kids to deal with anxiety entitled "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Worrycoaster". You can preorder your copy today. Ben and Travis talk about Challenge Youth Conference 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Ben shares about the discussion class that he and Lonnie Jones lead during the weekend. Travis shares about being with like minded people. Both guys share their highlights from...
2024-01-1628 minHelping Healing HumorMomentum in 2024This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
This episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University (www.hcu.edu).
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Ben, Travis and Will talk about keeping or changing momentum while entering a new year. Whether 2023 was the best, worst or somewhere in between, we have some info for you in today's episode.
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2024-01-0930 minHelping Healing Humor2023 In ReviewThis episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
This episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University (www.hcu.edu).
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Ben, Travis and Will share their highlights and some of their low lights of 2023. Then they share the experiences they'd like to never repeat and some they would. Join in the discussion with us on our private facebook group (facebook.com/groups/benandtravis) in our "28 Days...
2024-01-0221 minHelping Healing Humor2023 St. Jude Weekend Wrap UpThis episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
This episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Daisy's Place (www.daisys-place.org).
Ben, Travis, Will, Josh Thorne and Justin Bretherick get together to discuss the 2023 St. Jude Marathon weekend, the motivation and the highlights of their experience. Team Ben and Travis raised $16,000+ for St. Jude.
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2023-12-0520 minHelping Healing HumorThanksgiving DebatesThis episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
This episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Daisy's Place (www.daisys-place.org).
Ben and Travis join you to discuss their holiday plans including the Iron Bowl between bitter rivals Alabama and Auburn. Travis brings up the discussion of Thanksgiving food that the guys didn't appreciate growing up. The guys bring up the upcoming St. Jude weekend where both guys will be running to...
2023-11-2117 minHelping Healing HumorWorld Kindness and National Pickle DayThis episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
This episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Daisy's Place (www.daisys-place.org).
Ben and Travis join you to discuss the importance of kindness in everyday life and of course the greatness of pickles. The episode begins with the guys talking about the upcoming St. Jude weekend where both guys will be running to raise money for the St. Jude Research Hospital (DONATE HERE...
2023-11-1430 minHelping Healing HumorConnection and Attunement Through the Generation GapThis episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).
This episode of the Helping Healing Humor with Ben and Travis podcast is brought to you by Daisy's Place (www.daisys-place.org).
Ben and Travis join you from the Ministerying To Youth Conference on the campus of Heritage Christian University to talk about the difficulties caused by the generation gap. Travis talks about the obstacle facing the church because of the generation gap and the temptation to not communicate with one another. Ben...
2023-11-0722 min
Helping Healing Humor200th Episode: Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball for St. Jude 2023 Instant ReactionThis episode of the Helping Healing Humor podcast is brought to you by the 2023 Heritage Event on Saturday August 26th featuring an incredible night of music from The Frontmen of Country, The Secret Sisters, and Cadence Baker. General Admission tickets and table sponsorships are available for purchase. For more information visit www.hcu.edu.
The Stayin Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament is brought to you by the Challenge Youth Conference www.cyconline.com.
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2023-08-2212 min
The Friday ReFreshStayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball 2023 PreviewWelcome in to the Friday ReFresh brought to you by Howell Wealth Management.
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2023-08-1828 minHelping Healing HumorStayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball for St. Jude 2023 PreviewThis episode of the Helping Healing Humor podcast is brought to you by the 2023 Heritage Event on Saturday August 26th featuring an incredible night of music from The Frontmen of Country, The Secret Sisters, and Cadence Baker. General Admission tickets and table sponsorships are available for purchase. For more information visit www.hcu.edu.
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Ben, Travis and Will preview the 2023 Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball...
2023-08-1529 minHelping Healing HumorAdventures in the Land of the Midnight Sun ContinuedThis episode of the Helping. Healing. Humor with Ben and Travis is brought to you by Faulkner University’s Leaders Connect Retreat on campus in Montgomery, Alabama on June 12-15. Get more information and register at www.faulkner.edu/leaders-connect-2023/
Ben and Travis come to you from Kenai, Alaska at the Brown Bear House (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092750233249 and https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/836391640594792423?source_impression_id=p3_1685726043_bBRD38eOF2LAuIWP). Travis shares that he is still getting over their hike on Twin Peaks. Ben shares what he and son, Jackson experienced on their ow...
2023-06-0624 minHelping Healing HumorAdventures in the Land of the Midnight SunThis episode of the Helping. Healing. Humor with Ben and Travis is brought to you by Faulkner University’s Leaders Connect Retreat on campus in Montgomery, Alabama on June 12-15. Get more information and register at www.faulkner.edu/leaders-connect-2023/
Ben and Travis come to you from the home of a dear sister in Christ's home. The first half of the episode is recapping the day one adventure in Alaska. The guys share their best, weirdest and one takeaway from each of the 1st two days of their trip. Each session ends with a positive mental health as...
2023-05-3027 minHelping Healing HumorLeaders Connect with Mitch HenryThis episode of the Helping. Healing. Humor with Ben and Travis is brought to you by Faulkner University’s Leaders Connect Retreat on campus in Montgomery, Alabama on June 12-15. Get more information and register at www.faulkner.edu/leaders-connect-2023/
Faulkner University President Mitch Henry joins Ben and Travis to discuss good characteristics of leadership and discuss the Leaders Connect Retreat on campus in June. President Henry shares his passion for helping churches grow in a post-pandemic world. President Henry shares the details of the retreat, some of the speakers and topics they will share with the at...
2023-05-2335 minHelping Healing HumorSweet (and Not So Sweet) EmotionsThis episode of the Helping. Healing. Humor with Ben and Travis is brought to you by Faulkner University’s Leaders Connect Retreat on campus in Montgomery, Alabama on June 12-15. Get more information and register at www.faulkner.edu/leaders-connect-2023/
Ben and Travis come to you from Thrive Conference at Decatur Church of Christ in Decatur, Alabama. They share some information regarding emotions that come from the Helping Healing Humor Mental Health Workshop material. They use the Gospel of Mark to discuss the emotions of Jesus and his disciples.
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2023-05-0919 min
Helping Healing HumorTeam Ben and Travis on the LinksThis episode is brought to you by the 4th Annual BATify Freedom 5K for St. Jude. You can register here:https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify or for sponsorship info email us at hello@benandtravis.com.
We join Ben, Travis, Will and Blake on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for the University of North Alabama Christian Student Center. The guys are participating for the 3rd year in a row. As Will shows out and keeps us in the mix, we ask each other some questions and we get some interesting answers.
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2023-05-0219 minHelping Healing Humor7 Tips to Better Bible StudyThis episode is brought to you by the 4th Annual BATify Freedom 5K for St. Jude. You can register here:https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/batify or for sponsorship info email us at hello@benandtravis.com.
After a full Sunday of preaching, Ben and Travis discuss their preparation and approach to Bible study. Ben kicks off the episode congratulating Travis on he and Whitney being honored at the Heart of RCA Auction on Saturday night. Travis talks about the importance of humility in dealing with Scripture. Ben discuss his strategy to outlining a biblical text.
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2023-04-2524 minHelping Healing HumorThe Good Friday ReFresh: Helping Healing Humor CrossoverThis episode is brought to you by the Always Endure 9th Annual Slawburger Chase 5K/10K. Register here: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcomingevents
Ben is joined by Travis and Will for a Friday ReFresh/Helping. Healing. Humor. mashup. The guys share their Easter plans and what they are thinking about headed into Resurrection Sunday. Ben and Will will spend Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Lads to Leaders before heading home to be at Highland Park for Easter. Travis will come to the Shoals on Friday before heading back to Riverside for Easter. The guys take turns sharing...
2023-04-0710 min
The Friday ReFreshThe Good Friday ReFresh: Helping Healing Humor CrossoverThis episode is brought to you by Greg Howell Wealth Management. Give Greg Howell a call at 931-638-1576.
Ben is joined by Travis and Will for a Friday ReFresh/Helping. Healing. Humor. mashup. The guys share their Easter plans and what they are thinking about headed into Resurrection Sunday. Ben and Will will spend Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Lads to Leaders before heading home to be at Highland Park for Easter. Travis will come to the Shoals on Friday before heading back to Riverside for Easter. The guys take turns sharing what is on their hearts and...
2023-04-0710 minHelping Healing HumorNo More Chasing Normal with Loresa StansellThis episode is brought to you by the Always Endure 9th Annual Slawburger Chase 5K/10K. Register here: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcomingevents
Professional counseler and author, Loresa Stansell joins Ben, Will and Travis to discuss her journey with her autistic son, Jacob. She shares her story of grief and loss of normal and how it helped her to develop a strategy and process to help others in similar situations. Loresa allows us to see into her faith struggle and how God has shown her so many blessings through her son. The episode wraps with some fun...
2023-04-0433 minHelping Healing HumorMental Health Recharge: West Virginia 2023 RecapThis episode is brought to you by the 9th Annual Always Endure Slawburger Chase 5k/10k on April 15th. Register here: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcomingevents
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Ben and Travis share the details of their adventure through the southeast this past weekend. Ben picked up Travis on Thursday and drove to Warner Robins, Georgia before heading north to Parkersburg, West Virginia on Friday. Ben...
2023-03-1418 min
Helping Healing HumorLove is a Language All Its Own: Challenge Youth Conference 23 RecapThis episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University. Get more info about HCU right here: https://www.hcu.edu/
Ben, Travis and Will get together on a stormy day while the Mars Hill Lady Panthers wrap up a basketball state championship to recap Challenge Youth Conference 2023. Travis discusses his post CYC crash. Ben talks about the benefits for presenters now CYC Pigeon Forge has moved back to one session for everyone. Will shares how he feeds off the youth group members' energy. Travis declares the Ben and Travis booth the best of the weekend thanks...
2023-03-0726 minHelping Healing HumorA Discussion About DepressionThis episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Get 56% off your subscription when you use code "HEALINGHUMOR20" at https://www.magicmind.co/healinghumor!
Ben and Travis kickoff the episode wishing Lonnie Jones a quick recovery following his surgery a few weeks ago. Travis then asks Ben about the symptoms of depression and other signs to look for. The guys follow that up with some thoughts on actions that are not helpful for those struggling with depression. Ben discusses when it is time to get professional help and then maps out practical ways to deal with the...
2023-02-0732 min
Helping Healing HumorThe Ben and Travis Cinematic Universe with Brice MillesonVideographer Brice Milleson along with Billy the Speed Goat, joins the podcast to talk about how he met Ben and Travis and how they develop their fun videos for Challenge Youth Conference every year. The guys take a break from filming CYC videos for 2023 and tell their stories from behind the scenes of their creative sessions. Brice shares what caused him to reach out to Travis. He also shares his favorite videos, characters and moments from filming.
Checkout the Ben and Travis Cinematic Universe here: https://www.benandtravis.com/videos
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2023-01-3131 minHelping Healing HumorChallenge Youth Conference: Dallas 2023Ben and Travis come to you from Challenge Youth Conference in Dallas, Texas. The guys recap the trip that began last Thursday and wrapped up late Sunday night. This episode was recorded on Saturday night before CYC wrapped on Sunday. Ben and Travis share the shareable stories from the trip over and break down the fun things. The guys begin to discuss the importance of fellowship throughout the year but especially on weekends like CYC.
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Heritage Christian University: https://www.hcu.edu/
Challenge Youth Conference: https://www.cyconline.com/
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2023-01-1722 minHelping Healing HumorIt's About the Future with Blake HollimonBlake Hollimon joins Travis and Will as they discuss their goals for themselves and their families in 2023. Travis starts the episode talking about the 2022 Ben and Travis events especially the Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude last August. Travis speaks to the importance of momentum in mental, spiritual and physical self care. Blake shares that he has reached out to a mentor for 2023 to gain wisdom and be a better all around human being. Will looks forward to turning 33 (on the day this episode releases... HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL) and the preciousness of life. Travis talks about "reasonableness" from Philippians 4:5...
2023-01-0327 minHelping Healing HumorA Few of Our Favorite Things with Whitney CreasyBen, Travis and Whitney Creasy wrap up 2022 with a discussion about their favorite things during the holidays. Travis remembers his first experience of the song "A Few of My Favorite Things" involving Will Ferrell. The guys discuss some of the awesome blessings of 2022 from St. Jude, to podcasts and to the Reframing Hope book. Ben reveals the total raised by Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude for 2022. Whitney talks about how many copies of Reframing Hope sold in 2022! Then everyone shares 3 of their favorite Christmas things before debating when the Christmas celebration should actually begin.
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2022-12-2032 min
Helping Healing HumorTeam Ben and Travis for St. Jude Recap 2022Ben, Travis, Will and Josh Thorne come to you from their hotel room after the running of the St. Jude various races. The guys share their takeaways from a weekend full of events to raise money for St. Jude Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Travis brings up the continued growth of "Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude" and Ben says that we are close to raising $20,000 for the cause. The guys share their most interesting thing they saw on their respective runs. There is still time to donate to our team at https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR...
2022-12-0617 minHelping Healing HumorNational Adoption Month and St. Jude Weekend PreviewBen and Travis return post Thanksgiving to talk about National Adoption Month and a big weekend in Memphis to raise money for St. Jude.
The fellas kickoff the episode talking about how stuffed they are from multiple Thanksgiving meals throughout the holiday. Ben asks Travis about the process of getting mentally prepared to adopt. Travis acknowledges all the different ways that people can adopt. Ben then asks Travis about some practical steps to take before choosing to become foster parents. The benandtravis.com/store Question of the Day is about being ready for the St. Jude run!
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2022-11-2925 minHelping Healing HumorThe Legacy of Ashlyn Lamberth with Anthony LamberthBen and Travis are joined by Anthony Lamberth to discuss the tragic loss of his daughter, Ashlyn. Anthony is an elder for the North Bradley Church of Christ in Cleveland, Tennessee. Anthony shares with us how God was able to use a tragic loss to impact so many for good and the Kingdom. The guys discuss the impact of the local and global church during grief. They also discuss the importance of hope for everyone. Anthony shares the story of how the Ashlyn Lamberth Girls Home in India was established and how we can contribute to that ministry. The...
2022-11-1524 minHelping Healing HumorMinistering 2 Youth Conference 2022Join us on Sunday November 20th from 2-3:30 PM for a free Book Reception for "Reframing Hope" at Jacksonburg Church of Christ: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframing-hope-book-reception-and-signing-tickets-459350679247
Ben Hayes returns from a huge weekend dedicated to our youth. Ben shares with us the impactful messages he heard throughout the weekend at the Ministering 2 Youth Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. The episode begins with Ben sharing the history of the event and what prompted the move to Knoxville from Pigeon Forge. Travis follows up with the https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Question of the Day about what were...
2022-11-0826 min
Helping Healing HumorThe Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball RecapWill 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...
2022-08-2324 minHelping Healing HumorHow to Deal with Intrusive ThoughtsToday’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 Apos...
2022-07-2625 minHelping Healing Humor5 Concepts to Remember About Mental HealthBen, 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...
2022-05-1737 min
Helping Healing HumorMama TriedBen 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...
2022-05-1035 min
The Friday ReFreshJourney to the Center of Your SoulHello and welcome to the Friday ReFresh, a Ben and Travis podcast. Ben is a minister for 23 years and a counselor for the last 10 years. He invites you to come along with him on this journey of exploration and understanding. Through this podcast which will offer short episodes of informational and motivational material to help you as you prepare for the last day of the week. There are some rules of engagement here though - some understanding that I want you to have before you agree to go on the journey.
Keep An Open Mind
It’s an Ev...
2022-02-2500 minHelping Healing HumorLeadership 101Ben 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...
2022-02-0100 minHelping Healing HumorAsk Lonnie Jones Anything Vol. 8Lonnie 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.
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2022-01-2500 minHelping Healing HumorAsk Lonnie Jones Anything Vol. 7Our 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.
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2022-01-1800 minHelping Healing HumorTips to Survive and Thrive Through the Holidays with Blake Hollimon Part 2Blake 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.
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2021-12-2100 min
Helping Healing HumorTeam Ben and Travis St. Jude Wrap UpTeam 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.
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Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
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2021-12-0717 minHelping Healing HumorThe Dangers of Lust Part 2Ben 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...
2021-11-3023 minHelping Healing HumorThe Most Grateful Thanksgiving Ever 2021Ben 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...
2021-11-2311 minHelping Healing HumorA Parent's Journey Through Childhood Melanoma with Kenya Hayes Part 2Kenya 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...
2021-10-2628 minHelping Healing HumorThe Aftermath of Hurricane Ida with Scott KeiserBen 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...
2021-09-1431 minHelping Healing HumorInfluential Scriptures Volume 1Ben 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...
2021-09-0717 minHelping Healing HumorWife, Widow, Now What? with Rachel Engstrom Part 2Rachel Engstrom joins Ben, Travis, and Will for “Wife, Widow, Now What: Part 2” on this week’s episode of the Helping Healing Humor Podcast. In part 2 Rachel shares several practical tips for those who are going through cancer in their family and for those who are attempting to serve those with chronic illnesses. Many of those practical helps are simple and inexpensive but help preserve the energy of those who are struggling. She shares about Caring Bridge and how it helps families relay the information to all those who are concerned.
In addition, she also shares how she ca...
2021-08-1729 minHelping Healing HumorWife, Widow, Now What? with Rachel EngstromThis week, Rachel Engstrom, author of the book "Wife Widow: Now What?" join Ben, Travis, and Will to share part one of her journey through her husband's diagnosis of cancer, the treatment, the remission, and ultimately the grief of losing him to the affects of the treatment. She shares the ups and downs that so many families experience and shares how much it means to have family and friends at your side during those times.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
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2021-08-1029 minHelping Healing HumorDiscipleship 101 and Being a Visitor Friendly Church with Travis Harmon and Ray ReynoldsBen and Travis are joined by longtime friends Ray Reynolds and Travis Harmon on the campus of Heritage Christian University for the annual TITUS (Teens in Training for Useful Service) Camp. The fellows tackle the question of "What is the first thing you tell a new Christian?"
Ray tells us how he helps new Christians who have just made a public declaration of war against the devil by giving their lives to King Jesus. Travis H. shares how the devil turns up the heat on those that have just given their lives to Jesus which culminates in...
2021-08-0329 minHelping Healing HumorWaiting for the Right Person in a Right Now World with Pam Lenz Part 2Ben kicks off the episode with the question of how Pam serves people who are single now. She says that she is very sensitive to those who are sitting alone in public. Will brings up the temptation to compromise their beliefs to have a relationship that it hurts one's relationship with God. Pam brings up how important it is to pray for those people to have discernment in making sure they are at the center of God's will for their lives. She then encourages people to bring up their serious misgivings to the person with tact and care. Even...
2021-07-2724 minHelping Healing HumorWaiting for the Right Person in a Right Now World with Pam Lenz Part 1Ben, Travis, Will and Pam return for another episode recorded on location at Maywood Christian Camp. Will introduces the topic of singleness. Pam starts the conversation by giving details on her experience with being single at a Christian university. Pam leads the conversation to God's perfect timing. She also discusses some of the not so great things people say to you when you are single. She talks about the battle of feeling inadequate and how hard family holidays/moments were. Pam talks about how she filled her time serving young people and choosing to serve God in different ways...
2021-07-2029 minHelping Healing HumorA Maywood Journey with Pam LenzThe guys kick off the episode discussing Maywood Christian Camp's impact on their lives and Pam Lenz' story of coming to attend Maywood. Pam shares an embarrassing story involving Travis inserting his foot straight into his mouth. The conversation transitions into Pam's favorite aspects of camp and how she loves discipling female campers to become teachers of the Word of God and being leaders. She shares her passion for teaching her campers and the way they encourage her. Travis brings up the Q&A portion of class time at camp and how challenging the female camper questions are. Ben...
2021-07-1324 minHelping Healing HumorDestinationsBen and Travis once again come to you from a houseboat on Dale Hollow Lake in northeast Tennessee near the Kentucky border. Ben discusses the beauty of Celina, Tennessee area. Travis discusses the awesome congregations represented at the youth rally. Travis reminds everyone of the Golden Girls #SquadGoals mug. Ben is grateful for all the awesome things they get to do in service to the LORD. Travis talks about the BATify Freedom 5k and Fun Run this weekend (July 10, 2021).
Travis opens up with his stay in Jamaica and follows it up with the one night stay in Singapore. Ben...
2021-07-0614 minHelping Healing HumorPractical Tips for AnxietyWill returns to the podcast along with Ben and Travis. This brings out Travis' inner Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as he introduces Will. The guys talk about how they prefer their coffee or lack there of in Will's case. Ben gives us a little introduction into our discussion of anxiety. Ben encourages to determine the frequency and intensity of your anxiety. People with extreme anxiety need to see a counselor. He discusses the nature of anxiety.
Travis mentions the importance of breathing properly, hand placement and being intentional about breathing. Travis laments that he didn't take Michael Rosenblum's idea...
2021-06-2939 minHelping Healing HumorConflict ResolutionBen and Travis come to you from a houseboat or a boathouse on Dale Hollow Lake to talk a little "do's" and "don'ts" of conflict resolution! Ben and Travis joined the New Hope Church of Christ for their youth rally this past weekend and took some time from their awesome lodgings for the night to drop some tidbits about solving rifts that some times come up in this life.
The guys are almost in Kentucky and Travis is drinking from a "Golden Girls" mug which might be the greatest mug of all time. Ben mentions our newest...
2021-06-2220 minHelping Healing HumorThe Dad Pod 2021Ben, Travis and Will return to discuss the amazing journey of fatherhood. Ben has 5 kiddos, Travis has 2 and Will has 1 at home. Will discusses how awesome it is to experience being a girl dad and having his expectations change every day. Travis discusses how his understanding of mercy and his increasing prayer life has impacted his relationship with his children. Ben reminds us of the importance of being intentional. Travis talks about how mindful he is about how he spends his time and Ben mentions that we only get so many sunsets. The questions of "how much time do...
2021-06-1532 minHelping Healing HumorAsk Lonnie Jones Anything Vol. 6Lonnie Jones returns to the podcast to answer your questions! As the name of the podcast reveals you can ask him anything. And we've got some great ones on this volume. Travis says he uses Lonnie's podcast to protect him when he is out running. Ben encourages everyone to check out Lonnie's podcast and compares him to a legendary radio voice. Travis discusses the ongoing 30 Day Challenge that you can join right here: www.facebook.com/groups.benandtravis.
Travis kicks off with a question about Mount Everest and yeti poop. Ben follows that question up with asking Lonnie if...
2021-06-0821 minHelping Healing HumorAsk Lonnie Jones Anything Vol. 5Lonnie Jones returns to the podcast to answer your questions! As the name of the podcast reveals you can ask him anything. And we've got some great ones on this volume. Ben and Travis discuss the "Keeping Up with Jones: Podcast Adventure" and how great it is. Lonnie discusses the day he was baptized into Christ and a great story that has followed throughout his ministry. Lonnie also reveals his current favorite topic to teach. Lonnie is asked an impossible question of favorite song so he names a few. Lonnie also answers the question about how his SWAT co-workers...
2021-06-0120 minHelping Healing HumorThe 2021 Thirty Day ChallengeBen, Travis and Will begin the countdown to the June 2021 thirty day challenge. Travis reminds everyone of the Freedom 5k and Fun Run and reveals the event's new in-person location. Ben and Travis discuss how your business or organization can sponsor the event and all of the different levels.
The guys then discuss the particulars of the 2nd edition of the Summer 30 Day Challenge. Ben discusses the importance of the "B.M.A.P." and Will reveals which book of the Bible will provide our daily readings this year. Join in at the links below and let us encourage...
2021-05-2525 minHelping Healing HumorHope is the Key with Pete Key Part 2Travis kicks off the episode with updates about he BATify Youth Group Challenge and Freedom 5k! Be sure to register at the links below. Ben brings up what a great match the Hope Dealer Pete Key and the Helping Healing Humor podcast is. Ben moves the discussion into where Pete has appeared in a motivational role. Pete discusses the importance of planting seeds of hope wherever we go. Ben and Travis realize they are in the presence of greatness. Pete speaks about the power of love and the ability to find value before you can add value. A great...
2021-05-1825 minHelping Healing HumorHope is the Key with Pete Key Part 1Motivational speaker Pete Key joins Ben and Travis to discuss his story and journey to the LORD and continuing to live through him. Pete Key graciously shares the struggles he faced and how powerful the grace of God is. He encourages us with the statement "Grace travels just as well as truth." God has a plan for us all and will use different experiences to lead you to him. Travis discusses the life of Moses and the winding road that lead away from Egypt and back again. Pete then shares the details of how he ended up in jail...
2021-05-1124 minHelping Healing HumorSons of Blunder: Food FailsThe Sons of Blunder return with a special edition of the Helping Healing Humor podcast talking about their world travels. This episode was recorded during the North Bradley Youth Weekend in March 2021. The fellows share their misfortune of the culinary nature during their travels abroad.
Travis admonishes the wonderful cookies that were included in their goody bag during the youth weekend in Cleveland, Tennessee and then moves to talk about the different uses for cheese in Wisconsin. Travis' first missions food pain was during his stop in India. Ben follows with his battle with Thai rice. Both Blunder Mifflin...
2021-05-0420 minHelping Healing HumorBe A Barnabas ChallengeThe hosts with the most return to discuss ministry during the Covid 19 pandemic and the hope that we are closer to a return to most activities. Will discusses the difficulties that have been weathered over the last year for ministry and specifically youth ministry. Overall the autonomy of the churches has been a blessing but the challenge is making sure our brothers and sisters feel cared for. We discuss the pressure to get the activities of the church going as things open up. We discuss the importance of churches making decisions based on the dynamics of their church family...
2021-04-2724 minHelping Healing HumorThe BATify Challenge for St. JudeThe crew gives the details about their upcoming events for the Summer months. Both the BATify Youth Group Challenge and Freedom 5k return for second renditions. Both events' proceeds will benefit St. Jude in Memphis, Tennessee.
After experiencing the hospitality of St. Jude in ministering to his son Ben and Will created a running team for the Marathon weekend held annually in December. Last year's event was virtual but Team Ben and Travis hopes to return in person this year with an extra team member. Early bird registration is now open for both events and can be accessed by...
2021-04-2024 minHelping Healing HumorSons of Blunder: Bowl of Superness 55Ben, 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.
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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...
2021-02-0225 minHelping Healing HumorSons of Blunder: Ministry FailsBen, Travis and Will return to discuss ministry fails they've experienced during careers as ministers. They wrap up the episode with the worst dad jokes and then Travis has a message for anyone challenging the "Sons of Blunder" for their tag team title belts!
Special shoutouts to Turner McLemore for the special intro "Funky Frog" (checkout his instagram at the bottom of this description) and Blake Hollimon for the great voiceovers!
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2020-10-0600 minHelping Healing HumorSuper Cole with Caroline and Cole KelleyThe Helping Healing Humor gang join up once again-this time to interview the youngest, but most colorful guest they have ever had! Super Cole Kelley has been through a lot in his young life but that hasn't stopped him from making it the best life. Cole shares some tips on how to handle struggles and fills Ben, Travis, and Will in on the best fashion tips and musical choices.
Caroline, Cole's mom, also joins the crew to give all the details on the struggles they have been through and a mother's perspective of what it is like...
2020-09-2200 minHelping Healing HumorRun2TheCross with Denise WillinghamOn this week's episode, Ben, Travis, and Will get the privilege to speak with Denise Willingham from Mars Hill Bible School. It can be a little frightening when you invite one of your former teachers on the show! She also happens to be the mother of our guest the last two weeks, Josh Willingham.
In this episode Denise opens up about her work at Mars Hill, the tragic loss of her son, and the amazing work that God is doing in the wake of their family tragedy. Her story is another great reminder about when God shows...
2020-09-1534 minHelping Healing HumorIsaiah's Call with Josh and Ginger WillinghamJosh and Ginger Willingham join Ben, Travis, and Will for a second episode to discuss some weightier material as they open up about a family tragedy that occurred during his Major League career. Their story reveals how God can take a terrible scenario and multiply good beyond what we can imagine, whether helping local children, or blessing whole communities in third world countries. This Major League couple sets a great example of love and service to God-in good times and bad.
Topics discussed:
Josh discusses how God made all things work together for the good.
Josh...
2020-09-0830 minHelping Healing HumorNew BAT ChannelBen Hayes and Travis Creasy introduce the new era of Ben & Travis the "Helping. Healing. Humor." podcast and officially welcome the “Alfred” behind the tech in the BATcave, Will Myhan.
The podcast was first introduced a year and a half ago (March 2019). It’s been a place to share stories of how God has “showed up and showed out.” With our increasing work online with COVID19, we decided improvements and added focus were needed.
Travis shares briefly again his reason for starting the podcast and why he wants it to be even better. God did great things in his life throu...
2020-08-0420 minHelping Healing HumorThe BATify Youth Group ChallengeJoin the two-week challenge for church youth groups (June 21st through noon on July 4th). You will receive the BATify Freedom 5k medal for each team member with registration. The team with the highest average mileage (running or walking ONLY) per team member wins the BATify Custom Championship belt (minimum of 4 teams) and an in-person coronation of the championship belt by Ben and Travis at your church or preferred location (within the continental United States). $100 gets you, five team members. Each additional team member is $15. One can be 19 years of age or older, and the rest have to 18 years...
2020-06-2012h 48
South of Scruffy with Ben Fields#15-Travis BigwoodAn hour after filming a music video together, Travis and Ben sit down to talk about their interwoven paths and how Travis' growing career as a touring acoustic act has been impacted by the economic shutdown. Winding their way through personal stories from the old neighborhood, Travis and Ben chronicle Travis' trip from growing up in a trailer park, to being a nationally touring folk artist.
2020-04-131h 15