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Keep It Simple, SexyA Foster and Adoption Story with Hank FortenerYou’ve likely heard my fertility and adoption journeys by now. Whether adoption is a blip on your radar or not, the guest this week has a story that will have you inspired to follow your heart and open up your mind to the adoption process. Hank Fortener is the founder of AdoptTogether.org the world's first and largest crowdfunding site for adoption costs. They have helped over 5000 families raise over $28M to cover adoption expenses and bring their children home forever. He also co-founded World Adoption Day which is November 9th. Hank understands the burdensome blessing tha...
2022-11-0137 min
Makers ChurchBe LightMessage given by Hank Fortener on August 14, 2022 For more information visit: makerschurch.org
2022-08-1734 min
Bonus BabiesHank Fortener: At The Root Of All Our Societal Causes Is Going To Be An Instability For Our KidsSend us a textJayne Amelia talks with Hank Fortener, the founder of AdoptTogether, "who understands the burdensome blessing that is the adoption process". His family fostered 36 children and adopted 6 from 5 different countries while he was growing up. He knows firsthand how painful & euphoric adopting a child can be, and it is this experienced heart for adoption that drives AdoptTogether. In the past 10 years they've helped over 5,000 families raise over 30 million dollars to adopt children from 67 countries. And to find out more about adopting or supporting families who want to adopt pl...
2022-05-2051 min
Finding FamilyThe Solution to Almost Everything - Hank and Sue FortenerOn today's episode, you will meet Hank and Sueann Fortener! Hank, founder and CEO of AdoptTogether, (the world’s largest crowdfunding platform for adoption)
understands the burdensome blessing that is the adoption process. His family fostered 36 children and adopted 6 from 5 different countries while he was growing up. He knows firsthand how painful & euphoric adopting a child can be, and it is this experienced heart for adoption that drives AdoptTogether.
Learn more about their work at https://adopttogether.org/
Follow on Instagram @AdoptTogether
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Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www...
2021-12-2250 min
Lagralane SpiritsOrigins Part 2: Building a Family Through Adoption with Channing PowerIn this 3-part series to Episode 3, we deep dive into three very different adoption stories to explore the topic of biological identity and origin. In Part 1, Jason reveals a major find, a truth to his own adoption story that perhaps would have gone undiscovered if not for Ancestry.com. In Part 2, we talk about the truths one mom faced while building a family through adoption. Here, we have a heart-to-heart with a mom who shares her very personal journey to building a family through adoption. This week: Enjoy a Whiskey Old Fashioned and share this...
2021-09-2245 min
Lagralane SpiritsOrigins P1: Identity and Adoption with Hank and Sueann Fortener of Adopt TogetherIn this 3-part series to Episode 3, we deep dive into three very different adoption stories to explore the topic of biological identity and origin. In Part 1, Jason reveals a major find, a truth to his own adoption story that perhaps would have gone undiscovered if not for Ancestry.com. This find led Jason and Yvonne to a soulful and identity-searching discussion with Hank and Sueann Fortener of Adopt Together, an organization that helps families come to be. This week: From the lens of what it means to adopt, we’ll discuss identity and origins from g...
2021-09-151h 20
Let's Give A Damn#171 - Hank FortenerHank and his beautiful family live in Los Angeles. He is the GM of Artist Management at RocNation. And a few years ago, he founded AdoptTogether—a non-profit, crowdfunding platform that bridges the gap between families who want to adopt and the children who need loving homes. Over the past few years, they have helped 4K families raise $17M dollars to adopt children from over 60 countries.
Follow Hank on Twitter and Instagram.
Follow AdoptTogether on Twitter and Instagram.
Watch Hank’s TEDx talks: How I use the internet to build families / The power of together
Lastly, watch this great Buzzfeed piece on why and ho...
2020-12-011h 27
Around The World With The Archibald Project47. The Benefits of An Unconventional Childhood - Hank FortenerHave you ever been overwhelmed by the cost of adoption? Or questioned how your kids will respond to adding a new child to the mix? Or wondered how to celebrate World Adoption Day when adoption, at its core, is tragic and heartbreaking? Fortunately for us, Hank Fortener has experience in all of these things. Hank grew up with 36 foster siblings, 8 adopted siblings, 2 bio siblings, and is the founder of Adopt Together and world adoption day. His broad experience and unique perspectives will encourage you no matter where you are on your journey.
2019-11-0939 min
storyOSHank Fortener on How Color Can Affect Our Relationships, Our Lives and Our WorkCommunicator and entrepreneur, Hank Fortener gave this talk about how moments in our life define us to close out #STORY2016. In this presentation, he dissects different emotions that may effect how we view life and how we treat others. This insightful and creative talk will help you shift perspective and open your eyes to how moments have defined you and motivate your actions. If you'd like to watch this talk, visit www.storygatherings.com. This talk was given at STORY 2016 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN.
2017-07-1238 min
This Moved Me152: Harris III - On Creating a Magical Experience for Your AudienceHarris III - magician, producer, creative guru - and the man behind the now practically infamous STORY Gathering that I continually rave about here on the show. Yes, that's right - I went straight to the source to hear about how it all came to life - and how to create something both uncommon and universally moving - a challenging feat. I've had so many guests on the show that were inspired by my experience at Story - Jason Jaggard, Brad Montague, and now Harris. Hank Fortener - a favorite with my listeners - was also there...
2017-05-2454 min
The Willie Robertson Podcast“Unique Upbringings” w/ Hank FortenerRecorded earlier – 7/18/16
In this episode of The Willie Robertson Podcast, Willie and Johnny D are joined by Hank Fortener, pastor of Mosaic Church in Los Angeles. Hank shares the story of his unique upbringing growing up in a family that adopted and fostered over 40 children, the reason why his dinner table “looks like a gathering at the United Nations”.
This inspires Willie to share some stories about his less than hygienic upbringing, including how his entire family used to share bathwater and how a cockroach once got stuck in his ear. Yes, those are true stories.
The guys also talk spiritu...
2017-03-301h 15
Growth Now Movement with Justin Schenck056: The Power to Change the World with Hank FortenerDo you have what it takes to change the world? In this episode with Hank Fortener we discuss how one man is able to infect thousands even millions of people by spreading his energy to others. Hank is the founder of AdoptTogether.org the worlds first crowdfunding site to help adoption costs. His family has adopted 8 children from 5 different countries and fostered 36 children while he was a boy. In its first 5 years, AdoptTogether.org has helped 2500 families raise over $10M to cover adoption expenses and bring their children home. Families come from all 50 states in the U.S, as...
2017-03-2859 min
Hank Presents:LIVE: THERE WILL BE FIREIf your life is in transition and you feel an inescapable fire burning in the pit of your stomach to make a change, listen to this episode a listen and be invited to let the FIRE SET YOU FREE
2017-03-1600 min
The Archive of Awesome125: Celebrating People Leads to Celebrating Wins with Hank FortenerAdoptTogether founder Hank Fortener provides tools to celebrate your team members and create a workplace conducive to reaching optimal performance. You'll Learn: How to create a culture of celebrating each other in the workplace A quick approach to accelerate team camaraderie How regular questions direct what teammates think about About Hank: AdoptTogether founder Hank Fortener understands both the harsh realities and sweet victories that are part of the adoption process. After seeing 36 foster kids move in and out of his parent’s home in Waynesville, Ohio, Hank saw the transformational power of...
2017-03-0334 min
Our Favourite ThingsA Girl Like Rihanna | Weekly HighlightsHosts Mofi and Tiese reflect on their highlights for the week. Hank Fortener podcast, Rihanna’s Harvard humanitarian award, Catfish the TV show, Panama dreamin’, Dancing with the Stars returns+ more…
Subscribe & Rate on iTunes. Keep up with us on twitter @ourfavepods.
Mofi: @msbadmos
Tiese: @tiiese | samefootprints.com.
Song: “Slide” by Calvin Harris Ft. Frank Ocean & Migos
Intro & Outro: “My Favorite Things" by Idan
2017-03-0338 minHank Presents:Hank Presents: Scott HarrisonScott Harrison is a former nightclub promoter turned Founder & CEO of Charity Water, one of the most revolutionary nonprofits in business today.
Scott is a wealth of insight and inspiration as he shares with us how he went from living on the closet floor of a cramped apartment to raising over $210 million to bring more than 6 million people fresh drinking water around the world.
I ask Scott how exactly he continues to dream big after attaining such rapid success, how he deals with dry spells, and what he does to stay energized in an industry known for burning out...
2017-02-2000 minHank Presents:Toxic PeopleHave you ever had the thought that life would be so much easier if not for the people?
That’s because some people are toxic.
You may have toxic people in your life, you may not, and you may actually be one for someone else…
In this episode, we dive into my personal experiences with toxic relationships and gain some wisdom from two of my most trusted advisors.
Charles Lew, business entrepreneur and restaurateur, discusses how to handle toxic people in business in order to keep your company and work life as healthy as possible.
Ana Lucia Cottone, my creative cons...
2017-02-1500 min
Hank Presents:CRAZY MESSY BEAUTIFUL w. Carrie ArcosCarrie is a mother of three who somehow finds ways to consistently publish critically acclaimed, young-adult novels.
Her third book Crazy, Messy, Beautiful recently launched on February 7th and tells the story of a hopelessly romantic young artist who finds himself riddled with inner turmoil as he discovers the true nature, and cost, of love.
In this episode, I ask Carrie all about her ability to somehow balance the responsibility of managing an endlessly animated household and yet cultivating the space to accomplish her dreams of being a successful writer.
Our conversation hits on topics such as:
How to maintain...
2017-02-0828 minHank Presents:Adventures in QuittingQuitters never win…or do they?
Quitting is one of the most essential ingredients to finding your true self and the life you were made for.
Personally, I’ve quit tons of things.
Dating relationships.
High paying clients.
Influential leadership roles.
And a handful of other opportunities I would have killed for in another season.
Everything I learned about quitting I put into this episode.
We cover 3 Questions to ask yourself about quitting:
1. Have You Quit Already?
2. Has It Ever Changed?
3. Will You Be A Healthier You If You Quit?
I interview my coach and transformation expert Lucia Cottone, who help...
2017-02-0142 minHank Presents:Finding God In The Waves w. Science MikeScience & Doubt.
Two things that many people see as completely contrary to finding God. However, my guest on this episode could not disagree more. Mike McHargue, more widely known as “Science Mike,” has found his deepest sense of spiritual enlightenment by embracing life’s greatest mysteries. His latest book is called Finding God In The Waves: How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science and he currently hosts both The Liturgists Podcast and Ask Science Mike.
Science Mike and I talked for quite a while, so this episode has two major sections you’ll want to hear!
In the f...
2017-01-271h 05Hank Presents:Talking To GodTalking to God is something almost EVERYONE does. My friend Adam adventured into the unknown and wrote THE book on how we talk to God. In this episode, I get to grill Adam about how exactly we should pray, wether or not God hears us, and if He does, why He seems to answer some prayers and not answer others.
2017-01-1747 minHank Presents:Travel Brings You Home49 States, 21 Countries. This has been the work of my nomadic heart.
In my travels, I’ve learned countless lessons about life, culture, creativity and ultimately, what it means to come home.
For me, Travel isn’t about escaping and leaving it all behind, but rather the process of returning better than you were before.
In this episode, I hope to take you on a brief journey that helps you learn to leave so you can discover your one, wildly wonderful life all over again.
2017-01-1013 minHank Presents:AirplanesAirplanes.
Most adventures begin with one. Odds are you’ll be on one at some point in your life.
Some of us even fly over hundreds of thousands of miles a year for work.
But HOW do you fly?
That is the question!
It may seem bizarrely irrelevant, but what you do from the minute you step into the airport to the moment you arrive at your destination determines which YOU will be there.
Will you be sick?
Dehydrated?
OR will you feel fresh ready to tackle pivotal board meetings, new adventures or a dream vacation?
This episode will give yo...
2017-01-0734 minHank Presents:Happy New YouThis episode is about YOU.
Listening to this podcast is an agreement…an agreement that you are ready and willing to finally tackle those pesky areas of your life that you know need to change.
It can be something simple, something complex, something obvious or something you’ve kept private.
This episode is guaranteed to jump start your New Year with a NEW YOU.
Here are the four major chapters in this episode:
I. Essential Questions to Ask Before You Start
II. The Kaizen Way w/ Dr. Robert Maurer
III. Aggregation of Marginal Gains
IV. Your Legacy
Now, if you’re rea...
2016-12-3136 min
Hank Presents:A Light In The Darkness: God With UsChristmas.
Hanukkah.
These may seem like opposing holiday traditions, but they are rooted in the same hope:
That we may find a light in the darkness.
In this episode, I bring my Rabbi with me once again to discuss how an understanding of Jewish history & Hanukkah can illuminate the power we have to live nobly despite even the most adverse circumstances.
After Rabbi Shreibman is done, I take a deep dive into the essence of Christmas as a time to celebrate Immanuel, or “God With Us.”
Finally, we end with some Q&A from our live audience.
It’s gets real.
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2016-12-091h 08
storyOSHank Fortener on Embracing Envy and Letting it Push You to CreateWe got to sit down with Hank Fortener backstage at STORY 2016 to talk about his life as a communicator, entrepreneur, and podcaster. We loved hearing his insight to what pushes him to start something new. In this episode, you'll learn about the role envy plays in his life as a storyteller and what pushes him to constantly create new things. Be sure to check out World Adoption Day and how you can get involved on November 15th here: http://worldadoptionday.org/
2016-11-0842 minHank Presents:Human Relationship AdventuresHow would you finish this sentence? Relationships are _________.
Essential?
Complex?
Beautiful?
Difficult?
How about an art?
In this episode, my wife Sueann and I use our relationships & past experiences as a springboard for conversation about the way in which relationships sculpt, paint, and potentially shatter our lives.
What you'll learn in this episode:
•The difference between sculpting and nagging in a relationship.
•The colors in which we use to paint ourselves versus the colors others may choose for us.
•How being shattered and shattering our perspective of others is a necessary part of being relationship.
Sueann & I are raw and unfilt...
2016-10-241h 09Hank Presents:Creative AdventuresEver get writers block?
Ever wonder how to get that idea out of you?
My goal with this episode is to help you get UNSTUCK creatively.
We live in a creativity economy.
Robots and drones are making 'tasks' done by humans a thing of the past.
Your imagination, your creativity and your passion are the future.
No drone can create like you can.
So how do we continue to protect & fuel our creativity in this world? How do we stay inspired?
In this episode, we journey through key ideas and practices to spark your creativity.
It all starts with your...
2016-09-3040 minHank Presents:Follow Up: Writing Your Life StoryLast week we began the journey of writing our life story. In this episode, I do a quick recap of what we covered and follow up with three people who were impacted in various ways by these three steps:
1). Write Your Table of Contents - Create a list of the chapters you want. “The Year I Got Married”
“The Year I Launched My Company”
What chapters do you hope to write someday?
2). List all the chapters you already have but didn't want - What have been pivotal points in your story you regret or wish you could rewrite?
3). Write the Summary...
2016-09-3038 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan HawkHank Fortener - "The Chapters Of Your Life"Episode 161: Hank Fortener - "The 5 Chapters Of Your Life" Hank Fortener saw the transformational power of adoption when his parents gave forever homes to eight kids from eight different countries and fostered 36 children while he was a boy. Because of this, Hank created Adopt Together. AdoptTogether.org is the world's first crowd funding site for adoption. In the first 4 years, AdoptTogether.org has helped over 2,000 families raise over $8.5M to cover adoption expenses and bring their children home. Hank also speaks on the topics of leadership and teaming. He has spoken to companies such as...
2016-09-2244 min
Hank Presents:Writing Your Life StoryWhat is happening in your life right now?
Are you actively writing it or is it happening to you? Many of us are unaware of our power to write chapters of our lives.
You have more power than you think.
You have everything you need.
In this episode, we explore three simple steps to guide us along the path of actively writing the story of our life.
1). What chapters do you want in your life story?
2). What chapters do you have that you didn’t want?
3). What story do you want to tell with your life?
Trust me, I’m in t...
2016-09-091h 01
Hank Presents:What To Do With Pain & Loss w. Skate4Cancer founder Rob DyerOne of the perks of being on tour with CAST Centers is the opportunity to interact with influencers who have transformed their pain into something beautiful and helpful for those still suffering from trauma. In this episode, I sit down with skateboarder and Canadian stud Rob Dyer.
After experiencing the tragic loss of close family members and a dear friend back to back, Rob was determined to not be destroyed or defined by his heartbreak, but rather empowered.
This episode is for you if you or someone you love:
- Has been through a traumatic experience or season of life
- Is...
2016-09-0135 min
Hank Presents:Leadership w. LomenickBrad Lomenick builds platforms for other people to stand on. His leadership style is powerful, unique and rooted in humility. In this interview, we provide insight on some of the hardest questions regarding leadership:
What’s the roadmap to leadership?
I crave leadership but lack experience, what do I do?
When should I quit my job?
How do I humbly pursue my own brand?
When should I hire/fire someone?
Should I ever attempt to “lead” my boss?
These questions, and many more, come up in my conversation with Brad, and each answer will aide you in your journey no matter...
2016-08-1548 min
Hank Presents:The "ME" I Want To BeWho do you really want to be? What is standing in the way? Why are so many of us plagued by self-sabotage?
I brought these questions to a live audience and we practiced what it means to be the “me I want to Be.” Many of you know exactly what you would like to change about yourself, but have been overwhelmed by a sense of your own inability to change. In this episode, we dive right into this all too common struggle.
Here’s What You’ll Hear:
- The four step process to true inner change
-The difference between voluntar...
2016-08-111h 14
Hank Presents:Second Chances w. Mike FosterMike Foster and I go deep into what it means to help those who are broken, hurting & searching for healing. Mike founded “People of the Second Chance” - a community of support & guidance for those who need to be reminded that their failures are actually the roadmap to a full and meaningful life.
This episode is full of thoughts about:
- The struggle to forgive others or yourself
- The unresolved pain from your past
- Insights to help people heal from trauma
- You’re exhausted from perfectionism
2016-08-041h 00
Hank Presents:Rabbi on JesusIn this episode, I interview my Rabbi all about the historical view & his appreciation of the ripple effect of Jesus’ life in the world today. He explained some historical frameworks and backstory that I have never heard before.
This episode is for you if:
-You’re curious about the person of Jesus or you are a follower of Jesus.
-You’re interested in understanding the Jewish perspective on Jesus and the powerful history.
-You’re fascinated by interreligious conversations & insight from one of my wisest friends.
2016-07-261h 06
Hank Presents:20ish Questions with Rabbi ShreibmanIn this episode, I asked my Rabbi 20ish rapid fire questions about everything from the differences between major world religions to the Jewish perspective on race relations, and how to embrace our spiritual lives.
This episode is for you if:
-You’re curious about the person of Jesus or you are a follower of Jesus.
-You’re interested in understanding the Jewish perspective
-You’ve been impacted by race relations in the West
- You're a human being who lives on planet earth and wants to be a part of the solution.
2016-07-2625 min
Hank Presents:LIVE! Pastor x Poet x RabbiIn this special episode of Typically Hazardous, I brought my friends Rabbi Shreibman & Poet IN-Q. We each had 15 minutes on: How To Heal The World.
We discussed:
-How to deal with social injustice through inner transformation
-The diversity of spiritual beliefs & practices
-The need to seek grace & forgiveness with those on the other side of political, social, and relational boundaries.
This episode is for you if:
-You struggle to forgive
-Racism has affected you
-You’re seeking spiritual growth & enlightenment
Share this episode with anyone who:
-Is concerned with political change
-Has experienced racism
-Has a hope for a better wo...
2016-07-181h 29
Hank Presents:Stress Isn't RealIn this episode, I interview the world class psychologist, Dr. Robert Maurer. He is a published author, scholar and expert in the field of neurobehavior.
In our hour together, we talk about:
- Stress, as we know it, does not exist in the brain.
- How to manage and master the anxiety you feel.
- Your internal narrator and how that voice is holding you back.
- And we dive into practical steps toward improving your life and mastering fear.
Here is a link to Robert's Book: http://bit.ly/masteringfear
Here is a link to Robert's Website: http://www...
2016-06-241h 09
Island ECC - A Dynamic English Speaking International Church in Hong KongReThinking LOVE (Audio)Special guest pastor Hank Fortener of MOSAIC Church speaks to us about turning around the way we see love in order for us to be the agape lovers that Christ called us to be.
2016-06-1900 min
Island ECC PodcastReThinking LOVE Special guest pastor Hank Fortener of MOSAIC Church speaks to us about turning around the way we see love in order for us to be the agape lovers that Christ called us to be. Hank uses visual illustrations to deliver key points. A video version of this podcast is available at www.islandecc.hk/messages.
2016-06-1948 minIsland ECC PodcastReThinking LOVE Special guest pastor Hank Fortener of MOSAIC Church speaks to us about turning around the way we see love in order for us to be the agape lovers that Christ called us to be. Hank uses visual illustrations to deliver key points. A video version of this podcast is available at www.islandecc.hk/messages.
2016-06-1948 min
Hank Presents:LIVE! FriendshipTogether, as a pastor, poet, painter & pianist, my group of friends and I explored the sometimes painful reality and often joyful adventure of friendship.
We recorded this talk live at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles.
Listen in, as we explore the bittersweet paradox of friendship that ultimately delivers a source of healing unmatched in this life.
In this episode, we talk about:
Aristotle and St. Augustine's insights on Friendship...
Including how to's for:
Work relationships
"Best" Friends.
Soul mates.
And friends that make you happy.
We also talk about:
How to heal the world
How to dive deeper in...
2016-06-161h 03This Moved Me107: REBROADCAST- Hank Fortener, on Crafting a TalkIn this republication of one of my most popular episodes EVER on This Moved Me, Hank Fortener and I delve into HOW he creates talks week after week with the same kind of passion and intentionality that he brings to each talk. Hank is a talk-crafting master, thanks to the thousands of hours he has spent building and re-building talk after talk. In this slightly longer episode (I just couldn't cut anything!) - Hank shares his insights, ideas and approaches to crafting a talk.
2016-06-0137 min
Hank Presents:Being Black in America w. Natalie PattersonIn the second half of my conversation with Natalie, we talked about being a black woman in America.
Her perspective is important for everyone hoping to create a diverse world filled with equality & opportunity for all people.
2016-05-2423 min
Hank Presents:The Art of Vulnerability w. Natalie PattersonWhat’s the one thing you don’t want anyone to know about? That’s how my friend Natalie starts every poetry class. She teaches not only the craft of self-expression, but the lifestyle of vulnerablity and integrity.
2016-05-2455 min
Hank Presents:Killer Writing w. Scott ReynoldsScott Reynolds has written for Dexter, The Following and the current super hero hit, Jessica Jones. In this episode, Scott and I talk about how he maintains his deep sense of spiritual purpose while following his passion to create dark worlds filled with anti-heroes.
2016-05-1259 min
Hank Presents:LIVE! Mother's DayMothers are the fiercest and most powerful creatures on the planet.
In this talk I dive into our traditions, nature, and even in our understanding of God.
We also let you know about the heart and soul behind The Mother's Day Fund.
We recorded this episode live at the Mint in LA.
2016-05-0645 min
Hank Presents:The Adventure of Being a Woman w. Sarah DubbeldamSarah Dubbeldam is the Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Darling Magazine. Sarah and her team at Darling Magazine continually adventure in to uncharted territory in order to inspire their audience to new levels of self-esteem, self-respect, and self-acceptance. I loved talking to her about beauty, women, and getting advice from her on how to raise my daughters.
2016-04-2934 min
Hank Presents:This Messy LifeLet's be honest, I'm a mess. I have things in my life I would rather keep hidden, but in this talk, I want to show you how those messes can become a place of deep hope and healing once we allow God & community to meet us there.
2016-04-1948 min
Zooming in the LensEp. 26 – Part 2 “Because Love shouldn’t have Red Tape” with guest, Hank FortenerHank is not your average Pastor. In these episodes, many topics are sparked which at the core can inspire us to widen our lens by looking underneath what we think we know, and who we think we and others are. The growing popular term “spiritual but not religious” is a clue of imbalance and our […]
2016-04-1400 min
Zooming in the LensEp. 25 – “Because Love shouldn’t have Red Tape” with guest, Hank Fortener – Part 1Hank Fortener – TedX, Adopttogether.org, World Adoption Day-Nov 9, Christian Pastor, joins Katrina for an open, organic chat. But Hank is not your average Pastor. He captures even the non-religious when he shares from his inspiring & up-to-date lens, as you may simultaneously find yourself wanting to share a beer with the guy. Katrina and Hank share […]
2016-03-3100 min
Hank Presents:Unreasonable Hope w. Chad VeachChad Veach is the pastor of ZOE Church in LA and in this episode we discuss his latest book, Unreasonable Hope, in which he describes how his daughter’s rare illness taught him to confidently expect God’s good work in this life, and the next.
2016-03-2936 minThis Moved Me093: Scott Savage - On Becoming Better (Because it Matters)
Scott Savage – a Twitter friend! - found me through one of my all-time favorite episodes – Hank Fortener. Hank and Scott have many things in common – they are both speakers, they are both pastors, they both have this wonderful combination of skill and insight that makes them both really good at what they do, but also WISE at what they do. These are my favorite kinds of guests – guests that dig deeper with me on why this matters. In Scott's life - whether as a blogger or speaker, his goal is to empower us with new perspective - and he m...
2016-03-2340 min
Hank Presents:Universal Confidence w. Miss USA 2014 Nia SanchezI sat down with Nia Sanchez, the winner of Miss USA 2014, and had an unfiltered conversation about everything from my concerns about pageant culture’s effect on society, to struggles with body image, to working for Donald Trump.
2016-03-2234 min
Hank Presents:LIVE! The Color Of LifeWe come into this life unmarked, but we do not stay that way. Every experience has a way of leaving its mark on us, and we have a way of leaving our mark on each other. Let us always discover the color on each life we touch and let us always throw colors on those we love.
[Recorded Live at the Hi Hat in Highland Park, CA]
2016-03-1629 minHank Presents:THANK YOU!Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the journey to make this podcast a reality! I could not have done it without you.
2016-03-1605 min
Hank Presents:How To Be Here w. Rob BellHank sits down with Rob to discuss his newest book, How To Be Here.
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Hank Presents:Adventures in Conversation w. Actress Lara PulverMy friend and super talented actress Lara Pulver takes over as host in this episode to talk about the adventure of conversation. She is officially the best person to ever host this podcast.
2016-02-2253 minHank Presents:Goodbye Valentine's Day!Tired of the clichés and forced traditions of Valentine’s Day, professional commercial actor Kevin Linehan, alongside the woman who would become his wife, pioneered their own holiday 16 years ago. Listen in as Hank and Kevin reclaim the purpose of a worn-out institution.
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Hank Presents:JanuaryWhy is it called “January”?
The answer will both surprise and inspire you as you begin the year.
2016-01-2132 min
Hank Presents:LIVE! Adventures In Time!The first live show of Typically Hazardous, Hank introduced an ancient understanding of time.
2016-01-0749 min
Hank Presents:Adventures In Christmas – Part 4 - Invitation Of The MistletoeAdventures In Christmas – Part 4 - Invitation Of The Mistletoe by Hank Fortener
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Hank Presents:Adventures In Christmas – Part 3 - Complexity Of CheerAdventures In Christmas – Part 3 - Complexity Of Cheer by Hank Fortener
2015-12-2124 min
Hank Presents:Adventures In Christmas - Part 2 - Christmas Trees & TimeAdventures In Christmas - Part 2 - Christmas Trees & Time by Hank Fortener
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Hank Presents:Adventures In Christmas – Part 1 - Santa And ThemAdventures In Christmas – Part 1 - Santa And Them by Hank Fortener
2015-12-1935 min
Hank Presents:Adventures in Healing w. Jamie TworkowskiHealing is hazardous. It requires a painful degree of honesty as we shed light on dark places, deep wounds, and traumatic experiences. Most of all, healing requires an empathetic, supportive community. This is Jamie Tworkowski’s specialty. As the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms, Jamie has become a chief storyteller and leading advocate of hope and healing for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Here, Hank discusses Jamie's journey from selling surf wear to risking everything to help those in need.
2015-11-2838 min
Hank Presents:Adventures in Risk Taking with NatGeo Photographer Steve FraserIf you don’t take a risk, you don’t have a story to tell. That’s how Steve Fraser lives everyday. Fraser talks with Hank about leaving a job of 25 years, saying yes to adventure and coming face to face with sharks as a landscape and wildlife photographer.
2015-11-1533 min
Hank Presents:Adventures in Creating #WorldAdoptionDayHank describes how he began World Adoption Day and the powerful impact that results from giving yourself fully to what you love. Ask yourself, what needs to be created that only you have the unique passion and dream to create?
For more information on World Adoption Day, go to http://worldadoptionday.org to learn how to become an ambassador and help spread support for adoptions!
2015-11-0625 min
Hank Presents:Adventures in Faith w. Actor Mike VogelSAG award winning actor, Mike Vogel, opens up to Hank about being a man of faith in Hollywood.
2015-10-2939 min
Hank Presents:Adventures in Sports Business with Will Bartholomew and Dan Murphy of D1 SportsWill and Dan discuss joining forces with Peyton Manning, running a business with a fullback mentality and the future of D1.
2015-10-2942 min
Hank Presents:Adventures in Family Business w. Stussy Founder Frank SinatraHank talks faith, leadership and business with the man behind Stussy’s $50 million family empire.
2015-10-291h 11
Hank Presents:Adventures in BangkokPlan. Create. Respond. Hank guides us on a step inward to build a beautiful city out of your life that’s worth embracing.
2015-10-2926 min
Hank Presents:Typically HazardousLife is meant to be an adventure. Stop living life small and all too afraid. Let’s take the leap together and step into the doorway of the typically hazardous adventures ahead.
2015-10-2917 min
Mosaic LincolnARTISAN SOUL (WK 1): "Work of Art""The great divide is not between those who are artists and those who are not, but between those who understand that they are creative and those who have become convinced that they are not.” -Erwin McManus, The Artisan Soul
The Artisan Soul series is based off a book written by Erwin McManus. Erwin is founder and Pastor of Mosaic in Los Angeles and has inspired our Mosaic community here in Lincoln, NE. Erwin's leadership in the realm of faith and creativity is starting a movement in the church to see that every human is created by God to create. That fa...
2015-05-0635 minThis Moved Me027: Hank Fortener: On Crafting a TalkIn this episode of This Moved Me, Hank and I delved into HOW he creates talks week after week with the same kind of passion and intentionality that he brings to each talk. Hank is a talk-crafting master, thanks to the thousands of hours he has spent building and re-building talk after talk. In this slightly longer episode (I just couldn't cut anything!) - Hank shares his insights, ideas and approaches to crafting a talk.
2015-04-0137 minMosaic LincolnTRIBE (Wk 3): "A Posture of YES!"Aaron Loy brings the third message in our Tribe series. If you've ever wondered what God wants FOR you, it's to move you from a person to a people. If you've ever wondered what God wants FROM you, it's your TRUST.
Special thanks to Mosaic Los Angeles and Hank Fortener for their significant contribution to this series. For more info, please visit us at mosaiclincoln.com.
2014-09-2441 minMosaic LincolnTRIBE (Wk 2): "Post Traumatic Church Disorder (PTCD)"Aaron Loy brings the second message in our Tribe series, challenging us to move from a person to a people. Many love Jesus... but can we trust a church?
Special thanks to Mosaic Los Angeles and Hank Fortener for their significant contribution to this message and series. For more info, please visit us at mosaiclincoln.com.
2014-09-1638 minMosaic LincolnTRIBE (Wk 1): "Never Stop Giving"Bill Radtke brings the message this week and challenges us to move from a person to a people through generosity. Special thanks to Mosaic Los Angeles and Hank Fortener for their substantial contribution to this message and series. For more info, please visit us at mosaiclincoln.com.
2014-09-0935 min