Helping Healing Humor

Ben and Travis

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Did you know that a 2018 Lifeway study showed that 49% of ministers say they never talk to their churches about mental illness? The same study found that 59% of Christians suffering from mental illness said that they wanted their church leaders to speak more openly on the subject. We strive to normalize the discussion about mental health among Christians. Ben, a licensed professional counselor, also provides valuable insight for the family members and friends of those who suffer from mental illness to help their loved one during their time of need. Get more information at BenandTravis.com.

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How to Deal with Intrusive Thoughts

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07/26/22 • 25 min

Today’s episode does discuss some of the more mature aspects of mental health.

Ben and Travis once again come to you from the BATify Freedom 5K on the campus of Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, Alabama. This episode the guys bring you a topic submitted at Maywood Christian Camp. Ben begins this edition describing “intrusive thoughts”. Ben stresses that struggling with something does not mean you’ve give in to temptation and Travis reminds the importance of taking thoughts captive for Christ. That Scripture infers that there were thoughts that were struggles for even Paul the Apostle. Ben also explains the difference between the occasional intrusive thought verses Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ben gives 2-3 practical ways to help deal with intrusive thought. To wrap up the episode, the guys share their least favorite fun sing song.

Links mentioned in this episode: *Register for the Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store
The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995
Howell Wealth Management: https://www.benandtravis.com/gregoryhowell Give Greg a call today: 931-638-1576
Reframing Hope: https://www.benandtravis.com/books

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A Parent's Journey Through Childhood Melanoma with Kenya Hayes

Helping Healing Humor

10/19/21 • 24 min

We welcome the awesome Kenya Hayes to the Helping Healing Humor podcast for the first time. In this episode she and Ben share their intial reaction to their youngest son's melanoma diagnosis. Their first trip to Huntsville, Alabama and then referral to St. Jude Memphis. They also discuss the tremendous hospitality of St. Jude and how they've progressed through this anxiety inducing journey. Ben shares a story about Travis' mom and paying it forward. We are thankful for all of your support in getting us close to our team goal of raising 10,000 dollars for St. Jude. You can nudge us even closer by going to our team link right here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?team_id=262804&pg=team&fr_id=131089

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
- For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
- https://www.m2yconference.com/
https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y

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Tips to Survive and Thrive Through the Holidays with Blake Hollimon

Helping Healing Humor

12/14/21 • 0 min

Ben reintroduces Blake to you as a guy who has been the voiceover for our "Sons of Blunder" episodes and weighed in on our sports episodes. Blake has also appeared in our CYC videos through the years as well. On today's episode he joins us to talk about the holidays and how to not only survive them but thrive through them. Ben brings up the holiday get togethers and the feeling of the holiday rush. The guys all weigh in on the need to slow down and also be present when you are with family. The guys admit that they are still in training to say the word "NO" from time to time. Ben brings up the question of "The Grinch", could we still be happy if we woke up on Christmas and there were no gifts. Travis discusses the true meaning of the word "gift". Blake says that he and his wife are intentional about spending time with their parents through a meal every week. The guys speak about the shift of attitude in life from "What am I getting?" to "What am I giving?" Blake discusses the verse in the Bible that talks about hosting angels. The fellows wrap up with their favorite and not so favorite Christmas songs. Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/product/undefeatedsince1981
Bowl Mania Pick'em: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/college-football-bowl-mania-2021/group?id=c4630a3a-928d-3019-80ab-869e6fd9b848&joining=true&joinKey=5d16da1a-33e5-3b27-bf00-c6d6df2ceabc Password "TripleHPod"
https://www.benandtravis.com/faulkner
https://www.benandtravis.com/hcu
https://youtu.be/Bo8C_q_Ngok

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Adventures in the Land of the Midnight Sun Continued

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06/06/23 • 24 min

This 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 own on day 3 of the trip. Travis then opens up the conversation about the Alaska State Youth Forum at the Anchorage Church of Christ. The guys talk about the great Olympic games that you can watch here: https://www.tiktok.com/@benandtravis Checkout the Alaska Day 6 highlights here: https://www.tiktok.com/@benandtravis/video/7238884859769556270?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7088277527291217451

This 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.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store
The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995
Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790

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The Influence of Rhetoric with Dr. Kirk Brothers

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07/23/24 • 38 min

Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com.

Get your tickets for the Heritage Event on August 24th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-heritage-event-with-ricky-skaggs-and-kentucky-thunder-tickets-768984833337?aff=oddtdtcreator

Heritage Christian University President Dr. Kirk Brothers join Ben and Travis during TITUS Camp week to discuss the impacts of angry rhetoric. The guys discuss ways to improve the way we as a society talk to one another. Dr. Brothers shares about his podcast "Ministry Matters That Matter" and his other projects that he has produced. Shout out to Caleb Sampson for a doing a marvelous job editing this episode.

This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).

Help us fight Childhood Cancer by registering you or your team for the Stayin Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament at www.benandtravis.com/dodgeball!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books
For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store
The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995
Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790

Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H.

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Ida with Scott Keiser

Helping Healing Humor

09/14/21 • 31 min

Ben and Travis are joined by Scott Keiser as he and his wife Laura travel to Valdosta, Georgia after beginning to clean up their home in Louisiana (we ask for your patience on the sound quality). Scott shares the impact of Hurricane Ida on the state, local and his own home. He also shares the stages of the recovery from a hurricane and what his area looked like during his recent visit. Scott gives us some thoughts on what to expect when traveling to assist those who have been impacted. Scott also shares some do's and don't's along with biblical answers to some difficult questions that natural disasters bring up. Scott is a college friend of Ben and former roommate of Travis so he shares a fun story from their days in Farrow Hall at Freed-Hardeman University involving a vacuum cleaner.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
DONATE to Hollywood Road Church of Christ in Houma, LA: https://venmo.com/u/HwRdcoCHouma
DONATE to Hickory Knoll Church of Christ P.O. Box 23067 New Orleans, LA 70183
https://www.serenitycounselingshoals.org/renewed-spirits
https://www.benandtravis.com/elizabethsmart
An Evening with Elizabeth Smart tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-elizabeth-smart-tickets-159869759755 for more info call: 256-335-4062
https://www.m2yconference.com/
https://www.benandtravis.com/m2y

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Ministering 2 Youth Conference 2022

Helping Healing Humor

11/08/22 • 26 min

Join 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 Ben's big takeaways from this past weekend. He shares the impactful messages that keynote Kirk Brothers shared throughout M2Y 2022. Ben explains the different tracks for each attendee. He explains the plans for next year and how you can make your plans to be at M2Y 2023 (https://www.m2yconference.com/).

Team Ben and Travis for St. Jude is on last lap heading into race weekend in Memphis. We are still taking donations to help us reach our goals for fundraising and you can join our team via donation here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?fr_id=137507&pg=team&team_id=272930

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store
The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995
Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790
Ministry Matters that Matter with Dr. Kirk Brothers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ministry-matters-that-matter/id16463
About Scripture with Dr. Ed Gallagher: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/about-scripture/id1639926127

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The Dad Pod 2021

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06/15/21 • 32 min

Ben, 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 we have?" is such an important question ask. Will and Ben reminisce about some of the awesome things their dad did when they were growing up. Will mentions how he noticed his dad being intentional about being present and some good advice his dad gave him as Will started college. Ben brings up some advice his dad gave him that he used to instruct his kids. Travis tells a story involving Ben's dad and his southern hospitality. The show devolves into dad jokes as Will shares a meme he saw from Justin Spann. Ben shares one involving "time". Travis wraps up the episode with one of his Father-in-Law's favorite quotes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
https://www.benandtravis.com/friends
https://ben-and-travis.creator-spring.com/
https://www.facebook.com/donate/146233010630038/146233023963370/ (Ben)
https://heroes.stjude.org/benandtravis83 (Travis)
https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/SJMMW?px=5830504&pg=personal&fr_id=131089&fbclid=IwAR1FeLzpff5j4FQf33y0eUMVH0bS1xh55bsWmXITJyoT00oYkra2fkqkJjI (Will)
https://benandtravis.bigcartel.com/ (REGISTRATION FOR BATIFY 5K AND YOUTH GROUP CHALLENGE)
https://www.benandtravis.com/tkm

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Faith, Sex and Technology with Jason Helton Part 2

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03/19/24 • 24 min

PREORDER 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 episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu).

This episode is brought to you by Heritage Christian University (www.hcu.edu).

12-Week Series - https://bit.ly/analogfaithclass (Also available as a podcast. Search for "Madison Church of Christ Bible Studies" on any podcast app) Workshop Handout - https://bit.ly/digitalbabylonworkshop Analog Faith Book List - https://bit.ly/analogbooklist Analog Faith YT Playlist - https://bit.ly/AnalogPlaylist

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books
For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store
The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995
Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790

Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H.

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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JUMBO Package: Random Question Edition

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06/25/24 • 54 min

Donate 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).

How can I get my spouse and/or teenager to talk to me?

If you could be any pro wrestler who would you be?

If you could have attended any Alabama sporting event which one would it be?

What is the most difficult/rewarding aspect of coaching?

Which American would you draft to your team first?

Which aspect/aspects of the Bible do you wish you understood better?

What are some things you do to help your mental health?

Name a bucket list item.

Which John the Baptist life event is your favorite?

Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 17th (benandtravis.com/dodgeball).

Heritage Event with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-heritage-event-with-ricky-skaggs-and-kentucky-thunder-tickets-768984833337?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Adventures of Ben and Travis Children's Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbookb

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books
For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store
The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995
Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790

Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H.

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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