Helping Healing Humor

Mars Hill Elementary Principal and 4 year Breast Cancer Survivor Kim Chandler joins Ben and Travis to wrap up her testimony concerning her cancer journey. Mrs. Chandler begins the episode talking about more myths connected to breast cancer dealing with self examination. She stresses the importance of the yearly checkup. Travis follows up with "The Friday ReFresh" Question of the Day about side effects following treatment. Kim discusses the pain following her procedure and also the PTSD of breast cancer and other trauma she has experienced. She also brings up her difficulty in discussing her journey. Links mentioned in this episode:

• Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis
• For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis
• Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store
• The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995
• Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790
• Bella's Snowball 5k and Fun Run: https://www.alwaysendure.com/upcoming-events

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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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Travis laments how fast time flies and how the class of 2022 will soon be graduating. Ben reminds us to be positive and thankful for 2022. We are thankful for our awesome podcast community. They guys run down some of the positives through 2021 which include great interviews and the launching of our patreon. Travis brings up the discussion of the resolutions and admits that he doesn't really get into resolutions. Ben talks about the New Year resolutions and what makes them last. Travis emphasized the Bible's practices on remembering God's blessings. Ben likes to make resolutions but not just around the new year. Ben brings up the K.I.S.S. and S.M.A.R.T. acrostics to form our commitments in 2022 and the future. Travis encourages everyone to join www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis because we start our 30 Day Challenge on January 1st. The fellows discuss some exciting things coming from the podcast in the New Year. To wrap up the episode they discuss their favorite New Year's memories.

Links mentioned in this 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
• https://www.faulkner.edu
• https://www.hcu.edu

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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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Good friend and Travis' other roommate at FHU, Scott Keiser joins us once again. Scott comes on the show to discuss his advice on preparation for natural disasters as a hurricane survivor and working in insurance for 20 plus years. Scott and his family have just recently moved back into their home following evacuations last year following Hurricane Ida. He shares with us ways to lower stress involving finances following natural disasters. He shares with us how to measure mold in your home and gives the details on how much moisture is too much moisture. Scott also talks about the best way to help those who are getting over Hurricane Ian.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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

• Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 *Bella's Snowball 5K: https://www.alwaysendure.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm