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Ben and Travis

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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  • S9 · E35
    Tuesday · 28 min

    The Masks We Wear

    Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Will Myhan returns to the show and the guys discuss the masks we sometimes wear to protect ourselves from the outside world. How church should be a place we can be our truest selves. 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E34
    October 20 · 32 min

    Growth M.I.N.D.S.E.T.

    Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Ben and Travis return to discuss the Growth M.I.N.D.S.E.T.- Mistakes Improvement Never Determination Success Effort Things The Friday ReFresh- YET: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yet/id1611969995?i=1000668600279 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E33
    October 13 · 27 min

    ChatGPT Asks All Pro Counselor Ben Hayes Anything

    This episode is sponsored by the women's Bible study book "Invited"! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal ChatGPT Asks Ben: “What’s something people think is a red flag in a relationship that actually isn’t?” “What’s the funniest misconception people have about going to counseling?” “If you could give every preacher’s wife, preacher, elder, and church leader one free counseling session, what would you want them to talk about?” “What’s the difference between ‘I’m trusting God’ and ‘I’m avoiding a problem I need to deal with’?” “If your family could hear your professional counselor voice at home, what would they tease you about?” 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E32
    October 6 · 30 min

    Elders, Preachers, and Teachers: How to Love Those Who Lead Your Church

    This episode is sponsored by the women's Bible study book "Invited"! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Ben and Travis kickoff the month of October talking about how to love those who lead your church: Show appreciation Remember they are human They are part of the family Generous assumptions Know the audience New Day 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E31
    September 29 · 25 min

    Holy Grounds: Light of the World & Coffee

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Ben and Travis return to discuss Sukkot, Light of the World in the midst of trials and coffee! 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E28
    September 1 · 36 min

    National Forgiveness Day & Don't Go Bananas

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Ben, Travis and Will link up to discuss National Forgiveness Day and National Acne Positivity Day. The guys share thoughts from the Bible and the mental health world about forgiveness. Ben delivers the next installment of the Adventures in Mental Health Tool Kit! 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E27
    August 25 · 19 min

    Getting to Know God & the Calming Jar

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant Preorder "The Adventures of Ben and Travis and the Divided Kingdom" children's book at benandtravis.com/books Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Watch the 2026 Stayin Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude highlights here: https://www.benandtravis.com/dodgeball/v/2026highlights Will Myhan returns to the podcast to discuss with the guys their process of getting to know God because you can't love a God you don't know. Ben shares another one of his Adventures in Mental Health Tool Kit items. 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E26
    August 18 · 30 min

    Stayin Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude Review and Mental Health Tool Kit

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Watch the Dodgeball livestream on YouTube (https://youtube.com/live/GRIrDRFhaeQ) or facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JJFDNJKrX/). Donate to Ben's St. Jude fundraiser here: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=5816464&fr_id=164588&pg=personal Ben and Travis review the 2026 Tony "Pop Pop" Rogers Memorial Stayin Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude! 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E25
    August 11 · 30 min

    The Four S's of Church Health

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis begin the episode discussing the generous sponsors of the Tony "Pop Pop Rogers" Memorial Stayin Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude! Then they guys share Highland Park Church of Christ's 4 S's of church health. The guys share their excitement over the tournament this Saturday. 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E24
    August 4 · 23 min

    Tony "Pop Pop" Rogers Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude Preview

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Travis asks Ben the one question they missed for last week's episode and then discuss this year's dodgeball tournament for St. Jude! You can register you, your team (church or business) and/or get more info at benandtravis.com/dodgeball! The tournament is on August 15, 2026 at Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, Alabama. It is $15 per person and will start at 10 AM. 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., Scott K., Mary H., Scott B., Kim C. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E23
    July 28 · 25 min

    Ask Ben Anything 2026

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ The birthday boy, Ben Hayes answers your questions from patreon.com/benandtravis, facebook.com/groups/benandtravis and instagram.com/benandtravis to celebrate Ben's 46th birthday. 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., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E22
    July 21 · 25 min

    The Power of Fellowship with Ben Bradford

    This episode is sponsored by Radiant! Learn more at hcu.edu/radiant This episode is sponsored by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets at https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ On today's episode Ben Hayes and Ben Bradford join Travis from the Highland Park Church of Christ Men's Retreat in Colorado to discuss the power of fellowship, Rhino Comics (https://www.facebook.com/rhinocomics) and who Ben Bradford would eat a meal with from the Bible. Check out Ben Bradford's podcast "Been There, Done That, Got the T-Shirt" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bqeeM5T4TxtkYbojL0gfE?si=eba1d94c7cd44d29 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., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E21
    July 14 · 27 min

    Radiant with Autumn Richardson and Ava Johnson

    This episode is brought to you by "The Long Yes Podcast with Travis and Whitney Creasy": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-modesty-conversation-without-the-measuring-tape/id1877656202?i=1000773513354 This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Autumn Richardson and Ava Johnson join the guys to discuss "Radiant" on the campus of Heritage Christian University! Ava begins the episode with a wonderful update on her previous appearance on the podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/avas-infertility-journey-part-1/id1694775134?i=1000618654441 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/avas-infertility-journey-part-2/id1457601152?i=1000487754614). Checkout Radiant here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hcuradiant or here: https://linktr.ee/hcuradiant?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=3d241cac-e056-4e5f-9466-40c39b8148a7 or here: https://www.hcu.edu/resources/church-resources/womens-resources/ 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., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E18
    June 21 · 28 min

    Dad Pod 2026 and Ten Dad Jokes

    This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis return with a Sunday edition of the podcast to commemorate Father's Day. The guys share some of their favorite moments, gifts and ten Bible related Dad Jokes for you to groan through or enjoy. 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., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E17
    June 16 · 38 min

    4 Questions About Men's Mental Health

    This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Ben and Travis return to discuss 4 questions regarding Men's mental health: Why do many men struggle to ask for help? What does healthy strength look like? How can Christian men better support one another? What are things you do for your mental health The guys talk about the birthday boys Waylon Jennings and Jim Varney! 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., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

  • S9 · E16
    June 9 · 23 min

    The Mental Health Benefits of Nature and Serving Others with Halo Fernandez and Nate Evans

    This episode is brought to you by the Stayin' Alive Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude. For more info or to register your team go here: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/stayin-alive This episode is brought to you by the Heritage Event with Collin Raye. Get your tickets here: https://www.hcu.edu/event/heritage-event-2026-with-collin-raye/ Halo Fernandez and Nate Evans join the podcast to discuss men's mental health and the benefits of being out in nature and also serving others. 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., Scott B. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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