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Hope Still Wins with Ben Higgins

Join host, author, speaker, and co-founder of Generous Coffee Ben Higgins as he sits down with influential thought-leaders to discuss topics ranging from faith and music, to mental health and racial injustice. Nothing is off limits. Each guest shares personal stories that have shaped their current view on hope- ultimately answering the question, “Does hope still win? Why or why not?”

These stories are meant to serve, inspire, and connect us- becoming a better and more hope-filled world, together.

Copyright: © That Sounds Fun Network

Latest Episodes:

41. Dr. Derwin L. Gray: A Biblical Perspective on Racial Reconciliation Mar 29, 2022

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Ben sits down with author and pastor of Transformation Church, Dr. Derwin L. Gray to navigate what the Bible says about healing our racial divide and what action we can take to stand for reconciliation in our communities as well as our local church.

Like what you hear and want to dig in deeper? Grab a copy of Dr. Derwin L. Gray’s new book, How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew About Racial Reconciliation.

Connect with Dr. Derwin:

-Check out Transformation Church

-Purchase his new book, How to Heal Our Racial Divide

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsor:

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

40. Daniel Grothe: Staying Put in a Wanderlust Culture Mar 22, 2022

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Daniel Grothe is the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO and the author of Chasing Wisdom and most recently, The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age. In this episode, Daniel challenges our generation-- enthralled with wanderlust and chasing the next best thing-- to do the opposite and stay put. He makes an argument for why we may be rich when it comes to financial capital but how many of us seem to have empty accounts when it comes to social capital.

So how do we choose the power of place while following God’s call and what does embracing place look like while continuing to pursue growth outside of our comfort zone? Tune in to find out!

Connect with Daniel:

-Purchase The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age

-Purchase Chasing Wisdom: The Lifelong Pursuit of Living Well

-Check out New Life Church

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Athletic Greens: Grab your FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/HSW

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

39. Emily P. Freeman: Being at Peace with Your Next Decision Mar 15, 2022

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Emily P. Freeman is a bestselling author, podcast host and has a masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Friends University where she serves as a Residency Lecturer. She creates soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue.

In this conversation, Ben and Emily discuss what it looks like to navigate decisions when it comes to deconstructing our faith, and Emily paints a beautiful and eye-opening picture of how Jesus approached questions throughout the Bible. The two offer a reframe for defining decisions as “right or wrong” and explore what kind of world we would live in if we began to prioritize listening. It’s a dose of hope and wisdom that will stick with you all week long!

Connect with Emily P. Freeman:

-Listen to her podcast, The Next Right Thing

-Purchase her books, The Next Tight Thing and The Next Right Thing Guided Journal

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

38. Shawn Johnson: Battling Mental Health & Finding Freedom Mar 08, 2022

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“Mental health should never be a solo battle.”

Shawn Johnson, Senior Pastor at Red Rocks Church and author of the new book, Attacking Anxiety: From Panicked and Depressed to Alive and Free, takes us through his personal journey battling with panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression. He wants any who battles with mental illness to know that they are not alone, what you are going through is real, and it can be beat.

Tune in and share with a loved one who you believe would be blessed by this message.

Connect with Shawn:

-Purchase Shawn's book, Attacking Anxiety

-Learn more about Red Rocks Church

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Athletic Greens: Grab your FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/HSW

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

37. Terah & Brian Jones: Hope & Healing Through Childhood Cancer Mar 01, 2022

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"Indy is this beacon of hope for people."

Terah and Brian Jones share their journey through childhood cancer and the miraculous moments they experienced with their daughter, Indy Llew. Their story is scattered with the the spirit of childhood hope, the warmth of miracles, and a breathtaking example of how the faith of 1000s has the power to heal.

In loving memory of Indy Llew Jones. You are a light for us all, little one. 🤞🏼

Connect with Terah & Brian:

-Indy Llew and You

-Terah's website

-Watch Indy's Celebration of Life

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

36. Dr. Kate Balestrieri: Sex Positivity & Healing Sexual Trauma Feb 22, 2022

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How do we heal from sexual trauma? And what is "sex positivity"? In this episode, Ben sits down with Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and founder of Modern Intimacy Dr. Kate Balestrieri to explore what it means to fully embrace our sexuality, how to accept others who have differing sexual values, and why considering our relationship with God can be a step toward healing our relationship with sex.

Connect with Dr. Kate:

-Modern Intimacy

-Modern Intimacy Podcast

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Athletic Greens: Grab your FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/HSW

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

35. Ian Cron: Heal Your Broken Stories Feb 15, 2022

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How can we utilize the enneagram to heal? In this episode, Ben sits down for an insightful conversation with Ian Cron— an enneagram master teacher, speaker, author of the bestselling book, A Road Back to You, and most recently his new book, The Story of You. They dig into the false stories each type tells themselves and how we can use the enneagram to work in our favor to expose and rewrite our broken stories.

Connect with Ian:

-Purchase Ian’s new book, The Story of You

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

34. Brandon & Sam Conley: #endALS Feb 08, 2022

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For Brandon and Sam Conley, receiving news that Brandon was diagnosed with Bulbar Onset ALS was a "line in the sand moment." Brandon, age 36, was originally diagnosed with Lyme Disease and had been struggling with symptoms for 16 months that "seemed" to be Lyme before specialist confirmed that in was in fact, ALS.

In this episode, Ben sits down with two of his best friends to talk about what it's like to receive a life-altering diagnosis, one without a cure, how it has shifted their perspective & identity, and how YOU can be a part of fighting alongside Ben, Brandon and Sam to #endALS.

Connect with Brandon & Sam:

-Brandon's Instagram

-Sam's Instagram

-Donate to Conley's Cause

-Check out I AM ALS

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Athletic Greens: Grab your FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/HSW

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

33. Laurie Woolever: Hidden Complexities of Anthony Bourdain, Imposter Syndrome & Life with Addiction Feb 01, 2022

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Does hope win when someone you care about takes their own life? How do you begin to process and how do you move forward?

In this episode of Hope Still Wins in the Unexpected, Ben sits down with writer and editor Laurie Woolever best known for her time as an assistant to the late TV host, author, and producer Anthony Bourdain. They discuss the complexities of Anthony’s life, how to help loved ones with an addictive personality, and what they believe is the best thing we can begin to do if someone we know is struggling.

Laurie lets us in on her latest projects— Appetites: A Cookbook co-written with Anthony, World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, and Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography— what to expect next in her career and what she hopes Anthony will be forever remembered for.

Connect with Laurie:

-Grab a copy of Appetites: A Cookbook, World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, and Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

32. Scott Erickson: Can Curiosity Transform Our Lives? Jan 25, 2022

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Artist, illustrator, author, and performing artist, Scott Erickson joins Ben to discuss the power our curiosity has in the journey to transforming our lives. They dig into the concept of living within the paradox of life and how identity can be a powerful force once we shift our perspective from working FOR identity to working FROM it. It’s an honest conversation that will leave you both empowered to connect to your curiosity and hopeful for what you may find.

Connect with Scott:

-Grab a copy of Scott's new book, Say Yes

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

Thank you to our sponsors:

-Athletic Greens: Grab your FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/HSW

-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!

-Sign up for Anchor and start using your voice for GOOD, TODAY!

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