Hope Still Wins with Ben Higgins

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Submit a question for the HSW Relationship Series!!

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20. Sadie Robertson Huff: Hope Still Wins Beyond the Honeymoon Phase Oct 12, 2021

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Welcome to the second episode of the Hope Still Wins in Relationships series, where Ben and Jess welcome their friend Sadie Robertson Huff to talk about all things relationships. Sadie addresses listener questions about differences in belief, the post-honeymoon phase, new parenthood, and more. Whether you know Sadie from her show Duck Dynasty, her devotionals, or her vlog, you'll be sure to glean wisdom she so generously shares from her perspective as a wife, mother, and public figure.

Connect with Sadie:

-NEW HUFF FAMILY VLOG

-Order her new book, Live on Purpose

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Submit a question for the HSW Relationship Series!!

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19. Ben & Jess: Hope Still Wins in Singleness Oct 05, 2021

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Welcome to our first series, Hope Still Wins in Relationships!!

In celebration of Ben's upcoming wedding to his beautiful fiancé Jess, we're spending the next SIX WEEKS sitting down with some of our favorite couples to discuss what hope looks like in each season of the relationship journey.

In this episode, Jess and Ben talk about their own seasons of singleness, how to wade through painful breakups, and answer questions from HSW listeners.

It's going to be a series and celebration for all no matter what love looks like for you in this season! We HOPE you'll join us!

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Submit a question for the HSW Relationship Series!!

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18. Scott Harrison: Transforming Life’s Mistakes Into Gifts of Service Sep 28, 2021

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You’ve probably heard of charity: water, but have you heard the story of how it came to be? In this interview Founder and CEO Scott Harrison shares his experience of spiritual and moral bankruptcy after spending years on the club scene in NYC - and the events that caused him to transform his life into one of service.
Scott and Ben discuss their personal relationship with philanthropy, advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs, and how our failures and mistakes can be transformed into our greatest gifts and learnings. This interview will have you considering the ways you seek happiness, your personal relationship to generosity,, and the ways your daily decisions impact lives around the globe.

Connect with Scott:

-Check out charity:water

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-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Submit a question for the HSW Relationship Series!!

17. Rabbi Steve Leder: What Makes Life Meaningful? Sep 21, 2021

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Rabbi Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles (one of the largest synagogues in the world!!) and the author of multiple books including his most recent release, The Beauty of What Remains.

In this conversion, Rabbi Steve and Ben talk about Judaism as a set of behaviors, the real enemy of religion and faith, how death makes life meaningful, and the non-linear nature of grief- something Rabbi Leder came to know after his father lost a 10-year battle to Alzheimer’s. They discuss the role of religion and how important it is that now, more than ever, we nurture our spirituality and lean on the teachings that supported those who came before us.

Connect with Steve:

-Website

-Purchase his new book, The Beauty of What Remains

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

16. Tyler Merritt: Unconditional Love, Christianity & Racism in America Sep 14, 2021

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“What do I want my legacy to be? What do I want people to remember me for?”

This week, Ben sits down with friend, activist, actor and author Tyler Merritt. You may know Tyler for his pluck, honesty and contagious passion to fight for equality and justice for all. In this episode, Ben and Tyler discuss race and Christianity, the power of grace and redemption, unconditional love, and how each of us has the opportunity to build a legacy that can change the world.

Tyler’s frankness about his own humanity is refreshing. He helps remind us that although we are fallible, and although we sin, and that mistakes are inevitable, we are still worthy of love and belonging.

Connect with Tyler:

-Purchase his new book, I Take My Coffee Black

Connect with Ben:

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

15. Sarah Bessey: Embracing the Wild & Wonder of Wilderness Seasons Sep 07, 2021

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Have you ever found yourself in a season of doubting your faith? If so, this episode is for you.

Sarah Bessey is a best-selling author and co-founder of Evolving Faith who is dedicated to exploring the nuances of embodied Christianity in our modern times. In this episode, Ben and Sarah discuss the importance of questions, the ways faith expands and evolves overtime, and how to lean into grace and love when you find yourself in a wilderness season.

Connect with Sarah:

-Website

-Purchase Sarah's new book A Rhythm of Prayer

-Evolving Fatih

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-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

14. Ben Higgins: Navigating Transitions & Finding Hope in Breakdowns Aug 31, 2021

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"The hope is in the wisdom to come."

This week Ben sits on the other side of the table for his first solo(ish) episode with producer Jenny Barber. Join the team as they discuss the origin story of Hope Still Wins and dig into Ben's recent struggles with his shifting identity, life transitions, and public breakdown. Ben shares how vulnerability, asking for help, and the ways we walk through life with others is essential for our wellbeing.

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-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

13. Jason Wilson: Embracing Vulnerability to Become More Free Aug 24, 2021

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Can choosing vulnerability allow us to be more free?

In this episode, Ben sits down with mental heath advocate and author Jason Wilson for an honest and necessary conversation. Ben and Jason dig into the vulnerability around mental health, the power of courage, and essence of wholeness we can embrace to better show up for our families, friends, and the world. Jason breaks down the importance of balanced masculinity, the physiology of tears, and what composes “comprehensive manhood.”

This episode will have you considering the ways you may be neglecting your own poles of masculinity and femininity and move you towards greater balance and love.

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-Website

-Purchase his new book, Battle Cry: Waging and Winning the War Within

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12. Mallory Weggemann: Becoming More Than Our Circumstances Aug 17, 2021

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Two months before her nineteenth birthday, Mallory walked into the doctor’s office for a routine medical procedure, and never walked out. Her life, forever altered by a paralysis diagnosis, has been a whirlwind of success, pluck, and unbelievable perseverance.

In this conversation, Ben and Mallory discuss the way our language creates the world and narratives we live in, how to stand fully in our worth (hint: it requires ignoring the naysayers), and the power of responding vs. reacting.

Mallory is a two-time Paralympian, Paralympic Gold and Bronze medalist, author, and speaker. Her sights are currently set on Tokyo 2020.

Connect with Mallory:

-Website

-Buy Mallory's new book, Limitless

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