Hope Still Wins with Ben Higgins

Latest Episodes:

11. Carlos Whittaker: Finding Hope in Disruption Aug 10, 2021

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Author, speaker, podcaster, and self-proclaimed disruptor Carlos Whitaker wants you to get uncomfortable.

We get it - you may not be an immediate “heck yes!” to embracing disruption in your life. Because, let's be real, who among us loves feeling uncomfortable? But, after getting this episode in your ears, you may feel differently about the potential that disruption has in your life. Ben and Carlos discuss the essential nature of disruption, how to walk alongside humans who have different beliefs than we do, and all of the ways faith - and Jesus - can catch you when you’re in the throes of it. We can't wait to hear how you integrate Carlos' teachings of how to engage lovingly and gracefully with any person and the resplendent buoyancy of his hopeful message.

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10. Justin McRoberts: The Art of Reinventing Yourself Aug 03, 2021

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Justin McRoberts is a talented artist, Christian thought-leader, songwriter, podcast host, and author. He has a way of using his talents and art to provide language to some of life's biggest questions. His unique and accessible way of sharing his wisdom will have you considering the ways you share yourself through and with the world.

In this conversation Ben & Justin talk about:

How to become a person of justice
Choosing to participate in the creation of our own lives
Why YOU are the ultimate gift you can giving away
The concept of "adding new energy to existing things"
Justin's NEW BOOK It Is What You Make Of It (which is one of Ben’s favorite books of 2021)

Connect with Justin:

-Instagram: instagram.com/justinmcroberts/

-Twitter: bit.ly/3eSzJRH

-Podcast, At Sea: justinmcroberts.com/category/at-sea/

-Purchase his new book, It Is What You Make Of It: justinmcroberts.com/

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

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9. Suleika Jaouad: Learning to Live Along Fault Lines Jul 27, 2021

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“If we live long enough, we have experiences where our life gets upended.”

Suleika Jaouad is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and celebrated TED speaker, the author of the instant New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms, which walks us through her journey of healing and self-discovery after a diagnosis of leukemia at the age of twenty-two and given only a 35% chance of survival.

Grounded, generous, and deeply present are just a few words to describe this week’s amazing guest. Ben and Suleika discuss what happens when we’re forced to shed an identity, how to reimagine our relationship to risk, how to "suffer well," and how she found purpose within her unique limitations. This is a truly inspiring and uplifting conversation that will have you inquiring about the ways in which you, too, have walked through the interruptions of your own life.

Join the community on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/! We’d love to hear your answer to the weekly question, "Where do you believe we can find hope and purpose within life’s limitations - whether temporary or permanent?"

Connect with Suleika:

- Instagram: instagram.com/suleikajaouad/

- Website: suleikajaouad.com/

- Purchase her new book, Between Two Kingdoms: suleikajaouad.com/book

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

Thank you to our sponsors:

- Christian Mingle: Finding your true love is life's greatest adventures. Discover why so many Christian singles find love by visiting christianmingle.com/hope

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- Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http://anchor.fm/

8. Sazan & Stevie Hendrix: What Does it Take to Create "The Good Life"? Jul 20, 2021

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Wanna live the “the good life?”

In this week’s conversation, Ben sits down with globally recognized digital creators and podcast hosts, Sazan and Stevie Hendrix. They discuss everything pertaining to the good life including, Sazan's faith journey & blending different cultures, pivoting roles in partnership, relationship advice for singles and married couples, the enneagram and how the profile you identify with can shift as life evolves, letting go of dreams and dropping labels, leaning into the season of life we are in, and stewarding the blessings that God has put in front of us. It's a real, relatable and hope-filled conversation!

Join the community on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/! We’d love to hear your answer to the weekly question, "What does "the good life" look like for you?"

Connect with Sazan & Stevie:

- Sazan's Instagram: instagram.com/sazan/

- Stevie's Instagram: instagram.com/stevie_hendrix/

- The Good Life podcast: apple.co/3emQcx9

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

Thank you to our sponsors:

- Christian Mingle - Finding your true love is life's greatest adventures. Discover why so many Christian singles find love by visiting christianmingle.com/hope

- Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http://anchor.fm/

7. Terence Lester: Distributing Dignity & Fighting Systemic Poverty Jul 13, 2021

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“Home is so much more than four walls and a roof. Home is a place you feel seen, accepted, and like you belong.” - Terence Lester

Terence is a speaker, author, activist, and thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty, and he’s interested in a world where everyone - everyone - is treated with dignity.

In this conversation, Ben and Terence talk about interconnectedness and community, the true meaning and feeling of the word “home,” and the power of being seen. Plus, he introduces the idea of being an “accumulator” versus a “distributor,” and why inhabiting the role of distributor is ultimately more fulfilling for oneself and the world.

Join the community on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/! We’d love to hear your answer to the weekly question, "How can you be a "distributor" in your community this week? This summer? Throughout the rest of this year?"

Connect with Terence:

- Instagram: instagram.com/imterencelester/

- Twitter: twitter.com/imTerenceLester

- Love Beyond Walls: www.lovebeyondwalls.org/

- Dignity Museum: www.lovebeyondwalls.org/dignity-museum/

- Purchase his new book, When We Stand: http://terencelester.org/

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

Thank you to our sponsor:

- Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http://anchor.fm/

6. Michelle Williams: Depression Doesn't Have To Rob You of Your Life Jul 06, 2021

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Michelle Williams is best known as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the top female R&B groups of all time. In this interview, Ben and Michelle discuss her fruitful career - both the rapidity of success and fame and her struggles with low moods, anxiety and depression. Michelle opens up to us about her personal mental health journey, how she faced it and how she believes it's led her to live out the incredible story God is writing for her life.

Michelle & Ben talk about:

- The difference between a mental illness and mental response
- Getting to the root of our emotional reactions & responses to life
- Why we need to debunk labels

- Where we can find courage to face mental illness & responses
- How to best show up for a friend or a loved one who is battling with mental illness
- Michelle's new book, Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours

Join the community on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/! We’d love to hear your answer to the weekly question, ""How do you "check in" with your mental wellness? Who do you check in with and/or where do you turn to check in?"

Connect with Michelle:

-Instagram: instagram.com/michellewilliams/

-Twitter: twitter.com/RealMichelleW/

-Purchase her new book: checkinginbook.com

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

Thank you to our sponsors!

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5. Ben Moon: Is Your Story Worth Telling? Jun 29, 2021

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This week Ben sits down with the wildly creative, adventure-lifestyle photographer and author Ben Moon.

You may know Ben best from his viral short film, Denali where he vulnerably shared his story of surviving colorectal cancer and the heartfelt relationship that grew from having his dog by his side every step of the way.

In this episode the Bens discuss:

- How pets can crack us open to life and Ben Moon's personal story about how his dog, Denali, stayed by his side during his fight with colon cancer

- When our “knowns” in life are stripped away

- The magic that is available to us in life's in-between moments

- The beauty of showing up as our unpolished selves

- How when we share our own story we make hope accessible to others

Join the community on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/ to "share and tell" a piece of your story. We'd love to hear!

Connect with Ben Moon:

- Instagram: instagram.com/ben_moon/

-Personal website: benmoon.com

-WATCH his short film, Denali: youtu.be/P2zQbsEGh_Q

-Purchase his new book, Denali: A Man, a Dog, and the Friendship of a Lifetime: bit.ly/3qsat9f

Connect with Ben Higgins:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

Thank you to our sponsors!

- Better Help - Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/hopestillwins.

- Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http://anchor.fm/

4. Louie Giglio: You Don't Have To Hold It All Together Jun 22, 2021

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Helplessness is probably not your favorite feeling (it’s certainly not ours). In this enlightening and enlightening conversation, Ben sits down with pastor Louie Giglio to talk about the opportunity of helplessness and principle concepts of faith that can help us navigate it. Louie talks about why you do not have to hold it all together - and wow, were his words a relief to hear.

Louie is the pastor of Passion City Church, creator of the Passion Movement and a national bestselling author of multiple books including his brand new book, Don't GiveThe Enemy A Seat At Your Table which was released earlier this year.

In this episode Ben & Louie talk about:

-How to take control of our minds and emotions when we encounter fear, worry, insecurity, and anxiety

-Letting go of control to experience how God shows up

-How God works in and through us when we don't have it all together

-Louie's view on how the church can better approach mental illness

-The importance of becoming a community maker

Join the community on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/! We’d love to hear your answer to the weekly question, "What practice do you use to recenter your mind when you feel fear, worry, insecurity or anxiety creeping in?"

Connect with Louie:

-Instagram: instagram.com/louiegiglio/

-Connect with Passion City Church: passioncitychurch.com/

-Purchase Louie's new book: dontgivetheenemy.com/

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

Thank you to our sponsor:

- Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http://anchor.fm/

3. Amanda Kloots: Silver Linings and Life After Loss Jun 15, 2021

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Amanda Kloots is a mother, author, fitness entrepreneur, co-host of the daytime talk show The Talk, and has been a bright light to many this past year. The story of her late husband, Nick Cordero’s fight with COVID-19 reached millions and as Amanda documented their journey on social media, she captured the heart of America with her unwavering hope in the midst of a scary unknown. After ninety-four days in the hospital Amanda’s husband, Nick, passed away from complications of COVID-19.

The Hope Still Wins team wants to recognize anyone who experienced loss, like Amanda, this past year. We are incredibly sorry and we pray for peace for you and your loved ones in this season.

In this episode Ben & Amanda talk about:

- Amanda's experience losing her husband Nick to COVID-19 in the beginning of 2020

- How to find silver linings and hope in the darkest seasons of life

- The unknowns of the grieving process

- The power of vulnerability and how life shows up when you choose to do the same

- Amanda's new book (releasing TODAY) and how writing can be a form of therapy

Join the fam on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/! We’d love to hear your answer to the weekly question, "Where did you find hope in the midst of 2020? What were your, as Amanda puts it, silver linings?"

Connect with Amanda:

- Instagram: instagram.com/amandakloots/

- Purchase a copy of Amanda's new book, Live Your Life: bit.ly/3wv7r6f

- Website: amandakloots.com/

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/

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2. Christine Caine: Staying Anchored in an Ever-Shifting World Jun 08, 2021

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In this enlivening and profoundly personal exchange, Christine Caine and Ben talk about navigating chaos and upheaval, the ways we can use our difficulties to propel us forward, and how Jesus is the mainstay that can anchor us in this ever-shifting and evolving world.

Christine Caine is an international speaker committed to communicating a message of hope, a prolific thinker, activist and co-founder of the anti-human trafficking organization A-21. She has a heart for reaching the lost, developing the next generation of women in leadership, and championing the cause of justice.

In this episode Ben & Christine dig into:

- The concept of "drifting" in our faith and what we can do to get back to being "anchored" in God's truth

- How to move forward when we feel destabilized (which we know is a familiar feeling for many of us after 2020)

- How to trust God when we can't trace him

- The growth opportunity that accompany seasons of waiting

- How life offers two types of pain..the pain of obedience and the pain of regret

Join the community on Instagram instagram.com/hopestillwins/! We’d love to hear your answer to the weekly question, "How does choosing the "pain of obedience" look for you in this season and what is keeping you anchored to that decision?"

Connect with Christine:

- Purchase her new book, How Did I Get Here?: howdidigetherebook.com

- Learn more about the A21 Campaign: a21.org/

- Learn more about Propel Women: propelwomen.org/

- Christine’s website: christinecaine.com

- Twitter: twitter.com/ChristineCaine

- Instagram: instagram.com/christinecaine/

Connect with Ben:

- Instagram: instagram.com/higgins.ben/

- Twitter: twitter.com/benhiggi

- Generous Coffee: https://generouscoffee.com/