This week on It’s Ben A Week, it’s Halloween — and Ben’s fired up.

After a whirlwind of travel from LA to Cabo (and back), Ben’s back home, zipping around the ranch on his Segway, reminiscing about his past Halloween costumes — from Miley Cyrus to Jesus floating on a cloud. But between the laughs and chaos, this episode takes a sharp and heartfelt turn.

A Facebook post claiming “science proves no one is born gay” sets Ben off on a passionate rant about religion, judgment, and why using faith to justify hate isn’t holy — it’s hypocritical.

He breaks down:

• Why “being gay is a choice” is the dumbest argument ever
• How religion is being used as a shield for cruelty
• His own journey from shame to pride, and how Hannah Montana might’ve been the first clue
• Standing up for the LGBTQ+ community, even when it makes people uncomfortable
• Why “agree to disagree” doesn’t apply to basic human rights
• The power of speaking up for those who can’t
• The freedom that comes with saying “fuck you” to hate — and “I love you” to yourself

It’s honest, unfiltered, and unapologetically Ben — balancing heartfelt storytelling, humor, and truth bombs that land hard.

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