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“From Tenement to Top Surgeon: Dr. Ben Carson’s Journey of Faith, Grit, and American Ideals”


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📣 Episode Description:

"What happens when a child raised in poverty, by a mother who couldn’t read, becomes one of the world’s most admired neurosurgeons?"

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kent Hance sits down with Dr. Ben Carson, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, to explore the extraordinary journey of a man who defied every odd.

Dr. Carson shares how a TV game show inspired his decision to apply to Yale, and how a fellowship in Australia prepared him to become Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins by age 33. From performing groundbreaking surgeries—including hemispherectomies and intrauterine procedures—to leading HUD with a mission to promote self-sufficiency, Carson’s story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of education.

Key Moments & Themes:

  • Early Life Challenges: Growing up in Detroit and Boston, facing poverty, family trauma, and academic struggles.
  • Mother’s Influence: A third-grade education didn’t stop her from instilling the value of reading and discipline.
  • Faith & Personal Responsibility: Carson’s rejection of victimhood and embrace of personal accountability.
  • Medical Breakthroughs: First-of-their-kind surgeries, including saving conjoined twins and operating on babies in the womb.
  • Political Shift: From being one of CNN’s “100 Most Admired People” to being excluded after entering politics.
  • American Cornerstone Institute: Carson’s post-HUD initiative focused on four foundational principles—Faith, Liberty, Community, and Life.

Notable Quote: "If the grass is greener on the other side, don’t look." —Kent Hance "God does not distribute talent based on race." —Dr. Ben Carson

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