Ben, Travis, and Will welcome in John Williams from Life that Counts for a second episode. John worked in Student Ministry for years and now helps operate Life that Counts, a non-profit group that works with schools in building mentorship programs in an effort to make schools a safer place. John had a personal experience where a friend brought a gun into his school. That memory drives him to make a better world for our kids. You can hear the full story of that encounter on his TED talk included in the links.

Due to the nature of their work they encounter all sorts of subjects with kids from suicide to sexual struggles. Please be aware that these subjects are mentioned as some parents may find the topics uncomfortable for their younger children to hear.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• http://lifethatcounts.org

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This week, Ben and Travis are once again joined by the charming Momma Joy Watkins! In the last episode she shared her journey with cancer but this week she shares her passion for building confidence and inspiring power in the girls she has the privilege to coach and impact through her foundation because of her faith.

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• http://benandtravis.com

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Author Matt West joins us again for part 2 of our interview about his book "The Smell of Funny". In this episode we get into Travis' favorite stories from the book and how God has moved in Matt's life.

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Father of five, husband, coach, assistant principal and author, Matt West joins us for this week's podcast. He shares the blessings and struggles of being a military kid, father of a special needs child, and teaching. He taught Travis' wife, Whitney, so she rejoins the crew this week to visit with her old PE coach.

Matt has a new book, The Smell of Funny, that shares so many stories from all the colorful life he has lived. As you can imagine there are plenty of laughs this week while we explore how God uses family to get us, and keep us, grounded. Purchase the book at the link below:

http://oklahomabooksonline.com/smell_of_funny.html

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Ben, Travis and Will return to discuss ministry fails they've experienced during careers as ministers. They wrap up the episode with the worst dad jokes and then Travis has a message for anyone challenging the "Sons of Blunder" for their tag team title belts!

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• http://benandtravis.com

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Super Cole and his Super Mom, Caroline join us for a second episode. Cole gets cranked up in episode two and Caroline not only shares their struggle, but struggles to get in a word while Cole discusses making the most of his 460 day hospital stay wearing bling, drifting wheelchairs in the hallways, and hating on the physical therapists.

Caroline talks about the power of God, the church, and the community when you walk through the valley. Cole and Caroline both share some tips for those who may be going through a similar struggles and what those around them could do to help.

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• http://benandtravis.com

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The Helping Healing Humor gang join up once again-this time to interview the youngest, but most colorful guest they have ever had! Super Cole Kelley has been through a lot in his young life but that hasn't stopped him from making it the best life. Cole shares some tips on how to handle struggles and fills Ben, Travis, and Will in on the best fashion tips and musical choices.

Caroline, Cole's mom, also joins the crew to give all the details on the struggles they have been through and a mother's perspective of what it is like as a family dealing with childhood diseases. While the struggles this young family has been through is no laughing matter, anywhere Cole goes is going to be a party and bring a smile to your face.

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• http://benandtravis.com

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On this week's episode, Ben, Travis, and Will get the privilege to speak with Denise Willingham from Mars Hill Bible School. It can be a little frightening when you invite one of your former teachers on the show! She also happens to be the mother of our guest the last two weeks, Josh Willingham.

In this episode Denise opens up about her work at Mars Hill, the tragic loss of her son, and the amazing work that God is doing in the wake of their family tragedy. Her story is another great reminder about when God shows up to work all things together for the good, that He truly shows out.

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• http://benandtravis.com

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Josh and Ginger Willingham join Ben, Travis, and Will for a second episode to discuss some weightier material as they open up about a family tragedy that occurred during his Major League career. Their story reveals how God can take a terrible scenario and multiply good beyond what we can imagine, whether helping local children, or blessing whole communities in third world countries. This Major League couple sets a great example of love and service to God-in good times and bad.

Topics discussed:

1. Josh discusses how God made all things work together for the good.

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• http://benandtravis.com

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