“To separate your identity from your ability is a really important thing to do.”

Join Ben as he sits down with pastor, speaker and author Levi Lusko as they explore what it takes to begin the journey of examining your inner space and how Levi believe it connects us to something greater— outer space, the moon and ultimately, Jesus. It's a fascinating conversation for anyone who has ever questioned their purpose, struggled with comparison, or found it hard to look inside because you’re afraid of what you may discover.

Connect with Levi: 

-Purchase his new book, The Last Supper on the Moon

-Instagram 

-Twitter

-Check out Fresh Life Church 

Connect with Ben: 

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

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"You have a choice to heal. You can start healing at any moment." 

Suzy Batiz, the Founder of Poo~Pourri and supernatural walks us through how to take our power back when life throws an unexpected curveball (or curveballs). Suzy has experienced some of life’s lowest lows — poverty, sexual and domestic abuse, depression, two bankruptcies and a suicide attempt — which led to what she calls the luxury of losing everything and the "ah ha" moment she had before dusting herself off to begin building the life she has today. This conversation with Suzy challenges us to re-evaluate how we view life's circumstances and how maybe — with a fresh outlook and a spoonful of faith — we can turn these sour circumstances into something good.

Connect with Suzy:

-Website 

-Instagram 

-Check out her companies, Poo~Pourri & supernatural! 

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Listener perks:

-Sign up for Anchor and start making a difference TODAY!

An avid outdoorsman with an unmatched zest for life, chef Eduardo Garcia is a testament to the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Eduardo is a trained chef, entrepreneur and speaker whose path took a drastic turn in 2011 when he suffered a catastrophic accident in the Montana backcountry. A chance encounter with a hidden power line sent 2400-volts of electricity coursing through his body, knocking him unconscious and changing his life forever. In this conversation, he sits down with Ben to discuss the necessary nature of doubt, the source of resilience, and the power of food and community. 

Connect with Eduardo: 

-Instagram 

-Website

-Check out Montanan Mex 

-Watch Charged 

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Listener perks:

-Sign up for Anchor and start making a difference TODAY!

Today is an extra special episode. Today we’re handing the mic over to YOU, our HSW listeners, to share your hopes for 2022! We asked you to submit your audio responses and it brings us so much JOY to share your voices and heartfelt answers on the show. Your responses blew us away-- from hoping for love, unity, getting back to traveling and new jobs to healing for our world-- this community is something special. Tune in to hear Ben's reactions to your future hopes and hear what he is hoping for for all of you in the new year!

Have a happy and blessed holiday and let's talk next year! 

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Listener perks:

-Sign up for Anchor and start making a difference TODAY!

"Ask God to show you somebody around you who needs some hope this Christmas season."

Singer-songwriter Matthew West wants us to reframe the end of the year from “phew, we made it,” to, “wow, we’ve arrived.” In this timely episode, Ben and Matthew talk about the power and potency of Christmas, the vastness of God’s plan for us (spoiler alert, it may differ from the original dream you have for your life), why surrounding ourselves with the right people can shape the trajectory of our lives, and how loving people can be a catalyst to hope. 

This episode will connect you with the true spirit and grace of this Christmas season, we hope you enjoy. 

Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday from Ben, Matthew & the entire Hope Still Wins team! 

Connect with Matthew: 

-Download his new album, We Need Christmas 

-Get your tickets to his virtual Christmas tour!

-Instagram 

-Website 

-Listen to his podcast, The Matthew West Podcast 

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Listener perks:

-Sign up for Anchor and start making a difference TODAY!

“God will use anyone that says yes.”

This conversation with Hosanna Wong is a gentle ride through themes of spoken word poetry, spreading the hope of Jesus, pushing through doubt to share our stories (we believe it's imperative), and the fullness of humanity. Hosanna has a warm, bold presence and an extraordinary way with words. Expect to leave this conversation uplifted and connected to something bigger than yourself - if you're into that sort of thing. 

Hosanna Wong is an expert in poetry and stories and wears many hats including a preacher, author, encourager, entrepreneur, and non-profit leader.

Connect with Hosanna:

-Instagram 

-Website 

-"Say Yes to Jesus" on YouTube 

-Purchase Hosanna's new book, How Not to Save the World 

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Listener perks:

-Sign up for Anchor and start making a difference TODAY!

GIVING TUESDAY is here and we're celebrating with CEO & President of Project HOPE, Rabih Torbay. 

Project HOPE is a nonprofit organization empowering health care workers facing the world’s greatest health crises to build resilient communities and a healthier, more equitable world. Ben was fortunate to have been asked to join the board of Project HOPE earlier this year and looks forward to helping further their mission in the years to come! 

Project HOPE's CEO & President, Rabih Torbay is living, loving proof of the resilience that’s possible in the face of difficulty. In this conversation, this engineer-turned-humanitarian talks about how he defines prosperity, the surprise perks of paying it forward, and why humanitarian work is worth it- even to save a single life. 

**GREAT NEWS, if you tune into this episode between November 30th - December 2nd and choose to give to Project HOPE they will be TRIPLING your impact!! Follow the link below to learn more about how to support Project HOPE's amazing mission. 

Connect with Project HOPE & Rabih Torbay: 

-Give to Project HOPE

-Project HOPE Instagram 

-Rabih's Twitter 

 Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Listener perks:

-Sign up for Anchor and start making a difference TODAY! 

Welcome to the FINAL episode of Hope Still Wins in Relationships AND even more exciting, Ben and Jess’ wedding week!! In this episode, the future Mr. & Mrs. Higgins share with listeners the origin story of their relationship (hot tip: sliding into someone’s DMs can work!), what to focus on and avoid in long-distance relationships, how maintaining autonomy and individuality can be a healthy decision, and their nerves and excitement surrounding the big day! If you enjoy this episode, make sure to go back and binge the entire relationship series starting with episode 19 on singleness! 

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee 

-Submit a question for the HSW Relationship Series!! 

Connect with Jess: 

-Instagram

The much-anticipated episode is finally here!! Jess and Ben sit down with their parents to pick their brains on all things marriage. The two seasoned couples share their secrets to unlock a long, healthy partnership where you not only stay in love but continue to fall as the years go by (yes please!) They talk about spousal friendship, the importance of maintaining romance, and what keeping faith at the center of a relationship can really do. This is a truly special conversation that ends with the two sets of parents giving their heartfelt blessings to the almost newlyweds. Does hope still win in relationships, even after 30+ years? Tune in to find out! 

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Connect with Jess:

-Instagram

Do you find talking about money uncomfortable? Especially when it comes when it comes to navigating the topic with your significant other? In today’s Hope Still Wins in Relationships episode, Ben and Jess sit down with entrepreneur, investor, speaker and the host of the “Trading Secrets" podcast, Jason Tartick to dig into why is it imperative for couples to be financially fluent. They touch on what to you do if you’re entering into a relationship and one partner has debt. How you can best support each other, and what are important financial decisions to make in your 20s, 30s, and 40s. The topic of finances is bigger than the number in your bank account. As Jason helps us to see, it's about communication, emotional security, and intentional team-building. So grab your partner, it's an episode you don't want to miss!  

Connect with Jason:  

-Instagram 

-Twitter 

-Listen to Jason's podcast, Trading Secrets 

-Website  

Connect with Ben:

-Instagram

-Twitter

-Purchase Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight

-Generous Coffee

Connect with Jess:

-Instagram