Real Talk with Ben

In today's episode, I finish up the discussion on this new chapter in my life. As I said in the last episode, I wanted to share with you all my goals and even worries that I have in starting a new ministry! This episode especially, I want to be honest and clear about the goals and worries I have in this new chapter. I hope that you can also sense my excitement and joy that I have in this new chapter. I pray that God may use me in the way He sees fit and mold me into the way He wants! May God get the Glory!

In today's episode, I discuss my transition to Hungary and talk about what I have experienced so far. I decided that these first two episodes in Hungary were important to talk about how things are going and even the fears I might have heading into ministry here. This might be unusual to some, but for me I want to be honest with you all and to hopefully encourage people to go into ministry in their local area. I hope that this episode brings you excitement to follow along in my journey!

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In today's episode, I decided to talk about the things that I will miss while being in Hungary and the things that I am looking forward to while in Hungary! As you can tell, I like my American culture, but I do truly enjoy other cultures and especially the Hungarian culture. Even though I will miss America, I am glad that I am going to be able to try new foods and visit new places. I can't wait for next episode as I will discuss what life is like in Hungary! God Bless!

In today's episode, I continue my discussion on moving to Hungary. Today, I talk about the things I am nervous about or anxious about. Moving to another country and being away from home brings a lot of emotions to my mind. I hope that this episode helps you see that even though I am excited to serve God. I am still going to be scared at times or nervous, but I realize it is all for God's glory. His plan is bigger than Ben Bowden's plan. May God continue to bless my ministry as I focus on him!

My YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/thebowdenexperience

In today's episode, I decided to discuss a few things leading up to leaving for Hungary here in a few short days! This episode will be split up into two parts. This episode covers what exactly I will be doing as well as discussing some things that I am looking forward to happen to me over this next year. As the title suggests, this is not a new journey, but a part of the journey. Consider this a new path on the way to finishing what God has called us to complete. That is "Sharing the Gospel". I am excited, but also anxious and nervous. But that will be talked about in the next episode. Talk to you all soon!

In today's episode, I have another very special guest! My man Ricky Rodriguez! Ricky has been going to my church for the last few years, but I have recently gotten to know Ricky! I wish I would have met him years ago. He has a great heart as you can see in this episode and he is a fun guy to be around. In this episode, we cover everything from video games to podcasting to our testimony. We really honestly had a great conversation about many things. Before I forget, if you would like to check out Ricky's podcast that he does with Pastor Donny and Pastor Mark. It is called "The Calvary Call" and you can hear it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and really anywhere else you can hear podcasts! See ya next time!

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something that I have been thinking about recently. I have been thinking a lot about my time as a freshman at Cedarville University and realized there were some things I wish I knew then that I know now! So, I decided to take this episode to go through my top 5 things I wish I knew. There are definitely more, but I tried to wrap them up in 5. I hope, that at what ever part of life you are at or especially if you are a freshman in college that you can gain something from this. I pray that you do not make the same mistakes I did as a young man. I am in no way perfect, but God has been good to me and has taught me some things. Enjoy!

In today's episode, I talk about the things I learned this past weekend. Sometimes, I become very selfish and God has to remind me who is in control and who is helping through a situation. Have you ever been in a place where you are being selfish and trying to take control? Let me tell you, it is a place I find myself too often. I pray that this episode will convict you if you need it or reassure you if you are doing the right thing. God is truly awesome! I am blessed!

In today's episode, I talk about something that I normally don't talk about that much. That "something" is politics. Now, I am not going into detail about my stances, but what I am talking about is my frustration with the "politic" culture in this country. We are a VERY divided country and it is sad. We founded this country on the idea that all are welcomed and that it is about the people. I feel as if we have fallen away from that. I hope that this episode shows how I feel we need to be kind and show God's love to those who differ in beliefs. I pray that our country becomes less divided and more accepting. Enjoy!

In today's episode, I have two very special guests! Ryan and Stephen are two of my coworkers at Emmanuel Christian where I am currently a long term sub. I have gotten to know these two over the last few months. Starting all the way back in August, when I started my student teaching there. And let me tell you that from the moment I met them, I know that they were going to be two guys that I wanted to know and hangout with. They both also have two incredible stories. Ryan shares about his journey in teaching and in the missions world with the start of Unafaa. Stephen talks about his journey and how God sometimes puts us in the right place at the right time. God is using both of these men to touch hundreds of kids every year and for Ryan hundreds of orphans in Kenya every year. It was a blessing to be able to have this conversation with them. And I guess, a little fun too! By far the most fun I have had on an episode! I guess I will have to change my outro! What do you all think?

Ryan's ministry: www.unafaa.org