Real Talk with Ben

In today's episode, I discuss the age old question, "Why is Ben going back to teaching?" and that is a valid question. The answer is definitely a complex one and I had to cover it in three ways. I hope that by discussing these ways it allows you to see the thought process behind it and hopefully encourage you to pursue the doors God opens for you. The hardest thing was being okay with change and going back to something that I love. There are going to be changes in our lives, but it is how we adapt to them. Let God guide you in your current and future steps. God is good and He is going to be there for you.

In today's episode, I decided to talk about some MAJOR things that have happened in my life in the past week. I got engaged, plus right before recording I got a job offer from a school here. I decided to scrap my notes and just speak from the heart. I serve a God who opens doors that He wants to open and closes doors that He wants to close. Our God is amazing and He will bless those who follow and serve Him. I can't wait to start this new chapter in my life! Even though it will be hard to close this current chapter, it will be amazing to start a new one! May God receive the Glory!

In today's episode, I decided to talk about the age old question: College or No College? This is a question I see being talked about a lot these days and a question that I have thought about many times before. I wanted to first discuss my experience and opinion with honesty. I wanted to be transparent, so that way you can see where I am coming from. Going to college for 4 years was one of the best decisions I ever made and yes, it did come with debt and other things, but I wouldn't change it for anything. I learned so much and I grew so much! That doesn't mean that college is for you and I hope that you have a better incite on what is best for you!

In today's episode, I decided to first celebrate 75 episodes of the podcasts. I love sharing my life with every single one of you. It has been a blessing to share my life with you all for 75 episodes and I can't wait to share it with you for 75 more episodes. I hope that you all have gained a little incite into my ministry and my life. On the other part of the episode, I decided to talk about the ups and downs of these past few weeks and days. And how discouraged I have become for the way many of us have acted and treated other people. No matter what we believe, we need to focus on keeping Christ at the center of our lives. 

In today's episode, we continue are discussion on hitting the restart button and looking at my goals for 2021. Now for some, they talk about resolutions, but for me I have always thought goals were better for me. They allow me to see something that I can try and achieve. As for many of us, 2020 was a hard year, but there is no guarantee that 2021 will be easier. But with all of that said, I still think it is important for us to hit the restart button and true look at what we can do to have a better 2021. I decided to talk about my 3 main goals and how I have made each attainable and achievable. Now, yes, for some these might seem weird or too broad, but that is what makes goals amazing. They can change based on the person. I believe this is going to be a great year. Let us get it off on the right foot!

In today's episode, I start a two week discussion on this past year and what to look forward to in 2021. This week I specifically discuss lessons learned in 2020 and how I saw 2020 as a year of growth. I realize that 2020 has been a hard year for everyone, but I wanted to hopefully put a positive spin on it and maybe even encourage some people to look and see what God has been doing. I do believe God has been working and will continue to work. His plan is bigger than ours and we have to remember that. Let us truly remember the Greatness of our God. 

In today's episode, I decided to take a look back at the year 2020. I decided to talk about the changes in my life and the lessons learned. But honestly, I wanted to give everyone a little bit of hope and encouragement as we go into 2021. Yes, 2020 has been hard and at times frustrating, but God surely does have a plan and we cannot forget that as we move into a new year. No matter what happens next, God will remain supreme. Let us look forward to an even better 2021.

In today's episode, I decided to look back on the past year. Not because it is nearing the end of this year, but because it has been one year since I "officially" graduated college. It is crazy that it has been a year and over the past few days, I have been thinking over the past few days about all of the lessons and things I have learned over the past year. I decided to answer three questions in this episode to not only encourage you, but allow you to understand some lessons I have learned. All I can say is that God is good!

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something that has been on my heart recently. I have realized lately that throughout these past 9 months, that I have had the tendency to focus on the things out of my control. I have realized over these months, that my focus needs to be on the main thing. I have decided that the things I can't control need to be placed on the side. So as we head into this holiday season, let's focus on the main thing. The birth of Jesus Christ and give up worrying about the things you can't control. Let's put our hope in God!

In today's episode, I decided to start being thankful a week earlier. Especially since I will not have an episode out next week. I have realized that I have so much to be thankful for and that I need to thankful for the blessings I have received. Even in this unknown time, I serve a God who is always in control. I have realized that letting God have control is the best thing we can do. I believe as Christians we forget this quite a bit. We need to focus on allowing God to have control and step back and watch. My life this past year has been full of blessings and I want you to sit back and really look at your life. What has God blessed you with? They are there, we just need to look!