Real Talk with Ben

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something that I think we are all dealing with right now. And that is discouragement! This world is crazy right now and it is really easy to be discouraged and frustrated, so I decided to share some encouragement and strategies with you all to counter discouragement. This is something that I deal with a lot and it can be very depressing, but I have realized that coming up with ways to counter it is crucial. We serve an amazing God and His word should be our go to for encouragement, but I also share some other ways as well! Remember that God is faithful and we can trust Him!

In today's episode, I decided to talk about some things that have been going through my mind over the last few days. This week has been one of the craziest weeks that I have ever witnessed. To many, it might seem like there is no one in control, but in reality there is! Our God is in control. He knows who will win this election and what will happen. So even though some of us might be frustrated, be reminded that God is in control. With that being said, America, we need to rise up and come together. Let us not fight one another, but respect one another. Let us be the country that was founded by our founding fathers. Let's make America something that we want to raise our children in. God is still in charge!

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something that has been on my heart lately. As we go through this weird and busy part of life, it is easy to get distracted and lose focus on what matters. And that obviously being Christ. So I decided to talk about of few things that have gotten me distracted and honestly put my focus away from Christ. Now, even though these are my opinions, I feel like it is something that we all struggle with from time to time. Let us not just focus on what pleases ourselves or the election or what other people think. Rather, we should own our faith and be an example to others of what the Gospel means. Are you owning it?

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something that I get asked about all the time. That "something" is the answer to this question: "Why do you keep making videos and podcast episodes if you don’t get many viewers?" The answer to this question is not that simple, but it can be answered with the term "the 16th view". The 16th view on my first video I made in May 2019 was when I realized that there is more to making videos than to just become famous. This helped me realize this in other aspects of my life. I learned that we can't waste our life because of selfish desires, but instead use our talents to glorify God. That means in my hobbies or my work or even my relationships with others. Do not live for only the 15 "views", instead live for the "views" that follow or the eyes of others that watch you. Remember to live your life for Christ! 

In today's episode, I talk about something very near and dear to my heart. I decided to talk about how I have dealt with losing my grandfather 3 years ago. As you all know, losing someone close is hard, but especially when it is someone who you looked up to or consider them like a second father. That was my grandfather. He was an amazing man, with an even more amazing heart. I miss him so much and many times it can be hard to get through the days, but I hope this video helps you all understand and maybe even be encouraged from what I have learned. I will tell you this, after a while you might not hurt as much or cry as much, but what you will do and remember is the memories. But please, do not be like me and waste time with your loved ones, spend as much time as you can because we never know when God will call us home.

In today's episode, I talk about some new things that I have been learning over the past week and how they relate to a bigger lesson. Having a new job can be stressful, but especially when it impacts so many people. Being a tech guy is awesome, but becomes stressful when things go wrong. But it helps knowing that we are helping these student's grow in the Lord. I feel like blessings keep coming and coming. Being able to have a car now is a huge blessing. Not just for Rebeka and I, but also from a ministry aspect. I will be able to do more for the students and staff. God is truly blessing me and all I can do now is honor Him more through what I do here at Word of Life.

In today's episode, I decided to talk about media ministry and the impact it has had on me. These ideas include how I started, what I have learned and what's next! This journey of media has not been easy, but it has truly been enjoyable and rewarding. I have met some amazing people during these last three years, both through videos and through the people surrounding those videos. God has blessed me with the love for media and I see the need for media in ministry. I want this podcast and all that I do to have the foundation of God and nothing else. For the last three years, I have been building to the goal of having a media ministry. This is still the goal. Thank you to all who have come on this journey with me so far, and thank you to everyone who will come with me for years to come.

In today's episode, I decided to talk about the last 6 months and how God has changed me. I have just hit the halfway point in my time here in Hungary! It is crazy to me sometimes to think that I have been here for over 6 months. I can say that God has truly been changing me throughout those 6 months. I have learned so many lessons and things that I didn't even realize about myself. I have been blessed with meeting some amazing people and meeting an amazing girl. God has truly blessed me, but He also has made me realize things about myself that I never knew before. My God is so good and He is always guiding us down the right path. Are you going down that right path? Have given up control and given it to God?

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something that has hit me very hard. The time I spend with God (or the lack of time I tend to spend with God). I pose the question of do we have time in our schedule for God...or how I should phrase it...are we seeking to find time for God? This question has hit me hard lately. I realized that many times I try to fit God in my schedule, where in reality I need to put God first and my schedule last. But, I feel as if nowadays we think there is too much going on or we are worried about so many things. When will we just sit back and remember that we serve a God who knows all things. Let us give our WHOLE life to Him and our plans, so that we may further His kingdom!

In today's episode, I am joined by my good friend Misi. I have known Misi for 7 years, but I feel I have known him my whole life. We have been talking for months for him to be on the podcast. And so finally, after camp and everything we found time to record it. If you know Misi, you know he loves to have fun and you can tell from the beginning of this episode that we are going to have fun. But also, we have a really great conversation of living out the Gospel and what his ministry looks like. God has blessed Misi in so many ways and you can see this throughout this episode. I hope that through this episode, you can see the joy that we both live with and maybe want to live with more joy! I hope that not only did you have a few laughs, but you also got some encouragement out of this video as well. Remember, God is faithful, we can trust Him!

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