Real Talk with Ben

In today's video, we welcome back Daniel! We both wanted to do another podcast episode, but also share SOME EXCITING news about a new YouTube series on my channel. As you might remember from the last time he was on, Daniel and I both love videography and photography. So, we decided to start a series that helps teach you the basics and helps you grow as your skills grow. We sometimes feel videos on YouTube are too advanced or don't help with the basics. So, that is what we want to do. We want to help you grow, but also we want you to help us or challenge us. But with the same focus as always, which is putting Christ at the center of what we do! Consider this episode as an intro to our series. Our goal as of now is to put out a new episode every Wednesday, with the possibility of other videos released here and there. We will start with the basics and work our way up. 

Please leave comments and questions below for us to answer!

May God be glorified! Remember: God is faithful, you can trust Him!

Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielbarbarics/  

My Ministry Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bowden-Experience-100784304921877/?modal=admin_todo_tour  

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigben_6/

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something that I have been dealing with for the past few weeks. And that "something" is loneliness. It is something that I never thought would happen in my life. For the most part, I have never experienced loneliness. It just so happens that for me this came in two different waves for me. For instance, I have been struggling with feeling lonely by being away from friends and family, but also because feeling alone during this time spiritually. Even though I know that is not true. The second wave has been when comes to being single. If you listen to this podcast, you know that I normally don't talk about relationships on here, but today I knew that it was important for me to share with you all. I hope that you take this advice and apply in whatever way seems fit. And remember: God is faithful, you can trust Him. Tune in on Thursday to hear another episode featuring Daniel! It will be a doozy!

In today's episode, we continue our conversation with Daniel. In this episode, we focus on the goal of media and how he sees media changing in the future. We discuss the importance of media in ministry and the story that he can help tell. Daniel also shares some things that are in a need of an upgrade here when it comes to media. If you would like to help, please reach out to me and we can discuss more! Finally, Daniel shares some of his prayer requests (I will list below). These past two episodes have been a blast, not only because of having a dear friend on the podcast, but because we talked about the two things I love, MINISTRY and MEDIA! These go hand in hand and I hope that from this conversation, you can understand more on why I am doing this. And just a reminder: My goal of this podcast has always been to bring people's stories to you all. To share what God has done in their lives. To have you experience God, through my experiences. That is what "The Bowden Experience" is all about.

Daniel's Prayer Requests:

1. God gives the camp team wisdom on what to do next.

2. God will give Daniel strength and rest.

3. Daniel will keep God at the center and focus of his life during this busy season of life.

Word of Life Hungary Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZVSgfcGBeyqM1qQ4un3fP  

Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielbarbarics/  

Word of Life Summer Camp's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esztabor/

In today's episode, my good friend Daniel joins me (actually for Thursday's episode as well). I have know Daniel now for about 4 1/2 years and I can tell you that this man's heart for the Gospel is incredible. Daniel, shares with us his story on his salvation and how he ended up being a missionary. In his story, Daniel also will talk about the different ministries and activities he has and is apart of here at Word of Life. He specifically talks about the camp's new podcast (which I will link below). He talks about the goals behind it and the reasoning for starting one. I hope that during this conversation, you can get a glimpse into his story and what God is doing here in Hungary. My goal of this podcast has always been to bring people's stories to you all. To share what God has done in their lives. I hope you gain some encouragement from this! 

Word of Life Hungary Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZVSgfcGBeyqM1qQ4un3fP

Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielbarbarics/

In today's episode, I decided to talk about something similar to what I talked about last episode. But this time I wanted to share with graduates and everyone else my top five things that I have learned since graduation. I felt that this was important to share because of just how much I have changed in a year and how much I want to encourage the recent graduates. God has definitely taught me a lot over this past year and by no means is this a perfect list, but it is one that I have talked to a lot of people about! Every person's journey is different, but I feel we all can learn from each other. So below I have listed my top five things that I have learned and I hope you find your top five things in the next year! Love you all!

1. Time Goes Fast

2. Don't Waste Your Time

3. Try New Things (while you can)

4. Spend Time With Family And Friends

5. Keep Your Focus On Christ

In today's episode, I decided to dedicate it to the class of 2020. If you are subscribed to my YouTube page, you would know that I put out a video similar yesterday. The class of 2020 has been on my heart recently, both high school graduates and college graduates. Normally, this is where you would be filled with emotions and celebrating with all your friends, but instead you have to sit at home away from friends. There is a lot that you can look at and be negative, but I think instead, you should look at the blessings. The blessing of friendship, blessing of growth, blessing of relationships, and most importantly growth in Him. Though your career didn't end like you wanted it too, be willing to see the blessings that God has given you. Remember God is faithful, you can trust Him. We love you Class of 2020.

In today's episode, I decided to switch things up and talk about some fun ways to "survive" quarantine. As we all know, this quarantine can be really frustrating. Many times it is easy to just sit in isolation and not doing anything. This can be good occasionally, but finding ways to spend time can be helpful. I know for me, this time in quarantine has given me the opportunity to try new things, that I might not have tried before. Again, its the small blessings! Below I listed out my top 5 things to do during quarantine! God bless!

Top 5 Things To Do During Quarantine:

1. Reading/Journaling

2. Walking/Being Outside

3. Netflix

4. New Food/Cooking

5. Talking with Friends

Revolut's Website: www.revolut.com

In today's episode, I decided to cover some changes that are going on in my ministry here in Hungary! As I have stated in some of the recap videos and other episodes, we are switching from our normal ministry jobs to doing maintenance. This involves doing what I have been doing on Tuesday and Thursday with Diego and Janos. That is, cutting branches and removing shrubs. Basically making this place look even more beautiful and more functional. With these changes in ministry, comes a lot of learning. What I mean by that is learning how to handle change and be okay with what God is teaching me. Something that can be hard for me. But seeing the blessings in this, has allowed me to focus on what God has in store for my ministry! Remember that God will never give up on you, even if your path in ministry changes!

Word of Life Hungary Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZVSgfcGBeyqM1qQ4un3fP

In today's episode, I decided to talk about two things. They both in some ways intertwine with each other. I first wanted to talk about Cedarville University's Class of 2020. The reason is because many fo these seniors are my friends. I have worked with them, lived with them, went to movies with them, but ultimately have had an impact on my life. I wanted to just share my thoughts and some encouragement to these seniors, who had their educational career flipped upside down. No one could have predicted that this would happen during their thousand days at Cedarville. I know how much Cedarville has impacted you, because it impacted me so much. But I want you to know that God's plan is perfect and you can rest in the comfort of His plan. We love you all! The second part of the episode I wanted to talk about what I have learned in my first 50 days here in Hungary. The highs and the lows, but ultimately learning that God is in control and He is my comfort. God is faithful, you can trust Him!

Cedarville's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedarville/

Cedarville's FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/cedarville/

Cedarville SGA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgaville/

In today's episode, I decided to talk about family and the impact they have had on my life. I decided to talk about this because it relates to ministry both with YouTube and with Word of Life. My family has always been there for me in all areas of my life. My dad, mom and brother have encouraged and helped me through the tough times and the good times. I have been blessed with a family that cares so much for me and supports me. Now I know that everyone comes from different walks of life, so in this episode I tried to cover the topic from a neutral point for the most part. I wanted to share some ideas that I had on missing family and staying connected. I hope these can encourage you as well. Remember that family is not just blood family, but also your brothers and sisters in Christ.  This is also your family. Through this time, be there for your family and encourage one another God's word. And remember, God is faithful, you can trust Him!

Jared's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WaLm6qOapxo1LyDtf63iX