Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

Actor and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary Sinise shares his deep commitment to service, inspired by the Vietnam veterans in his own family and his iconic portrayal of Lieutenant Dan in the film Forrest Gump. He explains why the terror attacks on 9/11 was a turning point in his life and a call to action to support military members deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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"You can't have courage without fear." - Jason Everson

Lieutenant Commander Jason Everson, First Battalion Chaplain at the United States Naval Academy, dives into the powerful role of spiritual readiness as an essential pillar of a midshipman’s life.

He explores the sacred brotherhood of military service and reflects on a profound moment his faith was tested while submerged in a submarine. He also shares his belief that courage requires inherent fear; otherwise, the act would simply be ordinary.

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"The only true rock is God himself, and He's eternal." - Shannon Bream

FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Livin' the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, introduces her new book, Nothing is Impossible with God — a vulnerable reflection on how her faith carried her through chronic pain and a season of professional imposter syndrome.

Shannon shares a powerful message on the peace that comes with being still and trusting in God’s eternal presence amidst a chaotic world

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FOX News senior correspondent Mike Tobin recently conquered one of the world's ultimate challenges: Mount Everest. He breaks down the grueling journey to the top of the world and the raw mental and physical grit required to survive the death zone.

Drawing on their shared experiences in global conflict zones, Ben and Mike explore the striking parallels between reporting from the frontlines and pushing the limits of high-altitude mountaineering. Mike shares how he navigates the intense moments by silencing the inner loser that tells him to quit.

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Get ready to Read All About It!

This week, Benjamin shares an extra special sneak peek at his very first children’s book inspired by a weathered little toy hedgehog that traveled in his pocket through war zones and back home again.

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Former crime reporter Debra Des Vignes has gone beyond the headlines to understand and reform the minds of those behind bars. 

While volunteering inside a prison, Debra discovered the profound impact creative writing had on incarcerated individuals. This inspired her to form the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop, a course that allows participants to process past traumas, express remorse, and develop greater self-awareness. 

She discusses the transformations she has witnessed and explains why she transitioned away from news reporting to focus on the human story behind the crime.

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Ever wondered what it takes to face the impossible in a split-second choice?

Medal of Honor recipient Captain Florent Groberg recounts his experience serving in Afghanistan, where he was forced to make a life-altering decision in a high-stakes moment.

Following the attack, Captain Groberg discusses his long recovery process, addressing his battle with mental health and the journey of finding a new purpose. He explains the immense responsibility he carries as a Medal of Honor recipient, viewing the award not as a personal prize, but as a duty to pay homage to the brothers-in-arms he lost that day.

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Ben revisits his conversation with adventurer Darren Edwards and provides an update on Darren's most recent mission to redefine the impossible.

While mountaineering at "World’s End" in North Wales, Darren plummeted 100 feet after the rock face gave way beneath his feet. The impact shattered his spine and severed his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down.

Darren discusses how his best friend, Matt, saved his life in a split-second moment and what his recovery process has looked like beyond the initial physical trauma.

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Benjamin discusses the ongoing government crackdown on protests that

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"One day you're going to see it will be fine." - Mark Schonwetter

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivor Mark Schonwetter and his daughter Isabella Fiske join Benjamin to shed light on the importance of acceptance, resilience, and faith.

Mark was a young child when the Nazis occupied Poland during World War II. He talks about fleeing his home to the Dębica Ghetto, surviving near starvation, and hiding with his mom and sister.  He describes how his mother’s relentless positivity gave his family hope to survive. 

Years after World War II ended, Mark immigrated to America, where he and his daughters founded the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation, to educate students on the history of the Holocaust and the dangers of religious hatred.

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