52 episodes
Hope Still Wins with Ben Higgins That Sounds Fun Network
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4.6 • 97 Ratings
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Join host, author, speaker, and co-founder of Generous Coffee Ben Higgins as he sits down with influential thought-leaders to discuss topics ranging from faith and music, to mental health and racial injustice. Nothing is off limits. Each guest shares personal stories that have shaped their current view on hope- ultimately answering the question, “Does hope still win? Why or why not?”
These stories are meant to serve, inspire, and connect us- becoming a better and more hope-filled world, together.
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Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network!
Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network & Hope Still Wins! Today we have a special bonus episode to share with you celebrating dads & all we love about them. In this episode, hosts from all different That Sounds Fun Network shows -- including me -- share what we love about our dads/and advice about being a dad.
ALSO! Our friends over at Storyworth are giving away TWO free subscriptions for our TSF Network listeners! To enter: visit thatsoundsfunnetwork.com & enter your email in the pop-up. That's it! Good luck & Happy Father's Day! -
50. Ben Higgins & Jenny Barber: Does Hope Still Win?
Happy 1 year anniversary Hope Still Wins fam!! In this episode Ben and producer Jenny Barber ask YOU, the listener, “the question”-- Does hope still win? If so why and if not, why not? They reflect on where the show is one year after launch and what listeners can expect next.
From the HSW team: If you’ve been alongside us over the past year, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It’s truly been an honor getting to explore different viewpoints, ask the hard questions, and hear and learn from your inspiring stories. We’re grateful for each and every one of you. Cheers to 1 year!!
Fill out the 1 year survey
Connect with Ben:
-Instagram
-Twitter
-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight
Connect with Jenny:
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49. Hannah Brencher: When Serving Others Becomes Self-Love
Writer, TED Speaker, and mental health advocate Hannah Brencher challenges us to ask how we can serve others in times when we may need love, hope and healing the most. She shares her personal struggles with mental health, how it led her to creating a “battle plan” and how she ultimately found balance and hope by leaning into her faith, seeking out medical help and writing notes to strangers all over New York City.
Connect with Hannah:
-Instagram
-Website
-Books by Hannah
-More Love Letters
Connect with Ben:
-Instagram
-Twitter
-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight
Thank you to our sponsor:
-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee! -
48. Chad Veach: The Foundation & Future of Leadership
Why does leadership matter and what does it look like in a post pandemic, 2022 world? Pastor of Zoe Church, Chad Veach joins Ben to discuss why Jesus is the ultimate example of how to lead, what it means to be a servant leader, how to establish your voice as a leader and what we can learn from other generations about how and why we choose to lead.
Connect with Chad:
-Instagram
-Twitter
-Check out Zoe Church
-Zoe Leadership College
-Books written by Chad
Connect with Ben:
-Instagram
-Twitter
-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight
Thank you to our sponsor:
-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee! -
47. Michael D. Tubbs: Utilizing Politics to Change the Poverty Narrative
Michael D. Tubbs is the author of the memoir The Deeper the Roots, Special Advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom for Economic Mobility, founder of End Poverty in California (E.P.I.C) and was the previous mayor of Stockton, California at the age of 26 which made him the youngest mayor of any major American city! In this episode, Ben and Michael dig into the importance of changing the poverty narrative, the ways Michael’s faith impacts how he shows up as a leader in politics, how to approach large social issues when you’re hoping to make a change and why creating space for other's stories to be shared may be the greatest effort we can make.
Connect with Michael:
-Website
-Instaram
-Twitter
-Purchase Michael's book, The Deeper the Roots
-Check out Michael's nonprofit E.P.I.C
Connect with Ben:
-Instagram
-Twitter
-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight
Today's Partners:
-Help build homes for La Cuchilla with Humanity & Hope United
-Humanity & Hope Instagram
-Listen to Be The Bridge Podcast with Latasha Morrison
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46. Drew Robinson: Mental Health Beyond The Field
We’re kicking off mental health awareness month with former professional baseball player, Drew Robinson. Drew's advocacy for mental health is deeply personal. In 2020, he attempted to commit suicide. It came as a surprise to everyone on the outside because Drew looked like he had it all— playing in the major leagues, surrounded by people who loved and supported him. Drew's suicide attempt was not successful and he is no longer is playing for the MLB. He retired in 2021 after an unexpected comeback and has decided to join the front office of the San Francisco Giants organization to focus on being the "bridge" between players and mental health professionals. And today we get to learn how he is hoping to do just that.
Drew said in another interview, "I am here for a reason" and there is no doubt in our mind..he's right.
Mental health resources:
-The Scatter Joy Project
-Listen to The Scatter Joy Podcast
-Tickets to The Scatter Joy Event on June 4th in Columbus, Ohio
-Listen to episode 38 with Shawn Johnson
-Listen to episode 6 with Michelle Williams
Connect with Drew:
-Instagram
-Twitter
Connect with Ben:
-Instagram
-Twitter
-Purchase Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight
Thank you to our sponsor:
-Generous Coffee: If you're going to drink coffee, make it life-changing coffee!
Customer Reviews
It’s about time!
Honestly the most heartwarming podcast on the air today. Ben gets the guests who open up and inform. Gratitude!
Episode 36
Ben, this is not a conversation that aligns with God’s Word. As a follower of Christ Jesus, there must be no compromise. While this psychologist can say that we all have “our own truth,” Jesus is the way, THE TRUTH, and the life. His Truth, the narrow path that leads to life, is what we align to as believers. There is a broad road that leads to eternal damnation, and many will travel that road. Many. You claim to be a follower of Christ. Ben, being a follower of Jesus “looks” like something. It means no compromise. It means inviting guests onto your podcast that are immersed in the Truth of God’s Word, not immersed in the many ideologies of this world. You must be very careful and exercise the best judgment as you hold a platform. People are listening to you. Are you leading them toward’s Jesus, or away from Him? Those in leadership will be judged more harshly. When we choose Christ, we must be (all in), or we are not in at all. There is no sitting on the fence, and the lukewarm He will spit out of His mouth. This psychologist is not a Christian and only shares her worldly beliefs. As followers of Christ, we stand entirely on what God says. His Truth. And God is against premarital sex. Sex was designed for 1 man and 1 woman, and only in the confines of marriage. There is forgiveness available to those who have fallen short when they sincerely repent. Giving air time to ungodly counsel is not only against God, but rather glorifies the enemy and his agenda. May Christ Jesus be glorified in all that you say and do! And may you use your influence to usher people into God’s Kingdom!
Hope Filled
Great episode this week with Sam and Brandon. Very insightful to learn the emotional side people go through when they have a terminal disease. Brandon has such great outlook. I am praying for him and Sam.I am glad he has a great support system with his family and friends.