Chelsea & Judah Smith are the lead pastors of Churchome Church and the hosts of the weekly IGTV series, Marriage Mondays! In this refreshing and honest conversation, Ben and his fiancé Jess Clarke get to ask Chelsea & Judah about the sometimes uncomfortable topics (looking at you sex, intimacy, and forgiveness) and they addresses each one in a very endearing and unfiltered way. They talk about the benefits of focusing on the marriage vs. the wedding, sex and the choice to be abstinence, ...
Oct 19, 2021•45 min•Ep. 21
Welcome to the second episode of the Hope Still Wins in Relationships series, where Ben and Jess welcome their friend Sadie Robertson Huff to talk about all things relationships. Sadie addresses listener questions about differences in belief, the post-honeymoon phase, new parenthood, and more. Whether you know Sadie from her show Duck Dynasty, her devotionals, or her vlog, you'll be sure to glean wisdom she so generously shares from her perspective as a wife, mother, and public figure. Connect w...
Oct 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 20
Welcome to our first series, Hope Still Wins in Relationships!! In celebration of Ben's upcoming wedding to his beautiful fiancé Jess, we're spending the next SIX WEEKS sitting down with some of our favorite couples to discuss what hope looks like in each season of the relationship journey. In this episode, Jess and Ben talk about their own seasons of singleness, how to wade through painful breakups, and answer questions from HSW listeners. It's going to be a series and celebration for all no ma...
Oct 05, 2021•38 min•Ep. 19
You’ve probably heard of charity: water, but have you heard the story of how it came to be? In this interview Founder and CEO Scott Harrison shares his experience of spiritual and moral bankruptcy after spending years on the club scene in NYC - and the events that caused him to transform his life into one of service. Scott and Ben discuss their personal relationship with philanthropy, advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs, and how our failures and mistakes can be transformed into our greatest...
Sep 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 18
Rabbi Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles (one of the largest synagogues in the world!!) and the author of multiple books including his most recent release, The Beauty of What Remains. In this conversion, Rabbi Steve and Ben talk about Judaism as a set of behaviors, the real enemy of religion and faith, how death makes life meaningful, and the non-linear nature of grief- something Rabbi Leder came to know after his father lost a 10-year battle to Alzheimer...
Sep 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 17
“What do I want my legacy to be? What do I want people to remember me for?” This week, Ben sits down with friend, activist, actor and author Tyler Merritt. You may know Tyler for his pluck, honesty and contagious passion to fight for equality and justice for all. In this episode, Ben and Tyler discuss race and Christianity, the power of grace and redemption, unconditional love, and how each of us has the opportunity to build a legacy that can change the world. Tyler’s frankness about his own hum...
Sep 14, 2021•43 min•Ep. 16
Have you ever found yourself in a season of doubting your faith? If so, this episode is for you. Sarah Bessey is a best-selling author and co-founder of Evolving Faith who is dedicated to exploring the nuances of embodied Christianity in our modern times. In this episode, Ben and Sarah discuss the importance of questions, the ways faith expands and evolves overtime, and how to lean into grace and love when you find yourself in a wilderness season. Connect with Sarah: - Instagram - Twitter - Webs...
Sep 07, 2021•34 min•Ep. 15
"The hope is in the wisdom to come." This week Ben sits on the other side of the table for his first solo(ish) episode with producer Jenny Barber . Join the team as they discuss the origin story of Hope Still Wins and dig into Ben's recent struggles with his shifting identity, life transitions, and public breakdown. Ben shares how vulnerability, asking for help, and the ways we walk through life with others is essential for our wellbeing. Connect with Ben: - Instagram - Twitter -Purchase Ben's b...
Aug 31, 2021•40 min•Ep. 14
Can choosing vulnerability allow us to be more free? In this episode, Ben sits down with mental heath advocate and author Jason Wilson for an honest and necessary conversation. Ben and Jason dig into the vulnerability around mental health, the power of courage, and essence of wholeness we can embrace to better show up for our families, friends, and the world. Jason breaks down the importance of balanced masculinity, the physiology of tears, and what composes “comprehensive manhood.” This episode...
Aug 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 13
Two months before her nineteenth birthday, Mallory walked into the doctor’s office for a routine medical procedure, and never walked out. Her life, forever altered by a paralysis diagnosis, has been a whirlwind of success, pluck, and unbelievable perseverance. In this conversation, Ben and Mallory discuss the way our language creates the world and narratives we live in, how to stand fully in our worth (hint: it requires ignoring the naysayers), and the power of responding vs. reacting. Mallory i...
Aug 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 12
Author, speaker, podcaster, and self-proclaimed disruptor Carlos Whitaker wants you to get uncomfortable. We get it - you may not be an immediate “heck yes!” to embracing disruption in your life. Because, let's be real, who among us loves feeling uncomfortable? But, after getting this episode in your ears, you may feel differently about the potential that disruption has in your life. Ben and Carlos discuss the essential nature of disruption, how to walk alongside humans who have different belief...
Aug 10, 2021•35 min•Ep. 11
Justin McRoberts is a talented artist, Christian thought-leader, songwriter, podcast host, and author. He has a way of using his talents and art to provide language to some of life's biggest questions. His unique and accessible way of sharing his wisdom will have you considering the ways you share yourself through and with the world. In this conversation Ben & Justin talk about: How to become a person of justice Choosing to participate in the creation of our own lives Why YOU are the ultimat...
Aug 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 10
“If we live long enough, we have experiences where our life gets upended.” Suleika Jaouad is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and celebrated TED speaker, the author of the instant New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms , which walks us through her journey of healing and self-discovery after a diagnosis of leukemia at the age of twenty-two and given only a 35% chance of survival. Grounded, generous, and deeply present are just a few words to describe this week’s amazing guest. Ben...
Jul 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 9
Wanna live the “the good life?” In this week’s conversation, Ben sits down with globally recognized digital creators and podcast hosts, Sazan and Stevie Hendrix. They discuss everything pertaining to the good life including, Sazan's faith journey & blending different cultures, pivoting roles in partnership, relationship advice for singles and married couples, the enneagram and how the profile you identify with can shift as life evolves, letting go of dreams and dropping labels, leaning into ...
Jul 20, 2021•53 min•Ep. 8
“Home is so much more than four walls and a roof. Home is a place you feel seen, accepted, and like you belong.” - Terence Lester Terence is a speaker, author, activist, and thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty, and he’s interested in a world where everyone - everyone - is treated with dignity. In this conversation, Ben and Terence talk about interconnectedness and community, the true meaning and feeling of the word “home,” and the power of being seen. Plus, he introduces the idea of ...
Jul 13, 2021•40 min•Ep. 7
Michelle Williams is best known as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the top female R&B groups of all time. In this interview, Ben and Michelle discuss her fruitful career - both the rapidity of success and fame and her struggles with low moods, anxiety and depression. Michelle opens up to us about her personal mental health journey, how she faced it and how she believes it's led her to live out the incredible story God is writing for her life. Michelle & Ben talk about: - The differen...
Jul 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 6
This week Ben sits down with the wildly creative, adventure-lifestyle photographer and author Ben Moon. You may know Ben best from his viral short film, Denali where he vulnerably shared his story of surviving colorectal cancer and the heartfelt relationship that grew from having his dog by his side every step of the way. In this episode the Bens discuss: - How pets can crack us open to life and Ben Moon's personal story about how his dog, Denali, stayed by his side during his fight with colon c...
Jun 29, 2021•43 min•Ep. 5
Helplessness is probably not your favorite feeling (it’s certainly not ours). In this enlightening and enlightening conversation, Ben sits down with pastor Louie Giglio to talk about the opportunity of helplessness and principle concepts of faith that can help us navigate it. Louie talks about why you do not have to hold it all together - and wow, were his words a relief to hear. Louie is the pastor of Passion City Church, creator of the Passion Movement and a national bestselling author of mult...
Jun 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 4
Amanda Kloots is a mother, author, fitness entrepreneur, co-host of the daytime talk show The Talk, and has been a bright light to many this past year. The story of her late husband, Nick Cordero’s fight with COVID-19 reached millions and as Amanda documented their journey on social media, she captured the heart of America with her unwavering hope in the midst of a scary unknown. After ninety-four days in the hospital Amanda’s husband, Nick, passed away from complications of COVID-19. The Hope S...
Jun 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 3
In this enlivening and profoundly personal exchange, Christine Caine and Ben talk about navigating chaos and upheaval, the ways we can use our difficulties to propel us forward, and how Jesus is the mainstay that can anchor us in this ever-shifting and evolving world. Christine Caine is an international speaker committed to communicating a message of hope, a prolific thinker, activist and co-founder of the anti-human trafficking organization A-21. She has a heart for reaching the lost, developin...
Jun 08, 2021•36 min•Ep. 2
This week Ben sits down with Latasha Morrison to talk about the steps we can take to be a part of change and stand for racial healing and equality. Latasha is speaker, author, and leader, educating people on cultural intelligence and racial literacy. She is also the founder of, Be the Bridge, an organization committed to empowering people and culture towards racial healing, equity and reconciliation. In this episode Ben & Latasha talk about: - How being empathetic is the entry point to makin...
Jun 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Hope Still Wins! 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...
May 21, 2021•3 min
