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Many have secrets they promise themselves they’ll take to their grave. These secrets can lead to shame, fear of exposure, and negatively impact the flourishing life in which we were intended. In this episode, Ben Bennett chats with Danilo Montero about the importance of getting help for our secret brokenness and the joy that can bring us on the other side. They discuss the pain Danilo experienced growing up, the secret sexual sin he hid in ministry, and his journey to a life of transparency, freedom, and wholeness. They also discuss practical ways people can begin getting the help they need.Danilo is a musician who has recorded over 20 albums, a Latin Grammy winner, an author, and the Senior Pastor of the Spanish Speaking congregation at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas where his messages are broadcast to millions weekly.Connect with Danilo Montero at https://www.lakewoodchurch.com/spanish

Rejection impacts all of us and comes in many different forms, whether it’s from romantic relationships, experiences in childhood, or how we talk to ourselves. In this episode, Ben Bennett and Kait Warman discuss how rejection shows up in our lives, the many ways it plays out when we don’t heal from it, and how we can move towards awareness of it. They also discuss practical ways we can heal and experience freedom, whether it’s past rejection, current rejection, or even self-rejection.Kait is an author, speaker, popular relationship coach, and the founder of Heart of Dating. She helps thousands of men and women on their journeys through the conversations on the Heart of Dating Podcast.Connect with Kait at heartofdating.com 

In this bonus episode, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett discuss their brand new book, Free To Thrive: How Your Hurt, Struggles, and Deepest Longings Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life. They share how the idea of the book came about, some untold stories, what people can expect from it, and a couple of key principles to help you heal from hurt, experience freedom from struggles, and thrive in life.Get your copy of Free To Thrive today at freetothrivebook.com or wherever books are sold.More about the book: Many people today are struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety, hurt, doubt, guilt, and shame. Medical and mental health professionals confirm that much of the dysfunction and disconnectedness we experience in life stems from unresolved relational and emotional hurts. These hurts leave us with unfulfilled God-given longings that we seek to fulfill through unhealthy behaviors and relationships. Yet, our struggles aren't random; they're signals that when answered, can pave our way towards a thriving life. In Free to Thrive, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett invite you on a journey of healing and will teach you how to overcome unwanted behaviors by engaging your unmet longings. With a blend of hard-won wisdom and youthful energy, they present:Biblical teachingRecent neuroscientific researchTime-tested principlesPersonal stories of deliverancePractical toolsOpportunities for reflectionNo matter what you are struggling with, it is possible to experience the spiritual, emotional, and relational wholeness that God wants you to have--and live the thriving life you were made for.

Pain from abuse, unmet needs, and unhealthy relationships can emotionally wound all of us. In this episode, Ben Bennett and Dr. Henry Cloud explore how we can identify emotional wounds and the ways they negatively affect our mental health, relationships, thoughts, and unhealthy behaviors. Then they discuss biblical and psychological principles to heal and thrive in our lives.Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times best-selling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 15 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale. Connect with Dr. Henry Cloud at https://www.drcloud.com

Are our struggles with mental health, unhealthy thoughts, or patterns of behaviors fixed? Or can we actually grow, heal, and experience changes in our brains? This week, Ben Bennett interviews Dr. Caroline Leaf on overcoming toxic thoughts and anxiety by understanding brain science. They explore neuroscientific research and practical steps to overcome struggles and experience real and lasting changes in our brains. These understandings will help you move past being stuck to experience true freedom.Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist, cognitive neuroscientist, mental health and mind expert, best-selling author, and top health podcast host. Her latest book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess offers five proven steps to help readers overcome the unhealthy thinking habits that contribute to anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts, and replace them with positive thinking that leads to health, happiness, and success. Connect with Dr. Caroline Leaf at https://drleaf.com/

How do we identify unresolved hurt in our lives? What ways does hurt play out in our mental health, sin struggles, and view of ourselves? How do we heal from it? In this episode, Ben Bennett talks with Toni Collier about overcoming hurt and brokenness. Toni shares about the trauma she experienced growing up, the struggles it led to in her life, and how God brought her healing and purpose. They discuss practical ways to identify unaddressed pain, experience healing, and how God invites us into a better future.Toni is a speaker, host, consultant, and the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color. She serves alongside her husband Sam who is the Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta.Connect with Toni at https://tonijcollier.com/

In this episode, Ben Bennett sits down with Brian Barcelona to talk about reaching Gen Z with the message of Jesus. They discuss hurts and struggles Brian experienced growing up, how he was introduced to a personal relationship with Jesus, and how he began reaching thousands of youth in public high schools across the U.S. They also get into common struggles young people face and practical ways to reach Gen Z today.Brian is a speaker, the founder of One Voice Student Missions (which is currently the largest ministry reaching millions of youth online and in person), and the author of The Jesus Club.Connect with Brian at https://brianbarcelona.com/ and https://ovsm.com/

In this episode, Ben Bennett has a conversation with Sean McDowell about God’s design for sex, singleness, and marriage. They discuss why God created sex, freedom from sexual shame, and what true love is all about. They also discuss how Christians have made sex and marriage ultimate although both singleness and marriage are equally biblical ways of loving God and loving others.Sean is a speaker, podcast host, author of more than 20 books (including Evidence that Demands a Verdict with Josh McDowell), and Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology.Connect with Sean McDowell at seanmcdowell.org/

In this pilot episode, Ben Bennett sits down with Ben Courson to talk about loss, hopelessness, and how we can truly overcome depression. They discuss biblical truths and brain research that God used to bring Ben Courson hope and healing from depression. Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the Senior Pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 500 stations.Connect with Ben Courson here: https://www.bencourson.com/Join the Movement:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramWatch this episode

Struggling with shame, porn, hurt, or your mental health? Wondering how God views you or how to love and care for the young people in your life? In this bonus episode, Ben Bennett is interviewed by CV Outreach on a variety of topics including mental health, porn, healing, reaching Gen Z, how God truly sees us, and ultimately how to thrive in life here and now. Find hope and real answers in this episode. 

In this short bonus episode, Ben Bennett is interviewed by CV Outreach about digital distraction, loneliness, and moving toward meaningful connection and satisfaction. He shares how God made us with real relational needs and how to experience the fulfillment of those needs.

In this short bonus episode, Ben Bennett is interviewed by CV Outreach about how we often major on our sinnerhood and minor on our sainthood. But this should not be. He shares a biblical perspective on shame, our value, our truer identity as saints, and how to grow in believing who God says we are.

In this short bonus episode, Ben Bennett is interviewed by CV Outreach and shares some of the amazing things Jesus has been doing through the Resolution Movement. Find hope and encouragement as you listen to these stories.

In this short bonus episode, Ben Bennett is interviewed by CV Outreach about his journey to a vibrant relationship with Jesus. He shares about his struggles with mental health, hurt, porn, and how his spiritual life was having little impact on his emotional and relational life. That was, until God revealed to him various biblical and research-informed principles to heal, grow, and ultimately thrive in life, which eventually led to starting the Resolution Movement.

Anxiety, evil and suffering, racial injustice, trauma, addiction...the world is full of things that should not be. In this Season 1 Finale episode, Ben Bennett and Cody Buriff discuss the core message of Jesus and how it brings resolution to so many of our questions today. They explore a new resource called Made To Thrive that helps you understand the good news of Jesus and share it with others. They discuss practical ways you can engage in conversations about life’s big questions and spiritual things.

Ever struggle with hurt, unhealthy relationships, or resentment? In this episode, Ben Bennett shares why we can struggle in relationships and why they are crucial to our thriving.He explores what the Bible and sociology say about our need for relationships and how to experience a healthy growth environment. Learn practical ways to begin experiencing growth, healing, and thriving today.

Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett continue the important discussion around shame, negative self-image, and the common lies we believe about ourselves and our worth. They explore the revolutionary truth of what God actually says about you and your value. They discuss practical ways you can overcome shame and return to seeing yourself the way God sees you.Join the Movement:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramWatch the Full Episode on YouTube

Unlovable, inadequate, worthless. If you’ve ever wrestled with these issues, welcome! In this episode, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett discuss shame, negative self-image, and the common lies we believe about ourselves and our worth. They explore the revolutionary truth of what God actually says about you and your value. They discuss practical ways you can overcome shame and start seeing yourself the way God sees you.Join the Movement:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramWatch the Full Episode on YouTube

Do you ever view God as angry, uptight, or distant, or struggle to trust Him?  If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, Ben Bennett shares the negative core beliefs -- lies -- we can have about who God is, which take us away from the thriving life we were created to experience. He explores what the bible actually says about who God is as our loving father and why that matters. Learn practical steps to restore your view of and intimacy with God today.Join the Movement:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramWatch the Full Episode on YouTube

Do you continue to struggle and feel like things don’t change no matter what you try? This could be your breakthrough. In this episode, Ben Bennett shares key findings from brain science and the bible that will help you no matter the struggle. He shares practical ways you can leverage the power of your brain to experience healing, freedom, and wholeness.