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  • History Made in Vatican City: Reflecting On the Papal Conclave

    History Made in Vatican City: Reflecting On the Papal Conclave
    2025/05/12
    Last week, Benjamin had the remarkable opportunity to be in Rome for the Papal Conclave—a historic event with the announcement that Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost would become the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Benjamin sits down with theologian and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Morris to reflect on witnessing Pope Leo XIV accept this extraordinary honor in person, and to explore the priorities emerging as he begins leading the Church. Their conversation also turns personal, as Jonathan shares the story behind his decision to leave the priesthood—a difficult choice that ultimately deepened his faith and sense of purpose. Together, they discuss how religion continues to offer people around the world an enduring source of resilience and hope. Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 分
  • A Veteran Reflects: 50 Years Since the End of the Vietnam War

    A Veteran Reflects: 50 Years Since the End of the Vietnam War
    2025/05/05
    April 30th marked 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. While Vietnam veterans are now honored and respected, that wasn’t always the case. When many returned to American soil in the 1970s, they weren’t welcomed as heroes—instead, they were often met with blame, regardless of whether their service was voluntary. Now, half a century later, Vietnam veteran Jim Dickson and the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association are working to set the record straight. Their documentary, "Truths and Myths About the Vietnam War," explores the stark contrast between public perception of the conflict and the lived experiences of those who served. Watch 'Truths and Myths About the Vietnam War' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjwyCaiJ0lE&ab_channel=AVVBAChannel Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 分
  • From Barely Surviving Birth to Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro: JT Mestdagh's Story

    From Barely Surviving Birth to Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro: JT Mestdagh's Story
    2025/04/28
    Before the age of 16, JT Mestdagh had undergone over 16 serious surgeries -- with many believing he shouldn't have survived his first years of life. Despite the challenges, JT has been able to take every challenging, bad day, and turned it into one worth living. JT joins Ben to discuss how living with VACTERL syndrome, a rare combination of several birth defects, severe dyslexia, and short-term memory loss has influenced his life, but never stopped him from trying to be the best he can be. He shares how that determination led him to do things doctors never thought would be possible—from everyday tasks like walking and reading to climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and starting the JT Mestdagh Foundation. Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 分
  • A Conversation Of Faith And Resilience

    A Conversation Of Faith And Resilience
    2025/04/21
    On this Easter Monday, Ben revisits his conversation with disaster psychologist and disaster ministry expert Dr. Jamie Aten, on faith and resilience. Dr. Aten dives into complex questions surrounding faith, tragedy, and resilience — and explains how his experiences and extensive research have allowed him to merge his understanding of the three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 分
  • Surviving The Boston Marathon Bombings

    Surviving The Boston Marathon Bombings
    2025/04/14
    On Monday, April 15th, 2013, while crowds cheered on runners at the 117th Boston Marathon, no one could anticipate the events that would unfold. Two pressure-cooker bombs would detonate in a terrorist attack near the finish line, killing three people and injuring more than 260 others. Among the injured was Marc Fucarile, who was supporting a friend when the second bomb went off right beside him, leaving him critically injured. Marc joins Ben to share his incredible story of resilience, faith and survival. He sheds light on how our most vulnerable moments are often the ones that make us stronger. Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 分
  • Life After Being Wrongfully Incarcerated: Troshawn McCoy's Story

    Life After Being Wrongfully Incarcerated: Troshawn McCoy's Story
    2025/04/07
    Imagine being accused of a murder you didn’t commit — and spending over 20 years behind bars, knowing the real killer was still free. That was Troshawn McCoy’s reality. As one of the Marquette Park Four, Troshawn was coerced by Chicago police into falsely confessing to a double murder and robbery. Despite zero physical or forensic evidence, he was sentenced to 55 years in prison. Decades later, newly analyzed fingerprint evidence proved what Troshawn had always known; he was innocent. This discovery ultimately led to all four men being exonerated in 2017. Troshawn sits down with Ben to discuss what it was like losing two decades of his life behind bars, the moment he found out he may be freed, and how he's now advocating and fighting to reform the criminal justice system. Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 分
  • Surviving With Grief: A Marine Corps K9 Handler's Story

    Surviving With Grief: A Marine Corps K9 Handler's Story
    2025/03/31
    When Sergeant Alfred Brenner and his military dog Grief were hit by an IED in Afghanistan, he wasn't focused on the pain his severe injuries were causing - but on the fact nobody was calling out for his partner, Grief. In the months to follow, Sergeant Brenner underwent many physical challenges while recovering. But nothing would come close to the pain he endured learning to live without Grief -- who wasn't only his K9, but his closest ally and best friend. Retired Sergeant Brenner joins Ben to open up about what this recovery process was like, how he continues to honor Grief's memory, and why the bond that forms between a soldier and man's best friend is incomparable -- something he explores in depth in his book, Surviving with Grief: The Story of How a Marine and His Dog Survived The Everyday Battles of War. Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Changing The Criminal Justice System One Child At A Time

    Changing The Criminal Justice System One Child At A Time
    2025/03/24
    He was only thirteen years old when he began being groomed by the mother of a young boy who was in his Cub Scout troop. Years of abuse would follow, and even after he was free of his abuser, James Dold struggled immensely with the trauma he endured and how he was to move forward. Instead of letting this fear and pain drag him down, he turned to advocacy that has changed the world. Today, James joins Benjamin to discuss how he turned affliction into determination - leading him to pass 40 new anti-human trafficking laws and create Human Rights for Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of children who have nobody to turn to. He also shares how people can join in this fight, ensuring the criminal justice system is treating children who've experienced severe trauma fairly. Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 分