Mental Health Month & Travis is On the Move

Mental Health Month & Travis is On the Move

Author: Ben and Travis May 27, 2025 Duration: 25:49

This episode is brought to you by the 4th Annual Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 16th. Register you, your team or get more information at www.benandtravis.com/dodgeball

Ben and Travis discuss Travis' 18 years at Riverside Christian Academy and Riverside Church of Christ in Fayetteville, TN. They share some sweet memories from their time in ministry. Travis then shares how he will be serving the Westgate Church of Christ in Dothan, AL starting at the end of the Summer. Ben shares some tips on how to stay sharp mentally.

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Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H.


This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm


There's a quiet tension many carry, especially within faith communities, between the struggle for mental wellness and the pressure to project unwavering spiritual strength. Helping Healing Humor steps directly into that gap, hosted by Ben and Travis. Their conversations are built on a striking reality: while nearly half of ministers reportedly never address mental illness from the pulpit, a majority of Christians experiencing it deeply wish they would. This podcast exists to bridge that divide, making candid talk about anxiety, depression, and emotional health a normal, accessible part of the Christian walk. You'll hear genuine dialogue where faith isn't presented as a simple cure, but as a companion on the journey toward healing. Ben brings his professional perspective as a licensed counselor, offering practical insight not just for individuals but for families navigating these challenges together. Travis provides a relatable, everyday voice, ensuring the discussions remain grounded. Together, they find that laughter and lightness can coexist with serious topics, creating a space that feels both honest and hopeful. Each episode is an invitation to lay down the burden of pretending everything is fine, and to explore what integrated, whole-person health can look like when we stop treating the mind and the spirit as separate concerns.
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