Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall
New York Times Best-selling author, FOX News’ Benjamin Hall makes his podcast debut with, Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall. Each week Benjamin will illuminate stories of community, compassion and the everyday people who embody heroism. From educators leaving an invaluable mark on the lives of their students, veterans supporting one another to local leaders who are filling the gaps in underserved communities. Benjamin, along with his remarkable guests will provide voices to America’s noteworthy yet silent heroes. New episodes available every Monday.
Episodes
December 2, 2024 • 36 mins
After recovering from the severe injuries, he sustained while covering Russia's invasion of Ukraine, FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall set out on a mission to discover everyday heroes living amongst us, people who showcase resilience and optimism in a world of immense triumphs but also heartbreak.
One year later Benjamin has met countless heroes, and he will continue to highlight stories of strength, honor, and hope. In ...
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November 25, 2024 • 45 mins
"It is the most satisfying feeling to know that you helped somebody for no other reason besides to help them."
As a former Green Beret, UFC fighter, and co-founder of Save Our Allies,Tim Kennedy has witnessed adversity in its rawest form. However, he is still able to maintain unbreakable joy.
Tim sits down with Benjamin to discuss how he maintains his inner light despite seeing unthinkable tragedy and why he believes giving back...
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November 18, 2024 • 58 mins
November 19th marks two years since a gunman unleashed gunfire on the Colorado Springs, Colorado Club Q nightclub, tragically killing five people and injuring nineteen others. However, if it wasn't for U.S. Army Veteran Richard Fierro, the man who put himself directly in harms way to disarm the shooter, the tragedy could've been much worse.
Benjamin looks back at his conversation with Richard, as he recounts the moments that unfo...
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November 11, 2024 • 25 mins
This Veterans Day, we honor those who dedicated their lives to protect our country at all costs. Derek McGinnis is a prime example.
US Navy veteran Derek McGinnis was serving in Iraq when he was severely injured by an IED explosion — losing a leg, suffering a traumatic brain injury, collapsed lung, and other intense shrapnel injuries. When adjusting to his new normal, it wasn't just the constant pain that plagued Derek, but the l...
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November 4, 2024 • 52 mins
Anyone following the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars is most likely familiar with the
fascinating, fearless work of FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst.
Though, what's life like for correspondents like Trey, who risk their lives to shed light on some of the world's most important stories?
Trey and Ben discuss the experiences they've both undergone as war correspondents — from sharing the same urge to be in the ...
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October 28, 2024 • 39 mins
When thinking about events across the world that embody strength and resilience, the New York City Marathon is a prime example. As countless runners join together, carrying unique stories and a shared goal, it's one of the most inspiring events of the year — especially when looking at groups like Team Inspire, a group of 26 runners put together by the New York Road Runners, a non-profit organization setting out to strengthen people...
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October 21, 2024 • 37 mins
After undergoing fourteen months of treatment following her breast cancer diagnosis, Roberta Lombardi was emotionally and physically spent. On top of this, Roberta had to reckon with a paralyzing realization: she was in the top 1% of people in the hospital who could afford everything that came with a cancer diagnosis. Now, living cancer-free, Roberta has dedicated her life to addressing this disparity.
Roberta joins Ben to discuss...
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October 14, 2024 • 45 mins
"USS Cole is in the Eastern Med right now helping defend Israel against Iranian ballistic missiles. And it's because of my crew of heroes."
On October 12, 2000, Kirk Lippold was the Commanding Officer on the USS Cole when it was attacked by al-Qaeda. In an instant, Commander Lippold oversaw saving his men and his rapidly sinking ship. Though 17 sailors tragically lost their lives, he and his crew did achieve a historic feat: savi...
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October 7, 2024 • 29 mins
Today marks one year since the October 7th attacks that began the Israel-Hamas war.
365 days later, as the war rages on, Benjamin sits down to reflect on what it's like observing the tragedy of this war after spending years of his life observing it firsthand while reporting in conflict zones. He opens up about the feelings that come with watching friends and colleagues report live from these dangerous war zones, after he nearly l...
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September 30, 2024 • 25 mins
Tarris Marie was a wife and mother with 15 years of experience in corporate America, when she noticed her vision becoming slightly distorted. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that ultimately led Tarris to become legally blind. After losing her central vision, leaving her career, and experiencing death in her family — Tarris hit rock bottom. Until she heard a voice telling her, "write a bo...
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September 23, 2024 • 41 mins
After a Saturday night out with friends in 2019, Mike Lavorel thought he was coming down with a stomach bug when he started feeling sick later that night. By Tuesday evening, Mike was unable to speak and immobile. What began then, was Mike's tumultuous fight to stay alive.
Mike and his wife Jennifer Lavorel join Benjamin to discuss how Mike eating a raw oyster led to a nine-month battle with sepsis, a medically induced coma, and ...
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September 16, 2024 • 43 mins
It's rare to meet someone whose life hasn't been impacted by addiction in some way, yet conversations surrounding the disease largely remain taboo due to shame and stigma. The First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Burgum has made it her mission to change that.
First Lady Burgum joins Benjamin to discuss her 20 year battle with alcoholism, and why the shame and fear of being met with disappointment were primary reasons she didn't as...
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September 9, 2024 • 43 mins
While on a mission to visit all 193 countries, Sam Goodwin's journey took a sharp turn when he was abducted by the Syrian army in 2019. For 27 days, Sam was held in solitary confinement — being questioned repetitively by the Syrian regime who threatened to have ISIS behead him if he didn't confess to being a spy. Through faith and his family's unrelenting efforts to get Sam home, he survived.
Sam joins Ben to discuss how he remai...
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September 2, 2024 • 58 mins
The transition from serving full-time in the military to stepping into civilian life can be challenging for veterans, from adapting to life at home to the societal pressure to have it all together.
Fortunately, there are organizations and individuals across the country calling out this stigma and working to ensure veterans can find hope and purpose.
President and CEO of America's Warrior Partnership, retired Lieutenant Colonel Ji...
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August 26, 2024 • 44 mins
As a former NASA astronaut, engineer, and F-14 fighter jet pilot, Scott Kelly's story is out of this world in more ways than one.
Between the groundbreaking missions he's been a part of with his identical twin brother, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, and spending over 500 days in space, Scott has inevitably learned a thing or two about staying mentally strong, striving for greatness, and remaining curious about the world.
Scott joins...
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August 19, 2024 • 26 mins
On this special episode, Benjamin is answering a few of your questions!
From discussing his mental and physical recovery, his thoughts on forgiveness after experiencing the horrific reality of war to what it was like attending the Paris 2024 Olympics last weekend. He also shares how his opinion on resilience, one of the essential themes of the podcast, continues to change and grow as he speaks to more people every week.
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August 12, 2024 • 32 mins
August 7th marked National Purple Heart Day — a day where we honor the men and women who were wounded or lost lives their lives while valiantly serving in the military. For retired Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Gade, two-time Purple Heart Medal recipient, it's a day to remember his brothers and sisters in combat who didn't make it back from overseas and emphasize how important proper support is for veterans.
Today, Lt. Gade, who curr...
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August 5, 2024 • 39 mins
Howie Sanborn's life, in many ways, was defined by movement — from his 15 years as a U.S. Airborne Ranger and his spot on the U.S. Army Parachute Team to his love for competing in triathlons. Then came September 2012.
After being struck by a distracted driver while cycling with a friend left him paralyzed from the waist down, Howie knew his life would drastically change — but he refused to let that change be for the worse. Within...
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July 29, 2024 • 33 mins
Close to 400,000 children in the United States are in foster care, many are being moved from home to home in need of a bag to hold all their belongings. Cara Finger saw firsthand how many of the children she was fostering were bringing their belongings to her house in a garbage bag, she knew that there needed to be a solution.
Founder of My Bag, My Story Cara Finger joins Ben for an important conversation about the foster care sy...
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July 22, 2024 • 50 mins
On March 11, 2013, Nick Lavery's life was transformed forever when on active duty in Afghanistan his detachment was attacked, and he lost his leg. Miraculously, he recovered and went on to do the unthinkable, becoming the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. Since then, Nick has gone on to find power in his pain and dedicated his life to enabling others to recognize their purpose.
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