Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

29:44

Life After Being Wrongfully Incarcerated: Troshawn...

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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

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33:41

Surviving With Grief: A Marine Corps K9 Handler's Story

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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

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32:04

Changing The Criminal Justice System One Child At A Time

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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

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21:47

The Journey To Being Resolute

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2025/03/17

Friday, March 14th, marked three years since Ben and his team were struck by a Russian missile in Ukraine. While Ben's first year after the accident was spent in intense recovery as he learned how to walk again, the time since has been an enlightening period of reflection -- as he looked back on how much his life has changed since 2022, and how much he's learned about people, resilience, and resolve in the process.Starting tomorrow, Ben's reflections will be available for all to read in his new

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44:31

Victoria Amelina's Legacy Lives On In 'Looking At...

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2025/03/10

"As long as a writer is read, he is alive." - Victoria Amelina37-year-old author, Victoria Amelina was documenting the pivotal work Ukrainian women were doing in the Russia-Ukraine War when she was tragically killed in a Russian missile attack. Instead of letting her words be lost, her husband, friends, and colleagues came together to ensure her work was shared with the world. With the help of loved ones, Victoria Amelina now lives on through her book, 'Looking at Women Looking at War.' Close

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22:41

Mark Wahlberg On The Beauty Of Lent

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2025/03/06

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a 40-day period where Christians around the world offer a sacrifice to God. Actor, Mark Wahlberg and Benjamin discuss the meaning of the Lenten season in their lives and the beauty in letting go to make room for your faith. Mark also shares how the Hallow app reconnects believers to their faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:59

Can Resilience Breed Faith?

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2025/03/03

Can faith breed resilience, or vice versa? And how does resilience differ across various communities, cultures, and continents? From battling stage IV colon cancer to surviving Hurricane Katrina, Jamie Aten, Ph.D., has both experienced and witnessed intense suffering. And though this seems like it would have hardened Dr. Aten's outlook on the world, it instead made him curious — ultimately leading him to become a disaster psychologist and ministry expert. Dr. Aten dives into complex questions

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37:15

Three Years of War in Ukraine: Ambassador Oksana...

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2025/02/24

February 24th marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning a brutal war that continues raging. While we take this day to honor Ukraine, a country that wasn't expected to last a month against Russia and yet continues fighting, we also take it to remember the innocent lives that have been lost, and pay respect to those who continue fighting.One of those people is Ambassador Oksana Markarova, who had only been serving as the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States for about a year

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29:16

499 Days Of Being Held Hostage By Hamas

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2025/02/17

"My niece Roni was awakened with a gun pointed at her face attwo and a half years old...and then around 1:30 p.m., Omri was handcuffed and taken hostage." It's been 499 days since Omri Miran, his wife Lishay, and their two young daughters Roni and Alma woke up to a nightmare on October 7th, 2023 -- when their family was held captive by Hamas militants, and Omri was taken hostage. Since that day, Omri's family has dedicated their lives to advocating for his release. While crucial progress is

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24:32

Clearing Landmines & Restoring Livelihoods

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2025/02/10

A 21-year-old girl looking to become a Chinese interpreter and a former pediatric anesthesiologist may not seem like they'd end up on the same career path. However, after watching their beloved home country be torn apart by war, everything changed for Diana Obzhelian and Mykyta Kryzhanovsky.Diana and Mykyta join Benjamin to discuss how their love for Ukraine led them to the non-profit organization The Halo Trust, where they've dedicated their lives to "demining": clearing landmines and other

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66:32

"Burning Alive": Spencer Tejedas' Story

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2025/02/03

"I am slowly burning alive, and I have nothing to orient myself to get myself out of this situation. I'm realizing pretty quick that I'm not going to make it out." - Spencer TejedasExcept on that day in May of 2024, Gresham firefighter Spencer Tejedas did end up making it out of the burning building he thought would claim his life — suffering third-degree burns on 45% of his body and beginning down a courageous road to recovery. Spencer and his wife Melea join Benjamin to reflect on their vivid

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12:48

The Eternal Optimist

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2025/01/27

"From the minute this happened in 2022, I never once thought of what had been taken. I thought of what I could do to get through it."How was Benjamin able to channel optimism after losing two of his colleagues and nearly losing his own life in Ukraine? Does everybody have the power to access this sort of hope? These are the exact questions Benjamin asked himself while recovering, and what ultimately led him to begin this search for heroes. Benjamin reveals his four keys to eternal

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27:23

What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?

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2025/01/20

Imagine meeting a stranger, cutting the small talk, and getting straight to the questions that cultivate connection. That's exactly what documentary journalist, viral TED Talk speaker, and founder of 'Make Big Talk,' Kalina Silverman is doing — and the results she's collected have inspired millions of people across the globe.Kalina joins Benjamin to discuss what led her to create 'Make Big Talk,' an organization aiming to fight loneliness and disconnection with community, curiosity, and empathy

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44:31

Not A Job, A Calling: Inside the Mind Of A First...

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2025/01/13

Firefighters are seen as some of the strongest, most selfless people in society — willingly risking their lives and enduring traumatic events to save others. With their courage and bravery on constant display, it becomes easy to assume these first responders are invincible. While they are heroes, they need our support just as much as we need theirs.Former firefighter paramedic and author of 'Overcoming Tuesday: A First Responder's Tale of Healing and Resiliency,' Jim Burneka opens up about the

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42:21

To Lead Well, We Have to Live Well

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2025/01/06

The holiday season followed by the start of the new year is often thought to be a time of joy, rest, and new beginnings — so when grief or depression feels inescapable during this time, it's common for people to feel defective or guilty for not feeling how society says we should. Jessica Cabeen, who's experienced this feeling firsthand, has a message for those going through this: "It's okay to not be okay. But it's not okay to not talk to someoneabout it or not seek help." The author, speaker, and

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48:04

A Memorable Year Of Searching For Heroes

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2024/12/30

Throughout the year, Benjamin has spoken to some of the most brave, courageous, and ambitious people in the world. Today, he's looking back at a few conversations that left a profound impact on him, and likely on many of you. A special thank you to all of the heroes who joined in 2024 and to all of you who joined Benjamin in his search. Follow Benjamin on X: @BenjaminHallFNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:32

How Prison Fellowship Turned Jermaine Wilson's Life...

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2024/12/23

"Don't allow circumstances you were born in to dictate the outcome of your life." From the time he was young, Mayor Jermaine Wilson had big ambitions. But the environment he grew up in led him into a life of crime -- one that would land him in juvenile corrections for four years and in prison for three. However, through fatherhood, finding faith, and an uplifting prison fellowship program, Jermaine turned his life around. Jermaine shares how you can help support children and families of

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50:04

Learning to Live & Work Through Grief

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2024/12/16

At the beginning of July, Dr. Lucy Hone, the award-winning author behind the viral TEDTalk 'The three secrets of resilient people,' discussed what her academic journey studying resilience psychology has taught her, and how losing her twelve-year-old daughter Abi intimately influenced her understanding of how humans grieve, live, and recover. Now, as the seasons change, Dr. Lucy Hone is back to discuss a common obstacle many people face this time of year: the winter blues. She shares her advice on

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51:45

Rescuing His Family From Hamas: General Noam Tibon's...

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2024/12/09

On October 7th, 2023, Major General Noam Tibon and his wife Gali Mir-Tibon were on the coast of Tel Aviv when they received a text from their son, Amir, informing them that their kibbutz, Nahal Oz, was being attacked by Hamas terrorists. In that moment, General Tibon had to make a decision, would he flee to ensure his safety or fight to save his family? The decision was easy.General Tibon shares how he and his wife's courageous decision to drive into Nahal Oz that day led to many lives being

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36:38

A Year Of ‘Searching For Heroes’

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2024/12/02

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 this anniversary episode, Benjamin looks back at a few heroic

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