Finding Family
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsWe are Chris and Julie Bennett and we’ve discovered that family is for everyone and it can be found in the most unexpected ways. In each episode, we introduce you to some of our inspiring old and new friends; ranging from actors and entertainers to authors and leaders who are making a space for others to belong. Together, we hope to learn how we can experience the life-changing power of family in our own lives.
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100 Days of Adventure (Bonus Ep) - Greta Eskridge
July 11, 2022 19:33 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBTurn off the screen and turn on the creativity as Greta Eskridge shares about her new book, '100 Days of Adventure' where she shares over 100 hands-on learning activities for kids that will connect and enrich your family through adventures, small and big. Enjoy this summer bonus episode for those of you with little kiddos at home looking for things to do this summer! Learn more HERE ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www.patreon.com/findingfamily Thanks to our...
Becoming the Best Barista in the World - Andrea Allen
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBAndrea Allen co-founded (w/ her husband Jon) ONYX Coffee - the best coffee ever made according to our very own Chris Bennett. Andrea placed first place in the United States Barista Championships last year and second place in the world. You are going to absolutely love this inspirational story about choosing to live a big, beautiful story, and what coffee does for her community. Plus, if you're a coffee fan like we are... you will love every moment and will go out and buy your first bag of On...
One Man's Journey of Discovering the Meaning of Home - Alan Graham
May 18, 2022 10:10 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBFor Alan Graham, it is all about his relationships—with God, his family, staff members and certainly the homeless men and women he’s been engaging on the streets of Austin for more than two decades. Alan is the founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), a social outreach ministry that provides food and clothing, cultivates community, and promotes dignity to homeless men and women in need. They also run Community First Village, a 51-acre master-planned community that provides affordable...
Building a Business While Building a Family - Rory and AJ Vaden
May 11, 2022 13:42 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBRory’s first book Take the Stairs is a #1 Wall St Journal, #1 USA Today, #1 Amazon and #2 New York Times bestseller that has been translated into 11 languages. Together, Rory and AJ run Brand Builders Group which is the world’s leader in the study of Reputation Strategy, with the mission to help every person identify their voice, tell their story, and share their unique message. But, today we talk about the incredible challenges that come with being parents, spouses and business partners. ...
Coaching the Colts and Fighting for the Exploited - Frank and Linda Reich
May 04, 2022 13:12 - 31 minutes - 43 MBYou may know Frank Reich as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, or as the quarterback for what's known as the "Greatest Comeback" in the NFL's history, but in today's episode we talk about some things that are even more important to him. We know you're going to absolutely love this episode as we get to know Frank and Linda's work with the "Knot Today" Organization. Get ready to be inspired and moved by this incredible couple. Learn more at: https://knottoday.org Follow at www.facebo...
Founders of Darling Magazine & Wilderness Collective - Steve & Sarah Dubbeldam
April 27, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBYou're going to love this episode! The founders of Darling Magazine and Wilderness Collective, Steve and Sarah Dubbledam, join us on the podcast and share the secrets behind what makes a good partnership, how to empower your spouse's dreams, and what it takes to work together as married couples. Enjoy! Learn more at: https://blog.darlingmagazine.org or at https://wildernesscollective.com Follow at @darling ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www.patreon.co...
It's Not Just Cookies with Leon and Tiffany Chen
April 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn today's episode, we have the founders of Tiff's Treats (and high school friends of Chris Bennett). When Tiffany Taylor and Leon Chen were college sophomores at the University of Texas, she stood him up for a date and delivered hot-from-the-oven cookies to apologize. Leon convinced Tiff to turn her cookies into a business, and Tiff’s Treats was born. The company started as small as you can get, with the two of them taking orders on a cell phone and baking cookies in the oven at Leon’s apar...
How to Communicate with Your Family - Jeremie Kubicek
April 13, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBJeremie Kubicek is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur, and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies around the globe found in the books he has authored: The 100X Leader, 5 Voices, 5 Gears, and the National Bestseller, Making Your Leadership Come Alive. Jeremie is the Executive Chairman of GiANT, a company that certifies coaches and consultants that serve companies and their employees. Jeremie has started over 20 companies while living in Oklahoma C...
The Work of Jesus Said Love - Brett and Emily Mills
April 06, 2022 07:11 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBJesus Said Love, led by Brett and Emily Mills, exists to awaken hope and empower change in the lives of those impacted by commercial sex exploitation & trafficking. What began as a bi-annual outreach in Waco has now grown into a full-time ministry of monthly club outreaches, social work assistance, education, awareness, medical education, childcare and nutritional advocacy in Waco, Dallas, Bryan/College Station, San Antonio, Temple/Killeen, Houston, and Tyler. Learn more at: https://jesuss...
How To Build, Dream and Create Without Burning Out - Jordan Lee Dooley
March 30, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBJordan Lee Dooley is an author, podcast host, and creator who helps high-achieving women prioritize their health and well-being. In her early 20s, she found herself newly married, with a blossoming business, big career opportunities, and a world full of possibilities, and on the verge of a breakdown. All her experiences have led her to become an advocate who helps others achieve their goals while stewarding what matters most. Learn more at: www.jordanleedooley.com Follow at @jordanleedoo...
The One Word That Will Make You Less Lonely - Leon Logothetis (Kindness Diaries)
March 23, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBTV Host | Author | Philanthropist | Global Traveler Leon Logothetis - aka- "The Kindness Guy" is a global adventurer, TV host, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. For over a decade, he's traveled the globe to over 100 countries to highlight the good in humanity. Documented through his best-selling books and TV Shows, Leon works constantly to inspire the world with his message of Kindness and Hope. This is best shown through his series "The Kindness Diaries" now streaming on di...
How Risk Changes Everything - Dave & Morgan Hansow
March 16, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBAn article was written in The Huffington Post in 2014 named Dave and Morgan Hansow, “one of the five social entrepreneurs who could change the world.” Together Dave and Morgan co-founded a design agency, and a media-based non-profit (LGHtv).. Through their work with LGHtv, they ran an International Development NGO in Uganda for eight years. In 2010, they were featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show for their worldwide humanitarian work. Dave and Morgan are global storytellers - they understand th...
How to Find Family as a Single - Carrie Lloyd
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBCarrie is a woman unafraid to ask tough questions to a generation questioning the relevancy of their lives in a modern world. As a published writer, life coach, and pastor, Carrie navigates life’s many barriers, from helping people fight and recover from addictions, to abolishing codependency. She has written numerous articles from fashion to relationships for Glamour, Magnify, Grazia, Company, The Huffington Post, and City, and spoken about sex, love, and communication in venues throughout...
How to Become an Intentional Father - Jon Tyson
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBJon Tyson is a best-selling author and the pastor of Church of the City in New York. He’s a coffee aficionado, a connoisseur of culture and music and a profoundly gifted teacher. You can check out some of his resources at: Learn more about their work at www.primalpath.co/ Follow on Instagram @jontyson ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www.patreon.com/findingfamily Follow along and learn more about Finding Family at www.findingfamilypodcast.com Follow J...
Season 2 Teaser
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 23 seconds - 384 KBHey friends! We had so much fun with Season 1 of the Finding Family podcast and loved getting to introduce you to some of our old and new friends. Well, we are just getting started and can’t wait to share our new guests and format with you for Season 2. Stay turned over the next couple of weeks for the launch date of our weekly episodes. Thanks for continuing to journey with us on our adventure of Finding Family. ________ Follow along and learn more about Finding Family at www.findingfam...
13. The Cost of Success on YouTube: Mike and Kayla Tompkins
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBMeet Mike and Kayla Tompkins! Mike is a beatboxer, singer, and video producer with 400+ million views for his acapella covers and original songs. You will absolutely fall in love with this delightful couple as they share openly about the cost on their marriage of having success. Plus... learn about how they outfitted a van to travel throughout the USA with their two boys to try new foods and see new things beyond their home. Follow them @mike_tompkins, @kaylatompkins87 Learn More at https:...
The Cost of Success on YouTube - Mike and Kayla Tompkins
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBMeet Mike and Kayla Tompkins! Mike is a beatboxer, singer, and video producer with 400+ million views for his acapella covers and original songs. You will absolutely fall in love with this delightful couple as they share openly about the cost on their marriage of having success. Plus... learn about how they outfitted a van to travel throughout the USA with their two boys to try new foods and see new things beyond their home. Follow them @mike_tompkins, @kaylatompkins87 Learn More at https:...
How Tiny Homes Can Change Lives w/ Matt Impola of Handcrafted Movement
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBHaving spent over a decade in the construction industry; Matt has combined his vast experience building over 1,000 homes and his travels around the world to create something truly special. He's passionate about teaching and providing opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders through creating some of the most beautiful tiny homes ever built. We know you'll love Matt and this episode as much as we do! Learn more about their work at https://handcraftedmovement.com/ Follow on I...
12. Can Tiny Homes Change Lives? w/ Matt Impola of Handcrafted Movement
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBHaving spent over a decade in the construction industry; Matt has combined his vast experience building over 1,000 homes and his travels around the world to create something truly special. He's passionate about teaching and providing opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders through creating some of the most beautiful tiny homes ever built. We know you'll love Matt and this episode as much as we do! Learn more about their work at https://handcraftedmovement.com/ Follow on I...
Can Tiny Homes Change Lives? - Matt Impola of Handcrafted Movement
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBHaving spent over a decade in the construction industry; Matt has combined his vast experience of building and his travels around the world to create something truly special. He's passionate about teaching and providing opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders through creating some of the most beautiful tiny homes ever built. We know you'll love Matt and this episode as much as we do! Learn more about their work at https://handcraftedmovement.com/ Follow on Instagram @Hand...
Can Tiny Homes Change Lives? w/ Matt Impola of Handcrafted Movement
January 12, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBHaving spent over a decade in the construction industry; Matt has combined his vast experience building over 1,000 homes and his travels around the world to create something truly special. He's passionate about teaching and providing opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders through creating some of the most beautiful tiny homes ever built. We know you'll love Matt and this episode as much as we do! Learn more about their work at https://handcraftedmovement.com/ Follow on I...
How Technology Can Actually Connect Families - Eric Smith and Reilly Flynn (Lome)
January 05, 2022 15:52 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBWe know how important it is to our family's well-being to stay organized, and we know how many of us want to start the year off right. So... today's guests have helped build healthy families by equipping and inspiring them with thoughtful technology. Meet Lome. Check out Lome at https://www.withlome.com Get one month FREE, use code: findingfamily ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www.patreon.com/findingfamily Follow along and learn more about Finding Family ...
11. Lome: The calm, visual planner for the whole family
January 05, 2022 15:52 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBWe know how important it is to our family's well-being to stay organized, and we know how many of us want to start the year off right. So... today's guests have helped build healthy families by equipping and inspiring them with thoughtful technology. Meet Lome. Check out Lome at https://www.withlome.com Get one month FREE, use code: findingfamily ________ Follow along and learn more about Finding Family at www.findingfamilypodcast.com Follow Julie on Instagram HERE and Chris HERE --- ...
Unimaginable Loss and Surprising Redemption - DeAngelo and Sarah Rhodes
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBSarah & Deangelo tell their miraculous story of hope and overcoming...a journey of beauty from ashes, of marching towards purpose out of pain. Their awe-inspiring story of overcoming pain and difficult pasts will encourage you to grasp tightly to your faith and to rise above even the most daunting of circumstances. Follow them @journeyofsarah, @deangelorhodes Learn More at www.journeyofsarah.com Get her book HERE ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www.patreon...
10. Sarah & Deangelo Rhodes
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBSarah & Deangelo tell their miraculous story of hope and overcoming...a journey of beauty from ashes, of marching towards purpose out of pain. Their awe-inspiring story of overcoming pain and difficult pasts will encourage you to grasp tightly to your faith and to rise above even the most daunting of circumstances. Follow them @journeyofsarah, @deangelorhodes Learn More at www.journeyofsarah.com Get her book HERE ________ Follow along and learn more about Finding Family at www.findingfa...
The Solution to Almost Everything - Hank and Sue Fortener
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBOn today's episode, you will meet Hank and Sueann Fortener! Hank, founder and CEO of AdoptTogether, (the world’s largest crowdfunding platform for adoption) understands the burdensome blessing that is the adoption process. His family fostered 36 children and adopted 6 from 5 different countries while he was growing up. He knows firsthand how painful & euphoric adopting a child can be, and it is this experienced heart for adoption that drives AdoptTogether. Learn more about their work at ht...
9. Hank & Sueann Fortener: AdoptTogether
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBOn today's episode, you will meet Hank and Sueann Fortener! Hank, founder and CEO of AdoptTogether, (the world’s largest crowdfunding platform for adoption) understands the burdensome blessing that is the adoption process. His family fostered 36 children and adopted 6 from 5 different countries while he was growing up. He knows firsthand how painful & euphoric adopting a child can be, and it is this experienced heart for adoption that drives AdoptTogether. Learn more about their work ...
A Meal Fit For a King - Lambert Lo
December 15, 2021 14:44 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBKings Table is an outreach started by Lambert Lo, a surf instructor to celebrities and billionaires around the world, who dedicates much of his free time as an advocate for the poor and downtrodden. Lo has put on a Kings Table gathering monthly - where homeless people are served a five-course dinner at homes. In Lambert's words... "It’s about dignity and human connection." Learn more about their work at https://vineyardanaheim.churchcenter.com ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & su...
8. Lambert Lo - Kings Table
December 15, 2021 14:44 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBKings Table is an outreach started by Lambert Lo, a surf instructor to celebrities and billionaires around the world, who dedicates much of his free time as an advocate for the poor and downtrodden. Lo has put on a Kings Table gathering monthly - where homeless people are served a five-course dinner at homes. In Lambert's words... "It’s about dignity and human connection." Learn more about their work at https://vineyardanaheim.churchcenter.com ________ Follow along and learn more about Fi...
Living Wild + Free - Ben and Ainsley Arment
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBAinsley Arment is the founder of Wild + Free, co-founder of Wild Explorers Club and host of the weekly Wild + Free podcast. Ben is the former innovation director at Catalyst Conference and former director of Catalyst West Coast. Author of “Church in the Making” and “Dream Year.” Together they created the Wild + Free Farm Village, a retreat center for families in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia. They live in Virginia Beach, VA with their five kids named after western heroes. Learn more a...
7. Ben & Ainsley Arment: Wild + Free
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBAinsley Arment is the founder of Wild + Free, co-founder of Wild Explorers Club and host of the weekly Wild + Free podcast. Ben is the former innovation director at Catalyst Conference and former director of Catalyst West Coast. Author of “Church in the Making” and “Dream Year.” Together they created the Wild + Free Farm Village, a retreat center for families in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia. They live in Virginia Beach, VA with their five kids named after western heroes. Learn more ...
6. Jeremy Cowart
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBJeremy is an award-winning photographer, artist, and entrepreneur whose mission in life is to "explore the intersection of creativity and empathy." Jeremy has published five books and is a sought-after speaker, having presented at TEDx, the United Nations, and creative conferences across the country. His latest endeavor is The Purpose Hotel, a planned global for-profit hotel chain designed to fuel the work of not-for-profit organizations. He’s the founder of a global photography movement ca...
The Genius of Creativity - Jeremy Cowart
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBJeremy is an award-winning photographer, artist, and entrepreneur whose mission in life is to "explore the intersection of creativity and empathy." Jeremy has published five books and is a sought-after speaker, having presented at TEDx, the United Nations, and creative conferences across the country. His latest endeavor is The Purpose Hotel, a planned global for-profit hotel chain designed to fuel the work of not-for-profit organizations. He’s the founder of a global photography movement ca...
5. Matthew Barnett: The Dream Center
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBMatthew Barnett is co-founder of the Dream Center, a best-selling author, and pastor of what Time Magazine considers one of the three largest churches in America, the Angelus Temple. Through the Dream Center, each month more than 50,000 people access free services that include.... transitional housing for homeless families, veterans and youth emancipating from foster care, 1-3 year recovery programs for Men and Women Rescue program from human trafficking victims, Hunger/poverty relief outre...
Everyone has a Future - Matthew Barnett (The Dream Center)
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBMatthew Barnett is co-founder of the Dream Center, a best-selling author, and pastor of what Time Magazine considers one of the three largest churches in America, the Angelus Temple. Through the Dream Center, each month more than 50,000 people access free services that include.... transitional housing for homeless families, veterans and youth emancipating from foster care, 1-3 year recovery programs for Men and Women Rescue program from human trafficking victims, Hunger/poverty relief outre...
Bonus: Take The Stress Out of Thanksgiving w/ Chef Steven Bailey
November 19, 2021 18:15 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBEnjoy this Bonus Episode as Chris talks with Chef Steven Bailey about some simple and practical ways that you can Take The Stress Out of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a beautiful time to get together with friends and family but can also be incredibly stressful to try and pull it all together, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn more about their work at https://www.thekindredfarm.com/ Follow on Instagram @thekindredfarm ________ Follow along and learn more about Finding Family at www.findin...
4. Steven & Christine Bailey: The Kindred Farm
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBSteven and Christine Bailey - Located on 17 acres in Santa Fe, TN, The Kindred Farm is a place where people are fed with amazing homegrown food along with peace, simplicity, and a greater connection to the land and each other. Founded by Chef Steven Bailey and wife Christine, host Kindred Dinners where guests gather around an endless table to create friendships that become like family. Steven regularly cooks for celebrities and Christine is set to release her first book in 2022. Learn mor...
Cultivating a Connected Life - Steven and Christine Bailey
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBSteven and Christine Bailey - Located on 17 acres in Santa Fe, TN, The Kindred Farm is a place where people are fed with amazing homegrown food along with peace, simplicity, and a greater connection to the land and each other. Founded by Chef Steven Bailey and wife Christine, host Kindred Dinners where guests gather around an endless table to create friendships that become like family. Steven regularly cooks for celebrities and Christine is set to release her first book in 2022. Learn mor...
The Necessity of Diversity - Josh and Heather Avis (The Lucky Few)
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBThe Avis family is on a mission to create a more inclusive world with an emphasis on shifting the Down Syndrome narrative. Heather Avis is a shouter of worth and narrative shifter. As an author, podcaster, speaker, influencer, and dedicated wife and mom she is on a mission to make a more inclusive world in which everyone can belong. Learn more about their work at www.heatheravis.com/ Purchase their books HERE Follow on Instagram @TheLuckyFewOffical ________ Join the Finding Family Patre...
3. Josh and Heather Avis: The Lucky Few
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBThe Avis family is on a mission to create a more inclusive world with an emphasis on shifting the Down Syndrome narrative. Heather Avis is a shouter of worth and narrative shifter. As an author, podcaster, speaker, influencer, and dedicated wife and mom she is on a mission to make a more inclusive world in which everyone can belong. Learn more about their work at www.heatheravis.com/ Purchase their books HERE Follow on Instagram @TheLuckyFewOffical ________ Follow along and learn more a...
Fame, Faith and Family - Coffey Anderson
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBHe’s the star of the Netflix series, Country Ever After and a self-made country singer. Enjoy this conversation with the one and only Coffey Anderson as he shares about his faith, family, his wife’s battle with cancer and we learn what a “hen pecker” means. Learn more about Coffey Anderson's work at https://www.coffeyanderson.com Watch Country Ever After on Netflix ________ Join the Finding Family Patreon & support the show at www.patreon.com/findingfamily Follow along and learn more ...
2. Coffey Anderson
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBHe’s the star of the Netflix series, Country Ever After and a self-made country singer. Enjoy this conversation with the one and only Coffey Anderson as he shares about his faith, family, his wife’s battle with cancer and we learn what a “hen pecker” means. Learn more about Coffey Anderson's work at https://www.coffeyanderson.com Watch Country Ever After on Netflix ________ Follow along and learn more about Finding Family at www.findingfamilypodcast.com Follow Julie on Instagram HERE ...
1. Jay and Katherine Wolf
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBJay and Katherine Wolf are disrupting the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. At 26, Katherine’s life nearly ended with a catastrophic stroke. Miraculously, she survived and continues her recovery. As founders of Hope Heals, their mission is to offer resources, rest, and relationships to families and individuals affected by disabilities. The Wolf’s continue to spread their message of hope around the world as authors, communicators, and advocates. Learn more about the Wol...
Suffering Strong - Jay and Katherine Wolf
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBJay and Katherine Wolf are disrupting the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. At 26, Katherine’s life nearly ended with a catastrophic stroke. Miraculously, she survived and continues her recovery. As founders of Hope Heals, their mission is to offer resources, rest, and relationships to families and individuals affected by disabilities. The Wolf’s continue to spread their message of hope around the world as authors, communicators, and advocates. Learn more about the Wol...
Finding Family Trailer
October 15, 2021 16:43 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBWelcome to the Finding Family Podcast! In each episode, we will introduce you to some of our inspiring old and new friends; ranging from actors and entertainers to authors and leaders who are making a space for others to belong. Together, we hope to learn how we can experience the life-changing power of family in our own lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-family/message