The Friday ReFresh

About The Friday ReFresh

Hello and welcome to the Friday ReFresh, a Ben and Travis podcast. I’m Ben from Ben and Travis and I have been working as a minister for 23 years and as a counselor for the last 10 years. I recognize that there are a lot of things in our world that impact different people in different ways. Working in counseling I’ve learned that there are a lot more things that can rock our world that I never knew existed. Many of those things are hidden struggles that others may never know about — or at least they don’t know about until something comes along and quite literally “opens up a can” of past trauma or hidden struggles. So I invite you to come along with me on this journey of exploration and understanding through this podcast which offers short episodes and hopefully informational and motivational material to help you as you prepare for the last day of the week. Not every episode will be about a mental health struggle but there will certainly be weeks that are. Sometimes we will just hope to give you a boost as you close out the week. However, there are some rules of engagement here though - some understanding that I want you to have before you agree to go on the journey. 1. Keep An Open Mind - Some of the things we talk about here may be new territory. It may be like one of those movies like Journey to the Center of the Earth where you see things that seem hard to comprehend. I know there were a lot of things that were hard for me to grasp at first and has certainly been hard to relate to others. So think of it like Journey to the Center of Your Soul. 2. It’s an Ever-Changing Landscape - The counseling field is something that seems to change all the time so understand that I may say some things that may be different than what you might have been taught in the past. It may also change as I record these over time. It is also true that various theories of counseling reveal different techniques for dealing with things so I will likely be sharing things from a wide variety of therapeutic mindsets. 3. No Two Experiences are the Same - Just because we share a thought about anxiety or depression doesn’t mean it will apply to every person who hears and so this is certainly not a replacement for good person centered counseling - but you may very well find some helpful tips for various things you may face. So, do you think you are good to start that journey? I hope so. Travis and I hope through this short podcast, along with the weekly Helping, Healing, Humor Podcast and our website to bring a better understanding of mental health to all people but especially to the church. It is a part of us that has been ignored for far too long. I hope that even in this short little podcast to help us have a little more understanding.

Publisher

Ben and Travis

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2022

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

14 of 108 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Are You An Edwin or a John?

   Ben and Travis explore the difference between passive observation and active intervention through the story of Edwin and Robert, offering insights into personal responsibility.

2. 

   18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Weakest Part

   Ben and Travis explore the mind's resilience, offering insights to strengthen your mental fortitude.

3. 

   4 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What Does Your Footprint Look Like?

   Ben and Travis explore the concept of "leaving your footprint" in nature, offering insights on minimizing environmental impact during outdoor adventures.

Inside a recent episode

Are You An Edwin or a John?

Published 2 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] He was a face almost everyone would recognize. As he was waiting on a train, he noticed that a young man fell into the space between the train and the walkway that they were standing on, just as the train began to move. It would have surely crushed the young man, whose name was Robert. Without hesitation, Edwin reached down, grabbed Robert by the collar, lifted him up to safety, and as he did, young Robert recognized him as the famous actor, called him by name, and thanked him. Both men continued with their days and their lives. One day, Edwin received a letter thanking him for his bravery and valor in the moment of need. […]

Who has been a guest on The Friday ReFresh

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chris Miller
• Lonnie Jones
• Brad Montague
• Craig Evans
• David Shannon

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

38 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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