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Rising Up From Our Lowest Moments: Benjamin Hall & Chris Janssen
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*This episode contains mature content.
This week, we’ll hear from war correspondent Benjamin Hall, who has spent much of his career reporting from some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. In 2022, while covering the war in Ukraine, he was gravely injured in an attack that killed two of his colleagues. Today, he shares how that harrowing experience challenged his limits and instilled in him the unshakeable belief that we all have the strength to overcome—no matter what we face.
Later in the episode, we’ll hear from author and life coach Chris Janssen as she shares her firsthand experience with alcoholism and the path to recovery. Now, through her journey of sobriety, Chris uses the lessons learned from her lowest moments to help others rise to new heights.
Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:
Past interview: Natalie Grant
Upcoming interview: Jared Orton
Jesus Calling commemorative edition
Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds
Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want
Interview Quotes:
“I learned how much your mind can influence how you are feeling and how you can find another level of strength when you have to.” - Benjamin Hall
“I do think that I must now live for those who died [in the car bombing I survived in Ukraine], and that I must challenge what I do for them. I make it drive me to be better, make it drive me to go into things that I think would inspire them and make them happy.” - Benjamin Hall
“You mustn’t let fear disable you. You’ve got to address it, but also not run from it. I think that the worst thing you can do is hide from them, run from them, pretend they didn’t happen.” - Benjamin Hall
“We are survival machines—humans. If you can channel your feelings, if you can talk to God, if you can find the strength