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Sep 28, 2026 · 50:55
Over 16 million people suffer from preventable blindness, but simple surgeries could cure them all permanently. World-renowned eye surgeon and co-founder of the Cure Blindness…
Sep 21, 2026 · 33:09
From Dancing With The Stars to the New York Times bestseller list to the Paralympics, Amy Purdy is proof that the sky is not the limit. Benjamin revisits his conversation with…
Sep 14, 2026 · 36:34
"You don't need us until you need us." A cancer diagnosis often brings overwhelming fear and isolation, but knowing what to say or do next can change everything. CEO of Cancer…
Sep 7, 2026 · 44:58
Escaping the 81st floor on September 11, 2001, was only the beginning of Sujo John’s story. Twenty-five years after he and his pregnant wife narrowly survived the terror attacks…
Aug 31, 2026 · 43:05
From surviving a Ukrainian orphanage to becoming a 24-time Paralympic medalist, Oksana Masters embodies raw resilience. Ben revisits his captivating conversation with Oksana as…
Aug 24, 2026 · 35:16
Ben revisits his captivating conversation with Paralympic gold medalist and ESPN host Victoria Arlen as she shares her raw and triumphant journey of recovery after surviving…
Aug 17, 2026 · 42:30
"We turned a hideous tragedy into something positive—James wasn't saved, but we are able to save thousands of other men in his name."Clare Milford Haven and her son Harry…
Aug 10, 2026 · 33:19
Military veteran and urban warfare expert John Spencer discusses his forthcoming book 20 Times I Almost Died: Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival. He explains how facing…
Aug 3, 2026 · 49:14
After surviving an IED blast in Iraq that caused 80% body burns and an arm amputation, Purple Heart recipient John Chrzanowski and his wife, Catherine, thought physical rehab was…
Jul 27, 2026 · 11:48
"Resilience really is about preparing yourself for difficult moments as well as learning from difficult moments." Benjamin reflects on a recent health setback that temporarily…
Jul 20, 2026 · 43:05
From a Ukrainian orphanage to the top of the global podium, 24-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters defines raw resilience. Born with severe radiation-induced birth defects…
Jul 13, 2026 · 49:22
“Death is going to have to fence me” — Stephenie Rodriguez Tech entrepreneur, global health ambassador, and wheelchair fencer Stephenie Rodriguez lost her feet to a near-fatal…
Jul 6, 2026 · 34:37
What does Independence Day mean to someone who nearly died protecting it? As America marks its historic 250th birthday, host Benjamin Hall sits down with Navy veteran Thomas…
Jun 29, 2026 · 22:02
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, FOX & Friends Weekend co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy shares her new book, All American Patriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s…
Jun 22, 2026 · 20:50
This week, Benjamin Hall reflects on Men's Mental Health Month and the challenges many men face in asking for help. Drawing from his own experiences as a war correspondent and…
Jun 15, 2026 · 14:13
104 stories. 1,200 climbers. One unstoppable mission. On June 7, 2026, Benjamin Hall conquered One World Trade Center, scaling the iconic tower to raise money for the Tunnel to…
Jun 8, 2026 · 33:17
Journalist Nikki Goldstein chronicles her spiritual transformation following a near-death experience, sharing how a rabbi she had never met stood by her ICU bedside, prayed over…
Jun 1, 2026 · 32:29
Facing an execution order at just 19 years old, Nick Berg had to make a choice: succumb to the violence of the Iranian regime or risk everything to escape. Author and former US…
May 25, 2026 · 43:49
On this Memorial Day Benjamin sits down with retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Dave Hansen to uncover the silent sacrifices behind the uniform. With over two decades of service,…
May 18, 2026 · 31:50
As Memorial Day approaches, Benjamin honors the life of Army Ranger SSG Jeremy Katzenberger, who was killed while serving overseas. His wife, Colleen Katzenberger, reflects on…
May 11, 2026 · 35:38
"Fear is a response, but the ability to move forward through that fear is a decision." - Luke Rosen In the FOX Nation special Hope Starts Here: Murdoch Children's Research…
May 4, 2026 · 35:17
"Storms don't last forever." — Victoria Arlen Paralympic gold medalist and ESPN host Victoria Arlen shares her raw and triumphant journey of recovery after surviving years…
Apr 27, 2026 · 33:09
New York Times bestselling author, speaker and Paralympian Amy Purdy provides transformative advice on how to reclaim your life and Bounce Forward. After losing both legs to…
Apr 20, 2026 · 33:53
"Opportunities are around you all the time. You’ve got to see them, hear them, and grab them with both hands." — Steve Judge After surviving a near-fatal car accident that…
Apr 13, 2026 · 30:31
Shot six times while shielding his children, Elon Zizer reveals the split-second decision that saved his family during the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, Australia. He…
Apr 6, 2026 · 28:24
Hendricks Chapel is more than just a campus landmark it's a spiritual home away from home for the Syracuse University community. In this final episode of America’s Churches,…
Apr 5, 2026 · 26:27
In a city that weathered many storms, one sanctuary remains an anchor of faith. In this second episode of the FOX Nation special America’s Churches, Benjamin Hall travels to the…
Apr 4, 2026 · 27:02
Faith meets the front lines in the FOX Nation special America's Churches. Join Benjamin Hall as he explores the iconic U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel,…
Mar 30, 2026 · 37:50
Actor and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary Sinise shares his deep commitment to service, inspired by the Vietnam veterans in his own family and his iconic portrayal of…
Mar 23, 2026 · 29:47
"You can't have courage without fear." - Jason Everson Lieutenant Commander Jason Everson, First Battalion Chaplain at the United States Naval Academy, dives into the powerful…
Mar 16, 2026 · 24:17
"The only true rock is God himself, and He's eternal." - Shannon Bream FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Livin' the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, introduces her new book,…
Mar 9, 2026 · 31:17
FOX News senior correspondent Mike Tobin recently conquered one of the world's ultimate challenges: Mount Everest. He breaks down the grueling journey to the top of the world and…
Mar 2, 2026 · 16:50
Get ready to Read All About It! This week, Benjamin shares an extra special sneak peek at his very first children’s book inspired by a weathered little toy hedgehog that traveled…
Feb 23, 2026 · 30:30
Former crime reporter Debra Des Vignes has gone beyond the headlines to understand and reform the minds of those behind bars. While volunteering inside a prison, Debra discovered…
Feb 16, 2026 · 39:11
Ever wondered what it takes to face the impossible in a split-second choice? Medal of Honor recipient Captain Florent Groberg recounts his experience serving in Afghanistan,…
Feb 9, 2026 · 37:02
Ben revisits his conversation with adventurer Darren Edwards and provides an update on Darren's most recent mission to redefine the impossible. While mountaineering at "World’s…
Feb 2, 2026 · 14:20
Benjamin discusses the ongoing government crackdown on protests that continue across Iran. He describes the lack of freedom experienced by the Iranian people under the current…
Jan 26, 2026 · 47:30
"One day you're going to see it will be fine." - Mark Schonwetter In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivor Mark Schonwetter and his daughter Isabella Fiske join Benjamin…
Jan 19, 2026 · 36:20
"You can't just take away someone's right, because you think it's something they can't do." - Hari Budha Magar World Record breaking mountaineer and Pride of Britain winner Hari…
Jan 12, 2026 · 29:22
"Resilience is something that is built." - Robert Paylor Motivational speaker and author of 'Paralyzed to Powerful', Robert Paylor, a former University of California, Berkeley…
Jan 5, 2026 · 14:43
"Life keeps moving, so grab that opportunity now." As 2026 kicks off, Benjamin is looking forward to the Lunar New Year as we begin the transition from the Year of the Snake to…
Dec 29, 2025 · 26:15
“No matter how difficult your life is…you can find your way through.” This year on Searching for Heroes, Benjamin connected with people who endured some of life's most difficult…
Dec 22, 2025 · 37:52
The Ellen Maguire Foundation's Noel Maguire spends his days working as a pallbearer and nights working the overnight shift as an Upper East Side doorman in Manhattan. While…
Dec 15, 2025 · 36:43
"People want something to believe in." Vietnam War veteran, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of GoDaddy, Bob Parsons, shares his passion for helping veterans…
Dec 8, 2025 · 27:23
Why do some people run towards danger while others avoid it? Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden was driving to a memorial for the anniversary of his daughter's passing when…
Dec 1, 2025 · 36:36
While rock climbing in North Wales, Darren Edwards fell nearly 100 feet, paralyzing him from the chest down with a severe spinal cord injury. He credits his best friend’s quick…
Nov 24, 2025 · 37:05
When the militia group known as the "West Side Boys" held former Royal Irish Regiment soldier Ian Getty captive in the African jungles of Sierra Leone, he didn’t know if he'd…
Nov 17, 2025 · 39:55
When Shandra Woworuntu was 24 years old, she left her home country of Indonesia in hopes of finding a job and a better life in the United States. Once she arrived in America, she…
Nov 10, 2025 · 36:12
"Freedom, it's priceless." Eli Sharabi's life changed forever when he was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. After nearly 500 days in captivity, Eli was freed…
Nov 3, 2025 · 10:14
'Saved' is really what happens when the tunnel finally widens and a hand reaches through the dark and grabs you.” With his own life as a reference, Benjamin will explore a new…
Oct 27, 2025 · 13:22
“The scars of what I lost was proof of what I had gained.” In honor of the podcast’s 100th episode Benjamin reflects on impactful conversations and lessons he’s heard along the…
Oct 20, 2025 · 22:28
Former NFL star and best-selling author Tim Green discusses his battle with progressive neurodegenerative disease (ALS) and how it transformed him not only physically but…
Oct 13, 2025 · 50:13
What if you woke up and lost 20 years of memories, and had no recollection of your husband and child? In 1991, that nightmare became a reality for Anne Howell. Author of All That…
Oct 6, 2025 · 41:47
Host of The Connectors Podcast Quinten Sheriff was raised in a sheltered environment in Zimbabwe. At a young age, he was given parameters for how and who he should be, until one…
Sep 29, 2025 · 18:44
There's no set instruction manual for rebuilding your life, but the first step is simply, just to start. Following several impactful conversations on the topics of rebirth and…
Sep 22, 2025 · 37:01
"If God didn't have a different plan and purpose for my life, I don't think I would be here today." Author, speaker, and former Colombo Family Caporegime Michael Franzese details…
Sep 15, 2025 · 59:34
"It turned into this dark thing where I was using my pain as a party favor." In 2018, Aaron Stark's story of rebirth captivated the nation when his TED Talk entitled "I Was…
Sep 8, 2025 · 9:18
Although not everyone experiences trauma that drives significant change, many people undergo transformations and choose to redirect their lives for a new purpose. Ben describes…
Sep 1, 2025 · 40:26
Award-winning journalist and the founder of 'The Forgiveness Project,' Marina Cantacuzino, explains the inspiration behind her passion project, 'The Forgiveness Project.' She…
Aug 25, 2025 · 46:23
On December 14, 2012, Scarlett Lewis experienced a life-altering pain when she, along with the world, discovered that her 6-year-old son Jesse, 19 of his classmates, and 6…
Aug 18, 2025 · 43:28
Does our society require us to forgive? Author of "You Don't Need To Forgive," Amanda Ann Gregory, ponders whether it is a dire necessity. As a trauma survivor, Amanda…
Aug 11, 2025 · 39:06
"There are victims at both ends of the gun," was Azim Khamisa's response when asked how he was able to forgive and build a relationship with his son's killer. After the…
Aug 4, 2025 · 15:51
As Benjamin closes out the theme of solitude, he introduces the next theme: forgiveness.Does forgiveness benefit society better than the victim? If it doesn't erase pain, does it…
Jul 28, 2025 · 39:01
Solitude Chapter 4: Is spending time alone the answer to redirecting our attention? As Benjamin concludes this chapter on solitude he's joined by the author of The Point of…
Jul 21, 2025 · 35:11
Solitude Chapter Three: Ben and Principal Investigator of The Solitude Lab, Dr. Thuy-Vy Nguyen, explores the misconception that solitude is the absence of connection, as opposed…
Jul 14, 2025 · 40:23
Solitude Chapter 2: Imagine spending 76 days alone in a life raft, facing sharks, raft punctures, starvation, severe dehydration, and relentless sun. After Steven Callahan's boat…
Jul 7, 2025 · 42:02
Imagine being dropped at the edge of Antarctica, the launch point for a 570-mile ski expedition to the bottom of the world. That’s where Chris Fagan and her husband Marti found…
Jun 30, 2025 · 9:36
When Searching For Heroes first launched, Ben’s mission was simple yet powerful: to offer listeners hope and strength through stories of extraordinary resilience — from those who…
Jun 23, 2025 · 20:40
For most Americans, the 4th of July means beaches and BBQs — but on that day in 2012, Army Staff Sergeant Monte Bernardo was fighting for his life in Afghanistan. After stepping…
Jun 16, 2025 · 47:09
Danny Combs' son, Dylan, was just two when he was diagnosed with autism. Although Dylan wasn't able to say "I love you, Dad" until he was six years old, he had started building…
Jun 9, 2025 · 34:13
She became an atheist at just fourteen years old due to the suffering she saw in the world and problems she observed within the Catholic Church. Fast forward to now, she's a nun…
Jun 2, 2025 · 37:08
Roughly 133 million people in the U.S. struggle with chronic illnesses every day, and yet they're rarely talked about. Struggling with a chronic illness can oftentimes feel…
May 26, 2025 · 27:54
Bonnie Carroll was living in Alaska with her husband, Army Brigadier General Tom Carroll, and thought life truly couldn't get better. However, that mindset crumbled when her…
May 19, 2025 · 28:28
What is it like to tell two parents that their child won't live to see their 12th birthday? It's a question nobody wants to know the answer to, and yet is a challenge…
May 12, 2025 · 22:45
Last week, Benjamin had the remarkable opportunity to be in Rome for the Papal Conclave—a historic event with the announcement that Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost…
May 5, 2025 · 31:33
April 30th marked 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. While Vietnam veterans are now honored and respected, that wasn’t always the case. When many returned to American…
Apr 28, 2025 · 31:10
Before the age of 16, JT Mestdagh had undergone over 16 serious surgeries -- with many believing he shouldn't have survived his first years of life. Despite the challenges, JT…
Apr 21, 2025 · 32:40
On this Easter Monday, Ben revisits his conversation with disaster psychologist and disaster ministry expert Dr. Jamie Aten, on faith and resilience. Dr. Aten dives into complex…
Apr 14, 2025 · 36:13
On Monday, April 15th, 2013, while crowds cheered on runners at the 117th Boston Marathon, no one could anticipate the events that would unfold. Two pressure-cooker bombs would…
Apr 7, 2025 · 29:44
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…
Mar 31, 2025 · 33:41
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…
Mar 24, 2025 · 31:04
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…
Mar 17, 2025 · 20:47
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…
Mar 10, 2025 · 44:31
"As long as a writer is read, he is alive." - Victoria Amelina 37-year-old author, Victoria Amelina was documenting the pivotal work Ukrainian women were doing in the…
Mar 6, 2025 · 22:41
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…
Mar 3, 2025 · 32:59
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…
Feb 24, 2025 · 36:15
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 29:16
"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…
Feb 10, 2025 · 23:32
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…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:06:32
"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…
Jan 27, 2025 · 11:48
"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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 26:23
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…
Jan 13, 2025 · 44:31
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…
Jan 6, 2025 · 42:21
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…
Dec 30, 2024 · 48:04
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…
Dec 23, 2024 · 28:32
"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…
Dec 16, 2024 · 50:04
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…
Dec 9, 2024 · 51:45
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…
Dec 2, 2024 · 36:38
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…
Nov 25, 2024 · 45:47
"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…
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