Episodes

  • Hostage Survivor Reflects On Operation Barras

    Hostage Survivor Reflects On Operation Barras
    Nov 24 2025
    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 make it through the night. Twenty-five years later, Ian visited the site where he was held hostage. Ian details the terrifying seventeen days in captivity and the moment the Special Air Service (SAS) came to his rescue. He reflects on the torture he and his team endured, how he found strength in the aftermath, and why returning to the site of his capture was important for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Human Trafficking Survivor's Pursuit To Save Others

    Human Trafficking Survivor's Pursuit To Save Others
    Nov 17 2025
    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 quickly realized the job she had applied for did not exist and she was thrust into the unimaginable. Shandra joins Benjamin to share her human trafficking survival story and her commitment to protecting and advocating on behalf of survivors. She discusses the advocacy work of her anti-trafficking organization, Mentari and it's mission to heal, restore and empower. To report a potential human trafficking situation, contact 888-373-7888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • "Hostage": Eli Sharabi's Story Of Survival

    "Hostage": Eli Sharabi's Story Of Survival
    Nov 10 2025
    "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 this past February, and he returned home to the heartbreaking reality that his wife and two daughters had been killed. Almost nine months later, Eli shares his experience being held hostage, how he manages his grief, and what his family and friends have done to uplift him through life's darkest moments. Eli also reflects on his memoir, Hostage, in which he shares his story of heartbreak, survival and strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • The Journey of a Survivor

    The Journey of a Survivor
    Nov 3 2025
    '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 theme: saved. Over the next few episodes, he will sit down with people who were pulled out from captivity and brought home, as well as the people who risk their lives to save people in these circumstances. Benjamin will discuss life after being saved, how to cope with the memories, and create a path forward. He also reflects on his own journey of being saved and offers the encouragement that no matter what someone is experiencing, they will get stronger every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • A Commitment To The Journey Ahead

    A Commitment To The Journey Ahead
    Oct 27 2025
    “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 way. Benjamin’s journey is built on resilience, along with the stories and guests that are highlighted. Stories of accepting, adapting, and embracing moments in life that we couldn’t see coming and those that we did. He also looks ahead to the next 100 episodes with gratitude and a commitment to continue highlighting the best of humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Tim Green's Story: God's Not Finished With Me Yet

    Tim Green's Story: God's Not Finished With Me Yet
    Oct 20 2025
    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 spiritually. Despite no longer being able to speak, Tim continues to write, work, and communicate using an AI-generated voice and eye-tracking. He shares how his diagnosis reframed his values and purpose, while strengthening his relationship with his family. Tim describes his message to the world as encouraging strength through adversity and cultivating faith to overcome obstacles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

    Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
    Oct 13 2025
    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 I Forget Anne Howell retells the journey of rebuilding her life after being diagnosed with retrograde amnesia at 30 years old and waking up in the hospital with the belief that she was 9 years old again. Anne details the moments where she had to rely on the stories from her loved ones to help piece together her forgotten life. Metaphorically, she woke up with ingredients to a recipe she couldn't remember and instead of giving up, she discovered a new taste for something just as sweet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • A Journey of Metamorphosis

    A Journey of Metamorphosis
    Oct 6 2025
    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 day he decided he was ready to take ownership of his life and run away with his partner to live in his truth as a gay man in Southern Africa. What Quinten believed to be a desire to escape was ultimately a commitment to expand and not be held captive to a life he did not want to live. Quinten's journey of personal liberation has inspired him to encourage people to embrace their authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins