Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

"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 "locked in" her own body. Her new book, Her new book, The View Is Worth It, serves as a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, even after overcoming significant barriers.

While the world saw a hero, Victoria reveals her private battles with severe PTSD and depression. She shares how she navigates life's peaks and valleys through persistence and professional help, detailing her transition beyond survival mode to find genuine happiness.
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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 meningitis at 19 years old and facing a life threatening leg injury years later, Amy shares the 21 tools she used to move from survival mode to a life of purpose. She discusses the power of vulnerability, the necessity of gratitude, and why the "climb" is more important than the mountaintop.

Amy's NEW book Bounce Forward is available now!
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"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 crushed both of his legs, Paratriathlon World Champion and motivational speaker Steve Judge was determined to walk again, even when doctors said it was impossible. Years later, he is a two-time world champion who has reclaimed his pre-accident passion for running, albeit in a different way. Steve highlights the resilient mindset he fosters to continue striving for a life without regrets. 

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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 recounts that terrifying day and the "hidden strength" that allowed him to survive the unthinkable, from using his body as a shield to the heroism of strangers who stepped in to save lives. 

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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, Benjamin Hall visits Syracuse University to explore Hendricks Chapel, "the spiritual heartbeat" of the campus that has served as a welcoming interfaith refuge since the late 1920s. He discovers how the chapel integrates faith into every aspect of university life, from supporting student-athletes on the field to providing a sanctuary for healing and unity during the community's darkest chapters.

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