Olympian Boone Niederhofer joins Ben Higgins in Italy for an inside look at the Olympic journey—from walking on at Texas A&M to racing for Team USA in bobsled. Boone opens up about the pressure of team selection, balancing family life and engineering work, and the deep motivations driving him beyond medals. Hear stories of sacrifice, faith, and the pursuit of excellence, plus candid moments about parenting, doubt, and gratitude in the Olympic Village. Dive into the mindset and heart behind one of Team USA’s newest Olympians, and learn how Boone’s roots and beliefs shape his approach to competition and life.


TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Bobsledding Origins and Entry
00:01:03 Olympic Setting and Opening Ceremonies
00:02:22 Leading Team USA in Ceremonies
00:04:13 Bobsled Team Selection Process
00:06:57 Dealing With Selection Uncertainty
00:08:29 Walking On at Texas A&M
00:10:46 Balancing Football and Engineering
00:12:30 From Engineering to Bobsledding
00:14:44 Boone’s Faith Journey
00:16:32 Overcoming Setbacks and Growth
00:18:08 Family Support in Olympics
00:19:01 Faith in Olympic Environment
00:21:25 Daily Life in Olympic Village
00:22:29 Keeping Faith Rhythms
00:24:15 Motivation, Sacrifice, and Family
00:30:34 Lessons Learned About Self
00:34:41 Thanking God on the Podium

Olympian Boone Niederhofer joins Ben Higgins in Italy for an inside look at the Olympic journey&mdash;from walking on at Texas A&amp;M to racing for Team USA in bobsled. Boone opens up about the pressure of team selection, balancing family life and engineering work, and the deep motivations driving him beyond medals. Hear stories of sacrifice, faith, and the pursuit of excellence, plus candid moments about parenting, doubt, and gratitude in the Olympic Village. Dive into the mindset and heart behind one of Team USA&rsquo;s newest Olympians, and learn how Boone&rsquo;s roots and beliefs shape his approach to competition and life.
 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Bobsledding Origins and Entry 00:01:03 Olympic Setting and Opening Ceremonies 00:02:22 Leading Team USA in Ceremonies 00:04:13 Bobsled Team Selection Process 00:06:57 Dealing With Selection Uncertainty 00:08:29 Walking On at Texas A&amp;M 00:10:46 Balancing Football and Engineering 00:12:30 From Engineering to Bobsledding 00:14:44 Boone&rsquo;s Faith Journey 00:16:32 Overcoming Setbacks and Growth 00:18:08 Family Support in Olympics 00:19:01 Faith in Olympic Environment 00:21:25 Daily Life in Olympic Village 00:22:29 Keeping Faith Rhythms 00:24:15 Motivation, Sacrifice, and Family 00:30:34 Lessons Learned About Self 00:34:41 Thanking God on the Podium

We’re all looking for something.

 

In If You Can Hear Me, Ben Higgins sits down with people from all walks of life—celebrities, thinkers, everyday folks—to talk about what drives us, what shapes us, and what gives us hope.

 

These are honest conversations about the big stuff: identity, loss, purpose, peace, faith, and everything in between. Some guests have answers. Most are still figuring it out.

 

If you’ve ever felt like there must be more to the story—this show is for you.

We&rsquo;re all looking for something.
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In If You Can Hear Me, Ben Higgins sits down with people from all walks of life&mdash;celebrities, thinkers, everyday folks&mdash;to talk about what drives us, what shapes us, and what gives us hope.
&nbsp;
These are honest conversations about the big stuff: identity, loss, purpose, peace, faith, and everything in between. Some guests have answers. Most are still figuring it out.
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like there must be more to the story&mdash;this show is for you.

If You Can Hear Me

How Pursuing Excellence Shapes Life Beyond the Olympics | Boone Niederhofer

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Power couple Andrew and Shawn Johnson East join Ben Higgins for a candid dive into marriage, creating together, and balancing business, parenthood, and faith. The duo reveal how “The Courage to Commit”—their co-authored book—was born from years of navigating life on and offline. They open up about the realities of sharing vulnerably with millions, boundary-setting, routines, how commitment brings freedom, and when it’s time to prune commitments or even walk away. This episode is full of insights for couples, creators, and anyone wrestling with intentional living. “The Courage to Commit” releases June 9th.

TIMESTAMPS
00:01 Meeting the Power Couple
00:37 Doing Life and Work Together
01:13 Becoming YouTube Creators
03:13 Risks and Early Content Strategy
05:02 Navigating Content and Authenticity
09:27 Vulnerability and Boundaries Online
12:18 How They Structure Work and Home
15:00 Routines, Rhythms, and Priorities
17:47 Why Write “The Courage to Commit”
20:05 The Countercultural Value of Commitment
22:05 Getting to Know Your Spouse
24:19 Systems for Deeper Marriage Connection
27:28 Commitment as a Path to Freedom
29:07 Commitment, Faith, and Sacred Moments
36:25 Knowing When to Prune or Quit
42:58 Making Decisions as a Couple
46:19 Why Read “The Courage to Commit”

Power couple Andrew and Shawn Johnson East join Ben Higgins for a candid dive into marriage, creating together, and balancing business, parenthood, and faith. The duo reveal how &ldquo;The Courage to Commit&rdquo;&mdash;their co-authored book&mdash;was born from years of navigating life on and offline. They open up about the realities of sharing vulnerably with millions, boundary-setting, routines, how commitment brings freedom, and when it&rsquo;s time to prune commitments or even walk away. This episode is full of insights for couples, creators, and anyone wrestling with intentional living. &ldquo;The Courage to Commit&rdquo; releases June 9th.
TIMESTAMPS 00:01 Meeting the Power Couple 00:37 Doing Life and Work Together 01:13 Becoming YouTube Creators 03:13 Risks and Early Content Strategy 05:02 Navigating Content and Authenticity 09:27 Vulnerability and Boundaries Online 12:18 How They Structure Work and Home 15:00 Routines, Rhythms, and Priorities 17:47 Why Write &ldquo;The Courage to Commit&rdquo; 20:05 The Countercultural Value of Commitment 22:05 Getting to Know Your Spouse 24:19 Systems for Deeper Marriage Connection 27:28 Commitment as a Path to Freedom 29:07 Commitment, Faith, and Sacred Moments 36:25 Knowing When to Prune or Quit 42:58 Making Decisions as a Couple 46:19 Why Read &ldquo;The Courage to Commit&rdquo;

The Courage to Commit: Building Lasting Love, Family, and Purpose with  Andrew & Shawn Johnson East

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Go behind the scenes with Ben Higgins as he sits down with Lady A’s Charles Kelley for a candid conversation about faith, sobriety, and the power of second chances. Charles Kelley opens up about his journey through addiction, his evolving relationship with spirituality, and how his bandmates, family, and music have shaped his path toward wholeness. Hear the stories and insights that inspired his solo project, “Songs for a New Moon,” as well as what’s next for Lady A. It’s a raw, reflective, and unfiltered look at transformation, the importance of curiosity, and finding redemption in unexpected places.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Faith, Religion, and Curiosity
02:09 Sobriety and Spiritual Discovery
04:38 Reading Richard Rohr & Faith Journeys
06:09 Family, Bandmates, and Faith Development
08:06 Pressure and Support From Bandmates
10:16 Purpose, Legacy, and Living for More
14:40 God Beyond the Box
16:07 Struggling With Religious Exclusivity
18:35 The Catalyst for Change: Sobriety
22:12 Growth, Family, and God Moments
25:57 Life and Joy After Sobriety
27:22 Social Life Without Drinking
30:13 New Priorities, Legacy, and Respect
32:13 Marriage, Support, and Forgiveness
37:03 "Songs for a New Moon" Inspiration
41:42 Vulnerability, Shame, and Recovery
45:20 Lady A’s Next Chapter and New Music

Go behind the scenes with Ben Higgins as he sits down with Lady A&rsquo;s Charles Kelley for a candid conversation about faith, sobriety, and the power of second chances. Charles Kelley opens up about his journey through addiction, his evolving relationship with spirituality, and how his bandmates, family, and music have shaped his path toward wholeness. Hear the stories and insights that inspired his solo project, &ldquo;Songs for a New Moon,&rdquo; as well as what&rsquo;s next for Lady A. It&rsquo;s a raw, reflective, and unfiltered look at transformation, the importance of curiosity, and finding redemption in unexpected places.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Faith, Religion, and Curiosity 02:09 Sobriety and Spiritual Discovery 04:38 Reading Richard Rohr &amp; Faith Journeys 06:09 Family, Bandmates, and Faith Development 08:06 Pressure and Support From Bandmates 10:16 Purpose, Legacy, and Living for More 14:40 God Beyond the Box 16:07 Struggling With Religious Exclusivity 18:35 The Catalyst for Change: Sobriety 22:12 Growth, Family, and God Moments 25:57 Life and Joy After Sobriety 27:22 Social Life Without Drinking 30:13 New Priorities, Legacy, and Respect 32:13 Marriage, Support, and Forgiveness 37:03 "Songs for a New Moon" Inspiration 41:42 Vulnerability, Shame, and Recovery 45:20 Lady A&rsquo;s Next Chapter and New Music

From Rock Bottom to Purpose: How Sobriety Transformed My Faith and Life With Charles Kelley

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What does it really mean to step back from the spotlight and pursue a life of presence? Ben Higgins sits down with Grant Troutt and Madi Troutt for a candid conversation about intentional living, fighting for “irrelevance,” and unplugging from social media in today’s world. Hear their honest struggles, why they chose to be rooted locally, and how faith, accountability, and humility shape their story. The trio explores the impact of ego, staying grounded amid opportunity, parenting while growing spiritually, and how disappointment can lead to deeper faith. Plus: vulnerability, Bible engagement, and practical advice for building authentic community.

TIMESTAMPS
00:01 Living With Intentional Presence
01:29 Stepping Back From Social Media
02:01 Rest, Prayer, and “Fighting Irrelevance”
03:37 The Personal Impact of Logging Off
05:03 Social Media and Career Choices
06:15 Wrestling With Fear of Missing Out
09:00 College, Anxiety, and Comparison
11:05 Faith, Ego, and Self-Promotion
13:25 Rediscovering Authentic Christianity
15:32 Purity, Privacy, and Decision-Making
17:08 Set Apart Yet Engaged
19:31 Redefining “Of the World”
21:05 Personal Transformation Stories
25:22 Joy, Freedom, and Fulfillment
32:24 Navigating Ambition and Purpose
36:35 Letting Go of Limitations on God
42:07 Disappointment, Humility, and Stewardship
46:54 Life Updates and Local Roots
52:09 Wrestling With the Bible’s Role

What does it really mean to step back from the spotlight and pursue a life of presence? Ben Higgins sits down with Grant Troutt and Madi Troutt for a candid conversation about intentional living, fighting for &ldquo;irrelevance,&rdquo; and unplugging from social media in today&rsquo;s world. Hear their honest struggles, why they chose to be rooted locally, and how faith, accountability, and humility shape their story. The trio explores the impact of ego, staying grounded amid opportunity, parenting while growing spiritually, and how disappointment can lead to deeper faith. Plus: vulnerability, Bible engagement, and practical advice for building authentic community.
TIMESTAMPS 00:01 Living With Intentional Presence 01:29 Stepping Back From Social Media 02:01 Rest, Prayer, and &ldquo;Fighting Irrelevance&rdquo; 03:37 The Personal Impact of Logging Off 05:03 Social Media and Career Choices 06:15 Wrestling With Fear of Missing Out 09:00 College, Anxiety, and Comparison 11:05 Faith, Ego, and Self-Promotion 13:25 Rediscovering Authentic Christianity 15:32 Purity, Privacy, and Decision-Making 17:08 Set Apart Yet Engaged 19:31 Redefining &ldquo;Of the World&rdquo; 21:05 Personal Transformation Stories 25:22 Joy, Freedom, and Fulfillment 32:24 Navigating Ambition and Purpose 36:35 Letting Go of Limitations on God 42:07 Disappointment, Humility, and Stewardship 46:54 Life Updates and Local Roots 52:09 Wrestling With the Bible&rsquo;s Role

Fight to Be Irrelevant: Breaking Free from Social Media’s Grip | Madi & Grant Trout

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How Pursuing Excellence Shapes Life Beyond the Olympics | Boone Niederhofer

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