What It Means to Be Truly Known: Ben Higgins & Jamie MacDonald
This week, we welcome Ben Higgins (@GenerousCoffeeCo) back to the show—entrepreneur, author, and former star of The Bachelor who has turned public fame into a platform for authentic connection. Ben shares why true connection can’t be found through screens or status, but through honest conversation and shared life with others.
Later in the episode, we’ll hear from Nashville singer-songwriter Jamie MacDonald (@jamiemacdonaldmusic). From growing up in a home where singing wasn’t allowed to standing on stages sharing songs of hope, Jamie’s story is a powerful reminder that some voices are too full of light to stay silent.
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00:00 - Introduction: What It Means to Be Truly Known with Ben Higgins & Jamie MacDonald
00:40 - Ben Higgins: Finding Authentic Connection Beyond Screens and Social Media
01:44 - Alone in Plain Sight: The Human Need for Face-to-Face Community and Vulnerability
06:15 - Navigating Divisiveness, Loneliness, and the Healing Power of Prayer
08:35 - Devotional Moment & Reflecting on God's Support in Low Seasons
10:53 - Jamie MacDonald: Overcoming a Difficult Childhood and Finding Her Voice
14:15 - Rock Bottom, Encountering Jesus, and Stepping Out of Darkness
16:40 - Restoring Music Through Songwriting in a Women's Prison Ministry
20:20 - Caring for Her Father Through Parkinson's and Signing a Nashville Record Deal
24:35 - 20 Years of Baptism and Trusting God with Life's Story
26:14 - Devotional Reading: *Jesus Listens* (January 10th) on Appreciating Difficult Days
27:27 - Next Episode Teaser: Jordan Smith (Winner of NBC's The Voice) on Intentional Prayer
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Resources & Mentions:
– Ben Higgins’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben/?hl=en
– Jamie MacDonald’s website: https://www.jamiemacdonaldmusic.com/#/
– Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: https://jesuscalling.com/books
– Explore the Jesus Calling Product Guide:
