Each episode of Hank Presents focuses on the practical within the problematic, and the inspirational within the mundane. Hank Presents is compiled of live events held throughout the world, first hand interviews with experts in a variety of fields, and an overarching narrative of hope that engages the spirit no matter where you are on your journey of faith and self-discovery.
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If your life is in transition and you feel an inescapable fire burning in the pit of your stomach to make a change, listen to this episode a listen and be invited to let the FIRE SET YOU FREEAf Hank Fortener
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Scott Harrison is a former nightclub promoter turned Founder & CEO of Charity Water, one of the most revolutionary nonprofits in business today. Scott is a wealth of insight and inspiration as he shares with us how he went from living on the closet floor of a cramped apartment to raising over $210 million to bring more than 6 million people fresh d…
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Have you ever had the thought that life would be so much easier if not for the people?That’s because some people are toxic.You may have toxic people in your life, you may not, and you may actually be one for someone else…In this episode, we dive into my personal experiences with toxic relationships and gain some wisdom from two of my most trusted a…
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CRAZY MESSY BEAUTIFUL w. Carrie Arcos
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Carrie is a mother of three who somehow finds ways to consistently publish critically acclaimed, young-adult novels. Her third book Crazy, Messy, Beautiful recently launched on February 7th and tells the story of a hopelessly romantic young artist who finds himself riddled with inner turmoil as he discovers the true nature, and cost, of love.In thi…
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Quitters never win…or do they?Quitting is one of the most essential ingredients to finding your true self and the life you were made for.Personally, I’ve quit tons of things. Dating relationships.High paying clients.Influential leadership roles.And a handful of other opportunities I would have killed for in another season.Everything I learned about…
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Finding God In The Waves w. Science Mike
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Science & Doubt.Two things that many people see as completely contrary to finding God. However, my guest on this episode could not disagree more. Mike McHargue, more widely known as “Science Mike,” has found his deepest sense of spiritual enlightenment by embracing life’s greatest mysteries. His latest book is called Finding God In The Waves: How I…
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Talking to God is something almost EVERYONE does. My friend Adam adventured into the unknown and wrote THE book on how we talk to God. In this episode, I get to grill Adam about how exactly we should pray, wether or not God hears us, and if He does, why He seems to answer some prayers and not answer others.…
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49 States, 21 Countries. This has been the work of my nomadic heart.In my travels, I’ve learned countless lessons about life, culture, creativity and ultimately, what it means to come home. For me, Travel isn’t about escaping and leaving it all behind, but rather the process of returning better than you were before. In this episode, I hope to take …
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Airplanes. Most adventures begin with one. Odds are you’ll be on one at some point in your life. Some of us even fly over hundreds of thousands of miles a year for work.But HOW do you fly? That is the question!It may seem bizarrely irrelevant, but what you do from the minute you step into the airport to the moment you arrive at your destination det…
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This episode is about YOU.Listening to this podcast is an agreement…an agreement that you are ready and willing to finally tackle those pesky areas of your life that you know need to change. It can be something simple, something complex, something obvious or something you’ve kept private. This episode is guaranteed to jump start your New Year with …
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A Light In The Darkness: God With Us
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Christmas.Hanukkah.These may seem like opposing holiday traditions, but they are rooted in the same hope:That we may find a light in the darkness.In this episode, I bring my Rabbi with me once again to discuss how an understanding of Jewish history & Hanukkah can illuminate the power we have to live nobly despite even the most adverse circumstances…
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Human Relationship Adventures
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How would you finish this sentence? Relationships are _________.Essential?Complex? Beautiful?Difficult? How about an art?In this episode, my wife Sueann and I use our relationships & past experiences as a springboard for conversation about the way in which relationships sculpt, paint, and potentially shatter our lives. What you'll learn in this epi…
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Ever get writers block?Ever wonder how to get that idea out of you?My goal with this episode is to help you get UNSTUCK creatively.We live in a creativity economy. Robots and drones are making 'tasks' done by humans a thing of the past.Your imagination, your creativity and your passion are the future.No drone can create like you can.So how do we co…
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Follow Up: Writing Your Life Story
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Last week we began the journey of writing our life story. In this episode, I do a quick recap of what we covered and follow up with three people who were impacted in various ways by these three steps:1). Write Your Table of Contents - Create a list of the chapters you want. “The Year I Got Married” “The Year I Launched My Company”What chapters do y…
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What is happening in your life right now? Are you actively writing it or is it happening to you? Many of us are unaware of our power to write chapters of our lives.You have more power than you think.You have everything you need.In this episode, we explore three simple steps to guide us along the path of actively writing the story of our life. 1). W…
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What To Do With Pain & Loss w. Skate4Cancer founder Rob Dyer
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One of the perks of being on tour with CAST Centers is the opportunity to interact with influencers who have transformed their pain into something beautiful and helpful for those still suffering from trauma. In this episode, I sit down with skateboarder and Canadian stud Rob Dyer. After experiencing the tragic loss of close family members and a dea…
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Brad Lomenick builds platforms for other people to stand on. His leadership style is powerful, unique and rooted in humility. In this interview, we provide insight on some of the hardest questions regarding leadership:What’s the roadmap to leadership?I crave leadership but lack experience, what do I do? When should I quit my job?How do I humbly pur…
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Who do you really want to be? What is standing in the way? Why are so many of us plagued by self-sabotage?I brought these questions to a live audience and we practiced what it means to be the “me I want to Be.” Many of you know exactly what you would like to change about yourself, but have been overwhelmed by a sense of your own inability to change…
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Second Chances w. Mike Foster
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Mike Foster and I go deep into what it means to help those who are broken, hurting & searching for healing. Mike founded “People of the Second Chance” - a community of support & guidance for those who need to be reminded that their failures are actually the roadmap to a full and meaningful life. This episode is full of thoughts about:- The struggle…
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In this episode, I interview my Rabbi all about the historical view & his appreciation of the ripple effect of Jesus’ life in the world today. He explained some historical frameworks and backstory that I have never heard before. This episode is for you if:-You’re curious about the person of Jesus or you are a follower of Jesus. -You’re interested i…
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20ish Questions with Rabbi Shreibman
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In this episode, I asked my Rabbi 20ish rapid fire questions about everything from the differences between major world religions to the Jewish perspective on race relations, and how to embrace our spiritual lives. This episode is for you if:-You’re curious about the person of Jesus or you are a follower of Jesus. -You’re interested in understanding…
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In this special episode of Typically Hazardous, I brought my friends Rabbi Shreibman & Poet IN-Q. We each had 15 minutes on: How To Heal The World.We discussed:-How to deal with social injustice through inner transformation-The diversity of spiritual beliefs & practices-The need to seek grace & forgiveness with those on the other side of political,…
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In this episode, I interview the world class psychologist, Dr. Robert Maurer. He is a published author, scholar and expert in the field of neurobehavior.In our hour together, we talk about:- Stress, as we know it, does not exist in the brain.- How to manage and master the anxiety you feel.- Your internal narrator and how that voice is holding you b…
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Together, as a pastor, poet, painter & pianist, my group of friends and I explored the sometimes painful reality and often joyful adventure of friendship. We recorded this talk live at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles. Listen in, as we explore the bittersweet paradox of friendship that ultimately delivers a source of healing unmatched in this lif…
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Being Black in America w. Natalie Patterson
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In the second half of my conversation with Natalie, we talked about being a black woman in America. Her perspective is important for everyone hoping to create a diverse world filled with equality & opportunity for all people.Af Hank Fortener
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The Art of Vulnerability w. Natalie Patterson
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What’s the one thing you don’t want anyone to know about? That’s how my friend Natalie starts every poetry class. She teaches not only the craft of self-expression, but the lifestyle of vulnerablity and integrity.Af Hank Fortener
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Scott Reynolds has written for Dexter, The Following and the current super hero hit, Jessica Jones. In this episode, Scott and I talk about how he maintains his deep sense of spiritual purpose while following his passion to create dark worlds filled with anti-heroes.Af Hank Fortener
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Mothers are the fiercest and most powerful creatures on the planet. In this talk I dive into our traditions, nature, and even in our understanding of God. We also let you know about the heart and soul behind The Mother's Day Fund. We recorded this episode live at the Mint in LA.Af Hank Fortener
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The Adventure of Being a Woman w. Sarah Dubbeldam
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Sarah Dubbeldam is the Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Darling Magazine. Sarah and her team at Darling Magazine continually adventure in to uncharted territory in order to inspire their audience to new levels of self-esteem, self-respect, and self-acceptance. I loved talking to her about beauty, women, and getting advice from her …
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Let's be honest, I'm a mess. I have things in my life I would rather keep hidden, but in this talk, I want to show you how those messes can become a place of deep hope and healing once we allow God & community to meet us there.Af Hank Fortener
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Chad Veach is the pastor of ZOE Church in LA and in this episode we discuss his latest book, Unreasonable Hope, in which he describes how his daughter’s rare illness taught him to confidently expect God’s good work in this life, and the next.Af Hank Fortener
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Universal Confidence w. Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez
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I sat down with Nia Sanchez, the winner of Miss USA 2014, and had an unfiltered conversation about everything from my concerns about pageant culture’s effect on society, to struggles with body image, to working for Donald Trump.Af Hank Fortener
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We come into this life unmarked, but we do not stay that way. Every experience has a way of leaving its mark on us, and we have a way of leaving our mark on each other. Let us always discover the color on each life we touch and let us always throw colors on those we love.[Recorded Live at the Hi Hat in Highland Park, CA]…
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Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the journey to make this podcast a reality! I could not have done it without you.Af Hank Fortener
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Hank sits down with Rob to discuss his newest book, How To Be Here.Af Hank Fortener
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20ish Questions w. Rob Bell by Hank FortenerAf Hank Fortener
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Adventures in Conversation w. Actress Lara Pulver
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My friend and super talented actress Lara Pulver takes over as host in this episode to talk about the adventure of conversation. She is officially the best person to ever host this podcast.Af Hank Fortener
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Tired of the clichés and forced traditions of Valentine’s Day, professional commercial actor Kevin Linehan, alongside the woman who would become his wife, pioneered their own holiday 16 years ago. Listen in as Hank and Kevin reclaim the purpose of a worn-out institution.Af Hank Fortener
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LIVE! February by Hank FortenerAf Hank Fortener
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Curiosity by Hank FortenerAf Hank Fortener
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Why is it called “January”?The answer will both surprise and inspire you as you begin the year.Af Hank Fortener
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The first live show of Typically Hazardous, Hank introduced an ancient understanding of time.Af Hank Fortener
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Adventures In Christmas – Part 4 - Invitation Of The Mistletoe
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Adventures In Christmas – Part 3 - Complexity Of Cheer
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Adventures In Christmas - Part 2 - Christmas Trees & Time
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Adventures In Christmas – Part 1 - Santa And Them
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Adventures in Healing w. Jamie Tworkowski
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Healing is hazardous. It requires a painful degree of honesty as we shed light on dark places, deep wounds, and traumatic experiences. Most of all, healing requires an empathetic, supportive community. This is Jamie Tworkowski’s specialty. As the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms, Jamie has become a chief storyteller and leading advocate of hope…
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Adventures in Risk Taking with NatGeo Photographer Steve Fraser
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If you don’t take a risk, you don’t have a story to tell. That’s how Steve Fraser lives everyday. Fraser talks with Hank about leaving a job of 25 years, saying yes to adventure and coming face to face with sharks as a landscape and wildlife photographer.Af Hank Fortener
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Adventures in Creating #WorldAdoptionDay
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Hank describes how he began World Adoption Day and the powerful impact that results from giving yourself fully to what you love. Ask yourself, what needs to be created that only you have the unique passion and dream to create? For more information on World Adoption Day, go to http://worldadoptionday.org to learn how to become an ambassador and help…
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Adventures in Faith w. Actor Mike Vogel
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SAG award winning actor, Mike Vogel, opens up to Hank about being a man of faith in Hollywood.Af Hank Fortener
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