Go beyond the headlines with Ben Higgins as he sits down at the 2026 Super Bowl with Trista Sutter—the very first Bachelorette—for a candid conversation on identity, faith, and parenting teens. Trista opens up about navigating her evolving motherhood journey, instilling faith in her kids, and the vulnerability required to keep honest connections at home. The pair discuss their own spiritual outlooks, the power of modeling values, and practical ways to encourage openness between parents and children. If you’re a parent wondering if you’re “doing enough,” or someone interested in the intersection of faith and family, don’t miss this heartful exchange.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Kicking Off With Trista Sutter
00:34 Motherhood and Passing On Faith
02:04 Trista’s Evolving Faith Journey
03:08 Kids Growing in Faith
04:00 Parental Doubts and Hopes
04:31 Trusting and Letting Go
05:24 Faith in Trista and Ryan’s Relationship
05:57 Modeling Faith for Teens
07:00 Communicating Values With Kids
08:00 Vulnerability and Parenting Openness
09:02 Keeping Conversations Honest
10:25 A Son’s Heartfelt Note
11:07 Imperfection and Connection
11:35 The Importance of Staying Open

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Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos joins Ben Higgins on "If You Can Hear Me" for a candid and moving conversation about navigating grief, rediscovering love, and searching for a new sense of normal after profound loss. Together, they explore questions of faith, family, and the longing for clarity when life keeps moving forward. Joan shares what keeps her grounded, the ongoing challenges of piecing together happiness after losing her husband, and why her journey on The Golden Bachelor was about more than just finding love. If you've ever felt unsettled in seasons of change, this episode is for you.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Seeking Deeper Connections
00:29 Joan’s Cry for Her Family
01:13 Life After Loss
01:55 Defining a New Normal
02:19 The Role of Faith
02:37 Grieving and Moving Forward
03:28 Searching for Answers
03:57 Holding Onto Faith
04:22 Loving Again, Feeling Unsettled
05:20 Integrating New Love
05:32 Wrestling With Unanswered Prayers
06:05 When God Feels Silent
06:33 Family, Blessings, and Longing
07:09 Sitting With Unsettled Feelings
07:53 Sharing Hope Beyond Love

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The 2026 Super Bowl sets the stage for a candid conversation between Ben Higgins and Rachel. Forget the Bachelor drama—this episode is all about real talk: faith, identity, and finding purpose amid chaos. Rachel shares her Catholic upbringing, shifts in belief, and the role science plays in her worldview. Together, they explore the struggle for meaning, how to reset in uncertain times, and the importance of silence. Dive deep with Ben and Rachel as they unpack life beyond the headlines—no filters, just honest reflections. Subscribe and listen for more soul-searching conversations.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Setting the Scene at Super Bowl
00:30 Foundation and Faith Discussion
01:05 Rachel’s Catholic Upbringing
01:24 Navigating Faith and Belief
01:45 Challenges with Catholicism
02:10 Searching for Something Greater
02:32 Science vs. Spirituality
02:55 Straying From Organized Faith
03:20 Rituals and Resetting
03:54 Manifesting, Meditating, and Prayer
04:15 Navigating Public Chaos
04:43 Feeling Lost and Seeking Clarity
04:54 Returning to Self
05:27 The Power of Silence
05:48 Seeking Guidance and Hope
06:08 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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