The H Files

Ben Hanneman
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Based on a former weekly newspaper column by the same name, The H Files offers insights, observations and perhaps a little bit of wisdom for life from a highly-motivated and creative Detroit transplant now enjoying life in the hills of southwestern Virginia.

  1. Aug 24

    Influencers

    Whom do you listen to regularly? A podcast personality? Some other social media mogul? Your Mom or Dad? Ben explores the idea of influencers, including one you likely have not thought of in exactly that term.

  2. Apr 16

    Personal Spiritual Inventory - Part Two

    As crucial as inventory is to any business, taking an inward look at our own personal spiritual inventory is at least as critical in our journey with the Lord. But what might that mean specifically? In what areas of our lives should we take inventory? If our inventory proves faulty or destructive, what then? Through the lens of one familiar Biblical character, Ben discusses what it means for us to examine ourselves as scripture encourages, including some specific areas that quite frankly need inventory.

  3. Apr 11

    Personal Spiritual Inventory

    Businesses do inventory on a somewhat regular basis. If businesses and corporations do inventory to improve their bottom line, should we be doing inventory in our own personal lives? Ben explores the importance of personal spiritual inventory and how it can improve our walk with the Lord.

  4. 12/01/2025

    The Roof of the World

    In the shadow of Mt. Everest, an intrepid band of linguists set out in 1968 to conquer a different but equally as challenging a mountain of sorts. Their goal was to develop the first-ever written language for a remote community of Limbuwan speakers living in northeastern Nepal. Ben's mother, Annita Fischer, recounts some of her first-hand experiences as part of this pioneering team despite seemingly overwhelming odds.

  5. 09/19/2025

    Rule book vs Love Letter

    Have you ever read a rule book? How about a love letter? Ben compares and contrasts the Bible to a rule book and a love letter and asks which one you would rather read?

  6. 09/16/2025

    What Are We Looking At?

    In the middle of life's storms where do we look? Ben explores our default setting when things get tough on us in our trips around the sun and offers the best option.

  7. 05/29/2025

    H Files Memo: Stuck in Our Stuff

    A well-known Biblical story recounts an encounter between Jesus and a man known only as a rich young ruler in search of eternal life. Ben explores the response Jesus gives the young man and how it compares to the "stuff" that often causes us to go away sorrowful as well.

  8. 04/05/2025

    Miraculous Music

    Gregory Driscoll was told years ago that he would likely be unable to read, perhaps for his entire life. But then Gregory discovered music, and specifically stringed instruments like bass and cello. It changed his entire world. In this episode, Gregory and his mother Mims recall parts of an incredible story of how music, mixed with hard work and faith have led to an heartwarming testimony as told in a book called "Cello and Me."

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Based on a former weekly newspaper column by the same name, The H Files offers insights, observations and perhaps a little bit of wisdom for life from a highly-motivated and creative Detroit transplant now enjoying life in the hills of southwestern Virginia.

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  • Creator
    Ben Hanneman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ben Hanneman
  • Show Website
    The H Files