Leading the Follower

In this episode, host Rebecca Benston discusses her own personal journey to healing after being sexually assaulted by a close friend. She discusses how the rape changed her and threatened to take away her sense of hope. She also talks about how she was able to push through and find healing after living in survival mode after the attack.  This one is a very personal account of a long journey back to peace and strength. If you've struggled with how to heal from trauma, this one is for you. ***** Visit the Higher Ground Books & Media website for more information about their new Write & Heal coaching program. Write your way back to peace and wellness with help from Ms. Benston, your writing coach. http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com/editing-writing-services Also check out Leading the Follower for more great posts. http://www.leading-the-follower.com

Anyone else tired of all the blathering? I am. It serves no one, but the blatherers, themselves. I say, if you don't have anything helpful to say, then don't say it at all.  How do you sift through all of the self-serving grifting and get to the truth? Listen for my take on things. This podcast is also available as a blog post on http://www.leading-the-follower.com. Be sure to follow us on http://www.leading-the-follower.com and on http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com.  We're sharing lots of great commentary and our thoughts on how we can be better followers of God as well as leaders of people.  Thanks so much for your support!

So much going on in our world today and most people may not even realize it. Or worse yet, they may not want to realize it. It's time to make the connections and take control of what's going on around us. Listen to today's podcast to hear more. Rebecca Benston is the owner of Higher Ground Books & Media and the author of over twenty titles currently available through Amazon and other outlets. Her books include a mystery series (The Rona Shively Stories), empowerment resources such as Wise Up to Rise Up, Don't Be Stupid (And I Mean That in the Nicest Way), and From Judgment to Jubilee, children's books including Grumble D. Grumble Learns to Smile, All the Scary Things, and See How Strong You Are. Benston lives in Springfield, Ohio with her awesome daughter, Mya and enjoys traveling, reading, writing, and telling it like it is. She enjoys being able to help other authors get their stories out there through Higher Ground and has recently expanded her freelance services to offer more extensive guidance as a writing coach and social media manager. For more information, you can contact Benston at highergroundbooksandmedia@gmail.com.   Higher Ground Books & Media is an independent publisher located in Springfield, OH. We publish inspirational, educational, and motivational materials geared toward helping people understand how God has been working in the lives of His people. We publish most genres with the exception of horror and erotica. Check our website for submission guidelines and more. We love to tell the story! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2023/02/03/todays-ponderingit-aint-pretty/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2023/01/18/new-feature-yesterdays-word-with-leading-the-follower/ Welcome to today’s edition of Yesterday’s Word from Leading the Follower. Our goal is to give you a roadmap to the information being provided online about topics of interest. Some of these sources may be familiar to you, others not so much. Our goal is to give you a few different perspectives on what is being reported and to help you find information that you might not necessarily stumble upon as you follow your daily routine. Be sure to follow us on http://www.leading-the-follower.com and on http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com.  We're sharing lots of great commentary and our thoughts on how we can be better followers of God as well as leaders of people.   Thanks so much for your support! Episode Links Redacted with Clayton and Natali Morris. Monday through Thursday at around 4 p.m. EST on YouTube or Rumble.  YouTube - https://youtube.com/@RedactedNews  Or on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/Redacted WEF website: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2023 Twitter Handles Mentioned - @charliekirk11, @elonmusk, @mtaibbi, @ShellenbergerMD, and @CollinRugg Gateway Pundit here Nino’s Corner - http://ninoscorner.tv Michael Jaco on Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/michaelj5326 Sponsored by Higher Ground Books & Media - http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com

This podcast is also available as a blog post at https://leading-the-follower.com/2022/12/25/todays-ponderingkeep-trying/ Merry Christmas! Today we're talking about the importance of trying. Things are never ideal, but it is so important that we never stop working toward the things we need to learn and understand.  Be sure to follow us on http://www.leading-the-follower.com and on http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com We share our commentary on matters of life, love, and faith.  Thanks for your continued support of Leading the Follower!

God gave us eyes to see. Why is it that so many of us are keeping them closed these days? Read today's blog or listen to this episode to hear more. Leading the Follower~Mine eyes have seen the glory... Rebecca Benston is the owner of Higher Ground Books & Media and the author of over twenty titles currently available through Amazon and other outlets. Her books include a mystery series (The Rona Shively Stories), empowerment resources such as Wise Up to Rise Up, Don't Be Stupid (And I Mean That in the Nicest Way), and From Judgment to Jubilee, children's books including Grumble D. Grumble Learns to Smile, All the Scary Things, and See How Strong You Are. Benston lives in Springfield, Ohio with her awesome daughter, Mya and enjoys traveling, reading, writing, and telling it like it is. She enjoys being able to help other authors get their stories out there through Higher Ground and has recently expanded her freelance services to offer more extensive guidance as a writing coach and social media manager. For more information, you can contact Benston at highergroundbooksandmedia@gmail.com. Higher Ground Books & Media is an independent publisher located in Springfield, OH. We publish inspirational, educational, and motivational materials geared toward helping people understand how God has been working in the lives of His people. We publish most genres with the exception of horror and erotica. Check our website for submission guidelines and more. We love to tell the story! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2022/11/07/todays-ponderingmine-eyes-have-seen-the-glory/

Do you ever think about yesterday? Not like just the day before today, but like years ago and in some cases, maybe a lifetime ago? Well, so do I. And I'm sharing my thoughts about it on this podcast. Leading the Follower~What Happened to Us? Rebecca Benston is the owner of Higher Ground Books & Media and the author of over twenty titles currently available through Amazon and other outlets. Her books include a mystery series (The Rona Shively Stories), empowerment resources such as Wise Up to Rise Up, Don't Be Stupid (And I Mean That in the Nicest Way), and From Judgment to Jubilee, children's books including Grumble D. Grumble Learns to Smile, All the Scary Things, and See How Strong You Are. Benston lives in Springfield, Ohio with her awesome daughter, Mya and enjoys traveling, reading, writing, and telling it like it is. She enjoys being able to help other authors get their stories out there through Higher Ground and has recently expanded her freelance services to offer more extensive guidance as a writing coach and social media manager. For more information, you can contact Benston at highergroundbooksandmedia@gmail.com. Higher Ground Books & Media is an independent publisher located in Springfield, OH. We publish inspirational, educational, and motivational materials geared toward helping people understand how God has been working in the lives of His people. We publish most genres with the exception of horror and erotica. Check out our website for submission guidelines. We love to tell the story! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2021/08/24/todays-ponderingwhat-happened-to-us/

Are you relying on Jesus to fix the things He has called you to fix? If so, why? Listen to today's podcast to hear more about why this choice is all up to you. Leading the Follower ~ It's up to you...or at least it should be. Rebecca Benston is the owner of Higher Ground Books & Media and the author of over twenty titles currently available through Amazon and other outlets. Her books include a mystery series (The Rona Shively Stories), empowerment resources such as Wise Up to Rise Up, Don't Be Stupid (And I Mean That in the Nicest Way), and From Judgment to Jubilee, children's books including Grumble D. Grumble Learns to Smile, All the Scary Things, and See How Strong You Are. Benston lives in Springfield, Ohio with her awesome daughter, Mya and enjoys traveling, reading, writing, and telling it like it is. She enjoys being able to help other authors get their stories out there through Higher Ground and has recently expanded her freelance services to offer more extensive guidance as a writing coach and social media manager. For more information, you can contact Benston at highergroundbooksandmedia@gmail.com. Higher Ground Books & Media is an independent publisher located in Springfield, OH. We publish inspirational, educational, and motivational materials geared toward helping people understand how God has been working in the lives of His people. We publish most genres with the exception of horror and erotica. Check out our website for submission guidelines. We love to tell the story! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2022/01/07/todays-ponderingits-up-to-you-or-at-least-it-should-be/

What does it mean to be counted? Actually, it means a lot. It means that you want to be a part of something that is bigger than yourself. It means you still have hope and faith. Read today's blog or listen to this episode to hear more. Leading the Follower~The Importance of Being Counted. Rebecca Benston is the owner of Higher Ground Books & Media and the author of over twenty titles currently available through Amazon and other outlets. Her books include a mystery series (The Rona Shively Stories), empowerment resources such as Wise Up to Rise Up, Don't Be Stupid (And I Mean That in the Nicest Way), and From Judgment to Jubilee, children's books including Grumble D. Grumble Learns to Smile, All the Scary Things, and See How Strong You Are. Benston lives in Springfield, Ohio with her awesome daughter, Mya and enjoys traveling, reading, writing, and telling it like it is. She enjoys being able to help other authors get their stories out there through Higher Ground and has recently expanded her freelance services to offer more extensive guidance as a writing coach and social media manager. For more information, you can contact Benston at highergroundbooksandmedia@gmail.com. Higher Ground Books & Media is an independent publisher located in Springfield, OH. We publish inspirational, educational, and motivational materials geared toward helping people understand how God has been working in the lives of His people. We publish most genres with the exception of horror and erotica. Check our website for submission guidelines and more. We love to tell the story! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2022/01/29/todays-ponderingthe-importance-of-being-counted/

Is there really a race war? Not in my book. Listen as I break down the real problem on today's podcast for Leading the Follower titled, The Gray Area. Leading the Follower - Today's Pondering: The Gray Area by Rebecca Benston Rebecca Benston is the author of several books including The Rona Shively Stories mystery series, Wise Up to Rise Up, Don't Be Stupid (And I Mean That in the Nicest Way), and more. She is also the owner of Higher Ground Books & Media, a Christian-based independent publisher located in Springfield, OH. You can find out more about her books and Higher Ground Books & Media by visiting http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2022/01/16/todays-ponderingthe-gray-area/

This edition of Leading the Follower focuses on our First Chapter Friday feature.  Each week, we share the first chapter of one of our audiobooks.  Check them out and then head over to Audible to get the rest of the story. Thanks so much for stopping in! Have a wonderful day! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2021/11/26/first-chapter-fridays-my-name-is-sam-by-joe-siccardi/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2021/01/29/todays-ponderingtime-to-play-dirty/ We're talking today about how the systematic removal of freedoms mirrors an abusive relationship. Shall we be the bull or the china shop?  Be sure to follow us on http://www.leading-the-follower.com and on http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com.  We're sharing lots of great commentary and our thoughts on how we can be better followers of God as well as leaders of people.   Thanks so much for your support!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2021/05/10/todays-ponderingmaking-friends-and-influencing-people/ Higher Ground is currently accepting submissions through June 1st for the 2021 calendar.  Submissions will re-open on January 1 for 2022.   Bulletproof Books is currently accepting submissions through December 31st. Author, Rebecca Benston is also available to speak to groups about writing, publishing, life, and empowerment!  You can contact her through highergroundbooksandmedia@gmail.com for more information about rates and availability. Please visit our website/blog for more information. Links: Higher Ground Books & Media http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com Leading the Follower http://www.leading-the-follower.com Bulletproof Books http://www.highergroundbooksandmedia.com/bulletproof-books Thanks!  And God bless!

Sometimes waiting for someone else to take action is as bad as doing the wrong thing.  Listen to today's episode to hear my take on how we can do better. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2021/03/08/todays-ponderingvirtuous-detriment/ Produced by HGBM/LTF Productions Higher Ground Books & Media is an independent publisher based in Springfield, OH.  We publish stories that are inspirational, educational, and motivational!  Our work is Christian-based and we strive to share stories of positive transformation that showcase God's power in our lives.  You can find more information at our website. Leading the Follower is the sister blog to Higher Ground Books & Media!  We share podcasts such as First Chapter Fridays, which showcases a different Audiobook title from HGBM each week.  Be sure to subscribe!  And give us a like if you enjoy what we post. God bless you!

Tired of hearing, "You can get a job anywhere," or "There's no reason why you shouldn't be working"?  This week's episode is a full-on rant about the state of our world and those who find themselves overtrained and unwanted.   This episode is also available as a blog post: http://leading-the-follower.com/2021/04/29/todays-ponderingspeak-for-yourself/ Produced by HGBM/LTF Productions Higher Ground Books & Media is an independent publisher based in Springfield, OH.  We publish stories that are inspirational, educational, and motivational!  Our work is Christian-based and we strive to share stories of positive transformation that showcase God's power in our lives.  You can find more information at our website. Leading the Follower is the sister blog to Higher Ground Books & Media!  We share podcasts such as First Chapter Fridays, which showcases a different Audiobook title from HGBM each week.   Be sure to subscribe!  And give us a like if you enjoy what we post.   God bless you!