Tried By Fire

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of anxiety, constantly worrying about every potential outcome? In today's episode I share one of the most anxiety-filled seasons of my life while I was recovering from my accident. From panic attacks and paranoia to trying to control every possible outcome. I'll walk you through what God revealed to me about trust, humility, and the freedom tha...

After years of living with disappointment following a life-changing accident, I discovered that my healing didn't begin when my circumstances changed. It began when joy returned. In this episode, I share how each of my three sons became a unique gift from God, teaching me about joy, patience, contentment, and His faithfulness. If you've been wondering what comes after disappointment, I hop...

How do we guard ourselves from allowing emotional moments to replace biblical truth while still finding encouragement in our suffering? In this episode, Benjamin explores God's faithfulness through the lives of Paul, Jacob, and someone you've probably never heard of. If you live with chronic pain, physical limitations, or unanswered prayers, this episode offers both a caution and an encour...

What happens when disappointment keeps happening over and over again? In this episode, I share a side of my journey that I didn't cover in Part 1. From doctors, treatments, and unanswered promises to learning how to become my own advocate, this episode explores what repeated disappointment can do to a person and how easily we can place our hope in the wrong things. We'll talk about misplac...

I had a plan for my life. Then everything changed. In this episode, I share how losing my career, health, and future plans led me into a season of deep disappointment and bitterness. But looking back, I can see how God was working through it all, using what felt like loss to prepare me for a greater purpose than I ever expected.

Conflict is inevitable in every marriage, but how you handle it can either build stronger connections or create deeper division. In this episode, Benjamin and Ruth share lessons they've learned through years of misunderstandings, differing communication styles, resentment, counseling, and healing. Together they discuss active listening, navigating difficult conversations, breaking down emotion...

Episode 9 is a personal conversation about fear, storms, fatherhood, chronic pain and the peace that comes from trusting God in the middle of your own storms. Through sever weather and sleepless nights, Benjamin shares how God used a simple conversation with his sons to remind him that we can rest knowing He is watching over us.

In this episode, Benjamin shares a deeply personal story from a college retreat that challenged his doubts, reshaped his perspective, and reminded him just how much God had already done in his life. Through silence, struggle, and scripture, this episode is a reminder to you of how much value you have in God’s eyes.

After surviving a devastating health crisis at a young age, Jon grew up facing challenges few could imagine. In this episode, he shares how God carried him through suffering, church hurt, and healing. He then shares how those trials ultimately transformed his heart and led him to a common theme in his life, which is to Live Humble. You can find Jon here: The Live Humble Podcast | Linktree

A conversation with my mother about the miracle that happened before I was born and the faith that carried her through it. We talk through fear, uncertainty, and what it looks like to trust in God's perfect timing.

In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Benjamin is joined by his wife Ruth as they reflect on how his accident reshaped both of their lives. Together, they open up about the fears they faced, the hard conversations they avoided, and the ways they slipped into survival mode instead of confronting the full weight of their reality. With humility, they share where they got things wrong, what they’...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Benjamin shares the culmination of his journey through pain, trauma, and healing. From living with CRPS and navigating medical challenges to confronting addiction, grief, and past abuse, he reveals how God met him in every moment of brokenness. Through stories of restoration, forgiveness, and unwavering faith, this episode highlights how God can use ev...

Episode 3 shares my accident, the pain that followed, and how everything spiraled. But I also share how one simple moment in a coffee shop shifted some of my perspective. Leading me from suffering to thankfulness and a deeper relationship with God.

In this episode, I share some of the hardest parts of my life growing up: medical trauma, addiction, abuse, bullying, and a moment where I almost ended my life. This is not an easy episode to listen to, but it’s an honest one. My hope is that through sharing my story, you see that even in the darkest moments, you are not alone. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, help is available...

Have you ever wondered where God's perfect timing is? Maybe you've gone through a season where everything was going right then it all suddenly falls apart. The couple in this story sure felt that way. Life had prepared them for many challenges, but nothing like this. Even when faced with possible death, the woman in this story stared straight ahead and proclaimed God's goodness in ligh...

The Tried by Fire Podcast is about real life, real trials, and the God who walks with us through them. Through honest stories, including my own, conversations with my wife, and guests who’ve walked through suffering, we explore what it looks like to trust God when life doesn’t make sense.