Tried By Fire

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’ve learned, and how God’s grace met them in the middle of it all. This episode offers a raw look at marriage through crisis, and the redemption, growth, and deeper unity that can come through it.

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 even the darkest trials for good... and how true freedom is found in surrender, gratitude, and trusting God through it all.

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. Text or call 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Caring counselors provide judgment-free support and local resources 24/7 across the United States.

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 light of a devastating situation. Come join me as I share this as our very first episode!

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.