What Faith Can Truly Endure: Overcoming the Impossible

by Blog Contributor | June 4, 2025 | Faith, Life Journey | 1

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In “Let Faith Grow: Running Through Adversity,” we see an evident picture of what faith can truly endure. This isn’t a story enveloped in perfection or sugar-coated triumph or a feel-good story tied up with a neat bow. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s messy. It’s the kind of journey that makes you pause, wonder, and ask, “Could I really keep going if that were me?”

Ben Hinton’s life refrained to begin with ease. Born with a rare brain inflammation disease, his survival alone was a miracle. But his life was far from smooth. Raised in a home where emotional support was often missing, with a mother caught in the grip of alcoholism, he had to grow up fast. From that early stage, it was clear his path would not be easy.

Carrying the Weight of Expectations

Being called a “miracle baby” might sound like a gift, but sometimes it feels more like a weight. That title clings itself to a feeling of pressure like you’re expected to prove, every day, that your life was worth the miracle.

Ben felt the need to live up to that label, to prove he was worth the miracle.

For him, basketball became the outlet. It was actually more than a game. Essentially, it was an escape and a responsibility. It gave him something to believe in when everything else felt unstable.

But life has its own plans.

A rare eye condition, followed by a traumatic brain injury, could have stopped everything. These weren’t just small detours. They were complete roadblocks.

“January 9th, 2013, I sustained a traumatic brain injury as a young adult. My wife and I were newly engaged at the time. I received very limited services in 2013. I wasn’t eligible for most services; our insurance didn’t cover services.” – stated by Ben Hinton

And yet, in the face of this, we will further gaze on what faith can truly endure.

When the Body Breaks but the Spirit Stands

Eight weeks after suffering a traumatic brain injury, most people would still be in recovery. Meanwhile…

Ben was running his first half marathon. That act alone is a powerful example of unwavering faith through adversity. By that time, it wasn’t just about finishing a race. It was about proving to himself that faith could carry him where his body might not.

“What changed my journey was running a half marathon eight weeks after my brain injury. It changed my life. It gave me purpose and helped me transition from a system to where I felt labeled and eventually helped me advocate for myself and step into my purpose and identity.” – stated by Ben Hinton

There’s something deeply humbling about watching someone fight that hard to keep going. When life keeps hitting, when doors close, when the people who are supposed to help you can’t or won’t, you learn what faith can truly endure.

It becomes less about religion and more about relationship.

Less about the absence of fear and more about the presence of trust.

Faith in the Face of Hardship

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Faith does not stand reliant on your typical attendance on Sundays. Real faith shows up when you’re on the floor, out of strength, with no idea what comes next. That’s when faith in the face of hardship starts to mean something real. That’s when trusting God through struggles feels more like the only thing holding you together.

Ben’s story glistens and illuminates in us that faith grows in the hard places… when everything is coming apart. You begin to see what faith can truly endure when life stops making sense, and you choose to take one more step anyway.

What It Really Means to Endure

The thing is, to endure doesn’t typically mean to smile through the pain or pretend everything is okay. None of that, actually. It means showing up when it hurts. And when it pains you, you can still be as vulnerable as ever. Acceptance plays a part, and to endure means to accept weakness but still trust.

It clings to the idea of holding on to hope when everything else slips away. It conveys believing there’s purpose, even when you don’t yet see the plan.

Ben’s journey is one of persistence, courage, and deep belief. It’s a nuanced yet impactful nudge that the strength we admire in others is often built quietly, painfully, and step by step. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could survive the impossible, his story will challenge you and maybe even prepare you.

Seize What Faith Can Truly Endure in Ben Hinton’s Story

Ben Hinton lives near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, two children, and their pets. He is passionate about teaching faith, resilience, and the value of progress over perfection. After surviving a traumatic brain injury, he began sharing messages of hope through running and writing.

Thus, his inspiring story flourished.

That said, his mission is clear: reveal hope through hardship and let faith grow.

If you’re looking for a real story about what faith can truly endure, this book is it. It serves as a mirror that reflects the truth about struggle, purpose, and hope. Grab your copy of “Let Faith Grow: Running Through Adversity” today and take a glimpse of just how far faith can take you.