Ben Hinton resides just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, the love of his life, and their two amazing daughters, Brielle and Charlie. At 38 years old, he is, first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. He is also a devoted husband, father, runner, and so much more.

In 2013, as a young adult, Ben sustained a traumatic brain injury after falling down a flight of stairs while home alone. His fiancée—now his wife—found him when she returned home. By God’s grace, he survived. Looking back, what seemed like the worst day of his life became the best day, as it was God’s way of leading him where he was truly meant to be. Before his injury, Ben spent 26 years trying to take God where he wanted to go. He didn’t know what he didn’t know. Now, he is more aligned with his purpose than ever before—ironically, despite the severe damage his injury caused to his balance system.

Just eight weeks after his brain injury, Ben ran his first half marathon, and he has been running on purpose ever since. His journey of running through adversity has been a spiritual experience, guiding him through the wilderness. As he often says, “I would rather take the long way than the wrong way in this journey.” As an athlete, he competes at a high level so that every race can serve as a victory lap for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, spreading the good news along the way. He firmly believes that people are not broken—they just need healing. Through his running, speaking, and daily life, he hopes to demonstrate that truth to others.

Growing up, Ben dreamed of playing basketball, and he pursued that passion all the way to the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in U.S. History. During college, he transitioned into coaching, working with players from kindergarten through 12th grade, helping them develop their skills, love the game, and prepare for collegiate athletics. Before January 9, 2013, he envisioned a lifelong career in basketball coaching. Now, he is profoundly grateful that God was with him in his past, is guiding him in his present, and is leading him into his future.

Ben hopes to be a voice for the voiceless and to plant seeds of encouragement wherever the Lord calls him to make an impact. With anticipation, he looks forward to wherever the journey leads next.

Let. Faith. Grow. Let. Fear. Go.