
Bethany Hamilton
Bethany Hamilton is an American surfer. She won her first championship at eight years old and continued to surf competitively at a high level following a life-altering injury. Hamilton was the subject of the film Soul Surfer about her shark attack. Through her career and the film, Hamilton has used her platform to spread her inspirational story worldwide. She has also appeared in the documentaries Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable and Surfing to Cope, and the feature film Dolphin Tale 2.
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- Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? With Bethany Hamilton

This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with Bethany Hamilton for a powerful and honest conversation about suffering, faith, and the question we all ask at some point: why do bad things happen to good people? From losing her arm at just 13 years old to continuing to chase her passion for surfing, raising a family, and impacting lives around the world, Bethany opens up about what it really looks like to walk with God through the unexpected. She talks about choosing faith over fear, surrendering control, and finding purpose even when life doesn't make sense.If you've ever questioned God in the middle of hardship, struggled to understand suffering, or needed hope in a hard season, this episode will encourage you. It's a reminder that even in the hardest moments, God is still good and still working.Stay you and stay true!Topics we dive into:-Why bad things happen and how to trust God through it-How to practically choose faith over fear-Finding purpose in pain and using your story for God's glory-What it looks like to keep going when life changes overnightAND SO MUCH MORE!Helpful Resources:For more from Bethany Hamilton: https://bethanyhamilton.com/Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHXStay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.comStay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merchBEAM: Visit https://shopbeam.com/STAYTRUE and use code STAYTRUE to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code STAYTRUE.Home Chef: That's HomeChef.com/staytrue for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life!GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more.Connect with Stay True!💙Instagram | @staytruepodcast💙TikTok | @staytrue_podcast💙Follow Madison | @madiprew💙Follow Bethany | @bethanyhamilton
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About
- FROM
- Lihue, HI, United States
- BORN
- February 8, 1990