When God Becomes Hope: A Teen’s Journey Through Loss and Healing

When God Becomes Hope: A Teen’s Journey Through Loss and Healing

From Be-YOU-tiful Adaptive Warrior by Angie Heuser

April 29, 2026 · 42 min · Season 6 · Episode 17

About this episode

This episode features Abri Bentley sharing her journey of resilience and hope through loss and healing.

Faith Fueled Resilience: Abri Bentley’s Story   There are moments in life when everything slows down just enough for you to hear what truly matters. This episode was one of those moments for me. As I sat across from Abri, I wasn’t just interviewing a guest-I was witnessing a living, breathing testimony of what it looks like to hold onto hope when everything else tries to take it away. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” That verse from Romans 12:12 felt like it wrapped itself around this entire conversation. Because if there is anyone who embodies that kind of faith in motion, it’s Abri.   Abri’s first dance recital after amputation. I first met Abri years ago, just after my own amputation. I was standing in a church parking lot on crutches, when I heard someone call my name. I turned to see a young girl—no older than nine—being carried over to me, full of light, full of joy, completely unshaken by the challenges she had already faced. In that moment, she didn’t just meet me… she steadied me. She spoke life into me without even realizing it. And I remember thinking, “If she can do this… I’m going to be okay.” Fast forward to…

People in this episode

Host: Angie Heuser

Guest: Abri Bentley

Topics covered

  • faith
  • resilience
  • loss
  • healing
  • cancer
  • hope

Keywords

  • faith
  • resilience
  • loss
  • healing
  • cancer
  • hope
  • testimony
  • strength

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans 12:12

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