

Chad Hymas: Discovering Capability Following Tragedy
Jun 4, 2025
Chad Hymas, an internationally acclaimed speaker and bestselling author, shares his remarkable journey after a ranching accident left him wheelchair-bound at 27. He discusses the transformative power of faith, illustrating how it fosters resilience and empowers individuals to confront adversity. Chad emphasizes the importance of personal choice in healing, the support of loved ones, and the balance between mourning and gratitude. His insights challenge listeners to embrace hope, trust in a greater purpose, and redefine their limitations.
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Chad's Life-Changing Accident
- Chad Hymas was paralyzed from the chest down after a ranch accident involving a heavy bale of hay falling on him.
- Despite severe injuries, including losing use of his legs and hands, he managed to adapt and thrive using a manual wheelchair.
Warnings and Responsibility
- God sends us warnings constantly, but we often ignore them until consequences occur.
- We are responsible for our choices, and sometimes, the hardest naysayers are ourselves.
Rescue After Accident
- Chad was found by his wife 48 minutes after his accident, with blood and injury visible.
- First responders lifted the hay bale off him without cutting the strings to avoid fatal complications.