Dwayne and Kathy on Faith and Recovery After a Workplace Explosion

Dwayne and Kathy join You're Beautiful with Brian Trust to recount the 2022 workplace explosion that left Dwayne with burns over 80% of his body. They discuss his actions during the emergency, the initial medical prognosis and the long process of hospitalization, skin grafts and rehabilitation.

Kathy shares her experience receiving the news, remaining beside Dwayne and organizing prayer with other families in the burn unit. Dwayne describes the determination that helped him return home and eventually resume work.

The longtime friends and former Bethalto neighbors also reflect on how the ordeal deepened their faith and changed Dwayne’s priorities around work, money, family and time. Their conversation explores prayer, reading the Bible, building a relationship with Jesus and appreciating everyday parts of life.